A room in the heart of Groningen
This room on Gelkingestraat is in the very centre of Groningen, in the lively Binnenstad-Zuid neighbourhood. This listing did not state an energy label. As a result, the rest of this page is about the street and the neighbourhood, not the home itself. At €787, the rent was well below the neighbourhood average for rooms (€719) and for all rentals (€1,709), so it was keenly priced. See rooms in Groningen for more options. This home has not been online since 6 August 2026.
The Binnenstad-Zuid neighbourhood
Binnenstad-Zuid is the southern part of the city centre, packed with students and young people. Based on four reviews, residents give it a 7.63 average. One resident says: "People are friendly, I enjoy living here." Another: "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 notes: "Nice neighbourhood and almost everything within walking distance. The only pity is that there is little to no greenery in the street/neighbourhood." The area is extremely urban, with 83% one-person households and a very high address density. For more context, see the Binnenstad-Zuid neighbourhood.
Life on the street
Daily life here is compact. For groceries, Ekoplaza and Jumbo are just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. For primary school, St. Michaëlschool is a five-minute walk. Secondary schools like H.N. Werkman Stadslyceum and Praedinius Gymnasium are also within a five-minute walk. The train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Groningen provides all urban amenities; read more about the municipality of Groningen.
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When this home was still on the market, it was listed only via Roommatch.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
Frequently asked questions
About Gelkingestraat 39-15, Groningen
Was €787 a fair rent for this room?
Yes, it is keen. The average rent for a room in Binnenstad-Zuid was €719, and the overall rental average was €1,709. At €787, this room was below the neighbourhood average for all rentals and slightly above the room average, but at the time competitive given the central location.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Binnenstad-Zuid is the southern city centre, very lively and student-dominated. Residents rate it 7.63 out of 10. They mention friendly people, everything within walking distance, but also occasional noise and little greenery. It is extremely urban with 83% one-person households.
How far is the train station?
The train station is 0.9 km away, about a ten-minute walk.
What supermarkets are nearby?
Ekoplaza and Jumbo are 188 metres away, just around the corner. Albert Heijn is 202 metres away, also a couple of streets away.
Are there schools nearby?
Yes, St. Michaëlschool (primary) is 447 metres away, a five-minute walk. Secondary schools H.N. Werkman Stadslyceum and Praedinius Gymnasium are 499 and 558 metres away respectively.
Why were there no property details in this listing?
Roommatch had published only the street and price.
