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15 May 2025
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Hotel Description

A stay at The Happy Traveler places you in the heart of Groningen, steps from University of Groningen and Institute for Art & Architecture. This hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Universiteitsmuseum and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Town Hall. Stay in one of 56 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided on request. Featured amenities include express check-in, multilingual staff, and an elevator. Planning an event in Groningen? This hotel has 323 square feet (30 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room.

Hotel policies

Noise-free rooms not guaranteed

Professional property host/manager

Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing

Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Pets not allowed

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Check-in from: 3:00 PM
Check-in by: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out by: 11:00 AM

Cleaning and safety practices

  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Essential workers only - NO

Important information

Property Alerts

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 4.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 5 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
Special Instructions
The front desk is open during the following times:
  • Thursday - Saturday: 7:30 AM - midnight
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive lockbox information.
Instructions
  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
  • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
  • Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
  • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Minimal age
18
Optional fees
  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 17.50 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 24 per day (984 ft away)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 15.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 35.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Spoken Language

German

English

Dutch

Amenities

Most Popular

Free WiFi

Dining services

Concierge

Entertainment

Non-smoking

Business facilities

Accessible facilities

Other

Elevator

Concierge services

Conference space

Coffee/tea in common areas

Hiking/biking trails nearby

Breakfast available (surcharge)

Multilingual staff

Express check-in

Wheelchair accessible path of travel

Conference space size (feet) - 323

Conference space size (meters) - 30

Number of meeting rooms - 1

Bicycle rentals on site

Number of bars/lounges - 1

Distance from property (ft) - 984

Distance from property (meters) - 300

Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Well-lit path to entrance

Hotel reviews

9.2
Wonderful156 Verified Reviews
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Cleanliness9.4/10
Service9.6/10
Comfort8.6/10
Condition9.2/10
Amenities8.8/10
8/10
Excellent
Francoise, 05 May 2025
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Très bien Mais un peu bruyant au niveau de la terrasse

10/10
Exceptional
Avraham, 30 Mar 2025
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Highly recommended

Very nice and cozy place in the heart of the city. Spacious rooms, amazing staff.

6/10
Fair
dave, 13 Mar 2025
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The good - I had a great price for a room with a balcony (the balcony was awesome). All but 1 of the wait staff were excellent. Location was perfect. The not so good. Breakfast, cheese old, bread loaf (yesterday's bread), coffee machine for breakfast - also not so good, paying a pretty good price for not so great food. Also the roof top deck that was raved about wasn't open for the two days I was there - no reason, just not open. I'd give it 3.6 stars - for me is a pretty good rating.

10/10
Exceptional
Shui Fun Josephine, 06 Mar 2025
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The room is big and has a big balcony. Love the design of the hotel and room. Staff are very nice and helpful. They use Rituals for shower and shampoo.

10/10
Exceptional
Martin, 25 Nov 2024
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Great Value

I'll definitely stay there if I go to Groningen again. Very good value, great location. Very comfortable

10/10
Exceptional
Hilary, 05 Jul 2024
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One of our favorite hotels. It has the friendliness of a hostel, but was designed like a hotel. The decor alone is worth the visit.

10/10
Exceptional
Alessia, 29 Mar 2024
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A really nice place!

10/10
Exceptional
Thomas, 16 Jan 2024
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Great location and nice staff. Rooms are unique and clean.

10/10
Exceptional
Kathleen, 01 Dec 2023
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Loved our stay

It was in a great location. The staff was very friendly and the room was super clean.

8/10
Excellent
Peter, 13 Nov 2023
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A lovely city hotel in the centre of Groningen. Excellent staff that are very helpful, e.g. for complex dietary wishes and other support.

10/10
Exceptional
MARK, 29 Jun 2023
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Assen Motogp

Really friendly and helpful staff. Great area.. Rooms really good. Great roof top bar.

6/10
Fair
etienne ruurd, 31 Mar 2023
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Not as good as it could be

A interesting place. Funky. But, our room had no wash basin. The hallway was also very noisy, the oitside was noisy too. Our mattresses were also not good enough.

