Student Housing Leeuwarden
There are lots of different types of accommodation available in Leeuwarden and prices vary depending on room type and location. We urge you to start looking for accomodation at least 3-4 months prior to your study start. Make sure you check the rental price includes electricity, gas and wifi!
The good news is that NHL Stenden students enjoy both lower costs and more spacious accommodation than the Dutch average. This was shown in the National Student Housing Survey carried out by Kences, the national student housing knowledge centre. The survey also indicated that the accommodation offered more closely matches what students demand, whether it concerns shared accommodation, studios or apartments. Read the full report here (in Dutch).
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Guaranteed housing via StudentStay
- For EU students we have a room guarantee agreement through StudentStay for reservations made before 10 May for the September intake and before 25 November for the February intake.
- For non-EU students we have a room guarantee agreement through StudentStay for reservations made before 1 July for the September intake and before 12 December for the Fabruary intake.
StudentStay is NHL Stenden’s official accommodation partner and is located right next to the Leeuwarden campus. It takes away the worries of having to find and furnish a room yourself and you can choose to rent for one or two semesters. Simply register through the StudentStay website.
Housing options at StudentStay will become available online on 1 April (Sep-intake) and 1 November (Feb-intake) at 12 noon.
Types of accommodation
- Student dorm for two with own facilities costing €495
- Shared apartment with shared facilities and own bedroom costing between €600 and €720 euro
- Studio with own facilities and single or double occupancy costing between €889 and €930
- Apartment with separate bedroom costing between €900 and €1300
Benefits of choosing StudentStay
Arranging accommodation through Student Stay makes your student life easier:
- All rooms are fully furnished and have underfloor heating. The rent covers your utilities (water, electricity, heating) and internet. All you then need to sort out is your bedding, linen, pots & pans, crockery & utensils – and the bits & bobs that will make your room your home.
- The housing is well-designed and maintained (StudentStay has its own on-site mechanic) and has secure access, making the accommodation an especially safe place to stay.
- Each housing block has a laundry room and bike shed in the basement as well as a shared living room you can book if you want to hang out with a larger group of friends. There’s even a vacuum cleaner you can use stored in the hallway on each floor.
- Living in StudentStay means you’re surrounded by other students and helps to make settling into your new life as student easier. It’s also got facilities directly on hand such as a bakery, hairdressers, temping agency and a gym, and supermarkets are just a five-minute walk away.
How you book a room
- Visit StudentStay's website
- Complete your registration by creating a profile
- Select your preferred rooms and submit your application. The earlier you apply, the more choice you have
- StudentStay will contact you regarding the available options and the booking process. Cancellations made before 1 July/1 December are almost fully refundable (-€55 fee) .
Other housing options
Watch the video below to find out how two of our students, Emma and Margherita, found their student accommodation. Below the video, you’ll find a list of the different ways of finding housing in Leeuwarden.
Furnished apartments at Lange Marktstraat in Leeuwarden city centre. From € 410,79 per month, including service charges and housing allowance.
The former Aegon office building has been completely renovated and converted into modern apartments with a variety of communal spaces. The apartments are furnished and equipped with all modern comforts.
Go to Markt058 for more information
Markt058 is not an official NHL Stenden partner.
XIOR student housing has a project in Leeuwarden. This project will feature 184 premium studios between 18-32 m². There will be a spacious bike shed and several common areas such as a study area.
Go to XIOR for more information
XIOR is not an official NHL Stenden partner.
Gapph Together provides housing in otherwise vacant properties. In Leeuwarden, Gapph manages a number of properties for a social housing organisation and rents them out without you needing to be registered with the housing organisation.
Located in the east of Leeuwarden, the apartments are located in a lively estate with shops and sports facilities on your doorstep and just a 10-minute cycle from NHL Stenden and the city centre.
The area is being renovated and the apartments are available for short-term rental but with a minimum of 6 months. In line with Dutch Vacancy Law, Gapph offers notice of 3 months should the apartment need to be vacated. You can rent an apartment for yourself or with a housemate as long as you are between 18 and 35 years old and on the condition that you make some form of contribution to the local community.
You can find out more by contacting Gapph through the contact form on their website. More information and photos can also be found on the Gapph website.
Grapph Together is not an official NHL Stenden partner.
Many people use Facebook to advertise accommodation and to find flatmates. Keep an eye on these Facebook pages to find up-to-date offers as you may be able to avoid paying additional service charges and save on paying a deposit. Be sure to check the pages regularly as new offers are posted all the time – but many are snapped up right away.
Check out what a typical Dutch student room in Leeuwarden looks like and watch the House-Hunting Private Housing video. Our student Bente will show you around her apartment.
These online platforms are not official NHL Stenden partners.
Facebook pages/groups include:
- Leeuwarden Housing Market
- Leeuwarden’s First Online Garage Sale
- Marktplaats Leeuwarden
- Kamer Leeuwarden
There are also plenty of online platforms that publish vacant rooms, apartments and houses by different agencies in different price categories. Some of them are free to join while for others you may be required to pay a one-off registration fee or a monthly fee. These online platforms are not official NHL Stenden partners.
Some examples:
Online platform: iRentalize.nl
iRentalize.nl is an online platform to help you find housing. You can sign up for free and then browse listings, respond to offers, and contact landlords directly. And there are no extra fees.
We recommend you check out this platform first when searching for accommodation.
Eigenaar
Eigenaar manages and rents out rooms and apartments. Please contact Eigenaar (Ms Maud Terpstra) by mailing info@eigenaar.nl or calling +31 85 1306 475 or + 31 6 1403 0018 to discuss your options. Unfortunately we don’t have any pictures available at the moment.
Hospi Housing
Living with a host or host family is a special and cosy way of living. You have your own room but share facilities such as the kitchen and bathroom. It's an ideal solution if you're just starting out on your own or if you're looking for temporary accommodation. Hospi Housing has a large network of verified hosts and host families and ensures the perfect match. With the 'No room, No pay' model, you can sign up for free and get in touch with hosts immediately.
Pelikaanstraat 3
Pelikaanstraat 3 is a characteristic 1930s house within walking distance of the cozy city center and only a 5-minute bike ride from educational institutions or the trainstation. Your living space is 10 to 20 m2. All rooms have their own kitchen and thermostat. You use the 3 bathrooms and toilets together. With large shared storage/laundry room and garden. Rent from €530 to €630 excl.
GWLI per room per month. Furnishings are negotiable. Interested? Contact Gies Voorburg: (06) 23 89 94 18 or mail mariet-gijsbert@hotmail.com.
These are not official NHL Stenden partners.