Residenza Del Monaco Bianco

“Italian palazzo with a modern touch in the center of Matera”

Beautifully appointed suites and rooms in a small palazzo just one block from the historical center of Matera. Only two suites and four deluxe double rooms on 2nd floor with very modern amenities. No front desk staff but very easy to access after hours with electronic security. Host meets you at yo… more

Beautifully appointed suites and rooms in a small palazzo just one block from the historical center of Matera. Only two suites and four deluxe double rooms on 2nd floor with very modern amenities. No front desk staff but very easy to access after hours with electronic security. Host meets you at your desired check in time and again at check out. Excellent accommodation!!

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“Perfect Base for Exploring Matera”

Excellent location, perfect host, modern, quirky rooms. Lovely breakfast available a short walk from the accommodation. Limited off street parking available at an extra charge. We did not arrive until 11pm at night but were still made most welcome with assistance given to bring in luggage etc. Wo… more

Excellent location, perfect host, modern, quirky rooms. Lovely breakfast available a short walk from the accommodation. Limited off street parking available at an extra charge. We did not arrive until 11pm at night but were still made most welcome with assistance given to bring in luggage etc. Would highly recommend

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“Great place in the center of Matera”

Really at walking distance from the Sassi. If you are lucky you can park in front of the B&B. Very nice host who explains well what to do in Matera. The rooms are on the second floor (there is an elevator). Room is fancy and modern but not too large (just enough place to put two suitcases). Very mo… more

Really at walking distance from the Sassi. If you are lucky you can park in front of the B&B. Very nice host who explains well what to do in Matera. The rooms are on the second floor (there is an elevator). Room is fancy and modern but not too large (just enough place to put two suitcases). Very modern bathroom.

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“Disappointed, really”

We’ve stayed 3 nights in La Residenza del Monaco Bianco during a one week trip to Italy and have left a little disappointed. We paid a premium for a “luxury” hotel, and this was not good value for money. It’s a small boutique hotel with 4 rooms and 2 suites on the second floor of a lovely buildin… more

We’ve stayed 3 nights in La Residenza del Monaco Bianco during a one week trip to Italy and have left a little disappointed. We paid a premium for a “luxury” hotel, and this was not good value for money. It’s a small boutique hotel with 4 rooms and 2 suites on the second floor of a lovely building on the Via Lucana. The location is good for access on foot to the city. There’s no parking and Matera was heaving when we arrived on the Saturday night, so we had to drive around for 30 mins before eventually finding space a 15 minute walk away (not great with bags). Other visitors have commented about the staff, but we’ve barely seen them and they’ve not been present on the two occasions we’ve rung the bell for assistance. Our suite was quirky but reasonably well appointed. A massive bathroom, next to a combined living / sleeping space. We thought we’d been left without toiletries, but found them hidden in the bathroom cupboard after hunting throughout the hotel (could have done with being shown them on arrival). The water in the room cut off on our third night leaving us without the ability to shower before dinner after a hot day being active around the city - not very pleasant for our last night... Breakfast was a very poor buffet selection in the restaurant next door - not at all good value, given the premium price we paid. At best, average, given the room rate.

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