Name: Boutique Hotel De Doelen
Address: Grote Markt 36, Groningen, Netherlands, Groningen, Groningen, NL
Price range: US$120–US$343 per night
Rating: 8.7

What guests think

Boutique Hotel De Doelen is a historic, centrally located stay on Groningen’s Grote Markt, frequently praised for its friendly, attentive staff, convenient location for sights and the station, and generally clean, comfortable rooms with classic character.

The main square setting feels lively and can be noisy on weekend nights. Room experiences vary: some are small or show maintenance issues such as weak water pressure or uneven beds, while others offer spacious suites with in-room saunas and large baths. Breakfast is frequently praised for its variety, while accessibility can be difficult due to steep stairs and limited wheelchair access. Overall, it suits travellers who value historic charm over expansive amenities.

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Service

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Facilities

Historic building with many stairs and limited wheelchair access noted by multiple guests. Some rooms include private saunas and large baths; terrace seating and a nearby parking garage are mentioned, plus small perks like welcome drinks.

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Christopher

17 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

extra paid for a sauna in the room. Having read the instructions we could not get it to work. I explained when I was leaving. I was told that I must not have read the instructions and if I had called somebody they would have got it working. That is what normally happens. To me this says there is an on going problem. I was offered a cake for my disappointment. Not good enough.

8

Jeroen

19 Aug 2022

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Stayed 1 night

I really liked the location. A stone's throw from a number of key city centre attractions and a great place to sit at the terrace facing the Grote Markt and enjoy the folks walking by. The only area of improvement is the coffee - consider upgrading the coffee machine as this would bring the experience to a perfect boutique hotel level!

10

Jon

4 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful historic building directly on the main square. Saturday night can be a bit noisy, but that is to be expected with the location. Friendly and very helpful staff.

10

Nicole

6 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful and well kept historical building in the heart of the city. The staff was welcoming, and the room was clean and comfortable.

10

Ramona

24 Aug 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel is lovely, but not well accessible for people with handicaps because there are tons of steep stairwells. The staff was super friendly and helpful, the room was clean.

10

Steen

29 Jan 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely Hotel in the Center of Groningen, with a Parking Garage near by

10

Isabelle

17 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Well located Friendly Welcome drinks Clean Cozy I recommand and will come back. Thank you

10

Karl

14 Apr 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Friendly staff & very polite, hotel is situated in the center of Groningen & approximately a15min walk from the train station. Plenty of choices for breakfast, certain areas of the hotel are in need of decorating along with new carpets ( tripping hazard) did not see any wheelchair access

10

Martijn

10 Jan 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Wij hadden een suite met sauna & groot ligbad; voelt aan als een mini-wellness centrum. Heerlijk! De kamer was ruim, schoon, viel helemaal niets op aan te merken. Personeel erg vriendelijk, zeer mooie lobby met een open haard. Ontbijt helemaal prima. Locatie kan ook niet beter zo midden in het centrum. Al met al érg geslaagd

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Benjamin

28 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, really friendly staff, clean facilities and the free drink token was a nice touch. Very good very for money, will keep this place in mind when I return!

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is consistently praised across rooms and common areas, with only occasional remarks about standards needing attention.

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10

Nicole

6 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful and well kept historical building in the heart of the city. The staff was welcoming, and the room was clean and comfortable.

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Ramona

24 Aug 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel is lovely, but not well accessible for people with handicaps because there are tons of steep stairwells. The staff was super friendly and helpful, the room was clean.

10

Kira

14 Apr 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Super Lage und sehr freundliches Personal. Wir hatten ein mal das Frühstück, welches aus dem Restaurant nebenan kam und auch sehr lecker war. Das Zimmer ist zwar etwas klein und nicht ganz so sauber wie erhofft, aber es war ein sehr schöner Aufenthalt.

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Isabelle

17 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Well located Friendly Welcome drinks Clean Cozy I recommand and will come back. Thank you

10

Andrew

16 Jul 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Nice, clean, quiet hotel in an excellent location and with friendly staff. I would have no hesitation in recommending this hotel.

10

C H

31 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Had a really lovely stay at this hotel. Staff were very friendly and helpful and room was beautiful. Great location and very clean room. Would definitely stay again without hesitation.

