Exploring Eindhoven's top 7 neighbourhoods

Thinking of moving to Eindhoven? Read about the quality of life, internationality and safety in Eindhoven's top 7 neighbourhoods.

Francesca

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Updated on 22 Aug 2024

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Living

Eindhoven, the 5th largest city in the country, is the capital of the Brainport, and one of the best cities in the Netherlands to live in .

Eindhoven hosts world-class higher education and research institutions like TU Eindhoven, Design Academy Eindhoven, and TNO, and innovative companies like Philips, Daf, NXP, ASML, and TomTom.

The development of the city is intertwined with the rise of Philips, which attracted and stimulated the creation of other companies, making Eindhoven a major technology and industrial hub.

The city is served by the second biggest airport in the country and is connected to the other major Dutch cities by train. Transportation within the city is very efficient thanks to a network of tram and buses. Overall, the city is not huge, so the main mode of transport is the bicycle.

Here are the best 7 neighborhoods to discover rental properties in Eindhoven.

• Eindhoven-Centrum
• Woensel-Noord
• Woensel-Zuid
• Strijp
• Gestel
• Stratum
• Tongelre

Let’s explore Eindhoven’s neighborhoods in more detail.

As in the other cities, living in the center comes with the proximity to plenty of facilities, shopping malls, international restaurants, and the central train station. This area is popular young professionals and students that enjoy living at the center of the action. The Center ranks as slightly unsafe mostly because of theft of bikes and mopeds, and pickpocketing.

Quality of life

Rental prices: Buildings in this area are modern or renovated. You can expect to pay around €1,400 per month for a 1-bedroom apartment.

Location: As the name suggests, Centrum lies at the center of the city. The campuses of TU Eindhoven and Fontys Hogeschool cover a large part of the district to the north. The Design Academy is also here, situated in the south of the district.

Public transport: The district hosts the Central Station, with frequent connections to every part of the city, the Eindhoven airport, and other major Dutch cities.

Our favorite area

Our favorite area in Centrum is De Bergen, which is one of the oldest districts of Eindhoven. As a result, it hosts characteristic buildings and quaint streets. This area offers plenty of cozy cafés and cute shops, and if you want a bit more action you’ll be close to the Stratumseind, where you’ll be spoiled for choices of places to eat and drink.

Woensel-Zuyd is very popular among the international students going to TU Eindhoven and Fontys, due to its proximity to the campuses. 46.7% of the population in this area is international, so you won’t feel out of place. This area ranks as slightly unsafe according to the most recent stats, especially for theft of bikes and mopeds, pickpocketing, and nuisance.

Quality of life

Rental prices: The rental expenses here are lower than those in the central part of Eindhoven. You can expect to pay around €1,200 per month for a on-bedroom apartment rentals in Eindhoven.

Location: Woensel-Zuyd lies just north of the city center. Oud-Wensel is very close to the campuses of TU Eindhoven and Fontys and therefore popular with students. This area also hosts an outdoor market on Saturday, the Woenselse Markt. The weekly Woenselse Markt is a great spot to buy produce at prices that are lower than in supermarkets!

Public transport: To the south, the district is very close to the Central Station, with frequent connections to the Eindhoven airport and other major Dutch cities. To the West, the area is served by another train station, Eindhoven Strijp-S.

Our favorite area

Our favorite area in Woensel-Zuyd is Groenewoud, also known as Woensel-West, in particular, Edisonstraat. What once had a reputation of being a bad neighborhood is now a vibrant area where young artists, creatives and young entrepreneurs have set anchor.

Woensel-Noord is a large district that has seen huge housing developments in the past decades. The results are pleasant neighborhoods made up of single-family and terraced houses, with plenty of green spaces. The district is considered safe according to the most recent reports.

Quality of life

Rental prices: The rental expenses you can expect here are lower than the city average. You should be ready to pay around €950 per month for a one-bedroom apartment.

Location: Woensel-Noord lies in the north of the city. It has easy access to the highways and the neighboring countryside.

Public transport: Depending on where you live, it’ll take you around 15-20 minutes by bike or bus to reach the Central Station.

