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The Happy Traveler

3.0 star property
Hotel in Groningen with bars

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The Happy Traveler in Binnenstad-West offers convenience and comfort with an on-site bar, conference space, and complimentary coffee and tea in the lobby. Guests can rent bikes to explore nearby attractions and stay connected with WiFi.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is ￥14,765
￥17,543 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 3 - Dec 4

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)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 22 sq m
  • 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)

Highlights

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

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

Deluxe Studio

Highlights

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

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Family Double Room | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Family Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • 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)

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Stovetop
  • 28 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

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

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

One-Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Stovetop
  • 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)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Stovetop
Oven
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Deluxe Studio

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Stovetop
  • 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)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Stovetop
Oven
Electric kettle
  • 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)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Stovetop
Oven
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Royal Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Stovetop
Oven
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Economy Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Stovetop
Oven
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
9712 BS, Groningen, Kleine Kromme Elleboog 5

What's nearby

  • University of Groningen - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Vismarkt - 4 min walk - 0.4 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

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 located in Binnenstad
The Happy Traveler provides amenities like 2 bars and conference space. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and express check-in
  • Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and an elevator
  • Smoke-free premises, 1 meeting room, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 56 rooms include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/closets, ovens, and stovetops

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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

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.
  • 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

More

  • Smoking not allowed

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
  • 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

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

Property 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

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 Dec 1, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Happy Traveler on Dec 3, 2025 start from ￥14,765, 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.

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?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Happy Traveler located?

Located in Binnenstad, this hotel is steps 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. 128 out of 190 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 190 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 190 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 190 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 190 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

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

10/10 Excellent

Amin

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Lotte

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Alessia

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

10/10 Excellent

Yukiyoshi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quite good !
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Better than I thought

Funny and vivid environment. Great quality-price ratio.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Martin

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

Great Value

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 Excellent

Shui Fun Josephine

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Rob

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

Hotel with character.

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 Excellent

MARK

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

Assen Motogp

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