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The Happy Traveler

3.0 star property
3-star hotel perfect for exploring Groningen

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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
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • BarBarBar
  • Business servicesBusiness servicesBusiness services

Explore 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

Room options

View all photos for Economy Room (nrk)

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

Economy Room (nrk)

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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)

  • 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)

  • 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))

  • 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)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Groningen

City center stay.With a stay at this Binnenstad-West hotel, you'll be steps from Institute for Art & Architecture and University of Groningen. Universiteitsmuseum and Vismarkt are also within half a mile (1 km).

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

3-star hotel perfect for exploring Groningen
The Happy Traveler offers its guests multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in a common area. Event space at this hotel measures 323 square feet (30 square meters) and includes conference space. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. The Happy Traveler also features concierge services, express check-in, and an elevator.

This 3-star Groningen hotel is smoke free.

  • 56 guestrooms or units
  • 323 sq ft of conference space
  • 30 sq m of conference space
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Express check-in
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
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.

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 for a fee: EUR 16.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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

Guests will 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates). This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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

How close is The Happy Traveler to the airport?

The Happy Traveler is 9.6 mi (25-min drive) away from the Groningen (GRQ-Eelde) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of May 2, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Happy Traveler on May 15, 2024 start from $127.49, 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.

Does The Happy Traveler have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Happy Traveler.

Does The Happy Traveler offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Happy Traveler, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 16.50 per person. It's available every day from 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Happy Traveler?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Gouden Leeuw Casino (19-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Happy Traveler?

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

Is there free parking at The Happy Traveler?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does The Happy Traveler have a pool?

The Happy Traveler does not have a pool.

Does The Happy Traveler have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Happy Traveler to downtown Groningen?

The Happy Traveler is 0.2 mi away from Binnenstad.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Pim

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023