The Rock Hostel

Everything great, good location to visit the city centre

No breakfast, but very good cooking facilities Nothing

Everything was nice, from the room to the shared kitchen. I would stay here again. The unavailability of late check-in might cause a problem if you arrive in Matera later than 8:30 pm.

The best part is Peter - the manager cum receptionist - who takes care of you as if you were a guest at his own house. He is particular about keeping the hostel clean mopping it himself and making sure it is spotlessly clean. He is also super helpful. A great location / a short walk to the sassi. Great amenities - kitchen, cooking ware, fridge, microwave, hot water kettle. 3 hour cleaning time - when all guests need to step outside the hostel - can be massively inconvenient and could be reduced to half an hour at most to avoid common areas to clean kitchen/ reception areas so we need not be inconvenienced. After you clean common areas you could request guests to move to those common areas when you clean their room - not leave the hostel entirely. Otherwise you need to advertise this 3 hours (reduced from our stay time) before booking as part of hostel listing before ANY booking is made as per EU regulations. I have travelled over 106 hostels and never have been asked to leave ANY hostel for 3 hours everyday to clean when we have paid for access to stay. As a person with disability this massively inconvenienced me. I am not NOT complaining to booking team and leaving it at a high rating since Peter is awesome and makes up for this inconvenience.

The hostel is a 10 minute walk from the historic center. Everything was super clean and comfortable. I also can't say enough great words for the staff.

Staff was very friendly and gave wonderful advice about things to do, including a couple places to hike off the regular path, and a big discount on the biggest cave museum. Kitchen area was great with free tea all the time. Beds are comfortable. Staff is not there from 1200-1500, so if you want to leave your things after check out, you have to take them with you or come back much later. Not a problem if you plan ahead, but something to be aware of.

Awesome location and staff

Helpful staff Good location - walking distance to the historic site and to the train center; supermarket nearby and other restaurants on the way to city center

None

No breakfast but fine with everything else

Great location, within a few minutes walk from the sassi. The staff was also nice and helpful. The main thing I didn't like was the bathroom situation which made the whole stay uncomfortable. The shower cabin door was mostly see-through so no privacy at all and it didn't have any lock. Also there was no toilet seat. I understand that it being a hostel means sharing with others but I would have appreciated a lock on the shower door and it not being see-through. If the bathroom situation was better I would have given the hostel a 9 or 10.

Peter in the front desk was so friendly and helpful. Super clean facility. Location is good. Price is amazing in a place like Matera. Don't miss out!!! There was no AC, which is perfect for me because in a shared room it is always a problem to decide on the degree and program. I have become ill because of that before.

That I couldn't stay longer

They are so nice and gentle

nothing

Comfortable ——

Why are the shower cabin doors see-through ?

Staff were friendly and helpful. Kitchen was nice. Room was spacious No bins in toilets Mattress needs refresh has sag

Everyone is so friendly. Especially stuff is amazing. -

Exceptional