A room with history on the Hooigracht
This is a room in a building from 1750, right in the middle of Leiden's historic centre. The listing was for a room of 74 m², which was a generous size for a room, and it was offered as social housing at €883 per month. That price sat well below the average for rentals in the area, which made it a keen option for someone looking for an affordable base in the city. For context, rooms in Leiden are a common choice for students and young professionals. This home has not been online since 26 October 2026.
The Pancras-Oost neighbourhood
The Pancras-Oost neighbourhood is a quiet city centre neighbourhood, according to the one resident review we have. The review describes it as a "cosy neighbourhood in the centre and close to shops etc", which gives a sense of the everyday convenience here. The area is largely made up of single-person households, and many residents are in the 15 to 45 age range, so it has a youthful, transient feel. With an average review score of 8.13 out of 10, it seems to be a well-liked place to live.
Life on the street
For daily shopping, you have a Hoogvliet supermarket just around the corner, and a Dekamarkt a couple of streets away. An Ekoplaza and an Albert Heijn are also within a five-minute walk, so groceries are never far. For schools, the Haanstra Basisschool is a five-minute walk, and the Stedelijk Gymnasium Leiden is about a ten-minute walk. The train station is 2.2 km away, which is a manageable distance for getting out of the city. The municipality of Leiden is known for its compact centre, and this location puts you in the thick of it.
Source
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 Hooigracht 1M, Leiden
Was €883 a fair price for this room?
The asking rent was €883 per month for a room of 74 m². That was 69% below the neighbourhood average rent of €2,867, though the average was based on a small number of listings and included larger properties. Given the size and the central location, the price looked keen compared with what else was available in Pancras-Oost.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is G, which is the least efficient label on the scale. The label is an official registration, but it does not tell you anything about the condition of the building itself.
How old is the building and what does that mean?
The building dates from 1750, so it has a long history in Leiden's centre. The listing did not state the condition of the property, so there was no information about the state of the installations or the structure. The year of construction is a fact, but it does not tell you about the current maintenance.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Pancras-Oost is described by one resident as a "cosy neighbourhood in the centre and close to shops etc". It has a high proportion of single-person households, and most residents are between 15 and 45 years old. The average review score is 8.13 out of 10, which suggests residents are generally satisfied with the area.
How far is the train station?
The train station is 2.2 km from the home. The station gives you a direct connection out of Leiden, but the exact travel time depends on your mode of transport.
What shops and schools are nearby?
A Hoogvliet supermarket is just around the corner at 205 m, and a Dekamarkt is 298 m away. An Ekoplaza and an Albert Heijn are also within a few hundred metres. For schools, the Haanstra Basisschool is 516 m away, and the Stedelijk Gymnasium Leiden is 821 m away, so both are within a short walk.
