9.4

398 reviews

Il Geco

Il Geco

Rione Malve,76, Matera, 75100, Italy

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Free wifi

Room service

Air conditioning

Tour desk

Private entrance

Terrace

Kitchenware

Non-smoking rooms

Il Geco

Welcome to Il Geco, a charming bed and breakfast nestled in the heart of Matera, Italy, just 0.4mi from the vibrant city center! This tranquil oasis, situated at Rione Malve, 76, is the perfect escape for travelers looking to soak up the unique blend of culture and history that Matera has to offer. With prices starting from just $222, you can indulge in the comforts of this delightful retreat without breaking the bank!

Il Geco is adorned with fabulous amenities that cater to all your desires. Unwind in beautifully designed non-smoking rooms featuring air conditioning, free WiFi, and stunning garden or landmark views. Treat yourself to a spa day, order room service, or explore the town with arrangements from the helpful tour desk. With 398 glowing reviews from fellow travelers, you can expect warm hospitality and a cozy atmosphere. Plus, if you’re arriving by car, worry not! Parking is conveniently available for an extra charge.

Take a moment to enjoy the serene outdoor spaces, including a lovely terrace and picturesque garden, which serve as a perfect backdrop for relaxation after a day of adventure. Whether you're exploring the historic caves of Matera or sipping wine on your private balcony, Il Geco promises a memorable Italian getaway that you won't soon forget!

At Il Geco, your stay is more than just a room; it’s a spacious haven waiting to be called home! Choose from a selection of inviting accommodations, including the expansive Suite, perfect for families or groups of friends, with enough room for four adults to spread out in comfort. The Suite boasts an accommodating 700 square feet, featuring a cozy queen-size bed, a futon mat, and a sofa bed—all the essentials for a restful night after a day of exploration. Meanwhile, the Standard Apartment offers a perfect blend of intimacy and functionality, with space for up to three adults, making it ideal for couples or friends looking for a cozy retreat.

Adventure awaits just beyond the walls of this charming abode. Step into the sun-soaked streets of Matera, where you can wander through winding paths flanked by ancient stone structures or explore the iconic cave dwellings that earned this remarkable city UNESCO World Heritage status. The friendly staff at Il Geco is more than happy to assist you with tour arrangements, so you can delve into the rich history and local culture that surrounds you. Savor a leisurely stroll to the city center, less than a kilometer away, to discover delightful cafes, artisanal shops, and hidden gems waiting to be unearthed.

At the end of the day, recharge under a starlit sky while nestled on the terrace or surrounded by the lush greenery of the garden. Whether lounging with a glass of Italian wine or sharing stories with fellow travelers, every moment at Il Geco is tailored for connection and enjoyment. Don't forget—your stay is cash-only, making budgeting for that extra gelato or souvenir a breeze! Embrace the spirit of Matera and create unforgettable memories in this enchanting bed and breakfast.

Closest airports

Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport

33.7mi

Most popular amenities

Free wifi

Room service

Air conditioning

Tour desk

Private entrance

Terrace

Kitchenware

Non-smoking rooms

Patio

Garden view

Landmark view

Garden

Balcony

Bathtub

Free toiletries

Bidet

Rooms

Suite in Il Geco

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Suite

1 Futon Mat Bed

1 Sofa Bed

1 Queen Size Bed

700 sqft

Landmark view

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Terrace

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Experience the ultimate in luxury and comfort with our 700 sqft Suite. Enjoy stunning views of the landmark and garden from the private terrace, and unwind in the spacious and beautifully furnished living area. This suite offers all the amenities you need, including a private bathroom, air conditioning, and a fully equipped kitchenette.

Standard Apartment in Il Geco

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Standard Apartment

1 Queen Size Bed

1 Twin Bed

1 Sofa Bed

325 sqft

Landmark view

Garden view

City view

Private Bathroom

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Indulge in our stylish Standard Apartment, boasting a generous 323 sqft of space and featuring breathtaking views of the landmark, garden, and city. Unwind in the comfort of a private entrance, with modern amenities including a microwave, minibar, coffee machine, and a delightful patio to relax and soak in the surroundings.

