A compact studio in the heart of Leiden
This studio on Haarlemmerstraat puts you right in the thick of Leiden's historic centre. At 37 m² it's compact, but the location is hard to beat. The last known asking price of €249,000 was the cheapest of the 12 homes at the time for sale in the neighbourhood and sat 48% below the average asking price, a keen entry point for a studio in Leiden. This home has not been online since 21 July 2026.
Marewijk: lively, central, student-friendly
Marewijk is a dense, urban neighbourhood with a young population, nearly 40% of residents are between 15 and 25. One resident describes it as a "lively neighbourhood for students" and notes that "the station is also nearby and everything can be visited by bus." Another says: "My neighbourhood is in the centre of Leiden, so everything is close by." The downside? "There is a lack of nature," as one puts it, and noise from students and partygoers is part of the deal. Based on two reviews, the neighbourhood Marewijk scores a 6.94 out of 10.
Daily life on Haarlemmerstraat
For your morning bread, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and SPAR is a couple of streets away. Primary school De Pionier is a five-minute walk, while Bonaventura College for secondary education is about a ten-minute walk. The municipality Leiden has everything you need within easy reach, restaurants, a library and a park are all within a few minutes' walk.
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When this home was still on the market, it was listed only via RE/MAX.
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About Haarlemmerstraat 307B, Leiden
Was €249,000 a fair price for this studio?
At €249,000, this was the cheapest home at the time for sale in Marewijk and 48% below the neighbourhood's average asking price of €476,500. However, it's also a compact studio of 37 m², which is 50% smaller than the average home in the area. For a studio in central Leiden, the price was keen.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Marewijk is a lively, densely populated area in the centre of Leiden, with a very high address density of over 6,000 per km². It's popular with students and young people, nearly 40% of residents are between 15 and 25. Residents appreciate the proximity to shops, the station and the city centre, but note that it can be noisy and lacks green space.
How far is the train station?
Leiden Centraal station is 1.7 km away, about a 20-minute walk or a short bus ride.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The home has energy label C. That means it's reasonably efficient, you won't face sky-high energy bills, but it's not as efficient as a modern A-label home. The building dates from 1750, so some heat loss is to be expected.
Are there supermarkets nearby?
Yes, Albert Heijn is just 186 metres away, so you can pop out for groceries in a couple of minutes. SPAR, Dirk and Dekamarkt are all within 600,700 metres.
Is the home suitable for a couple?
At 37 m², this is a studio, essentially one open space with a separate bathroom. It's perfectly fine for a single person or a very minimalist couple, but you won't have separate bedrooms.
How many homes were for sale in Marewijk at the time?
There were 12 homes at the time on the market in Marewijk, with prices ranging from €249,000 to €725,000. This studio is the cheapest option.
