A room in the heart of Groningen
This student room on Gelkingestraat is right in the middle of the city's lively centre. At €760 per month for 62 m², the rent was well below the neighbourhood average of €1,532, a keen price for the space. The listing did not state an energy label, so running costs were unknown. For more context, see other rooms in Groningen. This home has not been online since 13 July 2026.
Binnenstad-Zuid: lively and central
Binnenstad-Zuid is the beating heart of Groningen, with a very high density of addresses (6,698 per km²). It's a young area: over half the residents are between 15 and 25, and most households are single-person. 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 four reviews, the neighbourhood scores 7.63 out of 10. Find out more about the neighbourhood Binnenstad-Zuid.
Daily life on the street
For groceries, you have Albert Heijn just around the corner, Jumbo a couple of streets away, and Ekoplaza within a five-minute walk. The St. Michaëlschool primary school is a five-minute walk away, and secondary schools like H.N. Werkman Stadslyceum and Praedinius Gymnasium are within walking distance. The train station is a ten-minute walk. For a green break, the nearest park is just around the corner. Explore the municipality Groningen.
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When this home was still on the market, it was listed only via Roommatch.
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About Gelkingestraat 5-5, Groningen
Was €760 a fair price for this room?
Yes, it was a keen price. The average rent for a room in this neighbourhood was €692, and for all rentals it was €1,532. At 62 m², this room was larger than many student rooms, and the rent per m² (€12.26) was well below the neighbourhood average of €19.57.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Binnenstad-Zuid is very lively and central, with a high density of shops, restaurants, and nightlife. It's mostly young residents (over half are 15-25). Reviews mention friendly people and everything within walking distance, but also noise at night and little greenery. The neighbourhood scores 7.63 out of 10.
How far is the train station?
The train station is 0.9 km away, about a ten-minute walk.
Are there supermarkets nearby?
Yes, several. Albert Heijn is 264 m away, Jumbo 275 m, and Ekoplaza 308 m, all within a few minutes' walk.
Is this a student room?
Yes, it was listed as a 'kamer' (room) and was offered by a housing corporation (Roommatch), typically for students.
How quickly do rooms in this area get rented?
On average, rentals in this neighbourhood are rented out within 18 days, indicating a fast-moving market.
