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About this property
Historic Setting: Sax Barisano in Matera offers a unique stay within a historic building. The property features air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and tiled floors, ensuring a comfortable and authentic experience. Dining and Amenities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, a restaurant serving Italian cuisine, and a coffee shop. Additional facilities include a minimarket, bicycle parking, and an electric vehicle charging station. Local Attractions: Located 64 km from Bari Karol Wojtyla Airport, the bed and breakfast is near Palombaro Lungo (7-minute walk), Matera Cathedral (500 metres), and Casa Grotta nei Sassi (700 metres). Cycling activities are available. Highly rated for breakfast and host.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10.0 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Private parking
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Airport shuttle
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Paul
United Kingdom
“Perfect setting. Excellent accommodation. Amazing host Aldo...he has been fantastic, helping us when I broke my arm One of life's incredibly kind , generous people. We cannot thank him enough.” - Bridget
United Kingdom
“Aldo and Rosa were the most lovely hosts. Nothing was too much trouble and they went above and beyond in very way. So rare to get to know the owners of properties these days. Also even picked us up from and dropped us to the bus station. The...” - Yi
Taiwan
“Great breakfast and the very very very nice host. He pick us up from the outside because the hotel locate in the ZTL zone. If you can speak Italian, I believe Aldo will share more stories about the city. The room just below the Basilica...” - Roisin
Ireland
“This place was unforgettable. Perfect location in the heart of the old Sassi. The 2 hosts were amazing and couldn't do enough or feed us enough! The room was huge, very comfortable, and has everything you needed. The balcony was the best part! If...” - Sonia
United Kingdom
“Sax Barisano is well placed to explore the beautiful city of Matera , our room was unique and full of character with a lovely balcony overlooking the Sassi , well kept flowerpots adorned the walls . Aldo and Rosa were wonderful hosts and they ...” - Laetitia
Netherlands
“Aldo and Rosa are very warm and helpful hosts. Upon arrival we were breathtaken by the view and the location: a place for ever in our hearts.” - John
United Kingdom
“Great location. Every facility needed. Lots of bottles of water in fridge. Very comfortable and clean. Super breakfast and Aldo and Rosa were fantastic hosts. Prepared great breakfasts, shared stories and advised on touring Matera. A truly...” - Matej
Czech Republic
“Breakfast was excellent, location directly in the city center. Aldo and Rosa are both great hosts, thanks for having us :)” - Rachel
United Kingdom
“Central location, breakfast outside and delicious food, great communication, Aldo the host was delightful and went out of his way to help us, great view from the terrace, spacious room” - Denisa-edith
Romania
“We had a fantastic time in Matera at Sax Barisano suite. Centrally located in the Sassi, clean, comfortable and with an amazing breakfast each morning! Grazie mille Aldo and Rosa for the hospitality, we felt loved and taken care of, like they were...”
Quality rating
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- Sax Barisano CUCINA LUCANA
- CuisineItalian
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceTraditional
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.




The fine print
Please note that the property is set in a restricted traffic area. Access by car is permitted for loading/unloading of baggage only.
Please inform Sax Barisano in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 08:00:00.
License number: IT077014B401352001,IT077014B404523001