Finding accommodation in Groningen

Each year the city of Groningen welcomes a lot of students and they are all looking for a room.

We hope that this site makes it easier for you to find your way through the large amount of rooms, studio's and appartments offered.

Besides the student housing SSH from the RUG, there are a lot of other ways to find a room in Groningen. You can check the sites of agencies offering rooms for students. There are lot of (facebook) sites, where students offer rooms or where you can meet students who might help you to find accommodation. For short stays you might think of booking a hostel a hotel or a B&B.

General sites that can help you getting started:

Renting accommodation through facebook or other sites, can be a risk! So please always check the persons mentioned. Unfortunately sometimes it's a matter of fraud. So please check the person, check the address! If you are not sure mail us!

Further:

In the summer months and at the beginning of the Academic year there are a lot of students trying to find accommodation, it is wise to start looking for a room early
If you try to find housing on your own, please make sure to do this through official websites or companies that you can trace
Do not go to a viewing alone (preferably bring a local)
Do not pay anything before you have made clear agreements in writing
Do not pay large amounts of money into bankaccounts outside the Netherlands
Always ask for a payment receipt
A rent that is too low for the location or type of housing as well as unrecognizable pictures of the location may indicate fraudulent practices
Avoid identity theft: never send a copy of your passport to strangers
If you wish to rent a room outside the city center in a building that has 3 or more residents, you should check if the proprietor has the correct permit.

And last but not least: how to recognise & unmask the swindler

Good luck with your search!

Last modified:

19 August 2019 08.31 a.m.