We stayed at Silvia's place for a month, and it was more of a family/work trip than a holiday. It was perfect for that purpose, but it would also be great for folks staying in Bologna for a shorter amount of time or on vacation. It is just outside the city walls, which means it is easily accessible to everything but away from the noise and hubbub, in a green and leafy neighborhood close to the historic via Saragozza and Bologna's hills. Everything is in walking distance, but there's also a lot to do in the neighborhood itself.
Special thanks and praise goes to our host, Silvia, who went above and beyond. We were there with a 7-month old baby, who ate like a 7-month old baby. Silvia gave us an extra cleaning and was generally as supportive as she could be for us and our little baby.
The apartment also comes with a very beautiful and well-kept garden (a very unique, unusual feature for Bologna) which was a godsend to us as we couldn't travel far on a daily basis. Having a shaded, comfortable garden by the apartment enabled us to meet close friends and family in a safe outdoor space and spend some time outside in the shade with our baby in Bologna's summer heat.
Can't recommend this place enough.