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The Happy Traveler

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

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The Happy Traveler

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Front of property
Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | View from room
Courtyard view
Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 16.50 per person)
Economy Double Room (Budget (nrk)) | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Overview of The Happy Traveler

Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • BarBarBar
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Business servicesBusiness servicesBusiness services

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 drapes, iron/ironing board

Economy Room (nrk)

Highlights

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

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

Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Kitchen
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 237 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Comfort Room, Balcony

Comfort Room, Balcony | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Comfort Room, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 237 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Economy Apartment, 1 Queen Bed

Economy Apartment, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Economy Apartment, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

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

View all photos for Grand Room

Grand Room | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Grand Room

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Studio

Deluxe Studio | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Studio

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Stovetop
Oven
Electric kettle
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Apartment with bunk bed

Family Apartment with bunk bed | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Family Apartment with bunk bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed, Kitchen (nrk)

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

Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed, Kitchen (nrk)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Deluxe Single Room (nrk)

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

Deluxe Single Room (nrk)

Highlights

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

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

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

Economy Double Room (Budget (nrk))

Highlights

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

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

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

Comfort Apartment, 1 Bedroom (nrk)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

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 Northern Maritime Museum and Niemeijer Tobacco 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

Hotel located in Binnenstad-West
The Happy Traveler provides amenities like a bar and conference space. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and express check-in
  • Multilingual staff, an elevator, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Smoke-free premises, tour/ticket assistance, and 1 meeting room
  • Guest reviews give good marks for 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/closets, 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 transportation

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 24 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:30 AM–11:00 AM 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.
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • 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
  • Oven
  • Stovetop

More

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

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)
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

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

Property payment types

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.

How much does it cost to stay at The Happy Traveler?

As of Apr 19, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Happy Traveler on Apr 21, 2024 start from $107.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at The Happy Traveler?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Happy Traveler?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Happy Traveler located?

Located in Binnenstad-West, this hotel is steps from University of Groningen, Institute for Art & Architecture, and Universiteitsmuseum. Vismarkt and Northern Maritime Museum and Niemeijer Tobacco Museum are also within 5 minutes. Groningen Station is 13 minutes by foot and Groningen North Station is 19 minutes.

The Happy Traveler Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 120 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 120 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 120 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 120 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 120 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

Alessia

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

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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