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The Happy Traveler

3.0 star property
City centre Groningen hotel with bar/lounge

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Front of property
1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 17.50 per person)
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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
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 (10)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room
  • Multilingual staff
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Bike hire

Feel at home (6)

  • Stovetop
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Blackout curtains
  • Lift
  • Free toiletries
The current price is RM531
RM618 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Single room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Oven
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

King Room with Balcony

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Large Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Deluxe Studio

Highlights

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

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Living area

Family Double Room

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Deluxe Studio

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Deluxe Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Oven
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

One-Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

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

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About the area

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

  • ‪Broodje van Eigen Deeg - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Magoya - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mr. Mofongo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪De Pintelier - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Miss Blanche - ‬4 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 experience the nearby hiking/biking trails. Fellow travellers 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 Thursday - Saturday (7:30 AM - midnight) and Sunday - Wednesday (7:30 AM - 10:00 PM)
    • Guests will receive lockbox information
    • 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 Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
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Parking

    • Off-site 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
  • Bar/lounge
  • 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

  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Multilingual staff
  • Bike hire

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • 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 curtains
  • Turndown service
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 25+ Mbps)

Food and drink

  • Stovetop
  • Oven

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Local maps

Here's the breakdown, no surprises

Mandatory fees

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

  • Cots/infant beds are available for EUR 15.0 per day
  • Rollaway beds are available for EUR 35.0 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Guests can rest easy knowing that 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
University Hotel
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 that you 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 on-site 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 such as fishing and hiking.

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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The Happy Traveler Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent place, good rooms

Nice place in a good location for food and bars
tycho, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Cosy boutique hotel

Nice cosy location in Groningen city center. Perfect with option blinding windows for total dark room
Flemming, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice hotel and perfect location
Adriana, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice and stylish Hotel
Amin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Highly recommended

Very nice and cozy place in the heart of the city. Spacious rooms, amazing staff.
Avraham, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Quite good !
Yukiyoshi, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice room, friendly staff, great breakfast.... and location location location

10/10 Exceptional

Loved our stay

It was in a great location. The staff was very friendly and the room was super clean.
Kathleen, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A really nice place!
Alessia, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Shui Fun Josephine, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay.

Great location in the center of the city. The staff are incredibly friendly and accommodating.
Danni Carlo, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Hilary, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff, clean room, nice atmosphere
Chris, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location and nice staff. Rooms are unique and clean.
Thomas, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The room we had was really nice, but a bit cramped. The patio was nice to relax on. Having the kitchen was nice to do some actual cooking for ourselves instead of having to eat out. The bathroom was quite small and dim (which was the only major downside) - and the mirror/light was rotated 90 degrees from what it should have been. Having a clothes washer to use was nice as well, but some instructions would have been nice since we weren't Dutch and are used to a different style
Jasleen, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

A lovely city hotel in the centre of Groningen. Excellent staff that are very helpful, e.g. for complex dietary wishes and other support.
Peter, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Assen Motogp

Really friendly and helpful staff. Great area.. Rooms really good. Great roof top bar.
MARK, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Geir, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Geir, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Two thumbs up!

Had a great weekend at The Happy Traveler! Cool and comfortable rooms. Very helpful and nice staf!
Kim Robert Haugerud, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

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.
dave, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nearly perfect

Silverware in the room (1 bedroom apartment) was not clean, with grease from previous meals visible on most of it. Otherwise very good, great location, and nice room.
Jonathan, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Otto, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

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.
etienne ruurd, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

W F, 3-night trip