Hotel The Happy Traveler - Groningen

$$$$||View on mapGroningen, Netherlands7B Kleine Kromme Elleboog Guesthouse Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands, 9712 BS|
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Hotel The Happy Traveler - Groningen
7B Kleine Kromme Elleboog Guesthouse Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands, 9712 BS·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.4Great
Location9.3
Staff9.3
Free WiFi8.9
Breakfast8.8
Cleanliness8.7
Who stays here
Solo40%
Couples37%
Groups12%
Families10%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.4Great
Location9.3
Staff9.3
Free WiFi8.9
Breakfast8.8
Cleanliness8.7
Who stays here
Solo40%
Couples37%
Groups12%
Families10%

3-star city-center hotel with travel-themed decor in Groningen

Amenities & Services

Hotel The Happy Traveler offers a rooftop terrace bar with city views and a coffee house on site. Guests can use complimentary bicycle rental to explore Groningen or enjoy the shared lounge and BBQ facilities. The hotel provides safety deposit boxes, key card access, and concierge services.

Rooms & Accommodations

Rooms at The Happy Traveler include private bathrooms, city views, and a private entrance. Room types range from Budget Single Rooms to Deluxe Studios with kitchenettes and Deluxe Single Rooms with private kitchens. Many rooms feature travel-themed decor with vintage suitcases and world landmark murals.

Location & Nearby Attractions

The happy traveler is located less than 0.5 miles from Simplon Music Venue and a 2-minute walk from the University of Groningen. Martini Tower and Town Hall Groningen are within walking distance, and Groningen Eelde Airport is 10 miles away. The hotel is set in the city center among restaurants, cafés, and bars.

Dining & Breakfast

A buffet breakfast is served with warm dishes, fresh pastries, pancakes, cheese, fruits, and juice. The on-site coffee house offers a variety of beverages, and the rooftop bar serves drinks in the evening. Special diet menus and kid-friendly buffet options are available upon request.

Family & Accessibility

Hotel Bar The Happy Traveler provides family rooms, board games and puzzles, and a kid-friendly buffet. Accessible rooms and facilities are available for guests with disabilities. The hotel also offers a lift, express check-in/check-out, and luggage storage.

  • Location: City center, 2 min from University of Groningen
  • Rooms: Travel-themed rooms with private entrance
  • Dining: Buffet breakfast with warm dishes & pancakes
  • Entertainment: Rooftop terrace bar with city views
  • Family: Board games, puzzles & kid-friendly buffet
  • Transport: Bicycle rental for exploring Groningen
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-22:00
until 11:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
The hotel offers a full breakfast at the price of EUR 18.5 per person. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
German, Dutch
Building
Number of rooms:15
Former name
guesthouse groningen
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Rooms and availability

Deluxe Studio
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
Deluxe Suite
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
  • Courtyard view
  • Shower
  • Coffee machine
Budget Single Room
  • Max:
    1 person
  • Bed options:
    1 Single bed
  • Courtyard view
  • Shower
  • Coffee machine
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking
Baggage storage

Baggage storage

Locker room

24-hour services
Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Outdoor dining area

Welcome drink

Coffee shop

Laundry
TV

Flat-screen TV

Elevator

Sports & Fitness

  • Canoeing
  • Cycling
  • Fishing

Services

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Special diet menus

Children

  • Cribs
  • Children's buffet
  • Board games

Spa & Leisure

  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Leisure/ TV room

Room view

  • City view
  • Courtyard view

Room features

  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Washing machine
  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle
  • Dryer
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Essential information about Hotel The Happy Traveler

💵 Lowest room price 114 US$
📏 Distance to center 100 yd
✈️ Distance to airport 11.3 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Groningen Eelde, GRQ

Location

7B Kleine Kromme Elleboog Guesthouse Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands, 9712 BS
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7B Kleine Kromme Elleboog Guesthouse Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands, 9712 BS
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7B Kleine Kromme Elleboog Guesthouse Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands, 9712 BS
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
Church
Der Aa-kerk
100 yd
University
University of Groningen
100 yd
Parks
Noorderplantsoen Park
100 yd
Museums
Het Nederlands Stripmuseum
100 yd
Square
Vismarkt
100 yd
Museums
University Museum
100 yd
Church
Nieuwe Kerk
100 yd
Gallery
Stichting Fotografie Noorderlicht
100 yd
Gallery
Art Gallery Erik Zwezerijnen
100 yd
Akerkhof 1
Korenbeurs Groningen
100 yd
Museums
GRID Graphic Museum Groningen
100 yd
Grote Markt 29
Groningen Tourist Office
100 yd
Zwanestraat
100 yd
Gasthuisstraat 26
Jacob en Annagasthuis
100 yd
Mall
Herestraat
100 yd
Oude Kijk in 't Jatstraat 26
Aletta Jacobs Monument
100 yd
Restaurant
Bij Britta
100 yd
Restaurant
La Ca Vietnamese Streetfood
100 yd
Restaurant
De Pasta Fabriek
100 yd
Restaurant
Magoya
100 yd
Restaurant
FLFL Restaurant
100 yd
Restaurant
Lust
100 yd
Restaurant
Het Opstapje
100 yd
Restaurant
Fish Market
100 yd
Restaurant
Subway
100 yd
Restaurant
Eeterie de Globe
100 yd

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