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The Happy Traveler

3.0 star property
Hotel in Groningen with a bar

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Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 17.50 per person)
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Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Balcony | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
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
  • Breakfast available
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is ฿4,291
฿4,978 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Sept - 12 Sept

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Single room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Balcony | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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King Room with Balcony | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

King Room with Balcony

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Highlights

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

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Large Double Room | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Large Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Studio | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Deluxe Studio

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Oven
Stovetop
  • 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 curtains
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
  • 30 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Deluxe Studio

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Deluxe Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

One-Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

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

Located in Binnenstad, a neighbourhood in Groningen, The Happy Traveler is in the entertainment district and near a train station. Town Hall and Martinikerk are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Prinsenhof Gardens and Hortus Haren. Noordelijk Scheepvaartmuseum and Northern Maritime Museum and Niemeijer Tobacco Museum are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Kleine Kromme Elleboog 5, Groningen, 9712 BS

What's nearby

  • University of Groningen - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Vismarkt - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Grote Markt - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Groninger Museum - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Martiniplaza - 3 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Broodje van Eigen Deeg - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Magoya - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mr. Mofongo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪De Pintelier - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Miss Blanche - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Happy Traveler

Hotel located in Binnenstad
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
  • Concierge services, coffee/tea in reception and 1 meeting room
  • Multilingual staff, tour/ticket information and a lift
  • 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

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

  • 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.
  • 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)
Guests will receive lockbox information
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

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 8 Sep 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Happy Traveler on 11 Sep 2025 start from ฿4,290.72, 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?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is The Happy Traveler located?

Located in Binnenstad, 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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Reviews

The Happy Traveler Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 121 out of 180 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 180 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 180 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 180 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 180 reviews

Reviews

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

seon mi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
프리한 스타일과 맛있는 음식...주변의 편의시설등이 맘에 들었어요. 다음에가도 이곳으로 예약 할거예요.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

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

Alessia

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

8/10 Good

Francoise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Très bien Mais un peu bruyant au niveau de la terrasse
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
If you want to go to sleep before 1am don’t stay here. The bar by the same name but operated by others keeps the music loud until midnight or 1am then you can listen to them clean up and put all the bottles away. Otherwise a nice clean hotel, know before you go!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Jasleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room we had was really nice, but a bit cramped. The patio was nice to relax on. Having the kitchen was nice to do some actual cooking for ourselves instead of having to eat out. The bathroom was quite small and dim (which was the only major downside) - and the mirror/light was rotated 90 degrees from what it should have been. Having a clothes washer to use was nice as well, but some instructions would have been nice since we weren't Dutch and are used to a different style
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

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

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

6/10 Okay

dave

Liked: Cleanliness
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

6/10 Okay

etienne ruurd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Not as good as it could be

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

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

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

8/10 Good

Jörg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Sehr schöne und zentrale Unterkunft, aber schwer mit dem Auto zu erreichen! Restauration im Innenhof, von daher sehr lange, sehr laut in der KEI-Week! ;) Trotzdem absolut empfehlenswert!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Fabio

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr schöne Inneneinrichtung im Stil ‚Flugreisen weltweit‘. Super gepflegt, sehr sauber, charmante Raumaufteilung, Ausstattung inkl. Bügelbrett und -Eisen und Toaster/Wasserkocher/Küchenzeile
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Prima geslapen, heerlijk schone stille kamer met uitstekende badkamer
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Viviane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jean-Paul

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yukiyoshi

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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