Our favorite area

Our suggestion for Woensel-Noord is to find a house in Blixembosch, especially if you enjoy living close to nature in a quiet area. In Blixembosch you’ll find peaceful boulevards and newly built buildings, with a wide range of choices between affordable apartments and houses. Although it’s further away from the city center, you’ll be able to reach the Central Station in only 20 minutes by bike.

The industrial heritage of Eindhoven is more visible in Strijp than anywhere else in the city. Following the modernization of the city, Strijp was brought to new life through the transformation of old factories into modern buildings, cool shops, and creative workplaces. The district is considered safe according to the most recent reports, but watch out for thefts of bikes and mopeds.

Quality of life

Rental prices: Buildings in this area are modern or renovated. You can expect to pay around €1,400 per month for a one-bedroom apartment. You can expect cheaper prices the further away you go from the city center.

Location: Strijp sits to the west of the center, and it stretches from very central areas to the countryside.

Public transport: Strijp-S is served by its own train station. Overall, the public transport connections in this neighborhood are excellent.

Our favorite areas

Our suggestion for Strijp is to either rent a loft in one of the renovated warehouses or the tranquil area of Merhooven. You’ll find newly built buildings and peaceful parks, with very good connections to both the central station (20 minutes by bus) and the airport (6 minutes by bus) all around here.

Gestel is a quiet residential district that should be high on your list especially if you’re going to work in the Philips High Tech Campus. The district is considered safe according to the most recent reports.

Quality of life

Rental prices: Your expenses won’t be high around here. You can expect to pay around €950 per month for a one-bedroom apartment.

Location: Gestel is just south of the center, with its territory reaching the countryside. The Philips High Tech Campus covers a large part of the south part of the district.

Public transport: Gestel is well-connected to the Central Station by several buses. It will take you around 15 minutes to get there.

Our favorite areas

Our suggestion for Gestel is to check both Hanevoet and Bennekel. They are adjacent to the High Tech Campus and also are very close to the lovely Recreatieplas Hanevoet lake.

Stratum is a big district that includes a bit of everything: some old buildings and characteristic villas, modern area that are very close to Centrum and greener areas towards the countryside. The district is safe according to the most recent reports, but beware of thefts of bikes and mopeds.

Quality of life

Rental prices: The rents here are in line with the city average. You can expect to pay around €1,200 per month for a one-bedroom apartment close to Centrum, with prices decreasing the further away you go.

Location: Stratum is located to the south-east of the center. The areas closer to the city are filled with leisure activity options and there are plenty of green areas towards the outskirts.

Public transport: Stratum is well connected to the Central Station by several buses. The district is huge, so the travel time to Centrum will depend on your location. It’ll take you from as little as 5 minutes to a maximum of 20 minutes to reach the central station by bus.

Our favorite area

Our suggestion for Stratum is Irisbuurt. You’ll be very close to Centrum, and also to the trendy Canal Zone. The Canal Zone is a must-see during the annual Dutch Design Week, but the area is getting popular all year round. The area has an industrial vibe and is filled with neat stores and creative workshops.

Tongelre is a district that includes old villas and greener areas towards the countryside. The district is considered safe according to the most recent reports.

Quality of life

Rental prices: You can expect to pay around €1,200 per month for a one-bedroom apartment close to Centrum, but prices range depending on the property’s proximity to the city center.

Location: Tongelre is located to east of the city center, and it stretches from very central areas to the Wandelpark Eckart park in the north part of the city.

Public transport: Tongelre is well connected to the Central Station by several buses. The district is huge, so the travel time to Centrum will depend on your location. It’ll take you from as little as 5 minutes to a maximum of 20 minutes to reach the central station by bus.

Our favorite area

Our suggestion for Tongerle is Karpen. You’ll be very close to Centrum, where the campuses of TU Eindhoven and Fontys are. Karpen also includes the beautiful green area of Karpendonkse Plas and it borders Wandelpark Eckart, where you’ll be spoiled for choices of running and walking tracks.

Now that you're familiar with the top neighbourhoods in Eindhoven, its time that you find out what the cost of living in Eindhoven is and start preparing for your move!