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Pousada Calza
Pousada Calza
Bento Goncalves
£89
includes taxes & fees
21 Jan - 22 Jan
Pousada Calza
POUSADA SANTO ANTÔNIO
POUSADA SANTO ANTÔNIO
Humaitá
£41
includes taxes & fees
28 Jan - 29 Jan
POUSADA SANTO ANTÔNIO
Pousada Cantelli
Pousada Cantelli
Bento Gonçalves
£119
includes taxes & fees
9 Feb - 10 Feb
Pousada Cantelli
Malbec Casa Hotel
Malbec Casa Hotel
Barracão
  • Enjoy Brazilian wine country in Bento Gonçalves with a refreshing outdoor pool.
Malbec Casa Hotel
BG Hotel by Nobile
BG Hotel by Nobile
Vinosul
£41
includes taxes & fees
29 Jan - 30 Jan
BG Hotel by Nobile
Spa do Vinho Hotel & Condomínio Vitivinícola
Spa do Vinho Hotel & Condomínio Vitivinícola
Bento Gonçalves
  • Enjoy spa treatments and vineyard views at this luxurious Brazilian wine country hotel.
£235
includes taxes & fees
3 Feb - 4 Feb
Spa do Vinho Hotel & Condomínio Vitivinícola
LOTE20 Hotel Boutique
LOTE20 Hotel Boutique
Bento Gonçalves
  • Charming stay in Brazil's wine country with a relaxing steam room experience.
£129
includes taxes & fees
3 Feb - 4 Feb
LOTE20 Hotel Boutique
TRI HOTEL VITTORIA BENTO
TRI HOTEL VITTORIA BENTO
São Bento
  • Stay in the heart of wine country with easy access to local attractions and vineyards.
£45
includes taxes & fees
21 Jan - 22 Jan
TRI HOTEL VITTORIA BENTO
Cappio Pousada e Lazer Ltda
Cappio Pousada e Lazer Ltda
Bento Gonçalves
  • Enjoy a seasonal pool in Brazil's wine region with free breakfast and WiFi.
£140
includes taxes & fees
8 Feb - 9 Feb
Cappio Pousada e Lazer Ltda
Dall'Onder Planalto
Dall'Onder Planalto
Planalto
  • Stylish hotel in Bento Gonçalves with convenient train access and modern comforts.
£34
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Dall'Onder Planalto
Laghetto Estação
Laghetto Estação
Cidade Alta
  • Experience wine country charm near Maria Fumaça Train in Bento Gonçalves.
£49
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb
Laghetto Estação
Villa Vinicolla Hospedagem Conceito (junto à Vinícola Casa Postal)
Villa Vinicolla Hospedagem Conceito (junto à Vinícola Casa Postal)
Bento Gonçalves
  • Vineyard stay with complimentary breakfast and cosy countryside charm.
Villa Vinicolla Hospedagem Conceito (junto à Vinícola Casa Postal)
Pousada Borghetto
Pousada Borghetto
Bento Gonçalves
  • Intimate wine lodge offers free parking and WiFi near local vineyards.
£85
includes taxes & fees
29 Jan - 30 Jan
Pousada Borghetto
Hotel Imigrantes
Hotel Imigrantes
Cidade Alta
  • Experience Bento Gonçalves from this well-situated hotel with complimentary breakfast.
£45
includes taxes & fees
22 Jan - 23 Jan
Hotel Imigrantes
Hotel Mont Blanc
Hotel Mont Blanc
São Francisco
  • Discover classic elegance in Bento Gonçalves with complimentary breakfast and dining.
£46
includes taxes & fees
22 Jan - 23 Jan
Hotel Mont Blanc
Döra Enoturismo
Döra Enoturismo
Bento Gonçalves
  • Stay in a luxury wine country inn with scenic vineyard views in Bento Gonçalves.
£215
includes taxes & fees
27 Jan - 28 Jan
Döra Enoturismo
Tri Hotel Bento Gonçalves
Tri Hotel Bento Gonçalves
Bento Goncalves Centro
  • Wellness retreat in Brazilian wine country with complimentary amenities.
£40
includes taxes & fees
23 Jan - 24 Jan
Tri Hotel Bento Gonçalves
Laghetto Bento
Laghetto Bento
São Bento
  • Enjoy a spa getaway in vibrant Bento Gonçalves with Mediterranean dining on site.
£50
includes taxes & fees
9 Feb - 10 Feb
Laghetto Bento
Dall'Onder Grande Hotel
Dall'Onder Grande Hotel
Planalto
  • Experience the charm of wine country at this hotel with pool and massage options.
£44
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Dall'Onder Grande Hotel
Villaggio dos Vinhedos
Villaggio dos Vinhedos
Garibaldi
  • Panoramic vineyard property with hiking trails and winery in Garibaldi.
£61
includes taxes & fees
21 Jan - 22 Jan
Villaggio dos Vinhedos
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LOTE20 Hotel Boutique

