Janvossensteeg
Marewijk, Leiden
AreaA room on Janvossensteeg in Leiden
This is a room for rent on Janvossensteeg, right in the middle of Leiden's historic centre. The listing doesn't state a house number, postcode, floor area, year of construction or energy label, so the rest of this page is mainly about the street and the neighbourhood, not the room itself. At €800 a month, the rent sits well below the average for rooms in Leiden, which makes it a keen option for a student.
The Marewijk neighbourhood
Marewijk is a lively, student-heavy part of the city centre, and the two residents who reviewed it paint a consistent picture. One says: "My neighbourhood is in the centre of Leiden, so everything is close by. I also think it's beautiful." Another adds: "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." Both mention the lack of green space, with one noting "you occasionally see a tree, but you can't really call it green." Noise from students and partygoers comes up too, though one reviewer says it's "nothing unexpected." The neighbourhood is dominated by single-person households, and most residents are between 15 and 45. Based on two reviews, this is a place that suits city living far more than quiet suburban life. That's the Marewijk neighbourhood in a nutshell.
Life on the street
Daily life here is compact. A SPAR is just around the corner, with Dirk a couple of streets away and Albert Heijn within a five-minute walk. For schools, Vrije School Mareland is a five-minute walk, De Pionier is just beyond that, and Haanstra Basisschool is a ten-minute walk. The train station is 1.6 km away, so a bike is the natural way to get around. The centre of Leiden, with its shops and cafés, is effectively on your doorstep. All of this sits within the municipality of Leiden.
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At the time of writing, this room is listed only via Kamernet.
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About Janvossensteeg, Leiden
Is €800 a fair price for this room?
The rent is €800 per month. In Marewijk, the average rent for a room is €700, and the average for all rental properties in the neighbourhood is €1,225. This room sits 35% below that neighbourhood average, so it is on the keen side of the local market.
What is the neighbourhood like for students?
Marewijk is a lively, student-heavy neighbourhood. One resident says: "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." Another notes there is "often a lot of noise from students and partygoers, but nothing unexpected." It is a busy, urban environment rather than a quiet one.
How far is the train station?
The train station is 1.6 km from the street. That is a manageable distance on foot, though most residents would probably cycle. The neighbourhood reviews mention the station being nearby and everything being reachable by bus.
What shops are close by?
A SPAR is 111 metres away, so daily groceries are on your doorstep. Dirk is 192 metres away, Albert Heijn is 355 metres, Ekoplaza is 509 metres and Jumbo is 609 metres. For a room in the city centre, the choice of supermarkets within a short walk is generous.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
Kamernet has published only the street and price for this room.
