The Happy Traveler

Hotels
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Independent
9.2 (75 reviews)
Kleine Kromme Elleboog 5, Groningen, 9712 BS , Groningen , NL
31-50-7210227

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Facilities

Free WiFi
Express check-in/check-out
Concierge service
Elevator
Conference space
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Multilingual staff
Smoke-free property
Express check-in
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean and cozy rooms
Great location and unique amenities
Cons:
Difficult to reach by car in certain times

Categories

Cleanliness
9.16
Very clean, super breakfasts, and well maintained.
Service
9.63
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Location
9.17
Centrically located with great neighborhood access.
Room Quality
9.12
Comfortable and well-decorated rooms.
Amenities
9.15
The rooftop bar and unique decor enhance guest experience.
Value for Money
9.11
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
9.16
Delicious food options available.
Overall Experience
9.13
A pleasant and memorable stay overall.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 00:13

Property Description

Amenities
Take advantage of recreational activities like bicycles for rent and enjoy complimentary wireless internet access. The hotel also offers concierge services.

Dining and Drink Options
Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Enjoy buffet breakfasts available daily for a fee from 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

Event Spaces and Services
Featured amenities include express check-in, multilingual staff, and conference space with a meeting room. Perfect for events in Groningen, this hotel offers 323 square feet (30 square meters) of space.

Ready to explore Groningen? Stay at The Happy Traveler, steps away from University of Groningen and Institute for Art & Architecture. Book your stay now!

Important information:

  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: GRO

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Noise policy

    Noise-free rooms not guaranteed

  • General

    Cashless transactions are available

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

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Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 75 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.16
Service: 9.63
Location: 9.17
Room Quality: 9.12
Amenities: 9.15
Value for Money: 9.11
Food and Beverage: 9.16
Overall Experience: 9.13
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Arjan
8
Pros:

Schone kamer

2025-09-28 • via Nuitee
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Martina
10
Pros:

It was very comfortable and cozy
Thank u

2025-09-25 • via Nuitee
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Nina
10
Pros:

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.

2025-09-24 • via Nuitee
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Richard • partner
10
Pros:

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

2025-09-21 • via Nuitee
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Sonia • family
10
Pros:

Great neighborhood

2025-08-29 • via Nuitee
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seon mi
10
Pros:

프리한 스타일과 맛있는 음식...주변의 편의시설등이 맘에 들었어요. 다음에가도 이곳으로 예약 할거예요.

2025-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Jörg
8
Pros:

Sehr schöne und zentrale Unterkunft, aber schwer mit dem Auto zu erreichen!
Restauration im Innenhof, von daher sehr lange, sehr laut in der KEI-Week! ;)
Trotzdem absolut empfehlenswert!

2025-08-13 • via Nuitee
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christine
10
Pros:

It was perfect clean, quiet, quirky, super breakfasts

2025-07-26 • via Nuitee
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Joseph
8
Pros:

Prima geslapen, heerlijk schone stille kamer met uitstekende badkamer

2025-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Carola
10
Pros:

Sehr schöne Inneneinrichtung im Stil ‚Flugreisen weltweit‘. Super gepflegt, sehr sauber, charmante Raumaufteilung, Ausstattung inkl. Bügelbrett und -Eisen und Toaster/Wasserkocher/Küchenzeile

2025-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Charles • partner
4
Pros:

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!

2025-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Flemming
10
Cosy boutique hotel
Pros:

Nice cosy location in Groningen city center. Perfect with option blinding windows for total dark room

2025-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Jasleen
8
Pros:

The room we had was really nice, but a bit cramped. The patio was nice to relax on. Having the kitchen was nice to do some actual cooking for ourselves instead of having to eat out. The bathroom was quite small and dim (which was the only major downside) - and the mirror/light was rotated 90 degrees from what it should have been. Having a clothes washer to use was nice as well, but some instructions would have been nice since we weren't Dutch and are used to a different style

2025-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Yukiyoshi • family_with_children
10
Pros:

Quite good !

2025-05-29 • via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
10
Better than I thought
Pros:

Funny and vivid environment. Great quality-price ratio.

2025-05-22 • via Nuitee
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Francoise
8
Pros:

Très bien
Mais un peu bruyant au niveau de la terrasse

2025-05-05 • via Nuitee
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tycho
10
Excellent place, good rooms
Pros:

Nice place in a good location for food and bars

2025-04-27 • via Nuitee
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Avraham
10
Highly recommended
Pros:

Very nice and cozy place in the heart of the city.
Spacious rooms, amazing staff.

2025-03-30 • via Nuitee
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Seiji
10
That is happy for all travelers
Pros:

Very unique display and furniture! We really enjoyed our stay. Of course, comfortable stay due to clean room.

2025-03-16 • via Nuitee
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dave
6
Pros:

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.

2025-03-13 • via Nuitee