10/10
Exceptional
Perry, 11 Feb 2023
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Gastvrij, vriendelijk personeel. Goede locatie en leuke inrichting

4/10
Poor
Elizabeth, 28 Mar 2022
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Super nice staff, but heating and noise a problem

We really liked the location and the staff were friendly and helpful. But we had three issues. First, the room was prepaid via Hotels.com however this did not register on the Guest House check in system. After showing the receipt, I was told not to worry, but at check out the file was not updated. It was really uncomfortable having to defend this again since we need to rush to make our train! But this was a minor nuisance in light of two other issues. First, our room faced a courtyard and drunken folks were still laughing it up loudly at 3am! We leaned out the window and asked the to quiet down in English and Dutch but they ignored us. Second, the heating was not easily adjusted and the room was way too warm. Most rooms therefore had their windows open. Bad for noise and especially bad for the climate. These were disappointments which we hope the Guest House will work on in the future.

10/10
Exceptional
tycho, 27 Apr 2025
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Excellent place, good rooms

Nice place in a good location for food and bars

10/10
Exceptional
Seiji, 16 Mar 2025
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That is happy for all travelers

Very unique display and furniture! We really enjoyed our stay. Of course, comfortable stay due to clean room.

8/10
Excellent
Verified traveler, 17 Feb 2025
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Cooles Hotel mitten im Stadtzentrum, aber...

Sehr cooles Hotel MITTEN im Stadtzentrum mit sehr, sehr freundlichen und zuvorkommenden Mitarbeitenden. Leider funktionierten die Heizungen in der Nacht nicht, sodass es - gepaart mit leider undichten Balkontüren - nachts EXTREM kalt wurde. Auf Anfrage gab uns die Rezeption dankenswerterweise ein mobiles Heizgerät. Fazit: Im Sommer jederzeit gerne wieder, im Winter leider ein NoGo.

8/10
Excellent
Katharina, 02 Jan 2025
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Sehr gute Lage, coole Atmosphäre, nette Mitarbeiter. Leider wurde es morgens ab 6 Uhr durch das Reininungspersonal sehr laut im Zimmer. Das Hotel ist recht hellhörig und es wurde viel mit den Türen geknallt, oder sehr laut vor den Zimmertüren geredet, sodass man davon geweckt wurde.

10/10
Exceptional
Mehmet, 16 Dec 2024
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Oğlumuz üniversitede okuduğu için mezuniyet töreninde kalmıştık okula çok yakın olması bizim tercih sebebimiz oldu çok da mutluyduk bir beş yıldız beklentiniz olmasın ancak konumu temizliği personelin güler yüzü bence yeterli

10/10
Exceptional
Janina, 08 Dec 2024
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Super Hotel, nettes Personal…alles topp!

10/10
Exceptional
Amin, 01 Dec 2024
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Very nice and stylish Hotel

10/10
Exceptional
Johanna, 07 Nov 2024
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Wir waren mit sechs Mädels da. Und das Hotel ist einfach so toll gestaltet und hat ein wirklich besonderes Design. Alle Mitarbeiter waren super freundlich, die Zimmer geräumig und die Badezimmer groß. Bis 01:00 Uhr ist es nach hinten raus sehr laut, hat uns aber nicht gestört und es gibt Ohropax auf den Zimmern. Auch die gesellige Rooftopbar ist einen Besuch wert. Wir kommen in jedem Fall wieder ♥️

10/10
Exceptional
Jan-Willem, 06 Nov 2024
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Very nice accomodation, not luxurious, but clean and sufficient. Great neighborhood!

6/10
Fair
Verified traveler, 29 Oct 2024
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Ok hotel, niet super

Wat veroudert hotel. Matige service. Er zijn betere verblijven in Groningen te vinden.

10/10
Exceptional
Rob, 25 Oct 2024
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Hotel with character.

Lovely small hotel. Smack dead in the city centre. Wonderfully styled with friendly staff. Rooms are a bit small

10/10
Exceptional
Helge, 18 Oct 2024
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Anbefales

Hyggelig hotell, sentralt plassert. Fint dekorert rom med alt man trenger. Bra renhold. Godt lydisolert. Anbefales

8/10
Excellent
Bettina, 06 Oct 2024
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Hotel ist verwinkelt und kreativ eingerichtet. Personal sehr nett. Dass das Waschbecken nicht im Badezimmer ist sondern im Schlafzimmer ist etwas ungewohnt.

