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Deluxe Studio
323 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Grand Room
301 square feet
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
Room with view
237 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Comfort Room, Balcony
Room with view
237 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Family Apartment with bunk bed
323 square feet
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Comfortable Groningen hotel in Binnenstad-West with bar/lounge

Popular property highlights

Free WiFi
Smoke-free property
Multilingual staff

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.

Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily for a fee.

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.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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The Happy Traveler - Guesthouse Groningen

Kleine Kromme Elleboog 7-b, Groningen, 9712 BS

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

The Happy Traveler features multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in a common area. Event facilities measuring 323 square feet (30 square meters) include conference space. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. This Groningen hotel also offers concierge services, express check-in, and an elevator.

The Happy Traveler is a smoke-free property.

  • Conference space size (meters) - 30
  • Distance from property (ft) 984
  • Express check-in
  • Number of meeting rooms - 1
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Distance from property (meters) 300
  • Elevator
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Concierge services
  • Conference space size (feet) - 323
  • Conference space
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Total number of rooms - 56
  • Free WiFi
  • Smoke-free property
  • Multilingual staff

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Kitchenette

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Wireless internet access

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • German
  • Dutch

Room Amenities

The Happy Traveler offers 56 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Hair dryers and change of towels can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on request.

  • Television
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Desk
  • Turndown service
  • Wireless internet access
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Stovetop
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free WiFi
  • TV size measurement: inch
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Oven
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Number of bathrooms - 1
  • Number of beds 1
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Local maps
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Number of days between bed sheet changes: 7
  • WiFi speed 25+ Mbps

Where to Eat

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning.

Nearby Things to Do

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-in time ends at 9:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 35.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 15.0 per day.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

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 security system, and a first aid kit

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates). This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Noise-free rooms not guaranteed

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Property follows sanitization practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC)

Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing

Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Guest accommodation is sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Masks are not compulsory at the property

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Reservation is not required for facilities onsite

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Contactless check-out is not available

Security system

Staff does not wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available to guests

Masks are available to guests

Mobile key entry is not available

Gloves are available to guests

Food service has not been amended for enhanced safety

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Staffed front desk

Social distancing measures are not in place

Contactless check-in is not available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Smoke detector

Individually-wrapped food options are not available

Debit cards

No gap period between guest stays

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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 16.50 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.

Hotel Names

  • 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

We should mention

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

National Rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Netherlands. This property is rated 3 stars.

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