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title: "Aque cave vs Stay Matera nei Sassi: which hotel is better?"
description: "Aque cave or Stay Matera nei Sassi in Matera? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/aque-cave-matera-vs-stay-matera-nei-sassi-matera/
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retrieved: 2026-11-10
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# Aque cave vs Stay Matera nei Sassi

Both are in Matera, 60 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Guesthouse · Sasso Caveoso
## [Aque cave](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/aque-cave-matera/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.5 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 8.8

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1151041/agoda/?lang=en)

Guesthouse · Sasso Caveoso
## [Stay Matera nei Sassi](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/stay-matera-nei-sassi-matera/)

- **Guest rating:** 6.6 ·  Okay

- **Location score:** 8.9

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2138799/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 60 m apart.

### Choose Aque cave if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.5 / 6.6)
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 4 / 1)

### Choose Stay Matera nei Sassi if you want

-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 1 / 4)

### Why is Aque cave better than Stay Matera nei Sassi?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.5 vs 6.6) (+2.9)

### Why is Stay Matera nei Sassi better than Aque cave?

No clear advantages in our data.

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Aque cave | Stay Matera nei Sassi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.5  (+2.9) | 6.6 |
| Location | 8.8 | 8.9 |
| Public transport | 7.5 | 7.8 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 9.2  (+0.6) | 8.6 |
| Guest rating | 9.5  (+2.9) | 6.6 |
| Number of reviews | 10  (+3) | 7 |
| Google rating | 5.0/5  (+1.1) | 3.9/5 |
| Google reviews | 93 | 384  (+291) |
| Rank in Matera | top 27%  (+70%) | bottom 3% |
| Location |
| Location score | 8.8 | 8.9 |
| Distance to Sasso Caveoso centre | 180 m | 190 m |
| To public transport | 610 m | 560 m |
| To the airport | 54 km | 54 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 90 m | 30 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 8 | 8 |
| Sights within 1 km | 27 | 27 |
| Rooms & building |
| Rooms | 4 | 1 |
| Listed amenities | 11  (+6) | 5 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:30  (+1h) | 10:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Parking | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Location

60 m apart

Aque cave: city centre: 540 m, nearest station Stazione di Matera Sud: 610 m, Bari Karol Wojtyła International Airport (BRI): 54 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 27 sights within 1 km.

Stay Matera nei Sassi: city centre: 520 m, nearest station Stazione di Matera Sud: 560 m, Bari Karol Wojtyła International Airport (BRI): 54 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 27 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Matera

[Matera weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/italy/basilicate/matera/weather)

## Aque cave or Stay Matera nei Sassi: common questions

### Which is better, Aque cave or Stay Matera nei Sassi?

Aque cave leads in 1 of 3 categories, including guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, Aque cave or Stay Matera nei Sassi?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### How far apart are Aque cave and Stay Matera nei Sassi?

The two hotels are 60 m apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/aque-cave-matera-vs-stay-matera-nei-sassi-matera/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/