Cool, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis studio on Karel Doormanstraat sits right in the thick of things, the city buzzes outside your door, yet the flat itself is a calm, modern space. At 43 m² it's compact but cleverly laid out, with an A energy label keeping running costs low. The rent of €1,850 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average of €1,998 for larger homes, but for a studio in this location it's in line with what's on offer. If you're looking for a foothold in the centre, this is one of the studios in Rotterdam that puts you right where the action is.
Cool is Rotterdam's beating commercial heart, think high streets, offices, and a constant flow of people. It's densely built and very urban (over 6,900 addresses per km²), so you're never far from a coffee or a shop. Residents give it a mixed score of 6.25 out of 10. One says: "I am looking for a home", a neutral take. Another is blunter: "A lot of vagrants. Police are quick to respond, but it's a shame it's necessary." So it's lively, with some grit. The neighbourhood Cool is popular with young professionals and students, and you'll find most homes are rented, only 16% are owner-occupied.
Your morning bread run is a 79-metre stroll to Albert Heijn, literally on your doorstep. Another Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and there's an AH to go for a quick lunch. For families, two primary schools are a couple of streets away: Rotterdamse Schoolvereniging and Openbare Basisschool Het Landje. Secondary education is also within a ten-minute walk. The municipality Rotterdam keeps the city running, and you'll find restaurants, a park, and a library all within easy reach.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Riva Rentals and also appears on Pararius, so you have a couple of channels to check. The details are current as of the listing date.
Details of this home
Karel Doormanstraat 384Q, Rotterdam
Satisfactory · 4 residents
I am looking for a home
Auto-translated to English by AICool
Auto-translated to English by AIA lot of vagrants. Police are quick to respond, but it's a shame it's necessary.
Auto-translated to English by AIAn exciting neighbourhood, children's playgrounds, park nearby, canals, restaurants and bars, always very lively, plenty to do, i.e. grab a terrace, parade through the neighbourhood, playing children as well as students and elderly in the neighbourhood.
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About Karel Doormanstraat 384Q, Rotterdam
The rent of €1,850 is slightly below the neighbourhood average of €1,998, but those figures include larger homes (average 86 m²). For a 43 m² studio, it's on the higher end per square metre (€43/m² vs the neighbourhood average of €25/m²). Given the central location and modern finish, it's priced in line with what similar studios in Cool command.
Cool is the commercial centre of Rotterdam, very dense, busy, and urban. You'll find shops, restaurants, and offices all around. Residents rate it 6.25/10, with some mentioning vagrants as a downside, though police response is quick. It's popular with young professionals and students, and most homes are rented.
The closest supermarket is Albert Heijn at 79 metres, literally on your doorstep. Another Albert Heijn is 111 metres away, and an AH to go is at 222 metres. For a wider selection, a SPAR is 269 metres and a larger Albert Heijn is 398 metres.
Two primary schools are within a ten-minute walk: Rotterdamse Schoolvereniging (485 m) and Openbare Basisschool Het Landje (501 m). For secondary education, Havo/vwo voor Muziek en Dans is 527 metres away. All are easily reachable on foot.
The nearest train station is 1.0 km away, about a ten-minute walk. That puts you on the national rail network, with connections to the rest of Rotterdam and beyond.
The studio has an A energy label, which is very efficient. That means low heating and electricity costs compared to older homes with lower labels. You can expect a comfortable home without high energy bills.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Cool
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