10

Karl

14 Apr 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Friendly staff & very polite, hotel is situated in the center of Groningen & approximately a15min walk from the train station. Plenty of choices for breakfast, certain areas of the hotel are in need of decorating along with new carpets ( tripping hazard) did not see any wheelchair access

10

Torfinn

6 Sept 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Veldig trivelig opphold på alle vis med sentral beliggenhet 5 ***** renhold og service

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Martijn

10 Jan 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Wij hadden een suite met sauna & groot ligbad; voelt aan als een mini-wellness centrum. Heerlijk! De kamer was ruim, schoon, viel helemaal niets op aan te merken. Personeel erg vriendelijk, zeer mooie lobby met een open haard. Ontbijt helemaal prima. Locatie kan ook niet beter zo midden in het centrum. Al met al érg geslaagd

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Benjamin

28 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, really friendly staff, clean facilities and the free drink token was a nice touch. Very good very for money, will keep this place in mind when I return!

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Rooms

Rooms range from small to spacious; some guests report maintenance or bathroom issues and occasional noise from the square, while back-facing rooms are quiet. Bed-type allocation did not always match bookings.

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Jon

4 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful historic building directly on the main square. Saturday night can be a bit noisy, but that is to be expected with the location. Friendly and very helpful staff.

10

Nicole

6 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful and well kept historical building in the heart of the city. The staff was welcoming, and the room was clean and comfortable.

8

Christian

10 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Fint hotel lige i midten af byen. Sov godt i sengen!

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C H

31 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Had a really lovely stay at this hotel. Staff were very friendly and helpful and room was beautiful. Great location and very clean room. Would definitely stay again without hesitation.

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Martin

23 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Although the hotel is old, rooms should be kept to a reasonable standard. The bed was not level at all with feet higher than the head. Upon inspection the bed was missing legs.

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Steffen

27 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great staff! Small, but well designed room.

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Martijn

10 Jan 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Wij hadden een suite met sauna & groot ligbad; voelt aan als een mini-wellness centrum. Heerlijk! De kamer was ruim, schoon, viel helemaal niets op aan te merken. Personeel erg vriendelijk, zeer mooie lobby met een open haard. Ontbijt helemaal prima. Locatie kan ook niet beter zo midden in het centrum. Al met al érg geslaagd

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Rick

18 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Erg goed verblijf met vriendelijke staff. Een beetje jammer dat we een dubbel bed hadden geboekt maar er alleen nog enkels waren

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Eirini

22 Oct 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The room was tiny and not at all as pictured. The shower only has a rain shower and no bath cloth is provided. Water pressure is non existent and because the ceilings are high the water temperature is never hot. No in room fridge. We requested another room but we’re not accommodating at all. Breakfast is not included. The hotel is very charming and fitting with the ambience and culture. Staff is courteous. Location made up for the inconveniences.

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Germaine

8 May 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Heel vriendelijk personeel en centrale ligging. Sliepen aan achterkant dus lekker rustig

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Service

Service is frequently described as friendly, helpful, and attentive. A few guests felt requests were not well handled.

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Christopher

17 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

extra paid for a sauna in the room. Having read the instructions we could not get it to work. I explained when I was leaving. I was told that I must not have read the instructions and if I had called somebody they would have got it working. That is what normally happens. To me this says there is an on going problem. I was offered a cake for my disappointment. Not good enough.

10

Sabine

30 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff is always very attentive! Breakfast amazing, huge selection.

10

Isabelle

17 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Well located Friendly Welcome drinks Clean Cozy I recommand and will come back. Thank you

10

C H

31 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Had a really lovely stay at this hotel. Staff were very friendly and helpful and room was beautiful. Great location and very clean room. Would definitely stay again without hesitation.

10

Karl

14 Apr 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Friendly staff & very polite, hotel is situated in the center of Groningen & approximately a15min walk from the train station. Plenty of choices for breakfast, certain areas of the hotel are in need of decorating along with new carpets ( tripping hazard) did not see any wheelchair access

8

Henk

25 Feb 2026

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Stayed 4 nights

Hele prettige vintage uitstraling, uitstekende service qua receptie, kamer en ontbijt.

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Derek

14 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We really enjoyed our stay here. The staff was excellent, and the location was perfect and convenient for our trip.

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Alan

21 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was very friendly and helpful when I needed help. This hotel is right in the mix of the market. So many shops to visit. Groningen is a beautiful college town with more bikes than i could have imagined...

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Rick

18 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Erg goed verblijf met vriendelijke staff. Een beetje jammer dat we een dubbel bed hadden geboekt maar er alleen nog enkels waren

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Susan

11 Oct 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Staff were very friendly and attentive

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Location

Exceptionally central on the Grote Markt, close to attractions and a short walk from the station. The lively setting can bring weekend noise, though some rooms at the back are quiet.