10/10
Exceptional
bianca, 04 Oct 2024
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Super leuke plek, geweldig sfeervol dakterras, personeel zeer vriendelijk

10/10
Exceptional
Adriana, 16 Sep 2024
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Very nice hotel and perfect location

8/10
Excellent
Jorn, 29 Aug 2024
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Het enige wat we miste was een airco op de kamer.

8/10
Excellent
Thijs, 05 Aug 2024
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Prima verblijf en leuke dag gehad in de stad Groningen.

10/10
Exceptional
Geir, 31 Jul 2024
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So cool - love it

Excellent hotel! Very charming and situated in a very nice area. Room had fridge, espresso machine, water boiler, tea, ironing board and so on. Roof bar and reception bar are super nice. Love it!

10/10
Exceptional
Geir, 31 Jul 2024
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So cool - love it

Excellent hotel! Very charming and situated in a very nice area. Room had fridge, espresso machine, water boiler, tea, ironing board and so on. Roof bar and reception bar are super nice. Love it!

8/10
Excellent
PJG, 28 Jun 2024
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Heerlijk midden in de stad

Gezellig en leuk ingericht hotel. Perfect voor een weekend in de stad.

10/10
Exceptional
Fabienne, 20 Jun 2024
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Hotel was erg leuk dicht bij het centrum alles op loopafstand auto gemakkelijk parkeren in dichtstbijzijnde garage

10/10
Exceptional
Marco, 26 May 2024
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Wirklich super

8/10
Excellent
Joseph, 26 May 2024
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Prima plek in de stad

10/10
Exceptional
Brenno, 17 May 2024
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Een heerlijk hotel! Lekker in de binnenstad van Groningen. We hebben een heel fijn verblijf gehad.

10/10
Exceptional
Ralf, 11 May 2024
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WAR alles in Ordnung nur sehr laut draußen in den Gassen

10/10
Exceptional
Karen, 14 Apr 2024
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Prima hotel in het gezellig drukke centrum van Groningen. Aardig en servicegericht personeel.

10/10
Exceptional
Ralf, 06 Apr 2024
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Besonderes Hotel mitten im Zentrum von Groningen. Dennoch ruhige Zimmer, die bestens eingerichtet sind. Leckeres Frühstück und viele Möglichkeiten drum herum. Sehr empfehlenswert !!!

8/10
Excellent
Verified traveler, 28 Jan 2024
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Groningen

Prima locatie, kamer ok direct naast dakterrasbar. Kan veel overlast geven. Bed, badkamer ok. Prima overnachting.

8/10
Excellent
Geke, 15 Dec 2023
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Goede locatie in het centrum, inrichting is leuk gedaan met reisattributen, biercafe naast de deur. Top!

10/10
Exceptional
Marcel, 19 Nov 2023
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10/10
Exceptional
Henrik, 18 Nov 2023
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Meget larm om natten fra bylivet men ok.

8/10
Excellent
Jeroen, 05 Nov 2023
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Gezellig hotel. Goede service.

10/10
Exceptional
Hans, 05 Nov 2023
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Meer dan we verwacht hadden. Nette kamer met kleine keuken en bafkamer en balkom. Mooie locatie in centrum van Stad

10/10
Exceptional
Silvia, 04 Nov 2023
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Uriges Hotel mit netter Dachterrasse. Wirklich tolles Personal!! Ab 00.30h war es merklich leiser ,:-) Der Happy Traveler ist empfehlenswert?

10/10
Exceptional
Otto, 20 Oct 2023
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A wonderful place with amazing staff. I was already expecting a lot of noise in the inner yard and it was ok except that they started moving metal furniture and stuff outdoors etc. after 1am making extra noise which was completely unnecessary. I do not mind loud people outside but this was just not needed. Overall I enjoyed my stay a lot in this lovely hotel.

10/10
Exceptional
Verified traveler, 20 Oct 2023
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