A room on Herenstraat
This rental room on Herenstraat sits in the heart of Hilversum, a setting that feels immediately lively and central. 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 €515 per month, the rent sits 77% below the neighbourhood average of €2,196, which makes sense for a room rather than a whole home. For context, rooms in Hilversum give you an idea of what similar listings go for across the municipality.
The Centrum neighbourhood
Centrum is Hilversum's compact core, where most households are single people and the streets have a busy, urban rhythm. The average household size is 1.7, and 57% of households are one-person, so this is an area where many residents live alone. The age spread is weighted towards 25 to 45-year-olds, who make up 43% of the population, giving the neighbourhood a youthful, working-age feel. There are no resident reviews available for this area, so the picture here comes from the statistics rather than personal accounts. The Centrum neighbourhood is a good starting point if you want to understand the local character.
Life on the street
Daily errands are easy from Herenstraat, with the Aldi just around the corner and the Dirk a couple of streets away. For a bigger shop, the Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk, and there is an AH to go nearby for quick stops. School runs are also manageable, with Junior Campus primary school a ten-minute walk away and the Mediaschool secondary school just beyond that. The train station is a ten-minute walk, which makes getting out of town straightforward. The municipality of Hilversum covers the wider area, including the surrounding villages and green spaces.
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About Herenstraat, Hilversum
Why is there no property details in this listing?
Kamernet has published only the street and price for this room.
Is €515 a fair price for a room in Centrum?
The rent is 77% below the neighbourhood average of €2,196, but that average covers all rental properties, not just rooms. The average rent for a room in the neighbourhood is €688, so this listing sits below that figure too. With 17 rental properties currently available in Centrum, this room is priced at the lower end of what is on offer.
What is the neighbourhood like for a student or young professional?
Centrum is a compact urban area where 57% of households are single people and 43% of residents are between 25 and 45. The average household size is 1.7, so most homes are occupied by one or two people. This creates a lively, working-age atmosphere with plenty of shops and services within walking distance.
How far is the train station from this room?
The train station is 0.9 kilometres from Herenstraat, which is roughly a ten-minute walk. That makes it practical for commuting or getting to other towns without needing a car.
What supermarkets are close by?
The Aldi is 238 metres away and the Dirk is 256 metres, both within a short walk. The Albert Heijn is 308 metres away, and there is an AH to go at 662 metres for quick purchases. A Hoogvliet is also nearby at 430 metres, so daily grocery shopping is well covered.
Are there schools within walking distance?
Junior Campus primary school is 552 metres away, and the Violenschool is 600 metres. For secondary education, the Mediaschool is 565 metres, St. Aloysius College is 574 metres, and the Gemeentelijk Gymnasium Hilversum is 601 metres. All are within a ten-minute walk.