Deluxe Apartment in Il Geco

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Deluxe Apartment

1 Futon Mat Bed

1 Queen Size Bed

485 sqft

Landmark view

City view

Private Bathroom

Balcony

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Experience the ultimate comfort and luxury in our Deluxe Apartment. With a spacious 484 sqft floor plan, this apartment features a queen size bed, a futon mat, and stunning views of the landmark and city skyline. Enjoy the convenience of a private bathroom, balcony, bathtub, and a host of other amenities including a microwave, minibar, and coffee machine. Whether you're here for business or leisure, you'll feel right at home in this stylish and well-equipped apartment.

Guest reviews

9.4

398 reviews

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Facilities

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Featured reviews:

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Berte

9.1

April 2024

The location is absolutely magic in all aspects, and the charming house is beautifully decorated with a really comfortable bed. Even though Il geco doesn’t offer actual breakfast, there was both juice, yoghurt and water in the fridge in addition to cookies available in the kitchen corner. There was also a really great coffe machine and possibilities to make several different tea.

Il Geco boasts access to parking, but since it’s situated in the old town with restricted parking possibilities, I had to park quite a long way away. But this will count for all accommodation in the old city center - and it is definitely worth it! I managed bringing my luggage to the house within 10 minutes walk, but it was quite steep and a bit tricky because I ended up choosing a route that consisted mainly of steps. I discovered afterwards I could have chosen a road without steps, so that would be something to remember for new visitors.

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Debra

10

October 2024

What an amazing experience staying in this beautiful apartment in Matera. Our hosts went above and beyond to make sure we found the place very easily and that we had everything we could possibly need. G7 was being held while we were there and Daniella kept us updated on the closures and even provided us with lunch due to restaurants being closed. The bed was so comfortable and the shower was amazing. This is one of the best places we have stayed in all our travels. It deserves higher than ten out of ten. Fantastic location too

There was nothing to not like.

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Chamberlain

10

September 2023

Small but perfect for a visit to fabulous Matera. Despite being tiny the space was very well organised, comfortable and equipped with everything you might need. Providing milk, yoghurt, cake etc was a nice touch and Daniella's instructions and information re parking for free close by were very helpful.

nothing

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Alexandru

10

June 2024

The location is excellent, as we were in the heart of Matera, with everything within a short walk (we even had a great ice cream place 20 m from our accommodation). Bonus points for the balcony! The host was extremely kind and the communication went beyond expectations, from how to get to the property, organizing a shuttle from Bari or finding good restaurants in the area.

Only one think would have made the location perfect for us, as we are traveling with a one year old: a way to cook food, besides the microwave, but we only stayed for a few days, so it was alright.

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Frank

8.2

October 2024

The location was great for exploring the old city with lots of restaurants and shops near by. It was clean. The host was helpful in getting us a cab at the end of our stay that made it easier to get out of the restricted zone(ZTL).

The property was a bit hard to find as the GPS could not accurately pinpoint the location. The host did provide additional information to help locate the property but would only give the address the morning of arrival and only via WhatsApp, so there was no chance to pre-check your mapping and were unable to access the information if you did not use WhatsApp. The apartment was not equipped with some necessities available in most rentals lacking even a stove top or hot plate and some basic kitchen utensils. There was only limited space to put your cloths and other things.

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Saeahmi

10

October 2024

Everything! Start with amazing host, who provides full instruction from parking to how to get to Airbnb. It was helpful 1000%. Very friendly and easy to communicate as well. Then, accommodation itself was amazing. Bed and pillows were comfy. Host provided breakfast very generously. Bathroom was 👍🏻 We’ve been travelling Italy over a week, this was and has been the one and only bathroom that didn’t smell like (even slightly) sewer or wet. It was such a comfortable and pleasant stay. We loved location as well. It’s about 500m walking from private garage but I found that’s pretty normal if you wanna stay close to center while travelling in Italy. It’s close to anywhere you wanna go, lots of good restaurants nearby. Wish we stayed longer. That’s my only regrets. Beautiful town. Stay here and enjoy feeling of being in the center of historical place

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Liz

9.1

June 2024

The place is perfect for experiencing living in a Sassi dwelling, with the comforts of our modern world, like air conditioning, hot water, modern batroom and comfy bedding 😃 We were very happy with our stay, and the location is perfect since the walk from the parking outside of the historic village is only about 7 minutes, and you will be right inside this magical place called Sassi di Matera. The owner is very proactive and communicates well all directions for checking in, checking out and was very attentive checking with us every day if we needed anything, from towels, to cleaning, to restocking anything. Great lodging to immerse in this out-of-this-world place.