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Jeroen

19 Aug 2022

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Stayed 1 night

I really liked the location. A stone's throw from a number of key city centre attractions and a great place to sit at the terrace facing the Grote Markt and enjoy the folks walking by. The only area of improvement is the coffee - consider upgrading the coffee machine as this would bring the experience to a perfect boutique hotel level!

10

Jon

4 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful historic building directly on the main square. Saturday night can be a bit noisy, but that is to be expected with the location. Friendly and very helpful staff.

10

Steen

29 Jan 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely Hotel in the Center of Groningen, with a Parking Garage near by

10

Andrew

16 Jul 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Nice, clean, quiet hotel in an excellent location and with friendly staff. I would have no hesitation in recommending this hotel.

10

Freddy

25 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Really great location in the city center and easy access to UMCG and to central market and to Groningen Central Station.

10

Patrik

18 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A good hotell, in the centre.

10

Karl

14 Apr 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Friendly staff & very polite, hotel is situated in the center of Groningen & approximately a15min walk from the train station. Plenty of choices for breakfast, certain areas of the hotel are in need of decorating along with new carpets ( tripping hazard) did not see any wheelchair access

10

Richard

15 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Perfect location.

10

Derek

14 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We really enjoyed our stay here. The staff was excellent, and the location was perfect and convenient for our trip.

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Gerbrand

15 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Prima hotel op Grote markt

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Dining

Breakfast is often praised for quality and variety, including when served via the neighboring restaurant. Welcome drinks were appreciated by some guests.

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Jeroen

19 Aug 2022

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Stayed 1 night

I really liked the location. A stone's throw from a number of key city centre attractions and a great place to sit at the terrace facing the Grote Markt and enjoy the folks walking by. The only area of improvement is the coffee - consider upgrading the coffee machine as this would bring the experience to a perfect boutique hotel level!

10

Sabine

30 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff is always very attentive! Breakfast amazing, huge selection.

10

Kira

14 Apr 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Super Lage und sehr freundliches Personal. Wir hatten ein mal das Frühstück, welches aus dem Restaurant nebenan kam und auch sehr lecker war. Das Zimmer ist zwar etwas klein und nicht ganz so sauber wie erhofft, aber es war ein sehr schöner Aufenthalt.

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10

Isabelle

17 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Well located Friendly Welcome drinks Clean Cozy I recommand and will come back. Thank you

10

Karl

14 Apr 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Friendly staff & very polite, hotel is situated in the center of Groningen & approximately a15min walk from the train station. Plenty of choices for breakfast, certain areas of the hotel are in need of decorating along with new carpets ( tripping hazard) did not see any wheelchair access

8

Henk

25 Feb 2026

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Stayed 4 nights

Hele prettige vintage uitstraling, uitstekende service qua receptie, kamer en ontbijt.

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10

Martijn

10 Jan 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Wij hadden een suite met sauna & groot ligbad; voelt aan als een mini-wellness centrum. Heerlijk! De kamer was ruim, schoon, viel helemaal niets op aan te merken. Personeel erg vriendelijk, zeer mooie lobby met een open haard. Ontbijt helemaal prima. Locatie kan ook niet beter zo midden in het centrum. Al met al érg geslaagd

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6

Eirini

22 Oct 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The room was tiny and not at all as pictured. The shower only has a rain shower and no bath cloth is provided. Water pressure is non existent and because the ceilings are high the water temperature is never hot. No in room fridge. We requested another room but we’re not accommodating at all. Breakfast is not included. The hotel is very charming and fitting with the ambience and culture. Staff is courteous. Location made up for the inconveniences.

10

Benjamin

28 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, really friendly staff, clean facilities and the free drink token was a nice touch. Very good very for money, will keep this place in mind when I return!

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Month	Average price
January	US$120
February	US$133
March	US$143
April	US$149
May	US$157
June	US$159
July	US$143
August	US$143
September	US$154
October	US$157
November	US$141
December	US$138

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8 $195	9 $157	10	11	12
13 $121	14 $158	15 $192	16 $184	17 $169	18	19
20 $120	21 $178	22 $196	23 $169	24 $178	25	26
27 $121	28 $178	29 $178	30 $171

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $160	2	3
4 $132	5 $182	6 $179	7 $155	8 $164	9 $170	10
11 $121	12 $147	13 $157	14 $155	15 $168	16 $197	17
18 $123	19 $143	20 $168	21 $168	22 $170	23 $283	24
25 $120	26 $157	27 $172	28 $167	29 $164	30 $241	31 $343

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