A room in Groningen's green Noorderplantsoenbuurt
This rental room on Parallelweg sits in the Noorderplantsoenbuurt, a neighbourhood known for its leafy streets and relaxed vibe. This listing does not state a house number, postcode, floor area, year of construction or energy label. As a result, the rest of this page is mainly about the street and the neighbourhood, not the room itself. At €540 a month, the rent sits well below the average for rooms in this area, which makes it a keen option for someone looking to live here. For context, rooms in Groningen give you an idea of what else is available across the city.
The Noorderplantsoenbuurt
Residents give the neighbourhood a solid 7.5 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident calls it a "Nice green neighbourhood", adding: "Good quiet but lively neighbourhood. Lots of green." Another says: "Good mix of different types of people and by the park!" A third describes it as "A nice green neighbourhood that is relatively green with cohesion." The area is home to around 3,900 people, with a high share of single-person households and a large proportion of residents aged 15 to 45. It is a place where students and young professionals mix with longer-term locals, all within easy reach of the city's main park. For more on what this area is like, the Noorderplantsoenbuurt neighbourhood has the full picture.
Life on the street
Daily errands are straightforward from Parallelweg. A PLUS supermarket is just around the corner, with Lidl, Albert Heijn, Jumbo and Aldi all within a five-minute walk, so you have plenty of choice for groceries. For school runs, the Gomarus College Magnolia is a couple of streets away, while Ref Basisschool de Zaaier and Katholieke Daltonschool Bisschop Bekkers are both within a short stroll. The neighbourhood's green spaces and the nearby park make it a pleasant place to come home to. The wider area, the municipality of Groningen, offers a mix of urban convenience and open space.
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At the time of writing, this room is listed only via Kamernet. The agent has not published full specifications for the property, so the details above focus on the street and surroundings rather than the room itself.
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About Parallelweg, Groningen
Is €540 a fair price for this room?
The rent of €540 is about 64% below the average for rooms in the Noorderplantsoenbuurt, which sits at €633. It is also well under the average rent for all homes in the neighbourhood, though that figure includes larger properties. Given the limited information in the listing, the price looks keen compared with what else is available nearby.
What is the neighbourhood like to live in?
Residents rate the Noorderplantsoenbuurt 7.5 out of 10. Reviews highlight the green spaces and the mix of people, with one saying it is a "Good quiet but lively neighbourhood" and another praising the "Good mix of different types of people and by the park!". It is a popular area for students and young professionals, with a large share of single-person households.
How close are the nearest supermarkets?
A PLUS supermarket is about 437 metres away, so just a few minutes' walk. Lidl, Albert Heijn, Jumbo and Aldi are all within roughly 500 to 560 metres, giving you several options for daily shopping without needing to travel far.
Which schools are near Parallelweg?
The nearest school is Gomarus College Magnolia, a secondary school about 278 metres away. Ref Basisschool de Zaaier is around 434 metres, and Katholieke Daltonschool Bisschop Bekkers is about 469 metres. Kamerlingh Onnes, offering vmbo-tl, havo and vwo, is also close at roughly 472 metres.
How far is the train station from this room?
The train station is about 0.8 kilometres from the property, which is roughly a ten-minute walk. That makes it easy to get around Groningen and further afield without needing a car.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
Kamernet has published only the street and price for this room.
