Types of Student Accommodation - Furnished rooms This document will inform you on the different types of student accommodation available. All rooms offered in this document are fully furnished. With this document we will guide you in choosing the right accommodation for you. First, we give you some criteria to think about (page 1-3). Secondly, we will show you pictures of the rooms, the prices and, if available, a link to a video in which students show their room. HOUSING CORPORATIONS VU Amsterdam works with several different housing corporations. Here you will find an overview: Housing corporation Extra info DUWO Short Stay Uilenstede 4 until 96 Uilenstede 174 until 222 Eerste Ringdijkstraat The Student Hotel Premium accommodation, location: Amsterdam-West Hotel Jansen Premium accommodation Campus Diemen Zuid Self-contained studio apartments VUNET OPTIONS In VUnet you will need select a top 3. In the description below you will see specified which type of accommodation is available for which type of student. You can recognize the options by the housing corporations name. For instance the DUWO Short Stay rooms in VUnet are called DUWO: all properties short stay furnished. So for DUWO Short Stay rooms you cannot book a specific location yet via VUnet, this will be possible in a later stage in the process. BUDGET The price of accommodation varies between 340 and 917 per month. Utilities (water/ electricity/ internet) are included in the price. When you choose a room with a low rent, you will have to share your facilities (kitchen and/or bathroom). A flexible attitude is desirable when sharing a bathroom and/ or kitchen. SOCIAL In case you would like to meet many students, have dinners and/or drinks together, we advise you to choose for a room with a shared kitchen and/or bathroom. If you are more reserved and if it is important to you to be by yourself, we suggest to select a private, self-contained room. FACILITIES As a student in the Netherlands, it is very common to have your own bedroom while sharing your facilities (kitchen and/or bathroom). We have a wide range of options available in terms of shared facilities. Below your can find a quick overview (when facilities are shared, the number in the figure below depicts the total number, including yourself).
DUWO Uilenstede 4 until 96 Shared with 12 to 14 Shared with 12 to 14 DUWO Uilenstede 174 until 222 Shared with 14 DUWO Eerste Ringdijkstraat The Student Hotel-West Shared with 8 or 9 Hotel Jansen Shared with 10 Campus Diemen Zuid LOCATION We have student accommodation available in different locations in the Amsterdam region. Although you might be dreaming of living in the city center with its canals and tall houses, you may wish to reconsider since it is mostly wealthy Dutch people or tourists staying there. In contrast to the city center, Uilenstede is located in a very green area, in between two parks and close to the Amsterdam forest. Eerste Ringdijkstraat is located in genuine Amsterdam area; mixed population and close to a supermarket and public transport. You will easily find out more about the different locations by using Google Maps. Just a quick overview in terms of logistics: Distance to VU Walk Bike Public transport Uilenstede 20 min 7 min 10 min Eerste Ringdijkstraat 60 min 20 min 20 min The Student Hotel - West 75 min 20 min 25 min Hotel Jansen 30 min 10 min 30 min Campus Diemen Zuid 90 min 30 min 30 min Distance to city center Walk Bike Public transport Uilenstede 90 min 30 min 35 min Eerste Ringdijkstraat 50 min 15 min 20 min The Student Hotel-West 55 min 20 min 25 min Hotel Jansen 70 min 20 min 40 min Campus Diemen Zuid 90 min 25 min 25 min STATE OF THE BUILDING Some students prefer a modern, clean and fresh building, if this is the case, we advise you to choose for accommodation at the following locations: Hotel Jansen or The Student Hotel. For the buildings at Uilenstede it is important to note that they were built in the seventies. It is old fashioned and outdated and suitable for students who are looking for budget accommodation. CONTRACT DURATION The rental period will depend on the type of accommodation you choose. In the room descriptions further on in this document you can find the rental period specified per type of accommodation. The rental contract periods are fixed and it is not possible to shorten the contract. COUPLES We have very limited rooms available for couples. The couples rooms are all part of DUWO Short Stay and are located at Eerste Ringdijkstraat. We will assign couples accommodation also on first come first serve basis determined by the housing fee payment date. You will need to let us know via studentaccommodation@vu.nl that you want to book a couples room. So, based on these criteria and your priorities, you should be able to decide which room will meet your needs. In case you would like assistance with this, please send us an e-mail at studentaccommodation@vu.nl or schedule a phone call in our online tool.
