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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
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
- Thursday - Saturday: 7:30 AM - midnight
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
- Property Registration Number 67775543
Minimal age
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
Traveller
TravellerOne of our favorite hotels. It has the friendliness of a hostel, but was designed like a hotel. The decor alone is worth the visit.
TravellerA really nice place!
TravellerGreat location and nice staff. Rooms are unique and clean.
TravellerLoved our stay
It was in a great location. The staff was very friendly and the room was super clean.
TravellerA lovely city hotel in the centre of Groningen. Excellent staff that are very helpful, e.g. for complex dietary wishes and other support.
TravellerAssen Motogp
Really friendly and helpful staff. Great area.. Rooms really good. Great roof top bar.
TravellerNot 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.
TravellerGastvrij, vriendelijk personeel. Goede locatie en leuke inrichting
TravellerSuper 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.
TravellerCooles 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.
TravellerSehr 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.
TravellerOğlumuz 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
TravellerSuper Hotel, nettes Personal…alles topp!
TravellerVery nice and stylish Hotel
TravellerWir 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 ♥️
TravellerVery nice accomodation, not luxurious, but clean and sufficient. Great neighborhood!
TravellerOk hotel, niet super
Wat veroudert hotel. Matige service. Er zijn betere verblijven in Groningen te vinden.
TravellerHotel with character.
Lovely small hotel. Smack dead in the city centre. Wonderfully styled with friendly staff. Rooms are a bit small
TravellerAnbefales
Hyggelig hotell, sentralt plassert. Fint dekorert rom med alt man trenger. Bra renhold. Godt lydisolert. Anbefales
TravellerHotel ist verwinkelt und kreativ eingerichtet. Personal sehr nett. Dass das Waschbecken nicht im Badezimmer ist sondern im Schlafzimmer ist etwas ungewohnt.
TravellerSuper leuke plek, geweldig sfeervol dakterras, personeel zeer vriendelijk
TravellerVery nice hotel and perfect location
TravellerHet enige wat we miste was een airco op de kamer.
TravellerPrima verblijf en leuke dag gehad in de stad Groningen.
TravellerSo 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!
TravellerSo 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!
TravellerHeerlijk midden in de stad
Gezellig en leuk ingericht hotel. Perfect voor een weekend in de stad.
TravellerHotel was erg leuk dicht bij het centrum alles op loopafstand auto gemakkelijk parkeren in dichtstbijzijnde garage
TravellerWirklich super
TravellerPrima plek in de stad
TravellerEen heerlijk hotel! Lekker in de binnenstad van Groningen. We hebben een heel fijn verblijf gehad.
TravellerWAR alles in Ordnung nur sehr laut draußen in den Gassen
TravellerPrima hotel in het gezellig drukke centrum van Groningen. Aardig en servicegericht personeel.
TravellerBesonderes Hotel mitten im Zentrum von Groningen. Dennoch ruhige Zimmer, die bestens eingerichtet sind. Leckeres Frühstück und viele Möglichkeiten drum herum. Sehr empfehlenswert !!!
TravellerGroningen
Prima locatie, kamer ok direct naast dakterrasbar. Kan veel overlast geven. Bed, badkamer ok. Prima overnachting.
TravellerGoede locatie in het centrum, inrichting is leuk gedaan met reisattributen, biercafe naast de deur. Top!
Traveller.
TravellerMeget larm om natten fra bylivet men ok.
TravellerGezellig hotel. Goede service.
TravellerMeer dan we verwacht hadden. Nette kamer met kleine keuken en bafkamer en balkom. Mooie locatie in centrum van Stad
TravellerUriges Hotel mit netter Dachterrasse. Wirklich tolles Personal!! Ab 00.30h war es merklich leiser ,:-) Der Happy Traveler ist empfehlenswert?
TravellerA 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.
TravellerTop
Top! Erg leuke inrichting. Fijne kamer
TravellerGewoon prima locatie, goede bedden en mooie kamer.
TravellerPrima hotel, hele leuke inrichting, prima personeel. Jammer dat het ontbijt pas vanaf 8:30 is. Ik kwam daardoor in tijdnood.
TravellerFriendly staff, clean room, nice atmosphere
TravellerLeuk hotel midden in het leuke centrum van Groningen.
TravellerWat een leuk hotel! De inrichting is zo origineel! Het personeel is zo vriendelijk en behulpzaam, er wordt heel hard gewerkt om het iedereen naar de zin te maken. Ik had een leuk ingerichte kamer, met zelfs een klein keukentje er in. En zeer schoon ook. Het hotel ligt midden in het centrum van Groningen, op 10 minuten lopen van het station. Het ontbijt was heerlijk, en zeer gevarieerd, evt. buiten op het terras te nuttigen. Als ik weer naar Groningen ga, logeer ik hier weer!
TravellerLigt mooi centraal in groningen. Personeel zeer vriendelijk en behulpzaam. Roof top erg leuk en relaxed. Als ik weer naar groningen ga, boek ik hier zeker. Ontbijt was ook lekker. Variatie genoeg.
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Your money’s good here.
Great Value
I'll definitely stay there if I go to Groningen again. Very good value, great location. Very comfortable