Sextantio Le Grotte della Civita Est. 1930

Via Civita, 28, Matera, 75100 MT, Italy

- Photographer: Courtesy of Sextantio
- Photographer: Courtesy of Sextantio
- Photographer: Courtesy of Sextantio
- Photographer: Courtesy of Sextantio
- Photographer: Courtesy of Sextantio
- Photographer: Courtesy of Sextantio
- Photographer: Courtesy of Sextantio
- Photographer: Courtesy of Sextantio
- Photographer: Courtesy of Sextantio
- Photographer: Courtesy of Sextantio
- Photographer: Courtesy of Sextantio
- Photographer: Courtesy of Sextantio
- Photographer: Courtesy of Sextantio
- Photographer: Courtesy of Sextantio
- Photographer: Courtesy of Sextantio

‹ Prev Next ›

Message & Request Pricing

Sextantio Le Grotte della Civita

Send messages & view rates of your favorite venues in one spot.

book a room

Request A Venue Tour

This venue has been favorited 149 times

Directions

+39 0835 332744

Website

Who needs an ancient Italian tour when you can live the history firsthand at this remarkable hotel in Italy?

Dating back to the bronze and stone ages (ahem…we’re talking BCE), this spectacular and ancient southern Italian hill town, houses the amazing Sextantio hotel. Found in the heart of Matera, this historical hotel features 18 restored caves complete with original shape, materials, and décor. Set up a cooking lesson with dinner in the deconsecrated church carved out of rock, enjoy a wellness treatment in one of the candle-lit caves, or rent a bike and roam around the Italian hills!

The Lowdown

Type: Boutique Hotel; Church / Chapel / Temple; Historic Building; Restaurant / Private Dining

Views: Cityscape; Historical Monument; Park; Skyline; Valley

Style: Cultural; Elegant; Italian; Romantic; Worldly

BEST type of CELEBRATIONS: Corporate Event; Dinner Party; Product Launch; Group Getaway; Retreats: Corporate, Spa, Wellness, Etc.; Social Event; Wedding Ceremony; Wedding Reception; Workshops: Creative, Photo, Etc.

Venue Setting

Everything you see whispers history and tradition.

Sextantio Albergo Diffuso Le Cave della Civita is divided into 18 rooms, some of exceptional size, and common sites are the cave church and reception area. The whole complex is located in caves in the cliffs of the river, against the dramatic scenery of the Parco della Murgia and rocky churches. Located in the oldest part of the Civita and falls in the Valley of Garavina’s river.

Sextantio Le Grotte della Civita refers to a pattern of land development that does not create environmental impact, because it is limited to the renovation of the historic centers of a country.

Attention to detail in each cave. Candles are a must during the day! All the caves have different placement and layout. NO TV. Fresh and seasonal fruit served in earthenware containers. Breakfast is served in the Cave Church of the thirteenth century. In the "cave bedroom" you find cotton linens and embroidery kits salvaged from old wedding and from the bed you can enjoy the sunrise over the Murgia Park.

Fees

(Prices listed here are estimates only & are subject to change)

Price Range: Join the party and sign in to view pricing
Does this include catering fees?: Yes
Estimated Price Per Head: from $150 to $500
Insurance: N/A

Capacity

Seated: 20

Buffet: N/A

Standing: 100

Celebrations Hosted Here Since: 1930
Curfew: 10 PM
Venue Spaces: Indoor & Outdoor Venue Spaces Available
Catering: Client Must Use The Catering Provided By The Venue
Alcohol: Provided By Venue For Fee – You Must Use The Venue For All Alcohol Services
Music: No Amplified Music Allowed
Smoking: Designated Smoking Areas Only

Birthday Bucket List

You Can Sleep Inside a (Gorgeous) Cave in This Ancient Italian Village

byAlyssa Brown

view venue profile

Sextantio Le Grotte della Civita

Via Civita, 28, Matera, 75100 MT, Italy

A trip to Italy is a charmed addition to any birthday wishlist. Rather than heading to the bustling cities of Rome, Milan or Florence to museum hop, your next b-day bash could be all about rejuvenation and feeding the soul. If this sounds like your style, check out Sextantio in the beautiful and ancient town of Matera. The cave dwelling hotel is a stunner that dates back to 1930, while the town itself has been said to date back to the Paleolithic Age.

The best part? You can kick-start the planning right now and book your stay right here on The Venue Report website. Too easy!

Book your stay at Sextantio here →

The entire hotel structure is available for weddings.

Photographer: Courtesy of Sextantio

A wide and well-lit 70 m2 cave with a bathtub next to the king size bed and a shower housed in an excavated tuff stone recess.

Photographer: Courtesy of Sextantio

Wellness, Stress Relieving and Ayurvedic massages are available to you at anytime in the privacy of your own room.

Photographer: Courtesy of Sextantio

A unique hotel experience in Matera, Italy.

Photographer: Courtesy of Sextantio

Exceptional views from your room.

Photographer: Courtesy of Sextantio

Open concept rooms.

Photographer: Courtesy of Sextantio

The whole complex is located in caves in the cliff on the river, against the dramatic scenery of the Parco della Murgia and rocky churches.

Photographer: Courtesy of Sextantio

Spa like bathrooms.

Photographer: Courtesy of Sextantio

A spectacular arch divides the night zone from the other area, equipped with a cosy bathtub and a genuine stone sink.

Photographer: Courtesy of Sextantio

The guests will experience a particular atmosphere evoking the cultural and human history of the Sassi of Matera.

Photographer: Courtesy of Sextantio

The signs of past cave dwelling lifestyle are still visible on the stone floors.

Photographer: Courtesy of Sextantio

This unique preservation project, and the tranquillity provided by the Sassi di Matera territory have spurred many couples to choose this as their ideal wedding location.