Stadsdriehoek, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 58 m² apartment on Mariniersweg sits right in the thick of things in Stadsdriehoek, the historic core of Rotterdam. With an energy label C and a 1956 build, it's a practical city pad rather than a showpiece. At €365,000, the asking price is 39% below the neighbourhood average of €597,954, a keen entry point for a buyer who values location over square metres. For context, the average price per m² in the area is €6,296, so this home undercuts that too. If you're looking at apartments in Rotterdam, this one stands out for its price.
Stadsdriehoek is Rotterdam's oldest neighbourhood, packed with students, young professionals, and a constant buzz. With 20,440 residents and a very high density (7,013 addresses per km²), it's one of the most urban spots in the city. Two-thirds of households are single-person, and the average age skews young, over 9,000 residents are between 25 and 45. Reviews paint a mixed picture: one resident calls it an "Ideal location" and enjoyed their student days, while another gives a score of 4.71 and describes "Criminal drug neighbourhood next to the city", citing a coffee shop and a Salvation Army shelter nearby. A third review (score 7.75) calls it "A Pleasant Living Environment with Room for Improvement", praising the community and amenities but noting litter and green space could be better. Based on seven reviews, the average score is 7.17, decent for a central area. For more on the area, see the neighbourhood Stadsdriehoek.
Your morning bread run is a couple of streets away: Jumbo is 229 metres, Albert Heijn 307 metres, and Dirk 374 metres, all within a five-minute walk. For school runs, Jan Prins primary school is 393 metres away, Willibrord is 406 metres, and Waalse School is 514 metres. The neighbourhood is packed with restaurants (0.1 km to the nearest) and a library is 0.9 km off. A park or garden is 0.7 km away, not on your doorstep, but a short stroll. The municipality Rotterdam keeps the city running, and with a train station 1 km away, you're well connected.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including @Work Makelaardij, Vastgoed Nederland, Huispedia, and Funda. The agent is @Work Makelaardij.
Details of this home
Mariniersweg 157, Rotterdam
Good · 7 residents
Lived there during my student days
Auto-translated to English by AII live diagonally opposite a coffee shop. When the coffee shop is closed, dealing continues cheerfully in a parking lot that I look out onto from my apartment. I really don't find that pleasant or safe. And my porch is used as a toilet by homeless people, which is also not very pleasant. This is because close to where I live there is a Salvation Army shelter.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighbourhood, to which I gave a satisfactory rating on the aspects of community, hygiene, housing, education, green spaces, amenities and accessibility, generally offers a pleasant living environment. The community is friendly and approachable, with residents who often know each other and occasionally come together for neighbourhood activities. However, there is room for more initiatives to further promote social cohesion. Regarding hygiene, the neighbourhood is well-maintained and predominantly clean, although in some places more attention to litter and maintenance would be desirable. The housing stock is diverse and offers a good mix of apartments, terraced houses and detached houses, which are generally in good condition. House prices are acceptable, but there may be some pressure on the housing market due to the popularity of the area. Educational facilities are adequate, with sufficient primary and secondary schools in the vicinity. The quality of the schools is average to good, but parents looking for specific types of education may have to rely on surrounding neighbourhoods. Green spaces are present and provide a pleasant environment where residents can walk, exercise or relax. However, some parts of the neighbourhood would benefit from more or better maintained green areas. In terms of amenities, there are plenty of shops, supermarkets and sports facilities nearby, making daily life easy. The accessibility of the neighbourhood is also good, both by car and public transport, connecting the area to the city and other neighbourhoods. In summary, the neighbourhood is pleasant to live in, but there is room for improvement in some areas.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe centre is very dynamic and great to visit if you like to go out. Living there is different from visiting. It's not very tidy, relatively many tourists with different norms and values, and little greenery. You're surrounded by tall buildings and partying students who leave mess behind at the weekend. Furthermore, the neighbourhood is perfectly accessible thanks to good public transport and there are many shops and restaurants.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighbourhood is perfect if you want to live centrally in Rotterdam while avoiding extreme crowds on the street. All amenities are within walking distance and you can reach all parts of the city by metro.
Auto-translated to English by AIStadsdriehoek is ideal to live in. Public transport, shops and supermarkets are very close by. You can do everything on foot. A downside of Stadsdriehoek is sometimes noise pollution. You know this in advance when you come to live here, but for me it's mainly about noise pollution on the Meent. Many people with faster cars often deliberately drive very hard through the street. This causes a lot of noise pollution and unrest. The municipality is already working on a campaign to keep faster cars out of the city centre. Finally, there is always something fun in the city or to watch from your balcony. In other neighbourhoods in Rotterdam you don't have that!
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Data from Stadsdriehoek
95 within 5 km
215 within 5 km
About Mariniersweg 157, Rotterdam
The asking price is 39% below the neighbourhood average of €597,954, but the apartment is also 38% smaller than the average home in Stadsdriehoek (94 m²). At €6,296 per m², it's in line with the local average. Given the compact size and central location, the price is keen for a buyer who prioritises location over space.
Stadsdriehoek is a dense, lively area with a young population and plenty of amenities. Reviews are mixed: some residents love the central location, while others mention issues with drug-related activity and homelessness near coffee shops. The overall rating is 7.17 out of 10 from seven reviews.
The closest supermarket is Jumbo at 229 metres, followed by Albert Heijn at 307 metres and Dirk at 374 metres, all within a five-minute walk. There are 95 supermarkets within 5 km, so you're well covered.
Primary schools within walking distance include Jan Prins (393 m), Willibrord (406 m), and Waalse School (514 m). Secondary education is 1.2 km away on average. There are 215 schools within 5 km.
The nearest train station is 1 km away, so about a ten-minute walk.
The energy label is C, which is average for a 1956 apartment. In the neighbourhood, 26.1% of homes have label A+ and 33.8% have label A, so this home is less efficient than many newer or renovated properties. Expect moderate energy costs.
At 58 m² and with no mention of the number of bedrooms, it's compact. The neighbourhood has many single-person households (7,815) and few households with children (1,345). It's more suited to a single person or couple than a family.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Stadsdriehoek
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