Student Accommodation in Leiden
Find your place to live and study in Leiden, a student-friendly city with easy access to universities, transport and local amenities.
We're conveniently located near several universities in Leiden
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Verbeekstraat
Amenities
- 24/7 support
- Common areas cleaned
- Community events
- Shared spaces
- Study Areas
- WiFI
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Testimonial
Loved my stay here. The place is genuinely great, very clean and comfortable, and the facilities are solid. The real star is the building manager. She is incredibly responsive and always steps in to help with anything, and she does it with real warmth. This makes the whole place feel much more welcoming. Highly recommend.
Alex
Trusted by +22.000 students for their university journey in the Netherlands
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Top things to experience in Leiden as a student
Wander through Leiden’s cosy streets and canals, packed with cafés, bookshops, and student hangouts, perfect for a relaxed afternoon between classes.
Check out Museum De Lakenhal for a mix of art, history, and modern exhibitions in a beautifully restored building right in the city.
Spend some time in the Hortus Botanicus, one of the oldest botanical gardens in the world, a peaceful spot to study, walk, or unwind with friends.
Frequently Asked Questions
If something breaks in your room, please report it in the MyXiorApp. You can find the QR code leading to that form in your residence. Our team will assess the issue and arrange the necessary maintenance or replacement. Please note that if the damage was caused by misuse or is not considered normal wear and tear, repair costs may apply.
Yes, there is staff on-site.
We have a Residence Manager and a Guest Service Coordinator available during office hours. You can find their contact details on our website and in the app.
If you lose your keys, please contact the Residence Manager during office hours.
Outside of office hours, you can call the emergency line for assistance.
Both contact details are available in the My Xior App.
In case of an emergency, please contact the Residence Manager during office hours.
Outside of office hours, you can call the emergency line for assistance.
Both contact details are available in the My Xior App.
During the final check out appointment, you inspect the room together with your residence manager and you hand over the keys.
Yes, you need to plan two inspections before moving out.
1. Pre check out inspection: During this appointment, the residence manager will walk through the room with you and explain what is expected for the final check‑out. This gives you time to correct or prepare anything in advance.
2. Final check out: At this stage, the room must be completely clean and empty. You and the residence manager will inspect the room together and sign the check‑out form confirming its final condition. After signing, you hand over the keys.
Before you leave, make sure all your belongings are removed and the room is left clean and in good condition.
The move‑out process is simple. Before you leave, a room inspection will be carried out, and any refundable amounts—such as your deposit—will be processed based on the condition of the room, furniture, and equipment.
A few weeks before the end date of your contract, you will receive an email with detailed instructions about the room inspection and the move‑out procedure.
You will need to move out on or before the last day of your contract. Please make sure all your belongings are removed and the room is left in good condition by that date.
Yes, you can move out earlier if you need to, but you remain responsible for paying the rent until the official end date of your contract. Your rental agreement is fixed for the full duration, so moving out does not shorten or cancel the financial commitment.
If your situation changes, feel free to contact the residence team — they can advise you on available options or next steps, but the contractual rent obligation remains in place.
When moving in, you will need to bring your own matress, bedding and towels, as these are not provided. You should also bring your cooking essentials, including pots and pans, crockery, and cutlery for your daily use.
If you’re unsure where to find these items, our local team is happy to help you discover the best deals and nearby shops. For our properties in the Netherlands, you also need to bring a router in order to make your wifi connection work.
Additionally, you can purchase several items directly through Xior for added convenience. Visit : https://webshop.xior.be/
Yes, each room is furnished with a bedframe, desk + chair & a wardrobe.
Yes, A few days before your contract begins, the residence manager will contact you to schedule your check‑in appointment. Attending this appointment is essential: it’s when you and the manager carefully inspect the room together, documenting its condition with notes and photos. This detailed inspection protects you by creating an official record of the room and all included items before you move in
You will also receive detailed move‑in and check‑in instructions a few weeks before your lease begins, which include guidance on key or access collection. Always check this information carefully and reach out to the local team if your arrival time falls outside the standard window.