LOTE20 Hotel Boutique
Bento Gonçalves
£54 off
£490
for 2 nights, 1 room
£245 per night
includes taxes & fees
LOTE20 Hotel Boutique

Villa Vinicolla Hospedagem Conceito (junto à Vinícola Casa Postal)

Villa Vinicolla Hospedagem Conceito (junto à Vinícola Casa Postal)
Bento Gonçalves
£34 off
£280
for 2 nights, 1 room
£140 per night
includes taxes & fees
Villa Vinicolla Hospedagem Conceito (junto à Vinícola Casa Postal)

Pousada Calza

Pousada Calza
Bento Goncalves
£18 off
£160
for 2 nights, 1 room
£80 per night
includes taxes & fees
Pousada Calza

Casa de Pedra Mena Kaho

Casa de Pedra Mena Kaho
Caminhos da Eulália
£425
for 2 nights, 1 room
£212 per night
includes taxes & fees
Casa de Pedra Mena Kaho

Dall'Onder Planalto

Dall'Onder Planalto
Planalto
£22 off
£89
for 2 nights, 1 room
£44 per night
includes taxes & fees
Dall'Onder Planalto

Pousada Borghetto

Pousada Borghetto
Bento Gonçalves
£8 off
£154
for 2 nights, 1 room
£77 per night
includes taxes & fees
Pousada Borghetto

Cappio Pousada e Lazer Ltda

Cappio Pousada e Lazer Ltda
Bento Gonçalves
£35 off
£311
for 2 nights, 1 room
£155 per night
includes taxes & fees
Cappio Pousada e Lazer Ltda

POUSADA SANTO ANTÔNIO

POUSADA SANTO ANTÔNIO
Humaitá
£13 off
£84
for 2 nights, 1 room
£42 per night
includes taxes & fees
POUSADA SANTO ANTÔNIO

TRI HOTEL VITTORIA BENTO

TRI HOTEL VITTORIA BENTO
São Bento
£10 off
£90
for 2 nights, 1 room
£45 per night
includes taxes & fees
TRI HOTEL VITTORIA BENTO

Hotel Imigrantes

Hotel Imigrantes
Cidade Alta
£12 off
£110
for 2 nights, 1 room
£55 per night
includes taxes & fees
Hotel Imigrantes
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Tri Hotel Bento Gonçalves

Tri Hotel Bento Gonçalves
Bento Goncalves Centro
£10 off
£81
for 2 nights, 1 room
£41 per night
includes taxes & fees
Tri Hotel Bento Gonçalves

LOTE20 Hotel Boutique

LOTE20 Hotel Boutique
Bento Gonçalves
£54 off
£490
for 2 nights, 1 room
£245 per night
includes taxes & fees
LOTE20 Hotel Boutique

Villa Vinicolla Hospedagem Conceito (junto à Vinícola Casa Postal)

Villa Vinicolla Hospedagem Conceito (junto à Vinícola Casa Postal)
Bento Gonçalves
£34 off
£280
for 2 nights, 1 room
£140 per night
includes taxes & fees
Villa Vinicolla Hospedagem Conceito (junto à Vinícola Casa Postal)

Pousada Calza

Pousada Calza
Bento Goncalves
£18 off
£165
for 2 nights, 1 room
£83 per night
includes taxes & fees
Pousada Calza

Casa de Pedra Mena Kaho

Casa de Pedra Mena Kaho
Caminhos da Eulália
£404
for 2 nights, 1 room
£202 per night
includes taxes & fees
Casa de Pedra Mena Kaho

Cappio Pousada e Lazer Ltda

Cappio Pousada e Lazer Ltda
Bento Gonçalves
£35 off
£311
for 2 nights, 1 room
£155 per night
includes taxes & fees
Cappio Pousada e Lazer Ltda

