The neighborhood is excellent. It's an easy walk to the city center, but quiet, residential and more like "every day life" in Bologna. The sorbetteria noted in other reviews and the pasticceria Regina di Quadri are two of the many excellent gastronomic venus very close by. It's a lovely spot. I would choose this exact neighborhood again without question.

The lack of windows in the studio is a downside. The dampness others mention is now well-managed by the dehumidifier, although the noise of running it all the time detracts somewhat from the otherwise very quiet environment. Ear plugs for light sleepers are recommended.