The Happy Traveler

Property class: 3

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The Happy Traveler provides amenities, such as 2 bars and conference space. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is £94
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct

Room options

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a desk, and a cityscape artwork on the wall.

King Room with Balcony

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, two pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, a map on the wall, and a plant on the nightstand.

Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Balcony

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a headboard with a map design, a bookshelf, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Deluxe Studio

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

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A compact kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, and a small refrigerator. There is a bunk bed visible in the background, suggesting a shared sleeping area.

Family Double Room

  • 323 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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A hotel room with a brown tufted headboard bed, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a small bedside table with a remote control, a kitchenette with a sink and cabinets, and a patterned carpet.

Large Double Room

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

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A vintage-themed interior with a coffee machine, vintage suitcases, and a globe display.

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a headboard with a cityscape design, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

One-Bedroom Apartment

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a map on the wall, and an air conditioning unit.

Deluxe Single Room

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

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A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a small table with a plant, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Studio

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A bar area with a green-tiled counter, red bar stools, and a row of seats labeled 'TRAVELER AIRWAYS'.

Double Room

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

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A compact hotel room with a bunk bed, a desk, a radiator, and a window with curtains.

Single room

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

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A hotel room with a large window, a bed with pillows, a nightstand, and a wall with a map design.

Royal Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a window, a wall-mounted coat rack, and a cityscape painting.

Economy Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a small table with a plant, a window with curtains, and a headboard with a light fixture.

Deluxe Studio With Kitchen

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Budget Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of the outside.

One Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Located in Binnenstad, a neighbourhood in Groningen, The Happy Traveler is in the entertainment district and near a train station. Noorderplantsoen and Dannemeer reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Prinsenhof Gardens and Hortus Haren. Noordelijk Scheepvaart Museum and Centrum Beeldende Kunst Groningen are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Groningen travel guide
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Kleine Kromme Elleboog 5, Groningen, 9712 BS

What's nearby

  • A historic building with ornate architecture, a statue in front, and outdoor seating.
    Grote Markt
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A modern building with a yellow facade and a large red structure in the foreground.
    Groninger Museum
    10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • University of Groningen
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Vismarkt
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • De Oosterpoort
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • BURGER KING®
    4 min walk
  • Broodje van Eigen Deeg
    4 min walk
  • Croissanterie Pigalle
    2 min walk
  • Doppio Espresso
    4 min walk
  • De Uurwerker
    1 min walk

About this property

The Happy Traveler

  • Hotel located in Binnenstad
  • The Happy Traveler provides amenities, such as 2 bars and conference space. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
    • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and express check-in
    • Smoke-free property, coffee/tea in reception and 1 meeting room
    • Tour/ticket information, multilingual staff and concierge services
    • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All 56 rooms include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi.
  • More amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
    • Wardrobes/cupboards, ovens and stovetops

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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 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

  • 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
  • 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

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 40.0 per day.

Cots (infant beds) are available for EUR 15.0 per day

Payment types at the property

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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: from 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 40.0 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

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 67775543
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property class

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Netherlands. This property is rated 3 stars.

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 20 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Happy Traveler on 4 Oct 2026 start from £94, including 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?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is The Happy Traveler located?

Located in Binnenstad, this hotel is steps away 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.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Happy Traveler Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 139 out of 204 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 204 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 204 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 204 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 204 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our balcony was outstanding! More spacious than the actual room! And the hanging chairs were sooo comfortable! We decided not to eat breakfast at the hotel because the chairs were too tight.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was perfect clean, quiet, quirky, super breakfasts
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Value

I'll definitely stay there if I go to Groningen again. Very good value, great location. Very comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hotel with character.

Lovely small hotel. Smack dead in the city centre. Wonderfully styled with friendly staff. Rooms are a bit small
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

fantastic hippie happy hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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