A room in the heart of Leiden
This is a room on Langebrug, right in the middle of Leiden's historic centre. The listing does not state an energy label, so the rest of this page focuses on the street and the neighbourhood rather than the home's efficiency. At €639 per month, the rent sits well below the neighbourhood average, which makes sense for a compact room of 21 m². For context, rooms in Leiden give you an idea of what's available across the city.
The Pieterswijk neighbourhood
The Pieterswijk neighbourhood is a lively, busy part of the centre, based on one resident review. One resident says: "It's right in the centre of Leiden, between the 3 associations. There's not only daytime bustle from tourists but also in the evening from all the students walking through the neighbourhood. Personally, I find it very cosy and not disturbing." They also mention plenty of nice restaurants and a supermarket nearby, plus the water and the Hortus for things to do. The same resident notes that getting around by car can be tricky, and that greenery is limited. Most residents here are students, with a large share of one-person households.
Life on the street
For daily shopping, Ekoplaza is just around the corner, and Hoogvliet is a couple of streets away. There are also SPAR and Dekamarkt options within a short walk. For schools, Haanstra Basisschool and OBS Lucas van Leyden are both just around the corner, with a few more primary schools a bit further out. The train station is about a ten-minute walk, which helps for getting out of town. The municipality of Leiden covers the wider area, with its own range of amenities and services.
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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.
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About Langebrug 170, Leiden
Is €639 a fair price for this room?
The rent of €639 is well below the neighbourhood average of €2,376 for rental properties, but that average includes much larger homes. At 21 m², this is a compact room, and the price per square metre works out higher than the neighbourhood average. For a room in the centre of Leiden, the rent is in line with what you'd expect for the size and location.
How big is this room?
The room has a floor area of 21 m², which is considerably smaller than the neighbourhood average of 73 m². This is typical for a room rather than a full apartment, and the compact size is reflected in the lower monthly rent.
What is the neighbourhood like?
The Pieterswijk neighbourhood is right in the centre of Leiden, with a busy, student-filled atmosphere. One resident describes it as "busy but cosy," noting the daytime tourist bustle and evening student activity. There are plenty of restaurants and a supermarket nearby, and you're close to the water and the Hortus. The same resident mentions that car access can be difficult and greenery is limited.
How far is the train station?
The train station is 1.5 km away, which is roughly a ten-minute walk. This makes it easy to get around the region without a car, which is handy given the limited parking and car access in the neighbourhood.
What shops and schools are nearby?
For groceries, Ekoplaza is just around the corner at 112 m, and Hoogvliet is 221 m away. There are also SPAR and Dekamarkt options within about 500 m. For schools, Haanstra Basisschool is 218 m away and OBS Lucas van Leyden is 245 m, with several other primary schools within a short distance.
