The iconic Simplon building in central Groningen

1 February – 31 July 2026 · Groningen

Live one semester in the iconic Simplon

We're opening this former hostel exclusively for 12 international students — your own room or a friends room, in a warm, social community within walking distance of the city centre.

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A community, not just a house

The common area is the heart of the residence

A place to study, cook, eat, relax or organise activities. It feels more like a small-scale community than a traditional student house, with plenty of space to meet new people and quickly build a social network in Groningen.

All rooms are simply furnished with a bed, desk and wardrobe, with shared showers and toilets. Rooms range from a snug 7 m² to a generous 57 m². In good weather, enjoy the sheltered courtyard — and your bike is safe in the locked shed.

  • ● Bed, bed linen & towels
  • ● Desk & chair
  • ● Wardrobe / cupboard
  • ● Wi-Fi throughout
  • ● Heating
  • ● Common-space cleaning
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Shared facilities

Everything you need, shared with the house

160 m²
Common living
Study, cook, eat & relax together
200 m²
Sheltered courtyard
Green outdoor space in summer
75 m²
Bike park
Locked & covered bike shed
11
Showers
Shared, kept clean for you
11
Toilets
Spread across both floors
1 large
Kitchen
The heart of the residence

The rooms

13 rooms across two floors

Singles and friends rooms, all bills and furnishings included. Tap a room to see all photos and details, then email us to request information.

Room 2 — 57 m² student room in GroningenFriends room

Room 2

€990/mo

Our largest room — a generous shared space perfect for two friends moving to Groningen together.

57 m²2 peopleFirst floor
Room 1 — 46 m² student room in GroningenFriends room

Room 1

€990/mo

A spacious friends room with plenty of room for two desks, two beds and your own corner of the house.

46 m²2 peopleFirst floor
Room 3 — 34 m² student room in GroningenRented

Room 3

€830/mo

A bright double room ideal for friends who want space without paying for the largest unit.

34 m²2 peopleFirst floor
Room A — 19 m² student room in GroningenRented

Room A

€700/mo

A comfortable single on the ground floor, steps from the kitchen and common living area.

19 m²1 personGround floor
Room D — 17 m² student room in GroningenSingle

Room D

€700/mo

A roomy ground-floor single with space for both studying and relaxing.

17 m²1 personGround floor
Room 4 — 17 m² student room in GroningenSingle

Room 4

€730/mo

A well-sized single on the first floor with plenty of natural light.

17 m²1 personFirst floor
Room B — 14 m² student room in GroningenRented

Room B

€675/mo

A cosy ground-floor single, simply furnished and ready to move into.

14 m²1 personGround floor
Room C — 14 m² student room in GroningenSingle

Room C

€600/mo

A great-value single on the ground floor, close to all the shared facilities.

14 m²1 personGround floor
Room M — 14 m² student room in GroningenSingle

Room M

€625/mo

A practical ground-floor single in the heart of the residence.

14 m²1 personGround floor
Room K — 13 m² student room in GroningenSingle

Room K

€585/mo

A neat first-floor single with everything you need for a comfortable semester.

13 m²1 personFirst floor
Room F — 12 m² student room in GroningenSingle

Room F

€575/mo

A compact, characterful single on the first floor.

12 m²1 personFirst floor
Room H — 11 m² student room in GroningenSingle

Room H

€560/mo

A snug, affordable single — easy to keep tidy and close to the showers.

11 m²1 personFirst floor
Room I — 8 m² student room in GroningenSingle

Room I

€500/mo

A compact, budget-friendly single on the ground floor.

8 m²1 personGround floor

Location

Walking distance from everything

The building sits right by the centre of Groningen — an ideal, accessible base for students who enjoy meeting new people. Shops, cafés, the university and nightlife are all just a short walk or bike ride away.

Boterdiep 71, Groningen

Interested?

Found a room you like? Send us an email.

Rooms can't be booked online. Email us with your preferred room and the dates you need, and we'll reply with availability and the next steps.

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