The Happy Traveler

3.0 star property
Hotel in Groningen with a bar

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Balcony | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
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Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 17.50 per person)
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 3.537.537 ₫
4.103.837 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept

Room options

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Showing 11 of 11 rooms

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

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

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

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

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

Deluxe Studio

Highlights

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

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

Deluxe Studio

Highlights

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

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

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

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

Map
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

  • ‪Magoya - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Croissanterie Pigalle - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mr. Mofongo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dinercafe Soestdijk - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Niemeijer - ‬2 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 23 Sep 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Happy Traveler on 28 Sep 2025 start from 3.537.537 ₫, 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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