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The Happy Traveler

3.0 star property
Hotel in Groningen with a bar

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Balcony
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Deluxe Double or Twin Room | Living area
Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Balcony | Private kitchen

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is €105
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May

Room options

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

Single room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Stovetop
Oven
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Balcony

Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Kitchen
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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King Room with Balcony

King Room with Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Large Double Room

Large Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Oven
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Studio

Deluxe Studio

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Stovetop
Oven
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Double Room | Living area

Family Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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

Deluxe Studio

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Oven
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Stovetop
Oven
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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

Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Stovetop
Oven
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

One-Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Oven
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
Kleine Kromme Elleboog 5, Groningen, 9712 BS

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

  • ‪Mr. Mofongo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Croissanterie Pigalle - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Eetcafé Ugly Duck - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Rå - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪PS! Koffie, Kunst en Chocola - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Happy Traveler

Hotel located in Binnenstad-West
The Happy Traveler provides amenities, such as a bar and conference space. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and express check-in
  • Smoke-free property, tour/ticket information and 1 meeting room
  • Coffee/tea in reception, concierge services and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 56 rooms include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, ovens and stovetops

Languages

Dutch, English, German

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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 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
  • 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

  • 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 Thursday - Saturday (7:30 AM - midnight) and Sunday - Wednesday (7:30 AM - 10:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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.
Cots (infant beds) are available for EUR 15.0 per day

Payment types at the property

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: from 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 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
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

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 23 May 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Happy Traveler on 25 May 2025 start from €96.81, 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.

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?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is The Happy Traveler located?

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

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The Happy Traveler Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 113 out of 165 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 165 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 165 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 165 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 165 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Very nice and stylish Hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

Very nice hotel and perfect location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

The room is big and has a big balcony. Love the design of the hotel and room. Staff are very nice and helpful. They use Rituals for shower and shampoo.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Very nice accomodation, not luxurious, but clean and sufficient. Great neighborhood!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

I'll definitely stay there if I go to Groningen again. Very good value, great location. Very comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

Nice room, friendly staff, great breakfast.... and location location location

10/10

A really nice place!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10

It was in a great location. The staff was very friendly and the room was super clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10

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

10/10

Lovely small hotel. Smack dead in the city centre. Wonderfully styled with friendly staff. Rooms are a bit small
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

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

10/10

Friendly staff, clean room, nice atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10

Great location and nice staff. Rooms are unique and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10

The good - I had a great price for a room with a balcony (the balcony was awesome). All but 1 of the wait staff were excellent. Location was perfect. The not so good. Breakfast, cheese old, bread loaf (yesterday's bread), coffee machine for breakfast - also not so good, paying a pretty good price for not so great food. Also the roof top deck that was raved about wasn't open for the two days I was there - no reason, just not open. I'd give it 3.6 stars - for me is a pretty good rating.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10

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 hotel! Very charming and situated in a very nice area. Room had fridge, espresso machine, water boiler, tea, ironing board and so on. Roof bar and reception bar are super nice. Love it!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

Excellent hotel! Very charming and situated in a very nice area. Room had fridge, espresso machine, water boiler, tea, ironing board and so on. Roof bar and reception bar are super nice. Love it!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

Really friendly and helpful staff. Great area.. Rooms really good. Great roof top bar.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10

Had a great weekend at The Happy Traveler! Cool and comfortable rooms. Very helpful and nice staf!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10

Silverware in the room (1 bedroom apartment) was not clean, with grease from previous meals visible on most of it. Otherwise very good, great location, and nice room.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10

A wonderful place with amazing staff. I was already expecting a lot of noise in the inner yard and it was ok except that they started moving metal furniture and stuff outdoors etc. after 1am making extra noise which was completely unnecessary. I do not mind loud people outside but this was just not needed. Overall I enjoyed my stay a lot in this lovely hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10

A interesting place. Funky. But, our room had no wash basin. The hallway was also very noisy, the oitside was noisy too. Our mattresses were also not good enough.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10

Sehr cooles Hotel MITTEN im Stadtzentrum mit sehr, sehr freundlichen und zuvorkommenden Mitarbeitenden. Leider funktionierten die Heizungen in der Nacht nicht, sodass es - gepaart mit leider undichten Balkontüren - nachts EXTREM kalt wurde. Auf Anfrage gab uns die Rezeption dankenswerterweise ein mobiles Heizgerät. Fazit: Im Sommer jederzeit gerne wieder, im Winter leider ein NoGo.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024