Binnenstad-Zuid, Groningen
NeighbourhoodThis listing is for a room on Akerkhof, right in the centre of Groningen. This listing does not state a house number, postcode, floor area, year of construction or energy label. As a result, the rest of this page is mainly about the street and the neighbourhood, not the room itself. At €478 per month, the rent is 69% below the neighbourhood average of €1,532, a keen price for a room in this area. For context, rooms in Groningen typically go for around €692.
Binnenstad-Zuid is the lively heart of the city, packed with students and young professionals. It's a very urban area with an address density of 6,698 per km². Residents appreciate the friendly atmosphere and the convenience: "People are friendly, I enjoy living here," says one. Another notes: "There's the occasional stabbing here and there, but otherwise has everything you need. Lots of nice people and shops. Enjoy living here. Can be noisy at night though." A third adds: "Nice neighbourhood and almost everything within walking distance. The only pity is that there is little to no greenery in the street/neighbourhood." Based on three reviews, the neighbourhood scores a 7.63 out of 10. Most households are single-person (4,725 out of 5,590), and the area is dominated by flats. For more, see the Binnenstad-Zuid neighbourhood.
Akerkhof is right in the thick of things. For your daily bread, Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, with another and Ekoplaza just around the corner. For school runs, St. Michaëlschool (primary) is a five-minute walk away, and H.N. Werkman Stadslyceum (secondary) is a ten-minute walk. The train station is also a ten-minute walk. The area falls under the municipality of Groningen, which manages local services and permits.
At the time of writing the room is listed only via Direct Wonen.
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Akerkhof, Groningen
Good · 4 residents
People are friendly, I enjoy living here.
Auto-translated to English by AIThere's the occasional stabbing here and there, but otherwise has everything you need. Lots of nice people and shops. Enjoy living here. Can be noisy at night though.
Auto-translated to English by AINice neighbourhood and almost everything within walking distance. The only pity is that there is little to no greenery in the street/neighbourhood.
Auto-translated to English by AIA nice location in terms of all amenities. The station is nearby and within a few minutes' walk you are also at one of the markets or the Herestraat (centre). However, this is also where the red light district (my neighbourhood) is located, where there is a bit more crime. This is managed with preventive measures and police that are quick on their feet. Other than that, there are also beautiful old houses in this neighbourhood and I have a pleasant street in terms of neighbours.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe Praediniussingel in Groningen is a beautiful and quiet street with lots of greenery and beautiful architecture. It is a perfect place, you have all the necessary amenities thanks to the nearby Westerhaven. Even though it is close to the city, you don't experience the hustle and bustle of the city. The area is safe and clean, and there are several nice parks and shops in the neighbourhood.
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About Akerkhof, Groningen
Direct Wonen has published only the street and price on their site.
Yes, it's a keen price. The average rent for a room in Binnenstad-Zuid is €692, and the neighbourhood average for all rentals is €1,532. At €478, you're paying 69% below the neighbourhood average.
Binnenstad-Zuid is a lively, student-heavy area right in the city centre. It's very urban with a high address density. Residents mention friendly people, plenty of shops, and everything within walking distance, but also noise at night and little greenery.
The train station is 0.9 km away, about a ten-minute walk.
Albert Heijn is just 67 metres away, with another at 173 metres. Ekoplaza is 351 metres, and Coop is 400 metres. You'll have no trouble picking up groceries.
Yes, St. Michaëlschool (primary) is 488 metres away, about a five-minute walk. For secondary education, H.N. Werkman Stadslyceum is 857 metres and Praedinius Gymnasium is 867 metres, both about a ten-minute walk.
Properties in Binnenstad-Zuid are rented in an average of 18 days, which indicates a fast-moving market.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Binnenstad-Zuid