Best areas to start a business in Bologna: neighborhood by neighborhood guide

Bologna offers very different neighborhoods, each with specific characteristics. Here's a guide to choosing the right area for your business.

Historic Center

**Ideal for:** professional studios, showrooms, representative activities **Pros:** prestige, visibility, easy access for clients **Cons:** high costs, parking difficulties

Bolognina

**Ideal for:** startups, creatives, artisan activities **Pros:** affordable prices, undergoing major redevelopment, close to station **Cons:** image still evolving

Fair Area

**Ideal for:** B2B companies, import/export, consulting **Pros:** excellent accessibility, close to airport, trade events **Cons:** less neighborhood life

San Donato / Via Gobetti

**Ideal for:** technical offices, laboratories, production activities **Pros:** large spaces, parking, good connections **Cons:** less central

Our presence

Collabora Bologna has locations in various strategic areas: Via Gobetti (San Donato), Via del Perugino (inner suburbs), Via Maserati (redeveloped industrial area), Via San Felice (historic center).