Binnenstad Travel Guide

Groningen

A cobblestone street with historic buildings, a prominent church tower, and a sunset sky.
A two-story house with a red-tiled roof and white-framed windows.
A modern interior with hanging pendant lights and a central column.
A festival with tents, tables, and chairs.
A historic building with ornate architecture, a statue in front, and outdoor seating.

Stay near popular Binnenstad attractions

A Ferris wheel, a tall clock tower, and a carnival with rides.
Photo by Lynette Lee
Open Photo by Lynette Lee

Grote Markt

8.8/10 (572 reviews)
Learn about the local history of Groningen when you spend time at Grote Markt. Amble around the area's gardens or seek out its cycling trails.
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Things to do

Groningen Terrace Boat Tour Experience with a Cozy Bar: 1 hour

Groningen: Terrace Boat Experience with a Cozy Bar: 1 hour

฿573
per adult
Groningen: Terrace Boat Experience with a Cozy Bar: 1 hour
Groningen: Climb the Martinitower

Groningen: Climb the Martinitower

฿268
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Groningen: Climb the Martinitower
Groningen: Walking Tour with Local Guide

Groningen: Walking Tour with Local Guide

฿707
per adult
Groningen: Walking Tour with Local Guide
Cheese and Wine

Cruise tour in Groningen with Cheese and Wine

฿1,128
per adult
Cruise tour in Groningen with Cheese and Wine
Slochteren: Fraeylemaborg Entry Ticket Museum and Park

Slochteren: Fraeylemaborg Entry Ticket Museum and Park

฿382
per adult
Slochteren: Fraeylemaborg Entry Ticket Museum and Park
Groningen: City Highlights Bike Tour

Groningen: City Highlights Bike Tour

฿1,051
per adult
Groningen: City Highlights Bike Tour
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Top hotels in Binnenstad

The Market Hotel Groningen

The Market Hotel Groningen

4.5 out of 5
Grote Markt 31 Groningen GR
The price is ฿4,869 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿4,869
฿6,249 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Groningen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 coffee shops/cafes. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (458 reviews)
"Amazing hotel! Impeccably clean, new hotel with a fabulous breakfast with gluten free options, and friendly and helpful staff. Centrally located with bike rentals available from the hotel. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and highly recommend if you are spending some time in Groningen."

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2026

The Market Hotel Groningen
The Social Hub Groningen

The Social Hub Groningen

3.5 out of 5
Boterdiep 9 Groningen
The price is ฿2,749 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
฿2,749
฿3,685 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Groningen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Prinsenhof Gardens and Martinikerk ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (705 reviews)
"Despite requesting it twice the housekeeping didn’t refill the toiletries ( no shower gel) during the 3 night stay (or the coffee etc) Floor was not vacuumed in the room. Reception staff were helpful and positive but seems information was not getting to house keeping . Location good and restaurant ..."

Reviewed on 17 Jun 2026

The Social Hub Groningen
Martini Hotel

Martini Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Gedempte Zuiderdiep 8 Groningen
The price is ฿2,704 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
฿2,704
฿3,629 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Groningen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Martini Hotel
Leonardo Hotel Groningen City Center

Leonardo Hotel Groningen City Center

3.5 out of 5
Gedempte Kattendiep 25 Groningen
The price is ฿3,087 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿3,087
฿4,093 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Groningen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
Leonardo Hotel Groningen City Center
Hotel Schimmelpenninck Huys

Hotel Schimmelpenninck Huys

3 out of 5
Oosterstraat 53 Groningen
The price is ฿3,150 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
฿3,150
฿4,170 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Groningen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Hotel Schimmelpenninck Huys
Hotel Halbert

Hotel Halbert

4 out of 5
43 Oude Boteringestraat Groningen GR
The price is ฿3,850 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
฿3,850
฿5,017 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Groningen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (152 reviews)
"Everything was great. The staff were fantastic and Groningen was beautiful. I highly recommend."

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2026

Hotel Halbert
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Where to stay in Binnenstad

Find the best Binnenstad areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A historic building with the inscription "DE Korenbeurs" on the facade, featuring classical architecture with columns and a pediment.
Photo by Lynette Lee
Open Photo by Lynette Lee

Binnenstad-Zuid

While visiting Binnenstad-Zuid, you might make a stop by sights like Groninger Museum and Grote Markt.

A modern building with a yellow facade and a colorful mosaic wall.

Oosterpoortwijk

If you're spending some time in Oosterpoortwijk, Euroborg and De Oosterpoort are top sights worth seeing.

Oosterpoortbuurt

While visiting Oosterpoortbuurt, you might make a stop by sights like De Oosterpoort and Visual Arts Centre.

A historic church with a tall tower and a large cathedral with a pointed roof.

Binnenstad-Oost

When in Binnenstad-Oost, you can plan a visit to Martinikerk and Grote Markt, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

A large green hill with a staircase leading to a building with classical architecture.
Photo by Steven Hickman
Open Photo by Steven Hickman

Oranjewijk

While Oranjewijk isn't home to many top sights, Prinsenhof Gardens and Martinikerk are some notable places to visit nearby.

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