About Blockhouse
Welcome to BlockHouse, where 200 modern studios offer a comfortable and convenient temporary residence to help you establish your social life in Groningen. Book a tour today and start your journey in one of the city’s most vibrant communities.
Our story
BlockHouse provides an unique experience that is the perfect mix of the city’s buzz, the social dynamics of your neighbours and the privacy of your own studio. With 200 studios, BlockHouse offers a first temporary place of residence which forms the basis of your future social life in Groningen. We take care of all your essential needs, so that you can focus on your studies, research or work and achieve your goals. Our fully equipped studios provide everything you need from a wardrobe to a spoon and desk chair to dishwasher.
200
Studios
56+
Nationalities
All studios
Fully equiped
About Blockhouse
At BlockHouse’s unique location in the city center, you can fully immerse yourself in Groningen’s student life. Shops around the corner, bars everywhere you go and the university library only a short walk away. Your bike can be safely parked in our bicycle shed, so that within only 15 minutes you are able to reach the Zernike Campus. Gather around with friends in the garden of BlockHouse or appreciate the tranquility. We have a comfortable place to study all set up for you, so that you are able to effectively finish all those essays that you have to write.
The university is just a stone’s throw away. On your way to class, pass the local market for some fresh fruit or pick up some breakfast at one of the popular smoothie places. Enjoy your downtime alongside the canals or read a book in the nearby park.
Groningen’s nightlife is one of the wildest you’ll encounter in the Netherlands. With the big variety of bars and no closing times, there’s something for everyone. Whether you’re more of a disco type or passionate about the local underground scene – the sky is the limit.
Parking info
Q-Park Westerhaven is the closest parking garage to Blockhouse. From Q-Park Westerhaven it is approximately a 400 meter walk.
Location
Westerhaven 17, 9718 AC Groningen
Walk
5 Minutes walk to Blockhouse
Price
€1,- per 16 minutes
Price per day
€ 22,- max per day
Blockhouse facilities
Reception
There will be someone at out reception desk every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8.30-12.30. They are happy help you with any questions you may have!
If you have a more urgent question, you can contact us through e-mail info@blockhouse.nl or phone +31502053353 .
Cleaning
The halls in the Blockhouse buildings, as well as the outdoor square, are cleaned regularly by our maintenance staff.
You can also book weekly cleaning for your own studio.
Caretaker
The caretaker (huismeester) is at the Blockhouse building four days a week. They make sure Blockhouse is a clean and safe place to live for all residents. They carry out daily management and maintenance tasks and make small repairs. If you have any problems or questions, you can ask the caretaker.
Laundry
Blockhouse has a laundry room in the building for residents to use. The cost of using the washing machine is €4,50 per wash. Using a dryer costs €0,50 per 15 minutes.
Bike parking
There is a guarded bicycle parking in the cellar of the Blockhouse building.
Trainmore
We have a special deal with the Trainmore gym for Blockhouse residents. Find more information about this gym on their website Trainmore
Contact Trainmore through their website and mention you’re a Blockhouse resident to get a nice discount!
Supermarket
Different supermarkets are just around the corner.
are the closest. They’re open daily from 8:00-22:00, on Sunday from 12:00-22:00.
Trash
As a Blockhouse resident, you will receive a pass from the municipality which you can use to throw your trash in a nearby underground container. On the website of the municipality of Groningen you can find all the information you need about f.e. separating trash and the pick-up schedule for special trash such as paper and textiles.