Hoog-Catharijne NS en Jaarbeurs, Utrecht
NeighbourhoodThis 2019-built apartment on Van Sijpesteijnkade sits in the thick of things, yet being high up keeps the city buzz at a distance. At 45 m² it's compact, but the energy label A means low running costs. The rent of €1,243 is 44% below the neighbourhood average, making it a keen deal for a central spot. For context, apartments in Utrecht typically go for more.
This is Utrecht's busiest quarter, wrapped around the station and trade fair. One resident sums it up: "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 note the lack of green space, though the apartment complex has a nice courtyard. The area is overwhelmingly young, most residents are between 25 and 45, and nearly everyone lives alone. It's a transient, high-energy place. That's the Hoog-Catharijne NS en Jaarbeurs neighbourhood for you.
Daily errands are a breeze: SPAR is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk. For school runs, odbs Puntenburg primary is a ten-minute walk away, and Christelijk Gymnasium Utrecht is similarly close. The train station is a ten-minute walk, and restaurants are on your doorstep. The municipality of Utrecht keeps the city centre well-served, so you won't lack for anything.
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Van Sijpesteijnkade 551, 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 Van Sijpesteijnkade 551, Utrecht
Yes, it's a keen price. The rent is 44% below the neighbourhood average of €2,239, though the apartment is also smaller than average at 45 m² versus 88 m². Given the central location and modern build, it represents good value.
Hoog-Catharijne NS en Jaarbeurs is the bustling heart of Utrecht, centred around the station and Jaarbeurs. It's very busy and not car-friendly, but public transport is excellent. The area is dominated by young singles, and while green space is limited, the apartment complex has a courtyard. One resident says it's wonderful for amenities but feels unsafe late at night due to homeless people.
The train station is 1.4 km away, about a ten-minute walk.
SPAR is 203 metres away, just around the corner. Albert Heijn is 309 metres, a five-minute walk. There's also an AH to go at 225 metres and a Jumbo at 445 metres.
Primary schools include odbs Puntenburg (542 m), KBS De Pijlstaart (587 m), and Kindercampus Molenpark (587 m). For secondary, Christelijk Gymnasium Utrecht is 659 m away.
Yes, it has energy label A, which means very efficient heating and low energy costs.
There are currently 29 rental apartments available in Hoog-Catharijne NS en Jaarbeurs, with prices ranging from €1,146 to €3,975. The average rent per m² is €26.72.
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