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The Happy Traveler

Property class: 3
3-star hotel perfect for exploring Groningen

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A hotel room with a large window, a bed with pillows, a nightstand, and a wall with a map design.
A bar area with a reception desk, bar stools, and a counter with a menu.
A restaurant interior with a bar area, a cash register, and a refrigerator stocked with beverages.
An outdoor seating area with wooden tables and colorful chairs, a green counter with fruit, and a TV screen displaying an underwater scene.
A red telephone booth with a view of the Tower Bridge.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Room options

View all photos for King Room with Balcony

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a desk, and a cityscape artwork on the wall.

King Room with Balcony

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, two pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, a map on the wall, and a plant on the nightstand.

Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Balcony

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a headboard with a map design, a bookshelf, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Deluxe Studio

  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Double Room

A compact kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, and a small refrigerator. There is a bunk bed visible in the background, suggesting a shared sleeping area.

Family Double Room

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

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A hotel room with a brown tufted headboard bed, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a small bedside table with a remote control, a kitchenette with a sink and cabinets, and a patterned carpet.

Large Double Room

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

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A vintage-themed interior with a coffee machine, vintage suitcases, and a globe display.

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a headboard with a cityscape design, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

One-Bedroom Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a map on the wall, and an air conditioning unit.

Deluxe Single Room

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

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A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a small table with a plant, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Studio

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bar area with a green-tiled counter, red bar stools, and a row of seats labeled 'TRAVELER AIRWAYS'.

Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A compact hotel room with a bunk bed, a desk, a radiator, and a window with curtains.

Single room

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

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A hotel room with a large window, a bed with pillows, a nightstand, and a wall with a map design.

Royal Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a window, a wall-mounted coat rack, and a cityscape painting.

Economy Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Studio With Kitchen

A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a small table with a plant, a window with curtains, and a headboard with a light fixture.

Deluxe Studio With Kitchen

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Budget Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of the outside.

One Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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 - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪BURGER KING® - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Broodje van Eigen Deeg - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Croissanterie Pigalle - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Doppio Espresso - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪De Uurwerker - ‬1 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 40.0 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 4.65 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 40.0 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 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

Property class

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.

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

As of Sep 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Happy Traveler on Oct 11, 2026 start from $132, including 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 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.

The Happy Traveler Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 139 out of 204 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 204 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 204 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 204 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 204 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

fantastic hippie happy hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Narmeen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean the staff was great I had a very comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel and perfect location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was perfect clean, quiet, quirky, super breakfasts
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

tycho

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent place, good rooms

Nice place in a good location for food and bars
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, friendly staff, great breakfast.... and location location location
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and stylish Hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a very lovely experience staying here, and would definitely stay again. The staff were so warm and welcoming, the hotel itself is cute & quirky, and oh so very clean! Also, you cannot beat the location!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great neighborhood
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Danni Carlo

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay.

Great location in the center of the city. The staff are incredibly friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alessia

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

10/10 Excellent

Martina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was very comfortable and cozy Thank u
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It's a centric hotel, confortable and very nice decorated as preparing a trip. They also have a rooftop that I couldn't experieinced but seems to be amazing, only open from Thursday to Sunday.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean room, nice atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cool hotel, the bar includes airplane seats and our view of the rooftop it was pretty cool to watch the sunrise over the city
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and nice staff. Rooms are unique and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Avraham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommended

Very nice and cozy place in the heart of the city. Spacious rooms, amazing staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Harold

Great
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Seiji

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

That is happy for all travelers

Very unique display and furniture! We really enjoyed our stay. Of course, comfortable stay due to clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jan-Willem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice accomodation, not luxurious, but clean and sufficient. Great neighborhood!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barnaby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fun travel themed hotel with everything you need. Was quiet when we stayed (winter) but they warn it can get noisy with the bars around the hotel in season. Windows have hard shutters with acoustic foam on to counter this, plus ensure a good blackout! Would go back - better than other hotels I’ve stayed at in Groningen.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Flemming

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Cosy boutique hotel

Nice cosy location in Groningen city center. Perfect with option blinding windows for total dark room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Peter

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

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