A historic apartment in the heart of Leiden
This 57 m² apartment on Haarlemmerstraat sits in a lively, historic part of Leiden. Built in 1750 and with an energy label B, it combines old character with decent efficiency. At €400,000, the asking price was 16% below the neighbourhood average of €476,500, making it a keen entry into the market for apartments in Leiden. This home has not been online since 24 July 2026.
Marewijk: student buzz meets city convenience
Marewijk is a dense, urban neighbourhood right in the centre of Leiden. With 3,000 residents and a very high address density (6,048 per km²), it's a bustling area. Two residents reviewed it: one says, "My neighbourhood is in the centre of Leiden, so everything is close by. I also think it's beautiful. Unfortunately, there is a lack of nature." Another adds, "I moved here two months ago and am very satisfied. I am within a few minutes' walk of the beautiful centre of Leiden." The neighbourhood Marewijk is dominated by students and young singles, reflected in the small average household size of 1.3 and the fact that 1,775 of the 2,285 households are single-person. There's little green, but the city's amenities are all on your doorstep.
Daily life on Haarlemmerstraat
For your morning bread, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with SPAR and Dirk a couple of streets away. Primary school De Pionier is a five-minute walk, and Bonaventura College for secondary education is a ten-minute walk. The train station is a ten-minute walk, and the park or public garden is just around the corner. The municipality Leiden offers a compact city where most errands are done on foot or by bike.
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When this home was still on the market, it was listed only via Hoekstra en Van Eck Leiden.
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About Haarlemmerstraat 266, Leiden
Was €400,000 a fair price for this apartment?
The asking price of €400,000 was 16% below the average asking price in Marewijk (€476,500) and also below the median of €442,500. Given the 57 m² floor area, that worked out to about €7,018 per m², which was slightly above the neighbourhood average of €6,730 per m². So the price was keen overall, especially for a historic apartment with a good energy label.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Marewijk is a very urban, central neighbourhood in Leiden with a high density of addresses. It's lively, with many students and young singles. Residents appreciate the proximity to the city centre and amenities, but note a lack of green space. The area has a high turnover of residents, so there isn't a strong community feel, but it's considered safe and convenient.
How far is the train station?
Leiden Centraal station is 1.7 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk or a short cycle ride. From there you can reach other cities quickly.
What supermarkets are nearby?
Albert Heijn is just 194 metres away, so you can pop out for groceries in a couple of minutes. SPAR and Dirk are both within 600 metres, and there's a Dekamarkt at 678 metres. You have plenty of choice for daily shopping.
Is the apartment energy efficient?
The apartment has an energy label B, which is good for a building from 1750. In the neighbourhood, only 8.3% of homes have label B, while 33.3% have label A. So this home was above average in efficiency for the area, meaning lower heating costs than many older homes.
What schools are close by?
Primary school De Pionier is 323 metres away (a five-minute walk), and Vrije School Mareland is 708 metres away. For secondary education, Bonaventura College Burggravenlaan is 906 metres away. So families with school-age children have good options within walking distance.
How safe is the neighbourhood?
In the most recent data, there were 184 total crimes reported in Marewijk. Given the high population density and student population, this is not unusual for a city centre. Residents in reviews mention they don't feel unsafe coming home late at night, as the area is lively and there are no 'weird types' around.
