This was such a surprise - we had never been to Bologna, and had no idea where to begin. The apartment, near enough to the train station to be convenient and far enough to be secluded from that hustle and bustle, was perfectly placed - less than ten minutes walking down Via Del Borgo and we were smack dab in the middle of one of the hipper parts of town. A few minutes more and we reached most of the other sites. It was so ideal. Safe, a great deal, and with excellent local tips from our hosts - we were very pleased. And the accommodations feel chic in the best of ways.
The most important things you can know re: Bologna are 1) which Ragu to taste and 2) how to get lost. We achieved both.