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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 drapes
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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 17.50 per person)

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is ₩176,319
₩205,156 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 27 - Jul 28

Room options

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Single room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Oven
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Kitchen
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
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 drapes

King Room with Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Highlights

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

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

Large Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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

Deluxe Studio

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Oven
Electric kettle
  • 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
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Deluxe Studio

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Deluxe Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Oven
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Oven
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

One-Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

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

  • ‪Mr. Mofongo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Croissanterie Pigalle - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Eetcafé Ugly Duck - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Rå - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪PS! Koffie, Kunst en Chocola - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Happy Traveler

Hotel located in Binnenstad
The Happy Traveler provides amenities like a bar and conference space. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and express check-in
  • An elevator, tour/ticket assistance, and multilingual staff
  • Concierge services, 1 meeting room, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 56 rooms include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/closets, ovens, and stovetops

Languages

Dutch, English, German

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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
  • 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.
  • 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 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
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 4.00 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 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, 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

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 Jul 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Happy Traveler on Jul 27, 2025 start from ₩176,319, 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?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Happy Traveler located?

Located in Binnenstad, this hotel is steps 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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The Happy Traveler Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 118 out of 174 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 174 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 174 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 174 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 174 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

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

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

Amin

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

10/10 Excellent

Yukiyoshi

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

Lotte

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Geir

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

So cool - love it

Excellent hotel! Very charming and situated in a very nice area. Room had fridge, espresso machine, water boiler, tea, ironing board and so on. Roof bar and reception bar are super nice. Love it!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geir

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

So cool - love it

Excellent hotel! Very charming and situated in a very nice area. Room had fridge, espresso machine, water boiler, tea, ironing board and so on. Roof bar and reception bar are super nice. Love it!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim Robert Haugerud

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

Two thumbs up!

Had a great weekend at The Happy Traveler! Cool and comfortable rooms. Very helpful and nice staf!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 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

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nearly perfect

Silverware in the room (1 bedroom apartment) was not clean, with grease from previous meals visible on most of it. Otherwise very good, great location, and nice room.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Otto

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful place with amazing staff. I was already expecting a lot of noise in the inner yard and it was ok except that they started moving metal furniture and stuff outdoors etc. after 1am making extra noise which was completely unnecessary. I do not mind loud people outside but this was just not needed. Overall I enjoyed my stay a lot in this lovely hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

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

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

6/10 Okay

Jean-Paul

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