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The Happy Traveler

3.0 star property
Find your perfect blend of relaxation and adventure. Rent bikes to explore, then unwind over coffee in the cozy lobby.

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Balcony
Bar (on property)
Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Balcony | View from room
Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 17.50 per person)
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 €107
includes taxes & fees
19 Feb - 20 Feb

Room options

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

Single room

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Balcony

Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Balcony

Highlights

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

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King Room with Balcony

King Room with Balcony

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

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

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Large Double Room

Large Double Room

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Studio

Deluxe Studio

Highlights

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

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Family Double Room | Living area

Family Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 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

Highlights

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

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

Deluxe Single Room

Highlights

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

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

Double Room

Highlights

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

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

One-Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • 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
  • Grote Markt - 6 min walk
  • Groninger Museum - 10 min walk
  • De Oosterpoort - 18 min walk
  • Martiniplaza - 5 min drive

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

  • ‪Mr. Mofongo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Croissanterie Pigalle - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Eetcafé Ugly Duck - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Rå - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪PS! Koffie, Kunst en Chocola - ‬1 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.

Languages

Dutch, English, German

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)
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • 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)
LOCAL_PARKING

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

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

Fees & policies

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 is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, 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.
Cashless transactions are available.
Property Registration Number 67775543

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 during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking.

What's the area around The Happy Traveler like?

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

The Happy Traveler Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice accomodation, not luxurious, but clean and sufficient. Great neighborhood!
Jan-Willem, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great Value
I'll definitely stay there if I go to Groningen again. Very good value, great location. Very comfortable
Martin, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Hotel with character.
Lovely small hotel. Smack dead in the city centre. Wonderfully styled with friendly staff. Rooms are a bit small
Rob, 2-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

A really nice place!
Alessia, 5-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

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Very good

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.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Torgrim, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
Mehmet, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

David, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Gerben, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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 ♥️
Johanna, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Ok hotel, niet super
Wat veroudert hotel. Matige service. Er zijn betere verblijven in Groningen te vinden.
1-night trip