Pancras-Oost, Leiden
NeighbourhoodThis room on Hooigracht 3A sits in the lively centre of Leiden, a city known for its canals and student life. This listing does not state an energy label. As a result, the rest of this page is mainly about the street and the neighbourhood, not the home itself. At €658 per month, the rent is well below the neighbourhood average, which makes it a keen option for a student. For more context, see rooms in Leiden.
Pancras-Oost is a small neighbourhood tucked into the historic centre, with a mix of students and long-term residents. One resident describes it as a "Cosy neighbourhood in the centre and close to shops etc", giving it a score of 8.13 out of 10. The area is densely populated, with many single-person households, reflecting its appeal to students and young professionals. For more on the area, check the Pancras-Oost neighbourhood.
Living here means having everything within easy reach. For groceries, Hoogvliet is just around the corner, with Ekoplaza and Dekamarkt a couple of streets away. For schools, Haanstra Basisschool is a five-minute walk, and Stedelijk Gymnasium is about ten minutes on foot. The city centre's shops and restaurants are on your doorstep, and the train station is a short walk. For more about the wider area, see the municipality of Leiden.
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Details of this home
Insure your home and belongingsGet insuredThe 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.
About Hooigracht 3A, Leiden
The rent of €658 is significantly below the average for rentals in Pancras-Oost, which stands at €2,350. However, this is a room, not a whole home, and the floor area of 39 m² is smaller than the neighbourhood average of 73 m². Given the central location and the fact that it is social housing, the price appears in line with what you would expect for a room of this size.
Pancras-Oost is a quiet neighbourhood in the centre of Leiden, with a mix of students and residents. One resident calls it a "Cosy neighbourhood in the centre and close to shops etc", giving it a score of 8.13 out of 10. The area is densely populated, with many single-person households, reflecting its appeal to students and young professionals.
Leiden's train station is about 1.7 km from the room, which is roughly a 20-minute walk or a short cycle. The station offers connections to major cities like Amsterdam and The Hague, making it convenient for commuting or exploring the region.
The room is in the heart of Leiden, so shops, restaurants, and cafes are on your doorstep. For groceries, Hoogvliet is just around the corner, with Ekoplaza and Dekamarkt a couple of streets away. There are also several schools within walking distance, including Haanstra Basisschool and Stedelijk Gymnasium.
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How residents experience their neighbourhood
Cosy neighbourhood in the centre and close to shops etc
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €781,400 | €587,500 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,106 | – |
| Rent price | €2,350 p/m | €2,350 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €32 p/m | – |
How residents experience their district
My neighbourhood is in the centre of Leiden, so everything is close by. I also think it's beautiful. Unfortunately, there is a lack of nature. You occasionally see a tree, but you can't really call it green. Some initiative in this regard would be a good improvement. I am satisfied with almost all other aspects. For example, the supermarket, pharmacy and GP are nearby, and the underground waste bins are very convenient. The only other downside is that there is often a lot of noise from students and partygoers, but nothing unexpected. It's also true that there isn't really a strong neighbourhood feel. There are a few neighbours with whom we occasionally have a drink, but I don't even speak to the majority. This can be attributed to the fact that many students live here and is therefore not a serious drawback for me.
Auto-translated to English by AIAs the most beautiful city of cities, Leiden is at the top. There are beautiful old streets, the market and the town hall. I really love hearing that peculiar 'r', Leiden feels like home. And let them talk about what could be better, should be better and would be better. There is always something that could be better, but Leiden really, I love you!
Auto-translated to English by AII moved here two months ago and am very satisfied. I am within a few minutes' walk of the beautiful centre of Leiden. The station is also nearby and everything can be visited by bus. I don't feel unsafe when I come home late at night, as the neighbourhood is lively and so far there are no weird types around. In terms of nature, it could be better, but you can't expect that in the middle of a city. Fortunately, you only have to cycle or run a short distance to discover nature. It's a shame there is so little housing, while so many students are looking for a room, because I would definitely recommend the neighbourhood.
Auto-translated to English by AIQuite a lot of nuisance but otherwise always cosy and easily accessible
Auto-translated to English by AICosy neighbourhood in the centre and close to shops etc
Auto-translated to English by AIYou have everything you would expect in a historic city centre: shops, market, lots of hospitality with terraces, culture, water and boats, events, nice neighbours young and old, etc. Only for forests and mountains you have to go further away.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €555,291 | €448,436 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,554 | – |
| Rent price | €2,194 p/m | €2,211 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €31 p/m | – |
How residents experience their municipality
Living here is fantastic. Beautiful, spacious and affordable apartment with 90m2 floor area. Indoor route to the supermarket. GP and the usual shops like Etos, Kruidvat, Bruna, Hema on the nearby square. Bus lines and main roads within 5 minutes. Also enough schools at every level. In short, "a place to be".
Auto-translated to English by AII enjoy living here.
Auto-translated to English by AICosy flat with many elderly residents. A nice dog walking area that I look out onto. Also a beautiful park. However, too few shops, so little choice unfortunately. Only the park is not lit and there are regularly homeless people who also sleep in the bushes! The park is well maintained though. In short, I am very satisfied with the neighbourhood.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt is a rather detached part of Leiden, with a strange mix of student complexes and houses. A lot of noise nuisance.
Auto-translated to English by AICosy, everyone chats with each other on the street. We are kept well informed about what is happening in the neighbourhood via a newsletter. And then an information evening is held. In the playground, the neighbourhood police officer could patrol the area more often.
Auto-translated to English by AIThey keep an eye on each other. Everyone has a chat every now and then. More and more young families with children are moving in, so there's a bit more going on. Children playing, nice for the elderly who no longer work but are at home or alone.
Auto-translated to English by AIPolice often around. On the grass field where children play, dogs are often walked and the owners leave the dog poop lying around.
Auto-translated to English by AII don't really have an experience but there are many nice people
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €595,481 | €524,808 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,045 | – |
| Rent price | €1,941 p/m | €1,952 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €26 p/m | – |
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