Nothing! It really offers all what you need for a couple of days to enjoy Sassi di Matera. Just a suggestion: travel light! We were so happy we did. Walking stairs up and down this town with heavy luggage must be a nightmare 😅

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Harry

10

June 2024

Location perfecto everything at your doorstep, in the heart of Sassi di Matera, all facilities within easy walking distance restaurants also choice of bakerys outside the doorway. Welcome gift of focaccia and bottle of spritz on arrival🥰, early check in was greatly appreciated. Beautiful location for evening walking. Cave living is really cool 😎 all facilities within flat excellent, owners always in touch incase requirements needed. Plenty of breakfast supply and coffee, information a plenty about parking and how to get to accommodation, just those little things make it a memorable stay ☺️.

Courtyard area could do with a little clean up but no biggie still nice to seat and relax 😊

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Harry

10

September 2024

First like to say that location was ideal. Although We parked outside Sassi because you can not park inside which is no one’s fault but the location of property made up for the walk in. Me and my girlfriend both enjoyed winding through the streets of matera talking it all in while we ventured to the property.

Location. Location it was exactly what we wanted. And staff was very helpful we sent messages not related to the property and we got so much helpful advise back. Thank you and will stay again

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Lee

8.2

September 2024

It was in the cave structure of the Sassi of Matera experience. It was cool even though the outdoor temperature was 37*. Due to the extreme heat we were able to check in early and escape the heat. We were left supplies for am Italian breakfast with yoghurt, cakes, biscuits, juice, milk and tea coffee supplies. Also a well stocked bathroom baskets full of toiletries to use.

The outdoor courtyard area which I paid extra for was overgrown, dirty and unpleasant. We didn’t use it.

Points of Interest Around Il Geco

Attractions

Murgia National Park (Parco della Murgia Materana)

0.3mi

Madonna delle Virtù Church (Chiesa di Madonna delle Virtù)

0.3mi

Sassi di Matera

0.4mi

Gravina Di Puglia

14.9mi

Amenities of Il Geco

Free wifi

Room service

Air conditioning

Tour desk

Private entrance

Terrace

Kitchenware

Non-smoking rooms

Patio

Garden view

Landmark view

Garden

Balcony

Bathtub

Free toiletries

Bidet

Stay rules - Il Geco

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Il Geco

At what times are check-in and check-out at Il Geco?

Should you choose to stay at Il Geco, the doors are open for check-in between 03:00 PM and 08:00 PM. Kindly check out by 10:00 AM.

Does Il Geco provide free parking options?

Yes, parking is available at Il Geco hotel. However, please note that charges may apply for parking. The hotel does not offer parking reservation, but there is public parking available at a nearby location.

How much does a stay at Il Geco cost?

Starting prices for Il Geco are around $222. This may vary based on room categories and travel dates. To confirm rates, please provide your stay dates.

What are the room types available at Il Geco?

Il Geco hotel offers a variety of apartment rooms with different sizes and bed configurations. The Suite is the largest room with a size of 700 sqft and can accommodate up to 4 adults. Smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms. The room sizes range from 323 sqft to 700 sqft, and all rooms can accommodate a maximum of 3 adults. The bed configurations include a combination of futon mats, sofa beds, queen size beds, and twin beds.

What activities does Il Geco offer?

Guests at Il Geco can spend their time at the hotel by enjoying the various leisure amenities available. The hotel features a spa, where guests can relax and rejuvenate with a range of treatments and therapies. Additionally, guests can also rent bicycles from the hotel and explore the surrounding area on bike tours, taking in the beautiful scenery and enjoying the outdoor activities. Those who prefer to explore on foot can participate in walking tours, immersing themselves in the local culture and history. Cycling enthusiasts can take advantage of the hotel's cycling facilities and enjoy bike rides in the area. For nature lovers, hiking trails are available, allowing guests to discover the natural beauty of the surroundings. With these leisure amenities, guests at Il Geco can have an enjoyable and fulfilling stay.

Does Il Geco accept credit cards?

No, Il Geco does not accept credit cards. Payment can only be made in cash.