Groningen Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A canal with boats docked, surrounded by historic buildings and trees.
A canal with boats, a row of historic buildings, and string lights reflecting on the water.
A canal with houses reflecting in the water, surrounded by reeds.
A row of bicycles parked in a gravel area with trees in the background.
A museum gallery with three large paintings on orange walls.

Our guide on where to stay in Groningen

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Binnenstad

While visiting Binnenstad, you might make a stop by sights like Grote Markt and Northern Maritime Museum and Niemeijer Tobacco Museum.

Binnenstad-Zuid

While visiting Binnenstad-Zuid, you might make a stop by sights like Groninger Museum and Grote Markt.

Binnenstad-Noord

Though Binnenstad-Noord may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Grote Markt and Groninger Museum.

Binnenstad-West

While visiting Binnenstad-West, you might make a stop by sights like Northern Maritime Museum and Niemeijer Tobacco Museum and Noordelijk Scheepvaart Museum.

Binnenstad-Oost

When in Binnenstad-Oost, you can plan a visit to Grote Markt and Centrum Beeldende Kunst Groningen, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Mercure City Groningen Martiniplaza Hotel

Mercure City Groningen Martiniplaza Hotel

4 out of 5
Expositielaan 7 Groningen
The price is NZ$208 per night from 21 July to 22 July
NZ$208
21 July - 22 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Groningen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (834 reviews)
"The people working there are friendly and helpful. We were a bit late for breakfast and the lady working there very kindly made up some food for us. The breakfast is good and varied. It's a bit off the beaten track being a 25 or so minute walk to the centre although there is a bus nearby that runs ..."

Reviewed on 9 July 2026

Mercure City Groningen Martiniplaza Hotel
The Market Hotel Groningen

The Market Hotel Groningen

4.5 out of 5
Grote Markt 31 Groningen GR
The price is NZ$322 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
NZ$322
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Groningen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 coffee shops/cafes. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (453 reviews)
"Breakfast was nice to have included"

Reviewed on 1 July 2026

The Market Hotel Groningen
The Social Hub Groningen

The Social Hub Groningen

3.5 out of 5
Boterdiep 9 Groningen
The price is NZ$176 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
NZ$176
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Groningen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Prinsenhof Gardens and Martinikerk ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (698 reviews)
"Despite requesting it twice the housekeeping didn’t refill the toiletries ( no shower gel) during the 3 night stay (or the coffee etc) Floor was not vacuumed in the room. Reception staff were helpful and positive but seems information was not getting to house keeping . Location good and restaurant ..."

Reviewed on 17 June 2026

The Social Hub Groningen
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Marble Times

Marble Times

2 out of 5
94 Damsterdiep Groningen GR
Stay at this aparthotel in Groningen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and housekeeping. Popular attractions Centrum Beeldende Kunst Groningen and Stadsschouwburg are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (31 reviews)
"When you balance the comparative price of other places in the area and the quality of the room you get, this place was excellent, and I would stay again. Nice fittings, spacious, etc. It's a little quirky. There won't be anyone at reception when you arrive and the front door will be locked, anyway, ..."

Reviewed on 15 June 2026

Marble Times
Ferienhaus am Seedeich

Ferienhaus am Seedeich

Geerdswehrstraße 61 Emden NDS
Stay at this holiday home in Emden. Enjoy free parking, a garden and satellite TV channels. Popular attractions Bunkermuseum and Kunsthalle Emden are located ...
7/10 Good! (9 reviews)
"We had a great experience at this place - easy check-in and easy check-out, the house is spacious, light, nice, warm and clean. Beds and mattraces are comfortable to sleep. Being tired after a dog show we had a comfortable sleep."

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Ferienhaus am Seedeich
Chalet Copperwing on small-scale nature campsite 't Ol Gat.

Chalet Copperwing on small-scale nature campsite 't Ol Gat.

Zoutkamp GR
Stay at this chalet in Zoutkamp. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Kartbaan Ulrum and Vlinderbalg are located nearby.
Chalet Copperwing on small-scale nature campsite 't Ol Gat.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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