Finding a room in Groningen

Groningen is the northern student city with short distances, a compact center and energetic nightlife. A quarter of the inhabitants are students, so the city is full of shared houses and committees. The city has a unique, friendly atmosphere where students feel at home quickly.

With the University of Groningen (RUG) and Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Groningen is home to tens of thousands of students. The compact center makes everything easily accessible by bike, which is perfect for students. The city is known for its lively nightlife and active student community.

Student associations

Groningen has a very active association life:

• Vindicat: The largest and most famous student association in Groningen, with a rich tradition and active association life
• Albertus Magnus: A friendly association with a focus on personal development
• Navigators: A Christian student association with a warm community

Many hospita houses are connected to one or more associations. Association life is an important part of student life in Groningen.

Student life

Student life in Groningen is lively and energetic:

• Nightlife: Groningen has a vibrant nightlife with many cafés, pubs and clubs
• Culture: Museums, theaters and cultural events are abundant
• Sports: Many sports facilities and student sports associations
• Cozy atmosphere: The city has a friendly, northern atmosphere where students feel at home quickly

Students in Groningen appreciate the combination of studying and an active social life. Everything is close together, so you can quickly go from the university to your favorite café.

Average room price

The average room price in Groningen ranges from €350 to €500 per month, depending on:

• Location: Rooms in the center are often more expensive than in the suburbs
• Surface area: Larger rooms (15-20 m²) generally cost more than smaller rooms (10-12 m²)
• Facilities: Rooms with own kitchen, bathroom or balcony are usually more expensive
• Inclusive/exclusive: Some rooms have service costs and utilities included, others don't

For a room of approximately 12-15 m² in a student house, you can count on an average of €400-€450 per month. In Groningen you often find larger rooms at friendlier prices than in the Randstad.

How do you find rooms in Groningen with myHospi?

myHospi makes finding a room in Groningen much easier. Below you'll find a short step-by-step guide:

Step 1: Create a profile

Download the myHospi app and create a complete profile. Add your personal information, interests, association and photos. A complete profile significantly increases your chances.

Step 2: Search and filter

Use the search function to find available rooms in Groningen. Filter by price, surface area, location and association to quickly find the right rooms.

Step 3: Send your profile

See an interesting house? Send your profile to the house. Adapt your message to the specific house you're responding to, this shows you're really interested.

Step 4: Wait for invitation

If the house is interested, you'll receive an invitation for a hospiteer evening. Via the chat you can ask questions and get more information.

Step 5: Visit the hospiteer evening

During the hospiteer evening you'll meet your potential housemates. Be yourself and show who you are, that works best!

Step 6: Get chosen!

Were you chosen? Congratulations! Via myHospi you can easily stay in touch and finalize the rent.

Tip: Keep your profile up-to-date and respond quickly to new rooms. In Groningen there's a lot of demand for rooms, so be proactive!