Steenweg
Lange Elisabethstraat Mariaplaats en omgeving, Utrecht
AreaA room in the heart of Utrecht
This is a room on the Steenweg, right in the middle of Utrecht's bustling centre. 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 €605 per month, the rent sits well below the average for rooms in Utrecht, which makes it a keenly priced option in this part of town.
The Lange Elisabethstraat, Mariaplaats en omgeving neighbourhood
The Lange Elisabethstraat, Mariaplaats en omgeving neighbourhood is a lively, busy part of the city centre, and the two reviews reflect that. One resident says: "It's a nice area to live in. The location is pleasant, but it's the centre so there's almost always noise pollution." Another describes it as a "street full of shops and cosiness. Nice and bustling sometimes also noisy but that's not the residents' fault haha." The area is dominated by single-person households, and most residents are between 25 and 45, so it has a young, transient feel.
Life on the street
Daily life here revolves around the centre's amenities. For groceries, a SPAR is just around the corner, with Boon's Markt a couple of streets away and a Jumbo and Albert Heijn within a five-minute walk. For schools, odbs Puntenburg is a five-minute walk, and the Openbare Dalton Basisschool Pieterskerkhof is about ten minutes on foot. The municipality of Utrecht is the wider setting, and the municipality of Utrecht covers a city with plenty to explore beyond the immediate streets.
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At the time of writing the room is listed only via Kamernet, and the agent has not published full specifications for the property.
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About Steenweg, Utrecht
Why is the rent so much lower than other rentals in the neighbourhood?
The rent for this room is €605 per month, which is about 72% below the neighbourhood average of €2,176. That average covers all rental properties in the area, including larger homes and apartments, whereas this listing is for a single room. The price reflects the room's size and the fact that it is a room rather than a self-contained home.
What is it like to live in this neighbourhood?
Residents describe the area as lively and busy, with shops and a cosy atmosphere. One resident notes that it is a nice place to live but that the centre brings almost constant noise pollution, and that the surroundings are not always very hygienic because restaurants dump waste in the alleys. Another says it is a street full of shops and cosiness, sometimes noisy.
How close are the nearest supermarkets?
A SPAR is just 91 metres away, so it is on your doorstep. Boon's Markt is 177 metres away, Jumbo is 227 metres, Albert Heijn is 249 metres, and an AH to go is 262 metres. With five supermarkets within a few minutes' walk, daily shopping is very convenient.
What schools are nearby?
The nearest primary school is odbs Puntenburg at 384 metres, followed by the Openbare Dalton Basisschool Pieterskerkhof at 527 metres. For secondary education, St-Gregorius College is 609 metres away. There are also several other primary schools within a short distance, including Vrije School Utrecht and Montessori Kind Centrum LEF.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
Kamernet has published only the street and price for this room.
How far is the train station?
The train station is 0.8 kilometres from the Steenweg, which is roughly a ten-minute walk through the centre. That makes it easy to reach other parts of the country without needing to rely on a car.
