Atmosphere
Quiet and largely residential, Cents has a distinctly local, unhurried atmosphere while still sitting close to Kirchberg and the city centre.
Neighbourhood guide · East
Cents
Well suited to professionals and families looking for more space and a quieter atmosphere without moving far from the city.
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Ville Haute rooftops with the Kirchberg towers on the horizon
Living in Cents
Cents occupies a panoramic plateau in the east of the city, with a history stretching back centuries and sweeping views over Luxembourg.
“Cents rewards you with views and quiet that are hard to find this close to the centre.”
The Aura take on Cents
Getting around
Bus routes connect Cents to the centre and to Kirchberg's offices and EU institutions in a short ride.
In short Regular AVL bus connections toward the centre, Kirchberg and the eastern districts
Everyday life
Local amenities, schools and green spaces make it a practical, family-friendly base.
In short Cents offers a residential environment with local amenities, schools and green spaces, while Kirchberg and the airport are readily accessible.
Who it suits
A good fit for families and professionals working in Kirchberg who want a calmer, more residential address nearby.
In short Well suited to professionals and families looking for more space and a quieter atmosphere without moving far from the city.
In pictures
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A Closer Look at Cents
Cents occupies the eastern plateau, above the Alzette valley and within easy reach of the airport side of the city. It is a residential quarter in the straightforward sense: streets of houses and low apartment buildings, schools, and green edges where the plateau drops away towards the valley.
Much of the housing is post-war and later, with a steady supply of newer apartment developments. Units tend to be family-sized rather than studio-sized, and outdoor space is more common here than in the central quarters.
Cents is quiet, which is the point, but it means limited evening life and a dependence on the bus network. It works best for people whose workplace is on the eastern side of the city or at Kirchberg, and less well for anyone who wants to walk home from the old town.
Transport and connections
The quarter is served by the AVL bus network rather than the tram, with tram connections a short ride away. All public transport in Luxembourg is free.
Who Cents suits
- Families who want space and schools nearby
- People working at Kirchberg or towards Findel
- Residents who prefer a quiet plateau address
- Anyone who wants a balcony or garden inside the city
The complete guide to Cents
| Residents | 6,618 |
|---|---|
| Area | 1.73 km² |
| Density | 3,823 residents per km² |
| Part of the city | East |
Population and area: district figures of the City of Luxembourg, end of 2025.
History in brief
Cents sits on a plateau about 60 metres above Clausen and Neudorf, east of the old town. Its name comes from a tax, a cens, paid by the tenants of the Fetschenhof farm to the Altmünster Abbey, to which the land had been donated in 1292. The plateau's position made it strategically important: during the siege of Luxembourg in 1683 and 1684, French artillery on the Kéibierg fired thousands of projectiles at the city, before Marshal de Créquy captured it and Vauban rebuilt its fortifications. During the French siege of 1794 and 1795, an entrenchment was dug at the Fetschenhof. Cents became part of Luxembourg City in 1920.
Streets and landmarks
- The Fetschenhof plateau, historically a strategic position.
- The Kéibierg, the height between the Grund and Clausen.
- The Stade de Cents, home of FC RM Hamm Benfica, with a capacity of 2,800.
- Residential streets of houses and low apartment buildings, with wooded slopes at the edges.
Who lives here
Around 6,600 people live in Cents. It is the only quarter of the capital where Luxembourgish nationals form a majority of residents, which gives it a distinctly local, settled character compared with the international centre.
Housing and the rental market
Cents offers family houses and apartment buildings, mostly post-war and later, with a steady supply of new developments. Outdoor space and family-sized homes are more common than in the central quarters; studios and rooms are rare. See our article on the eastern quarters.
Shopping, food and daily services
Local shops and services cover daily needs; larger shopping means a short trip to Kirchberg or elsewhere. Evening life is limited.
Families, schools and green space
Schools and green edges make Cents one of the capital's family quarters. Wooded slopes descend towards the valleys on either side.
Getting around in practice
Bus lines link Cents to the centre, the station and Kirchberg. A cycle and pedestrian bridge with a lift connecting Cents, Neudorf-Weimershof and the Kirchberg plateau is planned, with completion targeted for 2028, which would shorten the journey to Kirchberg considerably. All public transport is free.
Before you sign: what to check in Cents
- Bus connection to work. Especially if you work in the south of the city.
- Slopes. Some streets are steep.
- Future bridge. Ask how close a home is to the planned connection.
