Moyseion Matera - Real-Life Experience In The Distant Past (Adults Only) Hotel

Adults-Only Retreat in Matera's Sassi Caves, With Authentic Ancient Greek Rituals

Historical Immersion & Facilities

Set within the UNESCO World Heritage site of Sassi, MOYSEION Matera offers cave-style accommodations with a spa, an indoor pool, and a hot tub. The hotel recreates daily life from the ancient Greek period through symposiums with wine and snacks, a water ritual, and live music performed by staff on period instruments. An à la carte breakfast is served daily with foods based on 400 BC recipes.

Rooms & Authenticity

Each air-conditioned room features a private terrace, a walk-in shower, and furniture replicas handmade using ancient techniques. Modern amenities like electrical lights are concealed behind wood covers to preserve the historical visual. Guests can wear tunics provided by the hotel during evening rituals and breakfast.

Wellness & Relaxation

The hotel has an underground cave pool with water temperatures around 100°F, surrounded by statues of goddesses. A spa and wellness center with a heated indoor pool and hot tub is open year-round. Guests can also book a couples massage with Daniella on site.

Location & Access

Moyseion Matera sits a 3-minute walk from Matera Cathedral and a 7-minute walk from MUSMA Museum. The property provides a free shuttle from a parking garage outside the city center to the hotel's doorstep. The building is located directly within the historic Sassi district, with many steps typical of the area.

Dining & Daily Rituals

Breakfast includes pomegranate and barley salads, local cheeses, nuts, olives, and cakes, all inspired by ancient Greek cuisine. Evening symposiums feature a lyre player, singers, dancers, and a performance retelling the story of Persephone. The chef offers a modern interpretation of food from 400 BC during dinner service.

• Immersion: Daily rituals with wine, music, and performances
• Rooms: Cave dwellings with handcrafted replicas & modern AC
• Wellness: 100°F underground cave pool & Roman-style bath
• Dining: A la carte breakfast based on 400 BC recipes
• Staff: Historians and archaeologists on site
• Location: 3-minute walk to Matera Cathedral

License number: IT077014A103501001