If you expect to arrive outside office hours, please contact your local team in advance to request approval. They will let you know whether an out‑of‑hours check‑in is possible and explain any additional steps you may need to follow.
If you follow the detailed check-in and move‑in procedure ( sent to you a couple of weeks before the lease start), our local team will be available to assist you during regular office hours.
In general, moving in before your official contract start date is not possible. Your room will only be available from the date stated in your lease agreement.
If you have a special circumstance and need to request an earlier arrival, please contact your local team. They can check availability and let you know whether an early move‑in can be accommodated, though this is not guaranteed.
Your keys or access details are provided according to the move‑in and check‑in instructions you will receive a few weeks before your lease begins.
If you are unable to arrive in person, it may be possible for someone else to collect your keys on your behalf, but this requires prior approval from the Xior local team.
Please contact your city team in advance so they can advise you on the procedure and confirm whether third‑party key collection is allowed at your property.
No, bedding and kitchen items are not included in the room. You will need to bring your own bedding, towels, cookware, crockery, and cutlery. We have a Xior Webshop to buy all your essential items.
All new tenants will receive detailed move‑in and check‑in instructions a few weeks before the start of their lease agreement. This information will explain how to collect your keys or access credentials, as well as any specific procedures for your building.
You may move in any time during office hours starting from the official start date of your contract. If you expect to arrive outside office hours, please contact the local team in advance to request approval.
You will also receive detailed arrival instructions approximately a few weeks before your tenancy begins.
You can set up an automatic payment in the MyXiorApp the bank account needs to be SEPA, (Single Euro Payments Area) or you can make a manual transfer each month from your bank. The payment details for the transfer are included in the monthly invoice you receive.
Your monthly rental invoice will be available on the 25th of each month in the “Documents” section of your MyXiorApp. Rent is due on the 1st day of every month.
No, you cannot terminate an unlimited contract at any time. In the Netherlands, an unlimited contract can only be terminated after the minimum contract period has ended and requires a notice period of one full calendar month. The contract will therefore always end on the last day of a month.
If you wish to terminate your tenancy, we kindly ask you to send us your termination notice by e-mail. Once we have received your termination notice, we will confirm the end date of your tenancy.
The rent consists of the basic (net) rent. In addition, you pay monthly advance payments for services and utilities, such as energy and other building-related costs. These advance payments are settled once a year based on actual usage.
Laundry costs are not included in the rent and may vary per location. Please note that other services may also be charged monthly, depending on the chosen room type and the residence.
A deposit is required when you finalize your reservation. For properties in the Netherlands, the deposit is equivalent to two months’ rent, and you must also pay the full first month’s rent upfront.
Please note that we will only countersign your rental agreement once we have received both your deposit and your first rental payment. After reservation of your room you have 5 days to complete the deposit payment.
For properties in the Netherlands, the deposit is equivalent to two months’ rent.
It’s your responsibility to keep your payments up to date. If a payment fails, please contact our team so we can help you resolve the issue as soon as possible.
Yes, in each of our student residence there is internet. You pay for the internet via the monthly service charges. You need to bring your own router. This can be purchased via our shop as well : https://webshop.xior.be/
Please contact the local team to check if this change is possible. We cannot guarantee availability, and a fee may apply.
Parking is available in some of our residences, for an additional fee.
You can check whether parking is offered at your chosen property on the detailpage of our website. If parking is available, it will be clearly listed among the amenities.
If you do not see any information about parking on the website, this means that parking is not available at that particular building.
Yes, bike storage is available in most of our properties. To be sure, please check the amenities section of the specific student accommodation you are interested in.
Yes! Xior regularly organizes community events designed to help residents connect, relax, and make the most of their student experience. Depending on the residence, these may include social gatherings, welcome drinks, cultural activities, sports events, workshops, and seasonal celebrations. All events are created to foster a sense of community and make it easy to meet new people.
Yes! You are welcome to personalise and decorate your room to make it feel like home. Small decorative items such as photos, plants, posters, cushions, or desk accessories are all perfectly fine. We simply ask that any changes are temporary and do not damage walls, furniture, or fixtures. Permanent alterations — such as repainting, drilling, or removing/adding built‑in elements — aren’t allowed.
