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The Happy Traveler

3.0 star property
City-center hotel in Groningen with 2 bars/lounges

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Front of property
Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Balcony | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 17.50 per person)
1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
View from room
In the heart of Binnenstad-West, The Happy Traveler offers a warm welcome with a bar and conference space. Unwind in the lobby with coffee and tea, explore nearby attractions on rented bikes or enjoy WiFi throughout your stay.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (11)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Breakfast available
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room
  • Multilingual staff
  • Concierge services
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Bike rental

Feel at home (6)

  • Stovetop
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Elevator
The current price is $152
$176 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22

Room options

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King Room with Balcony | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

King Room with Balcony

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Balcony | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Kitchen
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Studio | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Deluxe Studio

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Stovetop
Electric kettle
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Double Room | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Family Double Room

Highlights

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

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Large Double Room | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Large Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

One-Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Stovetop
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Single Room

1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Deluxe Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Stovetop
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Studio

1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Deluxe Studio

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Double Room

1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Stovetop
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Single room

1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Single room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Stovetop
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Kleine Kromme Elleboog 5, Groningen, 9712 BS

What's nearby

  • University of Groningen - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Vismarkt - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Grote Markt - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Groninger Museum - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Martiniplaza - 3 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Groningen (GRQ-Eelde) - 24 min drive
  • Groningen Station - 13 min walk
  • Groningen Europapark Station - 14 min drive
  • Groningen North Station - 19 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Croissanterie Pigalle - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Dog's Bollocks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dinercafe Soestdijk - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Magoya - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mr. Mofongo - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Happy Traveler

Located near a train station, The Happy Traveler is a great choice for a stay in Groningen. Free WiFi is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 56 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
    • Express check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 10:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
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Parking

    • Offsite parking within 984 ft (EUR 24 per day)
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:30 AM–11:00 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room
  • Conference space (323 square feet)

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Multilingual staff
  • Bicycle rentals

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Turndown service
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)

Food and drink

  • Stovetop
  • Oven

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Local maps

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. 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.

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 17.50 per person

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for EUR 15.0 per day
  • Rollaway beds are available for EUR 40 per day

Parking

  • Parking is available nearby and costs EUR 24 per day (984 ft away)

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.
Property Registration Number 67775543

National rating

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

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

Does The Happy Traveler offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Happy Traveler does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Happy Traveler?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Happy Traveler?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-in is available.

Is there an onsite casino at The Happy Traveler?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Gouden Leeuw Casino (19-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at The Happy Traveler and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like fishing and hiking. The Happy Traveler also has 2 bars.

What's the area around The Happy Traveler like?

The Happy Traveler is in Binnenstad, a short 1-minute walk from University of Groningen and 4 minutes' walk from Grote Markt.

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