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The Happy Traveler

3.0 star property
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
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February 2025

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Front of property
Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Balcony
Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 16.50 per person)
Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Balcony | View from room
Bar (on property)

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

Map
Kleine Kromme Elleboog 5, Groningen, 9712 BS
  • University of Groningen
    1 min walk
  • Wolthoorn & Co Café
    1 min walk
  • Groningen Station
    13 min walk
  • Groningen (GRQ-Eelde)
    24 min drive

Room options

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

Single room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Balcony

Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Balcony

  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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King Room with Balcony

King Room with Balcony

  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Large Double Room

Large Double Room

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Studio

Deluxe Studio

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Double Room | Living area

Family Double Room

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

Deluxe Studio

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Double Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

One-Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Groningen

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.

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 Station - 13 min walk
  • Groningen (GRQ-Eelde) - 24 min drive

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

Groningen hotel in Binnenstad-West with a bar
The Happy Traveler offers 56 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Hair dryers and change of towels can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on request.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
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.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
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.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:30 AM and 11:00 AM.

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 public transport

  • Off-site parking within 984 ft (EUR 24 per day)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 8:30 AM–11:00 AM: EUR 16.50 per person
  • 1 bar
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Things to do

  • Bike rentals

Conveniences

  • Lift

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Conference space (323 square feet)
  • A meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have any 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 path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Oven
  • Stovetop

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Local maps
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 11 AM

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
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

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
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 35.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 15.0 per day

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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.

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
Property Registration Number 67775543

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

The Happy Traveler Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 105 out of 152 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 152 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 152 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 152 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 152 reviews" "

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 Excellent

Christoph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Frands

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catalina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hilary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

marcus

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

8/10 Good

Laura

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Federico

Stayed 1 night in Apr 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

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 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

10/10 Excellent

Gro Mari

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pim

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

MARK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Assen Motogp
Really friendly and helpful staff. Great area.. Rooms really good. Great roof top bar.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

John Olav Ørnes

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eva

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Morten Bak

Stayed 1 night in May 2023