Bed and Breakfast in Bologna
4-Star Bed & Breakfast
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About this bed and breakfast
Comfortable Accommodations
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Business facilities
Free WiFi/internet
Free Parking
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Heating
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Garden
Family friendly
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Map of Bologna
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Ratings and reviews
100% verified reviews10 / 10Outstanding·Nov 2026
Where do I begin? This might be the best place I've stayed at. It is of course not without fault, but it is an exceptionally unique experience which I will / would recommend to everyone seeking something timeless, historic, classy, and opulent.
Villa Benni was constructed in 1928 by Alfredo Benni. The Villa passed onto the son of the owner, Aureliano Benni. In the 60s, Giancarlo and Concetta Mazzini (the current owners), stayed and worked there, eventually becoming like family to the Benni's. In 2001, Villa Benni was donated to the Mazzini's, who now run the B&B (and host other events there). They have lived there continuously for the better part of 50 years.
The story in and of itself is fascinating. In addition, Villa Benni also served as a station for the German high command during WW2 from 1943, as well as the Italian Air Force during the 1950s before returning to private ownership. As such, it has a fully intact air raid shelter beneath its walls.
The architecture has been perfectly preserved, with its historic furnishings intact alongside historic artwork. You feel as if you are living in a well-preserved museum. It does not, however, feel stuffy. This is helped by the enormously high ceilings, of course, but also the gentle and warm-natured manner of the Mazzini family, who treated us with nothing but kindness whilst welcoming us into their home.
Whilst it is difficult to pin down the best thing about staying at Villa Benni, I would say that aside from simply taking in the beauty of the Villa, it had to be enjoying the handmade breakfast which was served by Giancarlo and Concetta Mazzini. They had handmade several cakes, desserts, jams (the grape, pear and ginger jam was amazing!), bread, offered us coffee, butter, juice - it was incredible - and to be able to eat it all in the grand dining room was perfection.
I have much more to say, but I shall stop here. It was a real privilege to be given the opportunity to stay here.
Whilst our stay here was 10/10, the only wrinkle in the trip was that I found that operating the keys was quite difficult, especially in relation to the outside wall door. They jammed / did not work, and we had to use the buzzer to be let in every time. Not a big deal, but something to note.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2026
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9 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2026
Stunning property located walking distance to old town. Owners are very welcoming and provide a fantastic breakfast.
9 / 10Outstanding·May 2026
Villa Benni is a grand house set in its own extensive grounds in Bologna. It was really much more impressive than we imagined.
All of the staff, despite language barriers, were absolutely fantastic.
Our room was beautiful and huge, with a walk in wardrobe, large bathroom and additional cloakroom. The ceilings must be 25 feet high.
Breakfast was excellent with freshly made cakes plus yogurts and fruit etc
Note though that the house is used for events, christenings etc and the rooms are off the main hall where the events take place so there can be some noise.
Nothing at all.
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