Villa Benni

A 1924 neoclassical villa with original furnishings and a large garden on the road toward San Luca in Bologna, run as a B&B and event venue.

Why people love it

• Concetta and Marcella. Guests name the two hosts and describe the care they put into the house. One reviewer wrote that the owners "share a part of their lives with us".
• Preserved interiors. Reviewers mention original furniture, coffered ceilings, large living rooms, artwork and a vintage bathroom.
• The garden and breakfast. Guests call the garden and the generous, varied breakfast highlights.
• Setting. It sits near the porticoes leading up to San Luca, and visitors also come for events and weddings.

The worst thing guests say

A guest in June 2025 gave one star because the property shows as a hotel on the map and on Booking.com, but staff then said it is not a hotel, and described the older owner as bad-tempered. The other lower ratings come from visitors to weddings and events, not overnight guests. Only a small number of recent reviews are from people who stayed overnight.

Insider tips

• Treat it as a historic private villa with hosts, not a standard hotel.
• Expect steps, since the villa is raised above the lawn.
• Check what is included when you book.

How we rated this: Google rating 4.7 from 238 reviews. We read the newest and the lowest-rated guest reviews (6 recent guest reviews with text) and set aside reviews from restaurant or bar visitors who did not stay. Repeat-guest rate not shown: not enough recent guest reviews yet. Address: Via Saragozza, 210, 40135 Bologna BO.