A room on the Herengracht
This is a room for rent on the Herengracht in the heart of Den Haag, a setting that feels both historic and lively. 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 €950 per month, the rent sits well below the average for [rooms in Den Haag], which is a notable point in its favour.
The Voorhout neighbourhood
[The Voorhout neighbourhood] is a compact, central pocket of the city with a real mix of ages and household types. One resident describes it as "Buzzing", adding: "Quiet neighbourhood with a bustling shopping street around the corner." That single review gives the area a score of 8.5 out of 10, which suggests a generally positive impression. The population skews young, with a large share of single-person households and a high proportion of residents in their twenties and thirties. It is a place where daily life feels immediate, with most essentials within easy reach.
Life on the street
The Herengracht itself is a classic canal-side street, and the surrounding area covers the practical side of daily life well. For groceries, there are two SPAR shops just around the corner, and an Albert Heijn a couple of streets away, so picking up bread or a quick meal is never a chore. Schools are a bit further out, with primary education at De Parachute about a ten-minute walk away and secondary options like Sint-Maartenscollege and Gymnasium Novum within a short cycle. The train station is roughly 1.7 km away, which is manageable on foot or by bike. All of this sits within [the municipality of Den Haag], a city that needs little introduction.
Source
At the time of writing the room is listed only via Kamernet, and the agent has not published full specifications for the property.
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About Herengracht, 'S-Gravenhage
Is €950 a fair price for this room?
The rent of €950 is about 70% below the average rent in the Voorhout neighbourhood, which stands at €3,152 per month. That average covers all rental properties, not just rooms, so it is not a direct comparison. Still, for a room in the centre of Den Haag, the price is on the low side relative to the local market.
What is the neighbourhood like?
The Voorhout neighbourhood has a single review on, scoring 8.5 out of 10. The resident describes it as "Buzzing" and notes a "quiet neighbourhood with a bustling shopping street around the corner." The area is home to many single-person households and a large share of younger residents, giving it a lively but not chaotic feel.
How far is the train station?
The nearest train station is about 1.7 km from the Herengracht. That is roughly a 20-minute walk or a short cycle, depending on your pace. The exact distance from the room itself may vary slightly because the listing does not state a house number.
What shops are nearby?
There are two SPAR supermarkets within about 200 metres, and an Albert Heijn at roughly 260 metres, so daily groceries are very close. A larger supermarket is about 0.7 km away. For a quick loaf of bread or a pint of milk, you will not have to go far.
Are there schools in the area?
Primary education is available at De Parachute, about 1.9 km away, and there are several secondary schools within a few kilometres, including Sint-Maartenscollege and Gymnasium Novum. The nearest primary school is roughly 0.8 km from the neighbourhood centre, so families with children have options nearby.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
Kamernet has published only the street and price for this room.
