New corporate housing option for short stay in Arnhem-Nijmegen
HR managers searching for short stay in Arnhem quickly run into the same problem: hotels aren't built for stays of a month or more, and the private rental market offers none of the flexibility or documentation a managed assignment requires. Until now, there was no professional corporate housing option in the region.
Corporate Housing Factory — which manages corporate housing across multiple Dutch cities — is opening The Architect in Arnhem in May 2026. A heritage building dating to 1878, fully renovated in 2025, it sits in the heart of Arnhem and offers fully furnished apartments for assignees on professional stays of 30 to 364 nights.
Why the Arnhem-Nijmegen region is attracting more international assignees
The Arnhem-Nijmegen region draws international talent consistently and in growing numbers. Nijmegen, twenty minutes south of Arnhem by direct train, is home to Radboud University and Radboudumc, one of the leading academic medical centres in the Netherlands. They're also both major employers of international research, medical and technology professionals. Across the wider region, technology, healthcare, sustainability and logistics are all active sectors.
The area sits at the intersection of major transport routes. The A12 connects west toward Utrecht and Amsterdam; the A50 runs south toward Eindhoven and north toward Apeldoorn. For assignees placed here, the rest of the country is straightforwardly accessible.
What to expect from serviced apartment "The Architect"
The Architect has been transformed from a characterful 1878 heritage building into a mix of fully furnished one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments for professional stays. It is a short walk from Arnhem Central Station, in a walkable neighbourhood well-served by public transport, with day-to-day amenities immediately accessible — including a supermarket on the ground floor.
Practical details about the building:
- Fully furnished one-bedroom (70 sqm) and two-bedroom apartments (76-89 sqm)
- Minimum stay 30 nights, maximum 364 nights
- BSN registration possible at the address
- Co-working spaces in the building for hybrid workers
- Secure private parking available (on request)
- Eco-friendly materials and energy-efficient systems throughout
- Fire and safety certificates available
- Flexible cancellation terms, no long-term lease commitment
Built to last: sustainability at The Architect
For organisations with ESG commitments or sustainability reporting requirements, The Architect is a corporate housing option that will check your boxes.
Sustainability runs through the building, the fit-out and the day-to-day experience. At The Architect, durable, high-quality materials and timeless design reduce replacement cycles and waste from the outset. The building has been upgraded with solar panels, every apartment is equipped with a heatpump and high-performance appliances that lower operational consumption.
The details carry the same logic. Guest communication is fully digital, eliminating printed materials. Waste separation is in place throughout the building. Amenities are eco-conscious by selection — body care products are 100% vegan, refillable and from Marie-Stella-Maris, reducing packaging waste.
How this location contributes to assignment success for your mobility programs
Settlement speed matters for the overall success of the assignment. An assignee managing practical problems in their first month (difficult commute, poor living conditions, an unfamiliar city they can't navigate) is not productive. The Architect reduces that friction in several ways.
Easy commutes
Arnhem Central Station is a short walk away. Direct trains to Nijmegen run every fifteen minutes. Utrecht is forty minutes; Amsterdam approximately seventy-five. For assignees based anywhere along this corridor, the commute is manageable without a car.
Hospitals, restaurants and culture closeby
Arnhem is large enough to offer a full range of amenities, restaurants, cultural institutions and healthcare — including Ziekenhuis Rijnstate, the main regional hospital — but compact enough that an assignee can navigate it comfortably within the first weeks. It is walkable and cycling-friendly, which reduces daily friction significantly.
Family-friendly
For assignees relocating with partners or children, family-friendliness plays a key role in the success rate, as the satisfaction (or dissatisfaction) with relocation is one of the most common causes of assignment failure. Causes include inadequate accomodation for children, no international schools nearby, and no walkable playground areas nearby. Luckily, the region offers good international school options, green space within easy reach, and a quality of life that compares favourably with the Randstad at meaningfully lower cost and pressure. The Architect's central location puts parks, schools and everyday amenities within easy reach from day one.
One short-term housing option for a wide regional corridor
Arnhem's position at the centre of the Gelderland road and rail network means The Architect functions as a practical base for assignees working across a broad area — not just Arnhem and Nijmegen, but the wider corridor of employers and institutions the region contains. Cities within easy commuting distance include Nijmegen, Wageningen, Wijchen, Cuijk, Velp and Apeldoorn.
For HR managers placing assignees across multiple sites — research institutions, hospital networks, technology campuses — this matters. Rather than sourcing separate accommodation solutions for each location, one managed and professional address covers the entire region. No long-term lease commitment, no minimum volume required, and a verified address for BSN registration from day one.
Now open for (virtual) tours and bookings
The Architect is open for bookings now, with first guests welcomed from 1st of May 2026. Apartments are available for stays from a minimum of 30 nights up to 364 nights.
To request availability or arrange a viewing, contact us. We are happy to welcome you!
