A room in the heart of Groningen
This room on Gelkingestraat 5-6 sits in the lively Binnenstad-Zuid, right in the middle of Groningen's historic centre. The listing did not state an energy label, so the rest of this page focuses on the street and the neighbourhood rather than the home's energy performance. At €748 per month, the rent was well below the neighbourhood average of €1,640, which made it a keen option for a room in this part of town. For context, rooms in Groningen typically go for around €724. This home has not been online since 18 August 2026.
The Binnenstad-Zuid neighbourhood
Residents give the Binnenstad-Zuid neighbourhood a solid 7.63 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident says: "People are friendly, I enjoy living here." Another notes: "Nice lively neighbourhood... 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." The area is dominated by students, with half the population aged 15 to 25, and most households are single-person.
Life on the street
Daily life here is easy. For groceries, you have Albert Heijn just around the corner, and Jumbo a couple of streets away. For school runs, St. Michaëlschool is a five-minute walk, while H.N. Werkman Stadslyceum and Praedinius Gymnasium are both within a ten-minute walk. The nearest park is just around the corner, and the train station is a ten-minute walk away. All of this sits within the municipality of Groningen, which offers plenty of urban amenities.
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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 5-6, Groningen
Was €748 a fair price for this room?
The rent of €748 was 54% below the neighbourhood average of €1,640, and it was also slightly above the average for rooms in the area, which was €724.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Residents rate the Binnenstad-Zuid neighbourhood 7.63 out of 10. One resident says: "People are friendly, I enjoy living here." Another mentions it's lively with everything you need, though it can be noisy at night. A third notes that almost everything is within walking distance, but there's little greenery. It's a student-heavy area, with many single-person households.
How far is the train station?
The train station is 0.9 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk.
What supermarkets are nearby?
There are several supermarkets within a short walk. Albert Heijn is 264 metres away, Jumbo is 275 metres, and there's another Albert Heijn at 277 metres. Ekoplaza is 308 metres, and a further Albert Heijn is 328 metres. So you have plenty of options for daily shopping.
Are there schools in the area?
Yes, there are schools nearby. St. Michaëlschool, a primary school, is 325 metres away. For secondary education, H.N. Werkman Stadslyceum is 420 metres and Praedinius Gymnasium is 453 metres. There are also other schools within a short distance.
Why was there no energy label in the listing?
The agent had not published an energy label for this property.
