Lange Elisabethstraat Mariaplaats en omgeving, Utrecht
NeighbourhoodThis rental apartment on Lange Elisabethstraat sits right in the thick of the city's historic centre. At 67 m² it's compact, but the medieval building (1450) gives it character you won't find in a modern block. The energy label B keeps running costs reasonable. With a rent of €2,560, it's 26% above the neighbourhood average, a premium for the location and history. For context, apartments in Utrecht vary widely, but this one is on the high side.
This is the beating heart of Utrecht, literally. One resident calls it "Local, nice, but busy", noting the constant noise and the downside of restaurants dumping waste in alleys. Another describes it as a "Lively busy neighbourhood" with shops and cosiness, adding that the noise is part of the deal. Based on two reviews, it's a mixed bag: central and vibrant, but not for those seeking peace. The area is densely packed with students and young professionals, most households are single, and the average income is below the city norm.
Your daily bread comes from Jumbo just around the corner, or Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. For a quick bite, AH to go is even closer. Schools are a short walk: odbs Puntenburg is a five-minute stroll, and Montessori Kind Centrum LEF is about the same. The municipality Utrecht packs everything into a small area, so you'll never be far from a café, restaurant or park.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Rotsvast Utrecht Beheer and also appears on Vastgoed Nederland, so it's available through several channels.
Details of this home
Lange Elisabethstraat 28, Utrecht
Good · 2 residents
It's a nice area to live in. The location is pleasant, but it's the centre so there's almost always noise pollution. Of course that's to be expected. However, the surroundings aren't very hygienic. In the courtyard where we live, there are many restaurants that dump their waste in the alleys. That's a shame.
Auto-translated to English by AIStreet full of shops and cosiness. Nice and bustling sometimes also noisy but that's not the residents' fault haha
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About Lange Elisabethstraat 28, Utrecht
The rent is 26% above the neighbourhood average of €2,038, and the floor area is 32% smaller than the typical 99 m² in the area. So you're paying a premium for the central location and historic character. Whether that's fair depends on how much you value living in the absolute centre of Utrecht.
It's the historic centre, so expect noise and bustle. Residents describe it as lively and convenient, but also mention noise pollution and hygiene issues from restaurant waste. It's popular with students and young professionals, most households are single, and the area is very densely populated.
Utrecht Centraal is about 1.6 km away, which is a 20-minute walk or a short bus ride. The station connects to the rest of the country.
Jumbo is just around the corner (112 m), and Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away (231 m). For schools, odbs Puntenburg (primary) is a five-minute walk (392 m), and Montessori Kind Centrum LEF is about the same distance (609 m).
The energy label is B, which is good for a building from 1450. You can expect reasonable heating costs, though the historic construction may still feel draughty in winter.
The listing does not state the number of rooms.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Lange Elisabethstraat Mariaplaats en omgeving
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