A room in the heart of Groningen
This is a room in a historic building on Gelkingestraat, right in the centre of Groningen. The listing did not state an energy label. As a result, the rest of this page is mainly about the street and the neighbourhood, not the home itself. At €623 per month, the rent was 59% below the neighbourhood average for rentals, which was keen for a room in this area. For context, the average rent for rooms in Groningen was higher. This home has not been online since 14 July 2026.
The Binnenstad-Zuid neighbourhood
Binnenstad-Zuid is the lively heart of the city, with a very high address density of 6,698 addresses per km². Most residents are young, with over half aged 15 to 25, and the vast majority live alone. One resident says: "People are friendly, I enjoy living here." 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, it's a sociable, convenient area with some noise and limited green space. This is the Binnenstad-Zuid neighbourhood.
Life on the street
For daily groceries, Jumbo is just around the corner, and Ekoplaza and Albert Heijn are also within a couple of streets away. For primary education, St. Michaëlschool is a five-minute walk, and for secondary schools, H.N. Werkman Stadslyceum and Praedinius Gymnasium are also within a ten-minute walk. The train station is a ten-minute walk away. The area is part of the municipality of Groningen, which offers all city amenities.
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When this home was still on the market, it was listed only via Roommatch.
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About Gelkingestraat 39-4, Groningen
Was €623 a fair price for this room?
At €623 per month, the rent was 59% below the neighbourhood average of €1,532 for all rentals. However, this was a room, not a whole apartment, and the average rent for rooms in the neighbourhood was €692, so it was slightly below that average.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Binnenstad-Zuid is the city centre, very lively and densely populated. Most residents are students or young professionals, and the area is packed with shops, restaurants, and nightlife. It can be noisy at night, and there is little greenery, but everything you need is within walking distance. Residents describe it as friendly and convenient, though some mention occasional incidents.
How far is the train station?
The train station is 0.9 km away, about a ten-minute walk. This makes it easy to travel to other cities.
What supermarkets are nearby?
Jumbo is 175 metres away, just around the corner. Ekoplaza and Albert Heijn are both about 194 metres away, also very close. For a larger shop, another Albert Heijn is 305 metres away.
What schools are in the area?
For primary education, St. Michaëlschool is 454 metres away. For secondary education, H.N. Werkman Stadslyceum is 491 metres away and Praedinius Gymnasium is 552 metres away. All are within a ten-minute walk.
Why was there no energy label in the listing?
The agent had not provided this information.
How quickly do rentals go in this neighbourhood?
Rentals in Binnenstad-Zuid are rented out in an average of 18 days, which indicates a fast-moving market. This room was priced below the average for rooms, so it might attract interest quickly.