On the next pages, you can find an overview of the different types of accommodation with pictures, rental prices and sometimes a link to a video. o Uilenstede 4 until 96... 4 o Uilenstede 174 222... 5 o Eerste Ringdijkstraat... 6 o The Student Hotel... 7 o Hotel Jansen... 8 o Campus Diemen Zuid... 9 Standard inventory for DUWO Short stay Rooms... 10
O UILENSTEDE 4 UNTIL 96 Rental price 333-362 per month Average price: 355 per month Rental period 1 February 2019 12 August 2019 Shared with 12 or 14 mixed gender students Shared with 12 or 14 mixed gender students Common living room Shared with 12 or 14 mixed gender students ~10 m2 Cable Internet Included in the rental price Washing/ Drying In common area (free of charge) Free on site Rooms available 33 Video https://youtu.be/3abrbnavzu8 Vunet In Vunet all DUWO rooms fall under the same category, so for this type please select DUWO: all properties short stay furnished. Students who are assigned this type of accommodation will be able to book their own room online.
O UILENSTEDE 174 222 Rental price 404-580 per month. Average price: 413 per month Rental period 1 Feburary 2019 28 June 2019 Shared with 13 mixed gender students connected to balcony 12,8 m2 Cable Internet Included in the rental price Washing/ Drying In common kitchen (free of charge) Free on site Rooms available 140 Video https://youtu.be/pqf-sewq-vg Please note! Rental contract ends on 28 June 2019 (instead of 12 August 2019) The rooms will be renovated next summer: your room might feel a bit outdated Vunet In Vunet all DUWO rooms fall under the same category, so for this type please select DUWO: all properties short stay furnished. Students who are assigned this type of accommodation will be able to book their own room online.
O EERSTE RINGDIJKSTRAAT Rental price 551-746 Average price: 577 per month Rental period 1 Feburary 2019 28 June 2019 ette 25,3 29,2 m2 Cable Internet Included in the rental price Washing/ Drying In common area (paid) Paid parking Rooms available 26 Vunet In Vunet all DUWO rooms fall under the same category, so for this type please select DUWO: all properties short stay furnished. Students who are assigned this type of accommodation will be able to book their own room online.
O THE STUDENT HOTEL The Student Hotel Amsterdam-West offers fully-serviced, state-of-the-art accommodation just as if you were staying in a hotel. This includes: A personal bike, cleaning and change of bed-linen, 24 hours reception & security and use of the gym, study room, game room, library and other common areas. Optional services: Meal plan, room cleaning service, bed linen, kitchen utensils sets. The room reserved for you is a Standard room. Rental price 917,02 per month (Standard Room) Rental Period 1 February 2019 30 June 2019 Shared with 8 to 9 students, cleaned by a professional cleaner 15 m2 Internet Hi speed Wi-fi Washing/ Drying Fully equipped laundry facility (pay per use) Paid parking Rooms available 23
O HOTEL JANSEN Hotel Jansen is an all-inclusive Short Stay Hotel for students and young proffessionals. Extra fees: 200 Administration costs. This includes a linen package. Optional services: Room pack, Cleaning service, pack, Laundromat. Rental price 775 per month Rental Period 1 February 2019 30 June 2019 Shared with 26, cleaned daily by a professional cleaner 18 m2 Internet Super-fast, 300 Mb/s Wi-Fi Washing/ Drying Fully equipped laundry facility (pay per use) Paid parking Rooms available 13
O CAMPUS DIEMEN ZUID A self-contained apartment with your own bathroom and kitchen on a student campus. Lounge areas have been created between the buildings, where you can relax with friends or use the internet through one of the Wi-Fi hotspots. Want to study, get fit, play tennis, enjoy a beer with friends, relax in the lounge or community garden, do your grocery shopping or put a wash on? All the campus facilities are literally on your doorstep. Rental price 814,50 per month (including utilities, internet and gym) Rental period 1 February 2019 mid August 2019 27 m2 Cable Internet Included in the rental price Deposit 1000 (+ 200 one time contract fee) Washing/ Drying In common area (paid) Paid parking Rooms available 10 Virtual tour http://campusdiemenzuid.nl/en/virtual-tour/
STANDARD INVENTORY FOR DUWO SHORT STAY ROOMS Room Bed Bed lamp Pillow and cover Mattress and cover Bed linen box (1. fitted sheet and blankets and sheets, or 2. duvet + duvet cover) Paper bin Wardrobe Bookcase Easy chair Desk lamp Small table Desk and chair Window coverings Suspension system or art on the wall Cooker Waste bin Refrigerator Toilet/bathroom Toilet brush At least the above mentioned items should be present in your room. The model of an item may differ from room to room. You can find more information on the furnishing and inventory at the end of this document for rooms from DUWO, they also has a general page for international VU students where you can find lots of information.