If you’re unsure whether something is permitted, your local residence team will be happy to help.
No, pets are not allowed.
Yes. You are welcome to have guests, but please be aware that you are responsible for them at all times.
Xior Student Housing contracts in The Netherlands are open, unlimited contracts that run for the duration of your education or unless terminated by either party (a 1-month notice period must be observed and a minimum stay of 12 months).
Exceptions are :
Groningen (www.xiorstudenthousing.eu/netherlands/goningen/zernike-tower-short-stay/ ) were we offer fixed 6 months contracts. Here is no notice period.
Vaals (www.xiorstudenthousing.eu/netherlands/aachen-vaals/ ) were we offer flexible semster contracts as well. Please contact local team directly if you have questions about the length of your contract. This can be done by sending a mail to vaals@xior.nl
When you book your room online, you will pay the administrative fee and submit your application. Our Guest Service Coordinator will then review your file. If anything is missing, we will contact you to request the additional information.
Once your application is complete, we will prepare your rental agreement. You will have 5 days to sign the contract and pay the first rental invoice.
As soon as we receive this payment, we will countersign the agreement — and the room is then officially yours.
Yes. There is a €75 booking fee, which is paid at the moment you decide to book your room.
Self‑contained unit (zelfstandige woonunit)
A self‑contained unit is an accommodation with its own private facilities, including:
Private kitchen
Private bathroom and toilet
Private front door/entrance
You do not share essential facilities with other residents. In many Dutch municipalities, a self‑contained unit is considered an independent living space, often with its own house number and eligibility for certain allowances (depending on local regulations).
Non‑self‑contained unit (onzelfstandige woonunit)
A non‑self‑contained unit does not include all essential private facilities. You will share one or more of the following with other residents:
Kitchen
Bathroom
Toilet
Your room is private, but the facilities you need for daily living are shared with others.
A deposit is required when you finalize your reservation. For properties in the Netherlands, the deposit is equivalent to two months’ rent, and you must also pay the full first month’s rent upfront.
Please note that we will only countersign your rental agreement once we have received both your deposit and your first rental payment.
Your deposit will be held until the end of your tenancy. If you return the room in the same condition as when you moved in, the deposit will be refunded in full.
If applicable, your refund will be processed within 14 days after your official tenancy end date.
Yes! You can select the exact room or studio you’d like to stay in during the booking process. Our system will show you all available options, so you can pick the specific space that best suits your preferences.
Xior Student Housing contracts in The Netherlands are open, unlimited contracts that run for the duration of your education or unless terminated by either party (a 1-month notice period must be observed and a minimum stay of 12 months).
Only execption is in Groningen (www.xiorstudenthousing.eu/netherlands/goningen/zernike-tower-short-stay/ ) were we offer fixed 6 months contracts. (Here is no notice period).
Booking a room at Xior is super easy!
Just use the booking bar at the top or bottom of our website:
– Select the city where you’ll be studying
– You’ll then see all the available residences and room types in that city.
– Choose your preferred property and room.
– Fill in your contact details.
And that’s it — your reservation request is on its way!
You’ll need to provide the following:
– A copy of your passport, or a local ID card if you are an EU national
– A university acceptance letter, or a copy of your student card if you’re already enrolled
We open bookings on a rolling basis, and as soon as new dates become available you’ll see them listed on our website. We recommend checking back regularly so you don’t miss newly released availability.
Yes, absolutely — international students are more than welcome at Xior!
With students from around 150 nationalities living across our residences in 8 different countries, Xior offers a truly international environment where you can meet new people, make friends from all over the world, and feel at home from day one.
No — you don’t have to be a full‑time student to live with us.
Both full‑time and part‑time students aged 18 or older are welcome at Xior.
As long as you are enrolled in an accredited study programme (and you have a proof of enrollment), you can book a room and become part of our student community.
Students from all backgrounds are welcome at Xior.
If you are 18 years or older and enrolled in a full‑time or part‑time study programme, you can make a reservation and join our student community at Xior.
