Hoog-Catharijne NS en Jaarbeurs, Utrecht
NeighbourhoodThis 153 m² apartment on Hollandse Toren 20 sits high above the busy city centre, offering a surprisingly quiet living space. Built in 2017 with energy label A, it's a modern home in a lively setting. At €2,847 per month, the rent is 27% above the neighbourhood average, but the floor area is 74% larger than typical homes in the area, so you're paying for generous proportions. For context, this is one of the apartments in Utrecht available right now.
This is Utrecht's transport and shopping hub, right next to the station and the Jaarbeurs convention centre. It's incredibly central, but also very busy, one resident notes: "In terms of amenities it's wonderful to live in the centre, but it's also very busy and not accessible by car. Public transport is excellent." They also mention feeling uneasy at night due to homeless people, but appreciate the green courtyard in the apartment complex. The area has a high density of single-person households (725 out of 1,225 households) and a young population, most residents are between 25 and 45. This is the Hoog-Catharijne NS en Jaarbeurs neighbourhood, a place where convenience comes with a trade-off.
Your daily shopping is on your doorstep: AH to go is just 36 metres away, Jumbo, and Albert Heijn. For school runs, primary schools like odbs Puntenburg and Montessori Kind Centrum LEF are a short walk. The area is part of the municipality of Utrecht, which means you have all the city's amenities within reach, restaurants, libraries, and parks are all close by.
At the time of writing, this home is listed through two channels: Huispedia and MVGM Wonen. The rent and details are as published by the agents.
Details of this home
Hollandse Toren 20, Utrecht
Satisfactory · 1 resident
In terms of amenities it's wonderful to live in the centre, but it's also very busy and not accessible by car. Public transport is excellent. I never feel comfortable walking alone late at night because of all the homeless people and creepy individuals. There should be much more green space in the centre for my liking. It could be so much better. We do have a very nice green courtyard at the apartment complex.
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About Hollandse Toren 20, Utrecht
The rent is 27% above the neighbourhood average of €2,239, but the apartment is also 74% larger than the typical home in the area (153 m² vs 88 m²). Given the modern build, energy label A, and central location, the price reflects the premium for space and quality. Comparable rentals in the neighbourhood range from €1,146 to €3,975, so it sits in the upper bracket.
One resident mentions feeling uncomfortable walking alone late at night due to homeless people and 'creepy individuals'. The area is very busy, especially around the station and shopping areas. However, the apartment itself is high up, which provides a sense of separation from street-level activity. The total number of reported crimes in the neighbourhood is 3,223, which is high for a residential area.
The train station is 1.4 km away, about a 15-minute walk. The resident review highlights that public transport is excellent, which is expected given the proximity to Utrecht Centraal.
The listing does not mention a private garden, balcony, or terrace. However, the resident review notes that the apartment complex has a 'very nice green courtyard', so there is shared outdoor space available. The apartment's floor area of 153 m² suggests generous indoor living space.
With 153 m² of floor area, it is likely to have multiple bedrooms and living spaces, but the exact layout is not provided by the agent.
The energy label is A, which is very efficient. This means the apartment is well-insulated and has low expected energy costs. Built in 2017, it meets modern building standards, so heating and electricity bills should be relatively low compared to older properties.
The listing does not specify whether the apartment is furnished or unfurnished.
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