If possible, it is better to ask De Key to change from Valckenierstraat dorm to Sarphatistraat dorm. Valckenierstraat is built out of wood, and you share public place with 3 or 4 (I am not sure exactly). The isolation of sound is not good.
The dorm at Sarphatistraat is pretty new, but you have to share everything with one other roommate. It is big enough for 2 persons (around 40 m2), but the only drawback is that you do not have you private bedroom. If any of you two know each other and have the same gender, you can consider to rent a dorm at Sarphatistraat.
I lived there for one year (2004-2005). The place I live had internet access, and the rent I paid wad 311 euros/month. I was pretty happy about everything except that sometimes I got really angary about the noise made by someone that was having a party.
By the way, the dorm at both locations is very close to the Faculty of Economics and Business of UvA (2-3 minutes walking).
Hope this will be of any help to your new comers to UvA! |