A room in a historic centre
This room on Hooigracht 1C sits in a lively part of Leiden's historic centre. At 41 m² it was a generous size for a room, and the last known rent of €891 was above the neighbourhood average for rooms (€581), so it was on the high side. For context, see rooms in Leiden. This home has not been online since 23 July 2026.
The Pancras-Oost neighbourhood
Based on one review, the neighbourhood scores 8.13 out of 10. One resident says: "Cosy neighbourhood in the centre and close to shops etc." The area is very urban, with 5,896 addresses per km². Most households are single-person (1,250 out of 1,675), and the average household size is just 1.4. For more, see the Pancras-Oost neighbourhood.
Life on the street
Daily shopping is easy: Hoogvliet is just around the corner, and Ekoplaza and Dekamarkt are a couple of streets away. For schools, Haanstra Basisschool and OBS Lucas van Leyden are both about a five-minute walk. The Stedelijk Gymnasium is a ten-minute walk. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Leiden.
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When this home was still on the market, it was listed only via Roommatch.
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About Hooigracht 1C, Leiden
Was €891 a fair price for this room?
The rent was €891 for 41 m². In the Pancras-Oost neighbourhood, the average room rent was €581, so this was significantly higher. However, the room is larger than a typical room, and the location in the historic centre may justify the premium. The price was on the high side compared to the local market.
What is the energy label G?
Energy label G was the least efficient label, so expect high heating costs. The label is an official registration (EP-Online) and does not necessarily indicate the condition of the building's insulation or installations.
How is the neighbourhood for students?
The neighbourhood is very urban and central, with many young adults: 895 residents are aged 15-25 and 735 are 25-45. There are many single-person households. One resident describes it as a "cosy neighbourhood in the centre and close to shops etc."
What shops are nearby?
Hoogvliet is just around the corner (196 m), Ekoplaza is a couple of streets away (290 m), and Dekamarkt and Albert Heijn are within a five-minute walk. For daily groceries, you are well covered.
How far is the train station?
Leiden Centraal station is 1.7 km away, about a 20-minute walk or a short bus ride.
Is this social housing?
Yes, this is a social housing rental. The listing was via Roommatch, which specialises in student rooms. The rent was €891, which was above the social housing threshold for 2024 (€879.66), so it might be a liberalised rental.
