Reservations / Contact Us from Bari and Altamura from Santeramo and Taranto. The Locanda di San Martino lies in the heart of Matera;s. Historical District, and at the same time it is conveniently located at a very short distance (100 meters) from the. The Locanda radiates outward from the deconsecrated church of San Martino and the street of the same name, through a series of balconies that enjoy a sunny exposition and a wonderful view of the. There are twenty-two guest rooms situated on four levels, renovated with the greatest care in order to respect their original forms as single homes. Guests will be able to savor the experience of staying in cave-dwellings of the very same type as those which have been inhabited here for thousands of years; these, however, have been adapted to the comforts of modern living. All rooms are equipped with private bath, air conditioning, satellite television and high speed internet connection. The rooms, common areas and levels are connected by passages cut into the rock, external stairways and an elevator which connects the lower three levels. The Locanda features a which has a capacity of approximately 80 people, a Bar and a Breakfast Room. Our staff will be happy to help you take advantage of all of the cultural resources and activities which Matera has to offer.

A fully-equipped Conference Room is available for small conferences, seminars, exhibits and other activities. Upon request, the Locanda will organize conference and seminar packages. The Locanda di San Martino makes it a special point to welcome groups involved in academic and cultural tourism. We have qualified staff who can assist university professors with the development of itineraries in Matera and the surrounding area for the fields of archaeology, architecture, anthropology, art history, history and studio art. Seminars conducted on the Locanda;s premises can be combined with any of a number of fieldtrips. The Locanda also offers periodic residential workshops for activities such as creative writing, yoga, singing and art. Conference Room Rental equipment use included: 300,00 a day

How to get to Matera. Matera is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. It is known for its splendid. a vast Historical District made up of an ensemble of millennia-old buildings and caves excavated into and built out of the characteristic tufa limestone of the area. The Sassi overlook a dramatic and face the limestone plateau of the. where over a hundred Byzantine rock churches form the outdoor Parco delle. World Heritage Site in 1993, the Sassi have been extensively restored into modern dwellings, shops, restaurants and spaces for cultural activities. Together with the historic center proper of Matera, the Sassi offer excellent examples of art and architecture, not to mention important traces of. Visitors will never tire of leisurely exploring the winding streets, nooks and crannies of the Sassi, but they can also see the. Ridola National Archaeological Museum. Museum of Modern Art. In addition to its local crafts, Matera has an extremely active cultural life year-round. Matera is a half-hour drive from the sandy beaches of the Ionian Coast, where the Ancient Greeks founded the colonies of Taranto, Heraclea (Policoro), and. where Pythagoras held his school in the latter part of his life. Each of these sites features noteworthy archaeological attractions. The Ionian beaches of Basilicata are blessed with some of the cleanest coastline and water in Italy. In the western portion of the region, visitors can enjoy mountaineering excursions in the Parco Nazionale del Pollino, home of the rare pino loricato tree. To the east of Matera in neighboring Apulia, the town of Alberobello and the Trulli District is in easy reach. Also close at hand is Castel del Monte, the striking castle of the Emperor Frederick II, which forms a medieval itinerary together with the castles of Lagopesole and Melfi in Basilicata.

Individual Reservations. How to Make an Individual Reservation: After we have checked availability, your reservation will be considered confirmed when you have sent us: a) the number and expiration date of your credit card b) an active telephone number (or cellular phone number working in Italy). Arrivals and Departures: a) Standard arrivals in the Hotel are expected before 6.00 p.m. b) For arrivals after 6.00 p.m., notice with the Locanda;s Reception is required. c) On the day of departure, the room must be vacated by 10.00 a.m. Cancellations: a) If the Reception is notified of the cancelled reservation at least 48 hours before the arrival date, no penalty will be applied. b) If the Reception is notified of the cancellation in less than 48 hours before the arrival, one night will be charged for each room. c) The same time restrictions apply to cancellations if leaving prior to the reserved departure date. How to Make a Group Reservation: Options: a) The Locanda has a minimum option period from the date of arrival, within which the group may cancel or modify the reservation with no penalty. b) If there are cancellations or modifications after the option period and up to 15 days before arrival, a penalty of 30% will be charged. c) If there are cancellations or modifications after the 15th day prior to arrival, there will be a charge for the entire group of rooms for the entire period confirmed after the option expiration. The Reservation will be confirmed by sending: a) A confirmation deposit of 30% of the total cost for the rooms reserved for the entire period. b) A front and back photocopy of a credit card. a) Payment upon the group;s departure

Vie del Gusto, giugno 2003. Le Point, 1 aprile 2004. Touring Club Italiano, 2004. The Sunday Times, 25 maggio 2003. Airone, novembre 2004. La Vita Dolce, 14 luglio 2004. Panorama Travel, ottobre 2004. Viaggi e Sapori, luglio 2005. Bell'Italia, ottobre 2003. Gourmet, aprile 2006. Travel+Leisure, maggio 2006

Prices DUS (one person). Prices DUS High Season (one person). All prices include V.A.T. and breakfast from 01/01/2008 to 08/01/2008 from 21/03/2008 to 24/03/2008 from 24/04/2008 to 01/06/2008 from 08/08/2008 to 24/08/2008 from 31/10/2008 to 02/11/2008 from 05/12/2008 to 08/12/2008 from 24/12/2008 to 06/01/2009

Vie del Gusto, Juin 2003. Le Point, 1 Avril 2004. The Sunday Times, 25 Mai 2003. Airone, Novembre 2004. La Vita Dolce, 14 Juillet 2004. Panorama Travel, Octobre 2004. Viaggi e Sapori, Juillet 2005. Bell'Italia, Octobre 2003. Travel+Leisure, Mai 2006