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The Happy Traveler

3.0 star property

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Front of property
1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 17.50 per person)
View from room
Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Balcony

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Kleine Kromme Elleboog 5, Groningen, 9712 BS
  • Place, University of Groningen
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Grote Markt
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Groninger Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Groningen (GRQ-Eelde)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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King Room with Balcony

King Room with Balcony

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Balcony

Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King 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
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Large Double Room

Large Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

One-Bedroom Apartment

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 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)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Deluxe Studio

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Single room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Royal Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Economy Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin 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 (1.1 km) from Noorderplantsoen.

What's nearby

  • University of Groningen - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Grote Markt - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Groninger Museum - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • De Oosterpoort - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Martiniplaza - 3 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Croissanterie Pigalle - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Dog's Bollocks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪De Pintelier - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Dinercafe Soestdijk - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Magoya - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Happy Traveler

Hotel in Groningen with bars
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). A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hair dryers.

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 daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. 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.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 24 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 17.50 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • 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.
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Oven

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 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), 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 40 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 17.50 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 40 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 smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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
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