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The Happy Traveler

3.0 star property

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Royal Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
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Deluxe Studio | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
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Royal Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $153
$117 nightly
$153 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 21 - Jun 22

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Kleine Kromme Elleboog 5, Groningen, 9712 BS
  • Place, University of Groningen
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Grote Markt
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Groninger Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Groningen (GRQ-Eelde)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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King Room with Balcony | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

King Room with Balcony

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Balcony | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Studio | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Studio

  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Double Room | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Family Double Room

  • 323 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Large Double Room | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Large Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

One-Bedroom Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Studio

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Single room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Royal Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Royal Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Economy Single Room | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Economy Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Studio With Kitchen

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Budget Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

One Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Groningen

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 (1.1 km) from Noorderplantsoen.

What's nearby

  • Institute for Art & Architecture - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • University of Groningen - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Grote Markt - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Prinsenhof Gardens - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Groninger Museum - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Croissanterie Pigalle - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Broodje van Eigen Deeg - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Salsa Shop - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Dog's Bollocks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mr. Mofongo - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Happy Traveler

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). A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hair dryers.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
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 daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM 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.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:30 AM and 11:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 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
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoking not allowed

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
  • Oven
  • Stovetop

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 daily from 6:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), 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 40 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 15.0 per day

Property payment types

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 4.65 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 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 40 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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

The Happy Traveler Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 134 out of 198 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 198 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 198 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 198 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 198 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Narmeen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean the staff was great I had a very comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

fantastic hippie happy hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel and perfect location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a very lovely experience staying here, and would definitely stay again. The staff were so warm and welcoming, the hotel itself is cute & quirky, and oh so very clean! Also, you cannot beat the location!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

tycho

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent place, good rooms

Nice place in a good location for food and bars
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and stylish Hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, friendly staff, great breakfast.... and location location location
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

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

10/10 Excellent

Martina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was very comfortable and cozy Thank u
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It's a centric hotel, confortable and very nice decorated as preparing a trip. They also have a rooftop that I couldn't experieinced but seems to be amazing, only open from Thursday to Sunday.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Harold

Great
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cool hotel, the bar includes airplane seats and our view of the rooftop it was pretty cool to watch the sunrise over the city
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barnaby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fun travel themed hotel with everything you need. Was quiet when we stayed (winter) but they warn it can get noisy with the bars around the hotel in season. Windows have hard shutters with acoustic foam on to counter this, plus ensure a good blackout! Would go back - better than other hotels I’ve stayed at in Groningen.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danni Carlo

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay.

Great location in the center of the city. The staff are incredibly friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alessia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A really nice place!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean room, nice atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Seiji

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

That is happy for all travelers

Very unique display and furniture! We really enjoyed our stay. Of course, comfortable stay due to clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lars Haakan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good size room with miniature kitchen. A bit noisy in evenings beacause of the bar underneath.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jan-Willem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice accomodation, not luxurious, but clean and sufficient. Great neighborhood!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Flemming

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Cosy boutique hotel

Nice cosy location in Groningen city center. Perfect with option blinding windows for total dark room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025