TRI HOTEL VITTORIA BENTO

TRI HOTEL VITTORIA BENTO
São Bento
£12 off
£107
for 2 nights, 1 room
£54 per night
includes taxes & fees
TRI HOTEL VITTORIA BENTO

Hotel Imigrantes

Hotel Imigrantes
Cidade Alta
£13 off
£121
for 2 nights, 1 room
£60 per night
includes taxes & fees
Hotel Imigrantes
VIP Access

Tri Hotel Bento Gonçalves

Tri Hotel Bento Gonçalves
Bento Goncalves Centro
£10 off
£81
for 2 nights, 1 room
£41 per night
includes taxes & fees
Tri Hotel Bento Gonçalves

LOTE20 Hotel Boutique

LOTE20 Hotel Boutique
Bento Gonçalves
£14 off
£129
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
LOTE20 Hotel Boutique

Villa Vinicolla Hospedagem Conceito (junto à Vinícola Casa Postal)

Villa Vinicolla Hospedagem Conceito (junto à Vinícola Casa Postal)
Bento Gonçalves
£26 off
£131
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
Villa Vinicolla Hospedagem Conceito (junto à Vinícola Casa Postal)

Dall'Onder Planalto

Dall'Onder Planalto
Planalto
£10 off
£39
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
Dall'Onder Planalto

Laghetto Bento

Laghetto Bento
São Bento
£3 off
£50
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
Laghetto Bento

POUSADA SANTO ANTÔNIO

POUSADA SANTO ANTÔNIO
Humaitá
£5 off
£43
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
POUSADA SANTO ANTÔNIO

TRI HOTEL VITTORIA BENTO

TRI HOTEL VITTORIA BENTO
São Bento
£6 off
£51
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
TRI HOTEL VITTORIA BENTO

Cappio Pousada e Lazer Ltda

Cappio Pousada e Lazer Ltda
Bento Gonçalves
£20 off
£120
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
Cappio Pousada e Lazer Ltda

Hotel Imigrantes

Hotel Imigrantes
Cidade Alta
£7 off
£61
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
Hotel Imigrantes

Dall'Onder Grande Hotel

Dall'Onder Grande Hotel
Planalto
£3 off
£48
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
Dall'Onder Grande Hotel
VIP Access

Tri Hotel Bento Gonçalves

Tri Hotel Bento Gonçalves
Bento Goncalves Centro
£7 off
£42
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
Tri Hotel Bento Gonçalves

Check out hotels with a pool in Bento Gonçalves

Malbec Casa Hotel

Malbec Casa Hotel
Barracão
Malbec Casa Hotel

TRI HOTEL VITTORIA BENTO

TRI HOTEL VITTORIA BENTO
São Bento
£45
includes taxes & fees
21 Jan - 22 Jan
TRI HOTEL VITTORIA BENTO

Spa do Vinho Hotel & Condomínio Vitivinícola

Spa do Vinho Hotel & Condomínio Vitivinícola
Bento Gonçalves
£235
includes taxes & fees
3 Feb - 4 Feb
Spa do Vinho Hotel & Condomínio Vitivinícola

Cappio Pousada e Lazer Ltda

Cappio Pousada e Lazer Ltda
Bento Gonçalves
£140
includes taxes & fees
8 Feb - 9 Feb
Cappio Pousada e Lazer Ltda

Dall'Onder Grande Hotel

Dall'Onder Grande Hotel
Planalto
£44
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Dall'Onder Grande Hotel
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Malbec Casa Hotel

Malbec Casa Hotel
Barracão
Malbec Casa Hotel

LOTE20 Hotel Boutique

LOTE20 Hotel Boutique
Bento Gonçalves
£129
includes taxes & fees
3 Feb - 4 Feb
LOTE20 Hotel Boutique

Laghetto Estação

Laghetto Estação
Cidade Alta
£49
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb
Laghetto Estação

Dall'Onder Planalto

Dall'Onder Planalto
Planalto
£34
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Dall'Onder Planalto

BG Hotel by Nobile

BG Hotel by Nobile
Vinosul
£41
includes taxes & fees
29 Jan - 30 Jan
BG Hotel by Nobile

Hotel Imigrantes

Hotel Imigrantes
Cidade Alta
£45
includes taxes & fees
22 Jan - 23 Jan
Hotel Imigrantes

Cappio Pousada e Lazer Ltda

Cappio Pousada e Lazer Ltda
Bento Gonçalves
£140
includes taxes & fees
8 Feb - 9 Feb
Cappio Pousada e Lazer Ltda

