Sassi

I assume you are asking about staying in the sassi in Matera?
There are lots of hotels there. This is the one we stayed in on a Rick Steves tour
https://www.locandadisanmartino.it/en/home-en/

Thank you!
We didn’t realize Rick Steves had trips in that region.
We are just beginning our search.
Thanks again!

There are probably hundreds of options to stay in a cave in Matera, from ultra-luxury hotels to small apartments. Take a look at one of the hotel booing sites and you see some of the options. You can also visit a car without staying in one.....some on the lower price end might be damp and lack natural light. Don't plan on riding actual books in bed, at any of them!! At that time of year, I might want to be sure of some form of heat.

Yes, Rick Steves tours do indeed travel to that area. We stayed in Hotel Sassi in "cave rooms", and I quite enjoyed the experience.

It might be helpful to refer to some good guidebooks to plan your trip in that area. I can't remember if the Rick Steves books cover Matera and the Sassi, but you could also have a look at the Lonely Planet book.

We stayed here and loved it!
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/4370798?guests=1&c=.pi129.pkpast_trip_share_virality&s=67&unique_share_id=7c34f759-bd15-42dc-94b8-38ffc0928019

In October 2017 we stayed in a cave room at IL Belvedere and it was great & very convenient since we had a car. We got parking right by the front door. The terrace has spectacular views of Matera & breakfast was your typical European breakfast with meats, cheeses, sweets, etc. Wld stsy here again.

Here’s what I wrote about Matera for my stay there. I’m including the fantastic gelato shop, too. : )

I chose my dates for Matera based on the availability of a special B&B, Palazzo Degli Abati. While I was on the fence about coming to this city, this B&B was definitely the tipping point. Being there, it was absolutely perfect! I reserved directly with them, selecting the Junior Suite in Grotta - Senza Nidd. I slept in a cave! ; ) I liked that the historical story of the Senza Nidd family who lived in my room was shared when I arrived, along with a nice explanation of how to navigate the city in an easy manner. (I only needed to pull out Google maps once while spending the afternoon out walking.) My cave room was tastefully decorated & comfortable and didn’t feel claustrophobic. The private lounging area outside my door was lovely, too. Above my room their breakfast area/tiny restaurant provided a stellar ledge viewpoint experience! Finishing the first day, I met a mother/daughter/baby from California staying here. They use RS guidebooks, so we had fun chatting both days.

“Sassi di Matera Tour with entry to Cave Houses” had been reserved, and 8 of us (the English tour) walked through several parts of Matera for three hours to see & learn about the history. Our guide also pointed out where scenes were filmed from several movies, especially for the James Bond movie. We stopped in a few churches, she shared details in the cave homes, and a man enthusiastically led us in a song, playing the pig stomach traditional drum.
After a pasta lunch, I spotted a potential gelato shop. When I saw Liquirizia on the current list, I jumped at the chance. I love the taste of a deep, intense black licorice which is almost impossible to find. When I ordered it, she gave me a tasting spoon, first. Oh, yes, this was the real stuff - wowza! I ordered licorice & coconut, so the complementary flavor wouldn’t interfere with the licorice experience. Vizi degli Angeli’s licorice gelato - memorable two thumbs up!