Binnenstad-Noord, Groningen
NeighbourhoodThis 50 m² apartment on Hofstraat sits in a 1650 building with energy label F, so expect high heating costs. The rent of €1,044 is 43% below the neighbourhood average of €1,838, but the floor area is 84% smaller than the typical 319 m² in the area, so the price per square metre is actually on the high side. For context, see other apartments in Groningen.
Binnenstad-Noord is a dense, student-heavy area with 4,745 residents, mostly young adults (15-25 years make up half the population). One resident says: "The location is perfect, also nice house on the canal but expensive. Nice that I can walk everywhere." Another notes: "It's nice that the city centre is within walking distance and there are many supermarkets and cafes in the area." Based on four reviews, the neighbourhood scores 7.4 out of 10. The neighbourhood Binnenstad-Noord is very urban, with over 7,000 addresses per km².
For your morning bread, Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, and Ekoplaza is just around the corner. Two primary schools are within a five-minute walk: St. Michaëlschool and IKC Borgman Ebbinge. Secondary schools like Praedinius Gymnasium are a couple of streets away. The municipality Groningen offers a train station 1.3 km away, a ten-minute walk.
At the time of writing the home is listed via several channels, including Vestal Woonservices, Funda and Pararius.
Details of this home
Hofstraat 3, Groningen
Good · 4 residents
This is a test experience with the neighbourhood that is long enough to meet the minimum length requirements for a good review.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe location is perfect, also nice house on the canal but expensive. Nice that I can walk everywhere.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's nice that the city centre is within walking distance and there are many supermarkets and cafes in the area.
Auto-translated to English by AIA really nice neighbourhood to live in! It's quiet but central.
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Data from Binnenstad-Noord
49 within 5 km
78 within 5 km
About Hofstraat 3, Groningen
The rent is 43% below the neighbourhood average of €1,838, but the apartment is also much smaller than average (50 m² vs 319 m²). The price per square metre works out higher than the neighbourhood average, so it's not a bargain in that sense. Whether it's fair depends on how much you value living in a historic building in the city centre.
Binnenstad-Noord is a very urban, student-dominated area with a young population. Residents appreciate the walkability and the proximity to shops and cafes. The neighbourhood scores 7.4 out of 10 from four reviews. It's a lively area, but the high density means it can be busy.
The apartment is located in the city centre itself, Hofstraat is in the heart of Groningen. You can walk to the Grote Markt in a few minutes. The central location means most amenities are within walking distance.
Energy label F indicates poor energy efficiency. The building dates from 1650, so insulation is likely minimal. Expect high heating costs, especially in winter. It's worth factoring this into your monthly budget.
Yes, Albert Heijn is just 165 metres away, on your doorstep. Ekoplaza is 359 metres, and another Albert Heijn is 453 metres. You have several options within a five-minute walk.
Groningen train station is 1.3 km away, about a ten-minute walk.
Two primary schools are within a five-minute walk: St. Michaëlschool (175 m) and IKC Borgman Ebbinge (294 m). For secondary education, Praedinius Gymnasium is 389 m away and H.N. Werkman Stadslyceum is 479 m.
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