The Happy Traveler

3.0 star property

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Front of property
Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Balcony
Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 17.50 per person)
View from room
1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

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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)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

King Room with Balcony

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Studio

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Family Double Room

  • 30 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Large Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

One-Bedroom Apartment

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Single Room

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

Deluxe Studio

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Single room

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

Royal Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Economy Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About this property

The Happy Traveler

Hotel in Groningen with bars
2 bars/lounges, coffee/tea in a common area, and conference space are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include concierge services, express check-in, and tour/ticket assistance.
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.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Happy Traveler. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from University of Groningen. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas, plus 2 bars and breakfast (surcharge).
  • Free WiFi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Enjoy drinks at the 2 bars/lounges
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include a meeting room, conference space, and a multilingual staff
  • Onsite recreation includes bike rentals
  • Steps from University of Groningen and Institute for Art & Architecture
The Happy Traveler offers its guests multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in a common area. Event space at this hotel measures 323 square feet (30 square meters) and includes conference space. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. The Happy Traveler also features concierge services, express check-in, and an elevator.

This 3-star Groningen hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast daily from 8:30 AM to 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 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
  • 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.
  • 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 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 6:30 AM - 10:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 9:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Property Registration Number 67775543
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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