8 best hotels with a pool in Matera

Hotels with a pool in Matera are rare gems that bring rare comfort to a city best known for its stone-carved cave quarters. The historical centre is split into two iconic neighbourhoods: Sasso Caveoso and Sasso Barisano—part of the UNESCO-listed Sassi di Matera. For many visitors, stepping out from your hotel means immediately reaching key sights such as Piazza Vittorio Veneto, a central meeting point and gateway towards the Sassi. Nearby, Palombaro Lungo underlines Matera’s survival ingenuity with its underground water cistern beneath the historic core.

So what makes a stay genuinely fit “Hotels with a pool”? Look for more than a token plunge: you want a proper outdoor pool (or a genuinely accessible swimming area), comfortable sunbathing space, and a layout that supports easy returns after exploring on foot. That combination suits couples wanting a calm reset between viewpoints, and families or groups who prefer downtime without sacrificing location.

In Matera, choosing where to stay is also about rhythm. Base yourself close to the Sassi viewpoints for atmospheric evenings, or opt for the broader city area for simpler access and logistics. From our bookable inventory, Antica Mateola Rooms & Suites (4★), Thymus Residence Nei Sassi (3★), and Hotel Residence San Giorgio Matera (3★) are good examples of stays that balance comfort with proximity to the places that define Matera’s character.