Matera on a backpacker budget
Matera costs a backpacker about €48 a day before a bed. Here is what that covers, where to sleep near the centre, and which overland corridors run through it.
Modelled estimates, not quotes. Last rebuilt 2026-09-23.
What to see
Sassi cave dwellings, rock churches.
Eating
Cucina povera €12.
Beds near the centre
Distances are from the city centre point the planner uses.
| Ai Maestri Rooms & Caffè | hostel | 0.3 km |
| Ostello "The Rock Hostel" Matera | hostel | 0.4 km |
| SUITE San Placido Matera | guest house | 0.1 km |
| Palazzo degli Abati | hotel | 0.1 km |
| Fra i Sassi Residence | hotel | 0.2 km |
Markets and cheap eats
| Mercato di Piccianello | market | 1.2 km |
| Pizzeria Number One | market | 1.4 km |
| Samac Srl | market | 3.2 km |
Nearest hospital
Worth knowing before you need it.
| Pronto Soccorso 118 | emergency | 1.8 km |
Routes through Matera
Costed corridors that pass through, each with the full leg-by-leg breakdown.
Next stops on the network
Common questions
How much does Matera cost per day?
Budget about €48 a day for food and local transport, plus a bed. A dorm bunk runs around €20, a twin room about €55, and a small guesthouse room about €74. Two people sharing a twin usually beat two dorm beds here.
What is worth seeing in Matera?
Sassi cave dwellings, rock churches.
Where do you eat cheaply in Matera?
Cucina povera €12.
Build a route that runs through Matera, costed end to end.
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