Marco Maria's place is well located to act as base for exploring Bologna. It is about 10 minutes walk from the central Piazzo Maggiore and other tourist attractions.
There are local shops and a substantial Carrefour mini-market about 2 minutes away.
There is also a substantial park (Parco Giardini Margherita) next to that, which has a bar where you can drink and snack next to the little lake.