Tri Hotel Bento Gonçalves

Tri Hotel Bento Gonçalves
Bento Goncalves Centro
£40
includes taxes & fees
23 Jan - 24 Jan
Tri Hotel Bento Gonçalves

Hotel Mont Blanc

Hotel Mont Blanc
São Francisco
£46
includes taxes & fees
22 Jan - 23 Jan
Hotel Mont Blanc

Laghetto Bento

Laghetto Bento
São Bento
£50
includes taxes & fees
9 Feb - 10 Feb
Laghetto Bento
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You can also stay at hotels with a hot tub in Bento Gonçalves

LOTE20 Hotel Boutique

LOTE20 Hotel Boutique
Bento Gonçalves
£129
includes taxes & fees
3 Feb - 4 Feb
LOTE20 Hotel Boutique

Villa Vinicolla Hospedagem Conceito (junto à Vinícola Casa Postal)

Villa Vinicolla Hospedagem Conceito (junto à Vinícola Casa Postal)
Bento Gonçalves
Villa Vinicolla Hospedagem Conceito (junto à Vinícola Casa Postal)

Laghetto Bento

Laghetto Bento
São Bento
£50
includes taxes & fees
9 Feb - 10 Feb
Laghetto Bento

Pousada Cantelli

Pousada Cantelli
Bento Gonçalves
£119
includes taxes & fees
9 Feb - 10 Feb
Pousada Cantelli

Spa do Vinho Hotel & Condomínio Vitivinícola

Spa do Vinho Hotel & Condomínio Vitivinícola
Bento Gonçalves
£235
includes taxes & fees
3 Feb - 4 Feb
Spa do Vinho Hotel & Condomínio Vitivinícola

Cappio Pousada e Lazer Ltda

Cappio Pousada e Lazer Ltda
Bento Gonçalves
£140
includes taxes & fees
8 Feb - 9 Feb
Cappio Pousada e Lazer Ltda

Döra Enoturismo

Döra Enoturismo
Bento Gonçalves
£215
includes taxes & fees
27 Jan - 28 Jan
Döra Enoturismo
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Top neighbourhoods in Bento Gonçalves

Bento Goncalves Centro

Bento Gonçalves's Bento Goncalves Centro neighbourhood offers attractions, including Cacique Go Joaquin Barros Church.

Cidade Alta

The Cidade Alta neighbourhood has lots to see, including Maria Fumaça Train and Vinícola Aurora.

Planalto

Bento Gonçalves's Planalto neighbourhood offers attractions, including Immigrant Museum.

Top landmarks in Bento Gonçalves

Casa Valduga Winery

4.4/5 (55 reviews)
Travellers might want a tour of Casa Valduga Winery, just one of the places to visit, located 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from central Vale dos Vinhedos.
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Miolo Winery

4.5/5 (42 reviews)
Travellers might want a tour of Miolo Winery, just one of the places to visit in the heart of Vale dos Vinhedos. If you enjoy your tour, head to Vinícola Cave de Pedra, just a short walk away.
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Caminhos de Pedra

4.5/5 (44 reviews)
If you're planning a bit of sightseeing, head to Caminhos de Pedra – just one of the monuments in Barracão.
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Caminho Das Pedras

4.8/5 (11 reviews)
You might want to get your camera out and head to Caminho Das Pedras – just one of the landmarks located 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from central Bento Gonçalves.
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Fundaparque Convention Center

4.4/5 (5 reviews)
Fundaparque Convention Center is worth a pic or two when discovering Fenavinho.
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Vinícola Salton

4.4/5 (12 reviews)
Travellers might want a tour of Vinícola Salton, just one of the places to visit in the heart of Tuiutí.
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Maria Fumaça Train

Cidade Alta is home to Maria Fumaça Train, so why not stop by during your stay in Bento Gonçalves? If you'd also like to explore some of the parks in Bento Gonçalves, Epopeia Italiana Park is a short walk away.
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Casa da Ovelha

Don't visit Bento Gonçalves without stopping off at Casa da Ovelha, a famous shop that should make the top of your list.
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Learn more about Bento Gonçalves

Bento Gonçalves is well known for its attractions such as Maria Fumaça Train and Fundaparque Convention Center.

