Makassarpleinbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis listing on Soembawastraat in Amsterdam is for a room, let through Kamernet. 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 home itself. At €500 per month, this is a budget-friendly option in a city where rooms are scarce, and it is in line with what you might expect for a room in rooms in Amsterdam.
The Makassarpleinbuurt neighbourhood is a lively, diverse part of Amsterdam's Indische Buurt. Based on four reviews, residents give it an average score of 8.38. One resident says: "Good friendly neighbourhood" and adds, "The people here in the neighbourhood are friendly and everyone helps each other where needed, so nice!" Another resident describes it as a "Social neighbourhood", noting that "Everyone in the neighbourhood helps each other and stands up for each other, which is very nice." A third review is less positive, calling it a "Poop neighbourhood" with a comment about demographic changes. The area is densely populated, with many single-person households, and the streets have a strong urban feel.
For daily shopping, you have an Albert Heijn just around the corner and a Lidl a couple of streets away, with more options within a ten-minute walk. For schools, the Montessori Lyceum Oostpoort ISK and LUCA Praktijkschool are right on your doorstep, and the Flevoparkschool is just around the corner. The neighbourhood is part of the municipality of Amsterdam, which means you are close to the city's amenities and public transport, including a train station about a ten-minute walk away.
At the time of writing, this room is listed only via Kamernet.
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About Soembawastraat, Amsterdam
At €500 per month, this room is priced well below the average rent in the Makassarpleinbuurt, where the average rental is €2,500. However, that average is based on a single listing, likely for a larger home. For a room in Amsterdam, €500 is a typical price, and given the limited supply of rooms, it is in line with what you might expect.
The Makassarpleinbuurt is a lively, diverse area in Amsterdam's Indische Buurt. Residents rate it highly, with an average score of 8.38 out of 10. One resident says: "The people here in the neighbourhood are friendly and everyone helps each other where needed, so nice!" Another notes that "Everyone in the neighbourhood helps each other and stands up for each other." It is a densely populated area with many single-person households.
The nearest supermarket is an Albert Heijn at 286 metres, just around the corner. A Lidl is at 301 metres, also very close. For more options, there are several other supermarkets within a ten-minute walk, including another Albert Heijn at 753 metres and a SPAR at 994 metres.
Yes, there are several schools within walking distance. The Montessori Lyceum Oostpoort ISK and LUCA Praktijkschool are both at 18 metres, right on your doorstep. The Flevoparkschool, a primary school, is at 101 metres, and the Islamitische Basisschool Al Jawhara is at 240 metres. So education options are very close by.
The nearest train station is 1.4 kilometres away, which is about a ten-minute walk. This makes it convenient for commuting within Amsterdam and beyond.
Kamernet has published only the street and price on Kamernet.
How residents experience their neighbourhood
It used to be hell but all the Moroccans have moved to the west
Auto-translated to English by AIThe people here in the neighbourhood are friendly and everyone helps each other where needed, so nice!
Auto-translated to English by AIEveryone in the neighbourhood helps each other and stands up for each other, which is very nice.
Auto-translated to English by AIMany kind people who always come to your aid, we live together there and not alone.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €458,000 | €450,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €8,552 | – |
| Rent price | €2,500 p/m | €2,500 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €33 p/m | – |
How residents experience their district
It used to be hell but all the Moroccans have moved to the west
Auto-translated to English by AIThe people here in the neighbourhood are friendly and everyone helps each other where needed, so nice!
Auto-translated to English by AIEveryone in the neighbourhood helps each other and stands up for each other, which is very nice.
Auto-translated to English by AIMany kind people who always come to your aid, we live together there and not alone.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €501,389 | €475,278 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €8,478 | – |
| Rent price | €2,517 p/m | €2,517 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €43 p/m | – |
How residents experience their municipality
IJburg is a new district still under development and it's getting better with all the amenities and a beach nearby. And you're also quickly out of the city and into the greenery.
Auto-translated to English by AIQuiet, peaceful, relaxed, green, social and a nice mix of people
Auto-translated to English by AII lived here for about 12 years. The neighbourhood has clear advantages: good connections by tram, bus and ferry/boat, plenty of supermarkets, gyms and practical amenities nearby. For me, however, there was one major drawback: structural low-frequency noise, demonstrably coming from commercial shipping on the Amsterdam-Rijnkanaal. If you are sensitive to that, it can be very burdensome. In my case, it was clearly noticeable indoors, especially at night. Neighbours said they slept with earplugs and extra insulation offered limited to no solution. The municipality took measurements at the time and acknowledged that the noise was significant, but indicated they could do little or nothing about it because the source fell outside their direct authority. My honest advice: visit this neighbourhood not only during the day, but also in the evening and at night, and pay specific attention to low-frequency humming or vibrations. For people sensitive to noise, I would personally strongly advise against this location.
Auto-translated to English by AINo public transport!
Auto-translated to English by AINice, quiet and reasonably cosy neighbourhood. Good accessibility, the Amsterdam Forest nearby. Lots of different facilities within walking distance. Nice to live here with a family and pets! Quite a few schools within cycling distance. Hygiene in the neighbourhood is above the average level in Amsterdam. VUmc very close by.
Auto-translated to English by AIAt the end of the Silodam lies the striking MVRDV building. Surrounded by water on all sides. Every apartment has a view of the IJ and/or the Oude Houthaven. The views are therefore phenomenal and every day is different due to the weather. The sunrises and sunsets are unbeatable. Because the building is at the end of the Silodam, there is no through traffic and every person is either a resident or a visitor. This makes it, by Amsterdam standards, an exceptionally safe living environment. There is little turnover. The residents of this building form a close-knit community. A nice mix of families with and without children and single people who help each other where needed. And that too is a special quality in an increasingly transient Amsterdam. Within walking distance are the Haarlemmerdijk and the markets where you can find all the hustle and bustle if you feel like it. On the Silodam there is peace and quiet, a delight for body and mind. The wind, the seagulls, the waves on the IJ, the boats, occasionally a cruise ship, and every 5 years Sail! A little paradise in Amsterdam? Absolutely!
Auto-translated to English by AIBecause we are on the outskirts, there is no through traffic. In the middle of the street a large playground with a table tennis table and a small football pitch. And playground equipment. Behind our house only meadows.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's a nice quiet neighbourhood on the edge of the city but still close to many good amenities that a city has to offer. The neighbourhood is still becoming more beautiful.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €823,878 | €693,827 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €8,889 | – |
| Rent price | €2,802 p/m | €2,616 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €34 p/m | – |
Soembawastraat, Amsterdam
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