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The Happy Traveler

3.0 star property
Comfortable Groningen hotel in Binnenstad-West with bar/lounge

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Front of property
View from room
Courtyard view
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee
Bathroom
Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • BarBarBar
  • Business servicesBusiness servicesBusiness services
The price is RM 587
Price available on 07/05/2024

Check out the area

Map
Kleine Kromme Elleboog 5, Groningen, 9712 BS
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Groningen1 min walk
  • Popular LocationGrote Markt6 min walk
  • Popular LocationGroninger Museum10 min walk
  • AirportGroningen (GRQ-Eelde)22 min drive
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Room options

View all photos for Economy Room (nrk)

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Economy Room (nrk)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Stovetop
Oven
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Kitchen
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Comfort Room, Balcony

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Comfort Room, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Economy Apartment, 1 Queen Bed

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Economy Apartment, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Grand Room

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Grand Room

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Oven
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Studio

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Studio

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Stovetop
Oven
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Apartment with bunk bed

Living area

Family Apartment with bunk bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed, Kitchen (nrk)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Oven
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Single Room (nrk)

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Single Room (nrk)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Stovetop
Oven
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Economy Double Room (Budget (nrk))

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Economy Double Room (Budget (nrk))

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Stovetop
Oven
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Comfort Apartment, 1 Bedroom (nrk)

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Comfort Apartment, 1 Bedroom (nrk)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Oven
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Groningen

The Happy Traveler is located in Binnenstad-West, a neighborhood in Groningen, and is in the entertainment district and near a train station. Hunebed D3 and Hunebed D4 bij Midlaren are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Prinsenhof Gardens and Hortus Haren. Noordelijk Scheepvaartmuseum and Noordelijk Scheepvaart Museum are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.
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What's nearby

  • University of Groningen - 1 min walk
  • Grote Markt - 6 min walk
  • Prinsenhof Gardens - 10 min walk
  • Groninger Museum - 10 min walk
  • Martiniplaza - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Groningen Station - 13 min walk
  • Groningen (GRQ-Eelde) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • Wereldburgers - 3 min walk
  • Croissanterie Pigalle - 2 min walk
  • Uurwerker BV Café De - 1 min walk
  • Mr. Mofongo - 2 min walk
  • Magoya - 2 min walk

About this property

The Happy Traveler

The Happy Traveler provides amenities, such as a bar and conference space. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and express check-in
  • Smoke-free property, tour/ticket information and 1 meeting room
  • Coffee/tea in reception, concierge services and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews speak well of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 56 rooms include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, ovens and stovetops

Languages

Dutch, English, German

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 24 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available for a fee: EUR 16.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 323 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Oven

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive lockbox information

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 16.50 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.

You need to know

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 security system and a first aid kit

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Netherlands. This property is rated 3 stars.

Property is also known as

University Hotel Groningen
The Happy Traveler Hotel
The Happy Traveler Groningen
Guesthouse/bar the Happy Traveler
The Happy Traveler Hotel Groningen
The Happy Traveler Guesthouse Groningen
The Happy Traveller Guesthouse Groningen

Frequently asked questions

Is The Happy Traveler pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

The Happy Traveler Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 121 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 121 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 121 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 121 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 121 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alessia

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A really nice place!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and nice staff. Rooms are unique and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved our stay
It was in a great location. The staff was very friendly and the room was super clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Anders

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A lovely city hotel in the centre of Groningen. Excellent staff that are very helpful, e.g. for complex dietary wishes and other support.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

P.L.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Koji

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023