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Check out reviews of Bento Gonçalves hotels guests love

Dall'Onder Grande Hotel

Dall'Onder Grande Hotel

8/10 Good
"Very helpful and friendly staff"
jose carlos 2-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
Dall'Onder Grande Hotel
TRI HOTEL VITTORIA BENTO

TRI HOTEL VITTORIA BENTO

10/10 Excellent
"Yes clean room staff helpful and good food"
Maria de Lourdes 4-night trip
Posted 2 months ago
TRI HOTEL VITTORIA BENTO
Dall'Onder Planalto

Dall'Onder Planalto

10/10 Excellent
"Very clean and modern with friendly staff. Great breakfast with lots of options for restricted diets"
Juliet 1-night trip
Posted 3 months ago
Dall'Onder Planalto
Pousada Borghetto

Pousada Borghetto

10/10 Excellent
"This is a spectacular property steps from several wineries it has to be one of the top hotel experiences I have ever had. The villa was gorgeous!!! Staff and breakfast catered to our needs. It was true perfection in this wine country. "
Marissa 1-night trip
Posted 6 months ago
Pousada Borghetto
Tri Hotel Bento Gonçalves

Tri Hotel Bento Gonçalves

6/10 Okay
"This was an older hotel, and it could use some upgrading. But overall, it served its purpose. I would not stay in the winter, as the rooms are very cold."
Patricia 2-night trip
Posted 8 months ago
Tri Hotel Bento Gonçalves
Laghetto Bento

Laghetto Bento

8/10 Good
"nice vibe, safe around"
QI 1-night trip
Posted 10 months ago
Laghetto Bento
Laghetto Estação

Laghetto Estação

10/10 Excellent
"Esta estadia foi um presente aos meus pais, celebrando o aniversário de casamento. Eles amaram a experiência e o staff foi muito gentil. Super recomendo."
Karina 1-night trip
Posted 11 months ago
Laghetto Estação

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What are the top-rated luxury hotels in Bento Gonçalves?
Some of the most popular luxury hotels in Bento Gonçalves are Spa do Vinho Hotel & Condomínio Vitivinícola and Döra Enoturismo. Spa do Vinho Hotel & Condomínio Vitivinícola is a luxury hotel with a high guest rating amongst our travellers, and it offers an outdoor pool, a full-service spa and a hot tub. Döra Enoturismo is another popular luxury hotel in a great Bento Gonçalves location.
What are some top pet-friendly hotels in Bento Gonçalves?
Our travellers' top pet-friendly hotels in Bento Gonçalves include:You can check "Pet friendly" on the Hotels.com "Amenities" filter in your search to find even more pet-friendly hotels in Bento Gonçalves.
What are some of the best kid-friendly hotels in Bento Gonçalves?
Some of the most well reviewed Bento Gonçalves hotels for kids include Laghetto Bento and Slim Bento Goncalves. Laghetto Bento is a kid-friendly hotel with a guest score of 8.8 out of 10 offering family-friendly amenities like 2 hot tubs and a free continental breakfast, plus free cots in guestrooms. Check out Slim Bento Goncalves with a guest score of 8. This popular hotel has a free buffet breakfast and a coffee shop/cafe as well as free cots in the guestrooms. Discover more kid-friendly hotels in Bento Gonçalves by using the Hotels.com "Family friendly" filter in your search.
What are the top Bento Gonçalves hotels with a pool?
For a little extra luxury, discover some of the best Bento Gonçalves hotels with a pool. Cappio Pousada e Lazer Ltda is a great pousada with a seasonal outdoor pool and a guest rating of 10 out of 10. TRI HOTEL VITTORIA BENTO is a popular hotel that features an indoor pool along with a restaurant and a free buffet breakfast. To find more stays in Bento Gonçalves with a pool, use the "Amenities" filter on Hotels.com in your search and select "Pool".
What are some of the best Bento Gonçalves hotels with free parking?
If you're exploring by car, finding a great Bento Gonçalves hotel with free parking is a win. Our travellers' favourites include:
What are some popular hotels in central Bento Gonçalves?
If you're looking for hotels in central Bento Gonçalves, check out Cappio Pousada e Lazer Ltda and Döra Enoturismo. Travellers love Cappio Pousada e Lazer Ltda for its location, as well as the seasonal outdoor pool, free full breakfast and free parking this pousada offers. Döra Enoturismo is another popular central inn with a free buffet breakfast, private picnics and proposal/romance packages. Bento Goncalves Centro and Cidade Alta are some of the most central areas for your Bento Gonçalves holiday.
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