Who lives in Cents
Cents is home to about 6,618 residents on 1.73 km², a density of roughly 3,823 people per km², which makes it the 7th most densely populated of the 23 quarters in our guides. Around 50% of residents hold Luxembourgish nationality, higher than the city-wide share of about 31% (137,696 residents at the end of 2025, according to the City of Luxembourg). That gives it a more settled, local character than most of the capital.
A walk through Cents
Cents is a plateau quarter, sixty metres above Clausen and Neudorf, and a walk here is about open views rather than monuments. From the western edge, paths drop towards the Alzette valley along the slopes known locally as the Kéibierg and the Kuhberg; from the plateau itself, residential streets of houses and low buildings spread east towards the Fetschenhof and Hamm. The local stadium, Luxembourg-Cents, with a capacity of around 2,800, is home to the football club FC RM Hamm Benfica. The history is older than it looks: the plateau was the scene of the French sieges of the fortress in 1683–1684 and 1794–1795, when artillery positioned on these heights bombarded the city.
Cents through the year
Cents is a quarter of routines: school runs, sports clubs, gardens in summer and quiet winter evenings. There are no festivals to speak of, which is exactly what residents like. A planned bridge for pedestrians and cyclists, with a lift, linking Cents, Neudorf and the Kirchberg plateau, is due for completion in 2028 according to published plans, and should shorten the journey to the offices of Kirchberg considerably for people who walk or cycle.
Advantages and trade-offs
| What residents appreciate | What to weigh up |
|---|---|
| Quiet, residential streets with family homes | Limited shops and evening life |
| More gardens and outdoor space than central quarters | Depends on the bus network or a car |
| Close to Kirchberg and the airport side of the city | Few rooms and studios for single newcomers |
| The only district of the city where Luxembourgish nationals are the majority, giving it a settled, local character | Steep slopes down to the valley quarters |
Cents compared with its neighbours
| Quarter | Residents | People per km² | Luxembourgish | Tram in the quarter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cents | 6,618 | 3,823 | 50% | No, buses |
| Hamm | 1,606 | 394 | 43% | No, buses |
| Neudorf | 7,178 | 2,884 | 25% | No, buses |
| Pulvermuhl | 384 | 1,547 | 30% | No, buses |
Population and area: City of Luxembourg district figures, end of 2025. Luxembourgish share rounded.
Practical tips for your first weeks in Cents
- If you work at Kirchberg, test the bus journey at rush hour before signing.
- Look for homes with a garden or terrace; they are more common here than in the centre.
- Plan larger shopping trips by car or delivery.
- Follow the planned Cents–Neudorf–Kirchberg bridge; it will change commutes when it opens.
The Aura view
Cents is calm, settled and family-oriented, with a local atmosphere unique in the capital. For families working at Kirchberg or on the eastern side of the city, it is an excellent choice.
Questions About Cents
Where exactly is Cents?
Cents is on the eastern plateau of Luxembourg City. Cents occupies the eastern plateau, above the Alzette valley and within easy reach of the airport side of the city.
What kind of housing will I find in Cents?
Much of the housing is post-war and later, with a steady supply of newer apartment developments. Units tend to be family-sized rather than studio-sized, and outdoor space is more common here than in the central quarters.
What should I be aware of before renting in Cents?
Cents is quiet, which is the point, but it means limited evening life and a dependence on the bus network. It works best for people whose workplace is on the eastern side of the city or at Kirchberg, and less well for anyone who wants to walk home from the old town.
How do I get around from Cents?
The quarter is served by the AVL bus network rather than the tram, with tram connections a short ride away. All public transport in Luxembourg is free.
Available Properties in Cents
We do not have a listing in Cents at this moment. Availability changes regularly, so it is worth checking the full rental portfolio, or telling us what you are looking for on WhatsApp so we can contact you when something in this quarter comes up.
Make the right choice
Should you live in Cents?
Famiglie e professionisti, soprattutto chi lavora verso Kirchberg e vuole un ambiente più tranquillo.
Collegamenti AVL verso centro, Kirchberg e quartieri orientali.
Servizi locali, scuole e attività quotidiane in un contesto prevalentemente residenziale.
Spazi aperti e il carattere panoramico del plateau danno più respiro urbano.
Più tranquillo e locale; la vita serale più intensa è altrove.
See the existing Aura listings for the homes and rooms currently offered in and around this quarter.
Good fit if: Se preferisci un quartiere residenziale con buoni collegamenti ma meno traffico pedonale.
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