Simplon Hostel

Hotels
7.9 (1818 reviews)
Boterdiep 73-2 , Groningen , nl

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Children allowed

Facilities

Electric bicycle charging station
Non-smoking rooms
Terrace
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Packed lunches
Darts
Non-smoking throughout
Private check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Decent pricing
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Limited amenities
Shared facilities

Categories

Cleanliness
6.63
General complaints about shared bathrooms and cleaning standards mentioned.
Service
8.6
Staff were noted as helpful and friendly in multiple reviews.
Location
8.64
Convenient location close to city attractions, praised by various guests.
Room Quality
7.99
Rooms were described as basic; some comments indicated disappointment with dark and small rooms.
Amenities
7.12
Limited amenities were mentioned, with some guests noting issues like no secure keys.
Value for Money
8.08
Overall price/quality ratio described as decent for the budget hotel experience.
Food and Beverage
8.13
Breakfast quality received positive remarks, although some guests preferred earlier service.
Overall Experience
8
Mixed reviews but overall satisfactory stay as noted by multiple guests.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 22:00

Property Description

Courtyard Garden with Barbecue Facilities
Simplon Jongerenhotel offers a unique experience with a charming courtyard garden equipped with barbecue facilities. Enjoy a relaxing evening outdoors with friends and family.

Convenient Amenities
From Cable TV to shared bathroom facilities, all rooms are equipped with essential amenities for a comfortable stay. Some rooms even feature a kitchen with a microwave for added convenience.

Central Location and Easy Access
Located just 1 km from Groningen city centre, guests have easy access to popular attractions. With the Korenstraat bus stop nearby, exploring Grote Markt Square and Central Station is a breeze.

Book your stay at Simplon Jongerenhotel now to enjoy a cozy accommodation with great facilities and a prime location.

Important information:

Parking on the street costs € 4.10,- per hour from Monday till Wednesday from 09.00 till 22.00, Thursday till Saturday from 09.00 - 00.00 and on Sunday from 12.00 till 17.00.

Parking on public holidays is free of charge.

Towels are available at the reception on your request.

Padlocks to use the lockers are available for € 4,- at the reception.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs EUR 15 per day.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 5 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 2 years old to 12 years old stay for € 15 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.9
Based on 1818 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.63
Service: 8.6
Location: 8.64
Room Quality: 7.99
Amenities: 7.12
Value for Money: 8.08
Food and Beverage: 8.13
Overall Experience: 8
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Irina • solo_traveller • ru
10
2026-01-17 • via Nuitee
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Patricia • family_with_children • fr
8
Pros:

Deuxième séjour au Simplon Hostel pour le festival Eurosonic. Super emplacement pour tout faire à pied. Nous avions loué l'appartement pour 4 personnes. Totalement indépendants de l'auberge, nous avons passé un très bon séjour au calme.

2026-01-17 • via Nuitee
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Annette • couple • de
7
2026-01-17 • via Nuitee
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Puls • solo_traveller • de
8
2026-01-13 • via Nuitee
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Anoniem1989 • family_with_children • nl
8
2026-01-11 • via Nuitee
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Richard • extended_group • pt
9
2026-01-11 • via Nuitee
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Han Martin • couple • nl
6
Goed genoeg voor 1 nachtje!
Pros:

Heel aardig personeel! Heerlijke koffie en heet water mogen meenemen. Wel gehorig. Er kwam 1 dag iemand binnen ( verdwaald) 's Morgens vroeg probeerde er iemand of onze kamer deur open was.

Cons:

Wasbakken en douches.

2026-01-10 • via Nuitee
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Mamadou • solo_traveller • mr
10
2025-12-30 • via Nuitee
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Alex • solo_traveller • nl
8
Tevreden !
Pros:

De verwarming.

Cons:

Tegenvallen is een groot woord, maar niet alle TV zenders deden het.

2025-12-30 • via Nuitee
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Goran • solo_traveller • fr
9
2025-12-29 • via Nuitee
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Zinhle • solo_traveller • za
7
2025-12-28 • via Nuitee
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Zafeth Abdelhafid • solo_traveller • nl
9
Pros:

Locatie

2025-12-27 • via Nuitee
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Zafeth Abdelhafid • solo_traveller • nl
9
Pros:

Rust

Cons:

Geen tv

2025-12-27 • via Nuitee
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Zafeth Abdelhafid • solo_traveller • nl
9
Pros:

Ik wens de personeel een prettige feestdagen en een gelukkige jaar wiesseling .

Cons:

Dat het gaat voor goed sluiten op 18-01-2026..

2025-12-27 • via Nuitee
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Billy • solo_traveller • cl
10
Pros:

Ok

2025-12-25 • via Nuitee
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Zafeth Abdelhafid • solo_traveller • nl
9
Pros:

Locatie

Cons:

Ruimte

2025-12-25 • via Nuitee
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Tom • solo_traveller • nl
10
Sfeer en eigenheid
Pros:

Fijne relaxte plek, vriendelijk personeel, lekker ontbijt, fijne ruinte, even lekker darten, heerlijk om vandaar de stad in te lopen, of naar het Noorderplantsoen, de nwe ebbingestraat is leuk, leuk Ethiopisch restaurant ontdekt vlakbij

Cons:

Niets, ga zo door, heel prima zo, meer hoeft het niet te zijn

2025-12-24 • via Nuitee
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Tineke • solo_traveller • nl
7
Prima
Pros:

Prima basic kamer

Cons:

Jammer dat je pas vanaf 8 uur kunt ontbijten.

2025-12-23 • via Nuitee
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Evanthia • couple • gr
8
2025-12-21 • via Nuitee
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Zafeth Abdelhafid • solo_traveller • nl
9
Pros:

Ontbijd

Cons:

Niet aale douchen hebben warm water ,

2025-12-21 • via Nuitee