When I faced the realization that the nice accommodation provided by the university would not be around much longer, and I would have to find a place on my own, dread set in. I spent months looking at dodgy apartments, stinky rooms, and dangerous quarters. But eventually – five months later, to be exact – I did find a nice room.

Students for Students was the organization that got me there. For a small membership fee, you can arrange to view any of their online listings of cheap places to live. The website provides you with info such as the area that the room/apartment/house is located in, its size, and other helpful information. Their offices are located at Ceintuurbaan 316. Students for Students is a great place to start in the desperate quest for a place to live in Amsterdam.