Rent a room in Haarlem

Short term stay in Haarlem

If you are an exchange student, you can rent a furnished room in Haarlem provided by Inholland via DUWO student housing at the Schoonzichtlaan apartment building for one semester or an entire academic year.

Please note that we have a limited number of rooms available. They will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so we recommend applying as soon as possible.

How to apply

Before applying for accommodation, please make sure that your home university has nominated you and that you have completed your application in our mobility database, MoveOn. All applicants will receive further information about the accommodation application process in due course.

When you apply for a room (or a studio) in Haarlem through Inholland, you commit to paying the rent for at least one semester. If you wish to end your tenancy agreement before the contract end date, please contact DUWO to discuss the possibilities.

Fixed renting periods for the academic year 2026/2027

Fall semester 2026-27: 17 August- 22 January
Spring semester 2027: 26 January - 30 July
Full year (2 semesters): 17 August - 30 July

The online application form for all students starting in the Fall semester 2026 opens on 15 May 2026 at 9AM CET. The online application form for students starting in Spring 2027 opens on 15 November 2026 at 9AM CET. You can apply through the link below.

Apply for housing

What happens after my application?
Soon after the deadline, we will offer you a room if available. You will have 2 days to accept the room, so please keep an eye on your email and be ready to respond quickly.

Access the ROOM.nl portal
If a room is available, you will receive an email from Inholland as soon as possible after the application deadline with login details for the ROOM.nl portal. This may take a few days to two weeks. In this portal, you can view the available rooms, including photos and important information.
Select your room
After receiving the email with login details, you will have two days to choose a room. If you do not make a selection within this period, your booking opportunity will expire and you will no longer be able to reserve a room. Please note that this is the only offer that you will receive. If you reject the offer, you will not receive another one.
Upload your documents
After selecting a room, you will receive instructions from DUWO to upload the necessary documents to the DUWO portal. Do so within three days after selecting your room. From this point onwards, DUWO will be your main contact for all accommodation-related communication. Make sure to check your inbox and spam folder regularly so you don't miss anything.
Make your payment
DUWO will also send you instructions on how to arrange the initial payment, usually within two weeks after approval of your documents. Be prepared to transfer the first payment to finalise your booking.
Sign your contract
Finally, you will be asked to digitally sign your contract in the DUWO portal, also within two weeks. Once the contract is signed, your booking is confirmed.

Please note: You need to pay and sign your contract within two weeks after DUWO has approved your documents. If you do not meet the deadlines, your reservation will be cancelled.

First payment

First payment: rent, deposit and other costs

Your first payment consists of the following components:

First month's rent (17–31 August 2026)
Second month's rent (September 2026)
Deposit: last two months' rent (December 2026 and January 2027)

Welcome package

Duvet and sheet package (a new pillow, a new duvet and new sheets): €55
Administration fee: €17,01
Cleaning costs: €86,10

Important notes
We have only a very limited number of rooms available. Please check our website for alternative housing options. We strongly recommend that you also start looking for accommodation yourself, using the websites and tips listed on our housing page, even if you have applied for a room through Inholland.

If you do not meet the deadlines, your reservation will be cancelled. So be prepared to take action when you receive emails, and ensure you have the money ready for the first payment.

The accommodation

At Schoonzichtlaan, you can rent a single room or a shared bedroom. Each bedroom has a private bathroom with a toilet, while the kitchen and living room are shared. The apartment has 6 or 8 rooms.

The apartment includes shared facilities such as a communal kitchen and living room with TV, as well as a lift, laundry area (2 washing machines and 2 dryers), bicycle storage, and a roof terrace.

A few key points:

Apartments are usually mixed-gender
Shared bedrooms are always single-gender (male or female only)
Internet is available via LAN cable (no WiFi), but you have to bring your own cable. If you want to set up WiFi, you need to bring your own router.

For the inventory list, please check DUWO.

Room sizes and rent (2026-2027)
The size of the rooms ranges between 24 and 30 m². The rent varies by room type, but always includes gas, water, electricity, TV, and wired internet. The administration fee, local taxes, cleaning costs and bed linen are not included.

A single room (own bedroom and bathroom, with shared kitchen): €577 to €623 per month.
A shared room (shared bedroom and bathroom, with shared kitchen): €413 to €418 per month per person (maximum 2 persons per bedroom).

More information about the rooms, inventory and payments can be found here.

Location
Schoonzichtlaan is a modern student residence located right next to the Inholland campus, with excellent connections to public transport, shops, and leisure areas.

5-minute walk to Overveen train station and nearby shops, including a supermarket
About 15 minutes by bicycle to Haarlem city centre
Bus stop around the corner with a direct connection to Haarlem city centre (approx. 10 minutes)
About 20 minutes by bicycle to the nearest beach: Bloemendaal aan Zee

To plan trips to other destinations by public transport, please use 9292.nl for the latest routes, travel times, and prices.