Luxembourg

Bonnevoie-Nord

Authentic working-class soul steps from the city centre

Neighborhood with excellent public transport connections, great social diversity, green public spaces and recreational areas, and a central location.

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Average Rental Prices

Studio

€950

per month

1 Bedroom

€1300

per month

2 Bedrooms

€1800

per month

3+ Bedrooms

€2500

per month

Rental Price Trends

Average rental prices for Bonnevoie-Nord

Studio

1 Bedroom

2 Bedrooms

3+ Bedrooms

What to expect

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Direct access to Gare Centrale — Luxembourg City's main rail hub — minutes away on foot or by bus

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Alzette Valley green corridor and Parc du Château d’Eau (Kaltreis) right on the doorstep

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Well-served by local shops, supermarkets, cafés, and everyday services on Rue de Bonnevoie

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One of the most affordable neighborhoods in Luxembourg City — popular with young families and professionals

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Bonnevoie's reputation has improved in recent years, though the north area still has a notable proportion of social housing

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Rue de Bonnevoie can experience heavy traffic during peak hours

The lifestyle

Bonnevoie-Nord is above all a multicultural neighbourhood, reflecting the diversity of Luxembourg society as a whole. The area has a lively mix of shops, local services, cafés, and restaurants catering to a wide range of tastes and backgrounds. The neighbourhood is also home to Rotondes (rotondes.lu) — two former railway roundhouses transformed into one of Luxembourg City's most vibrant multidisciplinary cultural centres, hosting concerts, performing arts, visual arts, workshops, and community events. This cultural anchor gives Bonnevoie-Nord a creative, forward-looking character that sets it apart from other affordable neighbourhoods in the city.

The market

Bonnevoie-Nord is very popular with young families and professionals looking for a lively, vibrant area at prices that are meaningfully lower than the rest of the capital. The neighbourhood offers a good selection of housing built during the railway era, giving it architectural character. Apartments here remain some of the most affordable in Luxembourg City, making it an attractive entry point for those relocating to Luxembourg. Residents appreciate the neighbourhood's energy but would welcome more community spaces, social venues, and a further developed creative sector.

Shopping & Culture

Shopping

•Cactus Marché Bonnevoie — 27 rue des Gaulois (Mon–Sat 7:30–20:00, Sun 8:00–13:00)
•Rue de Bonnevoie — local shops, bakeries, butchers, ethnic grocers, and cafés
•Nearest shopping centres: Cloche d'Or and City Concorde (both accessible by bus)

Cultural Attractions

•Rotondes — Place des Rotondes, L-2448. Tel: +352 2662 2007. Two former railway roundhouses (1875) transformed into a multidisciplinary cultural centre: concerts, performing arts, visual arts, film, workshops. Buvette open Wed–Sat 17:00–01:00. Visit rotondes.lu

Sports & Parks

•Parc Kaltreis (60 Boulevard Kaltreis) — large park with space-themed playground, open-air gym, basketball court, beach volleyball, ping pong, pétanque, dog area, and two ponds
•Bonnevoie Swimming Pool (30 rue Sigismond) — large and small pools, weight room, sauna, solarium, and cafeteria. Swimming lessons for all ages (vdl.lu)
•Hall Omnisports Bonnevoie (42 rue J.-F. Gangler) — modern sports hall and dojo, home to numerous clubs
•Racing FC Union Luxembourg (5 rue Lavoisier) — local football club (racing-union.lu)
•Tennis Club Bonnevoie (115 rue Anatole France) — tcbonnevoie.com
•Alzette Valley riverside walking and cycling paths along the green corridor

Waste Collection Schedule

Valorlux (Blue Bags)

Tuesday

Organic Waste (Brown Bin)

Monday, Thursday

General Waste (Grey Bin)

Wednesday, Saturday

Transport

Bus Lines & Connections