In Groningen (Binnenstad-West)
A stay at The Happy Traveler places you in the heart of Groningen, steps from University of Groningen and Institute for Art & Architecture. This hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Universiteitsmuseum and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Town Hall.
Stay in one of 56 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Featured amenities include express check-in, multilingual staff, and an elevator. Planning an event in Groningen? This hotel has 323 square feet (30 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room.
German, English, Dutch
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
Most popular facilities
Spa
Business services
Breakfast available
Free wifi
Bar
Housekeeping
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Cleanliness
9.4/10
Location
0.0/10
Closest airports
The nearest major airport is Groningen (GRQ-Eelde)
16.4 km / 10.2 mi
What's nearby
University of Groningen
0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Institute for Art & Architecture
0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Universiteitsmuseum
0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Vismarkt
0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Northern Maritime Museum and Niemeijer Tobacco Museum
0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Noordelijk Scheepvaart Museum
0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Town Hall
0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Noordelijk Scheepvaartmuseum
0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Martinikerk
0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Grote Markt
0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Synagogue
0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Art Gallery Erik Zwezerijnen
0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Naturemuseum Groningen
0.6 km / 0.3 mi
Dutch Comics Museum
0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Het Nederlands Stripmuseum
0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Most Popular Amenities
Spa
Business services
Breakfast available
Free wifi
Bar
Housekeeping
Top family-friendly amenities
Extra beds/cribs
Food and drink
Coffee/tea in common areas
A bar/lounges
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Restaurants on site
Number of bars/lounges - 1
Things to do
Television
Family friendly
Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
Free cribs/infant beds
Guest services
Concierge services
Multilingual staff
Tours/ticket assistance
Housekeeping on request
Families love it for
Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
Free cribs/infant beds
Business services
Conference space
Conference space size (feet) - 323
Conference space size (meters) - 30
Number of meeting rooms - 1
Full-service spa
Conference space
Conference space size (feet) - 323
Conference space size (meters) - 30
Laptop-friendly workspace
Languages spoken
German
English
Dutch
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Common areas
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible path of travel
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wireless internet access
Wheelchair accessible
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type.Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
General Instructions
The front desk is open during the following times:<ul><li>Thursday - Saturday: 7:30 AM - midnight</li></ul> If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive lockbox information.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cards accepted at this property
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
We should mention
92% of our clients have rated us with 5 stars





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