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The Happy Traveler

3.0 star property
3-star hotel perfect for exploring Groningen

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Balcony | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
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Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 17.50 per person)
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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

King Room with Balcony

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

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Balcony | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 237 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Studio

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Double Room | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Family Double Room

  • 323 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

Large Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

One-Bedroom Apartment

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Deluxe Studio

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Double Room

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

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

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

About the neighborhood

Groningen

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

What's nearby

  • University of Groningen - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Vismarkt - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Grote Markt - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Groninger Museum - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • De Oosterpoort - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

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

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 unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. 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
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • 323 sq ft of conference space
  • 30 sq m of conference space
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
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.

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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 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

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 provided

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 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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.

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 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

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 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
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. 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. 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.

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Happy Traveler to the airport?

The Happy Traveler is 10.2 mi (24-min drive) away from the Groningen (GRQ-Eelde) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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 17.50 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 Groningen.