Neighbourhoods: Groningen
Choose a neighbourhood by the daily route: how far the station, work and shops are by bike. A slightly cheaper area ten minutes further out often costs less than it saves in time.
In Groningen
- Binnenstad
- The historic centre around the Grote Markt; lively and costly.
- Oosterpoort
- Student-heavy, close to the music venue and the station.
- Helpman
- Quiet and residential, with period houses and parks.
- Paddepoel
- Next to the campus and the hospital; practical and affordable.
Indicative figures for 2026 and the rule as it stands; check the live listing and the official source.