The designer rooms Lina and Mimì, a hostel for Via Peuceta pilgrims, and soon a suite with terrace — in the old town of Cassano delle Murge. Stone, silence and the Alta Murgia right outside the door.
Aracoeli 20 is our home: an elegant building in the old town that we restored and brought back to life. On the first floor the double rooms Lina and Mimì; on the ground floor the hostel dorm overlooking the large inner courtyard. Equipped kitchen, washing machine, common room with a small library, Wi-Fi and bike storage — everything you need to stay well.
— Domenico & Maria Cristina
You've reached the end of Stage 2 of the Via Peuceta. A real bed, a hot shower, laundry, a credential stamp and tips from a pilgrim with many miles in his legs.
Pilgrim servicesDouble rooms with private bathroom, air conditioning and self check-in, half an hour from Bari, Matera, Altamura and Polignano.
Discover the roomsItalian breakfast included, free Wi-Fi, card payments accepted and pets welcome. Each format has its own kind of journey.
Two spacious independent doubles with original exposed stone walls, enhanced by designer materials and furnishings. Keypad self-entry, the quiet of the old town and the Murgia outside the door: the perfect retreat for a romantic getaway or a slow weekend in Puglia.
✦ Special rate for stays of 3+ nights when booking direct on WhatsApp
Three single beds and a bunk overlooking the large private courtyard. The choice of Via Peuceta pilgrims and backpackers.
We're preparing something special: an independent top-floor studio with private kitchen and a terrace over the rooftops of Cassano. Perfect for long stays, families and remote workers.
Cassano is the exact spot where Puglia opens up in every direction without ever repacking. Park the car, take the keys to Lina or Mimì and use us as your base.
Morning in the UNESCO Sassi (40 min drive), afternoon in the Murgia Materana Park among rock churches and gorges. Back for dinner at a Cassano trattoria we'll recommend.
Morning walk in the Mercadante Forest (10 min), then Altamura for its DOP bread and Frederick II cathedral, and Gravina with its film-set aqueduct bridge. Sunset aperitivo over the Murgia.
A day on the coast between Polignano a Mare and old Bari (40 min), or a taste of the Via Peuceta: we'll point you to the finest day section, with an easy return.
“Three nights are the right measure of the Murgia: the first day you discover it, the second you understand it, the third you never want to leave.”
Book 3 nights on WhatsAppAracoeli 20 is an officially accredited stop on camminomaterano.it along the Via Peuceta, the route from Bari to Matera across the Alta Murgia. Cassano delle Murge is the end of Stage 2: here you stop, rest and set off again. Domenico, a pilgrim with many miles in his legs, is here to share advice and trail stories.
Through olive groves and dry-stone walls, crossing the Mercadante Forest — the great green lung of the Murgia — to the old town of Cassano, steps from Aracoeli 20.
Set off into the Mesola Wood among downy oaks, fragno oaks and Aleppo pines, then rocky ridges, sinkholes, ravines and wheat fields to Santeramo.
A few more days of walking to the UNESCO site. Our listing on camminomaterano.it →
A pochi chilometri dal tracciato della Ciclovia dell'Acquedotto Pugliese e circondati da sterrate, sentieri MTB nella Foresta Mercadante e strade bianche tra muretti a secco. Bike storage interno, spazio per la piccola manutenzione e percorsi ad anello che partono direttamente dal paese.
Ride with usOver 1,300 hectares of forest crossed by Stage 2 of the Via Peuceta: hiking, MTB and picnics at the edge of town.
The UNESCO Sassi 41 km away — by car, or on foot along the Via Peuceta for the determined.
DOP bread, the Frederick II cathedral, Gravina's aqueduct bridge and rock-cut habitats.
Old Bari, the seafront and Karol Wojtyła airport 27 km away.
The cliffs and Adriatic sea 40 km away, for an unforgettable day on the coast.
Murgian trattorias, ready-made street food, cheeses and extra-virgin olive oil: we'll tell you where the locals go.
"Such an intimate, welcoming place — a precious reference point for anyone walking the Cammino Materano. Domenico gave us useful tips on getting around, what to see and where to dine."
"The room is full of character, with stone walls and very spacious. The owner loves what he does and makes your stay as pleasant as possible."
"In the courtyard and on the terraces there are reading and relaxing areas — a real oasis of peace. As cycle tourists, we loved being able to store our bikes safely."
"Tastefully restored while keeping the building's style. Despite the heat outside, the thick walls keep it lovely and cool; spotless and tastefully furnished."
"I loved every detail of my 2-night stay. The room was so cosy and comfortable, I had everything I needed. Breakfast offered a wide range of tasty options."
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In the old town of Cassano delle Murge, steps from the bus stop and the main square, at the end of Stage 2 of the Via Peuceta. By car: 30 km from Bari, 41 km from Matera. Free public parking nearby.