Simplon Hostel offers basic accommodation including a courtyard garden. It is just 1 km away from the lively Groningen centre city. Cable TV, heating and shared bathroom facilities are standard in all the rooms. Some rooms will provide you with a kitchen with a microwave. There are communal facilities available such as lockers, washing machines and dryers. Free WiFi is available as well. Guests can get tourist information at the reception. A buffet breakfast is served every morning. A restaurant is located right next to the property. The Korenstraat busstop is 150 metres away. It provides easy access to the Grote Markt Square and Central Station. The Hoornse Plas lake is 30 minutes away by car.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Groningen, this hotel has an excellent location score of 8.8

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
Bedroom 1:
2 single beds
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.7
Facilities
7.3
Cleanliness
7.5
Comfort
7.3
Value for money
8.0
Location
8.8
Free WiFi
8.7
Low score for Groningen
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Hosseini
    Germany Germany
    I recently stayed at this hotel and found the location to be extremely convenient, as it was situated near a bus stop, making transportation around the area hassle-free. The bed provided in the dormitory was comfortable, allowing for a good...
  • Memodsxx
    Germany Germany
    The ubication was excellent, the staff was super cool! I like it. It's the second time here and everything was good!
  • Javier
    Spain Spain
    Having a private room just for us. The staff was incredibly kind

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Proeflokaal De Prael
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner

Facilities of Simplon Hostel

Most popular facilities
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Shared bathroom
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Cleaning products
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Darts
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs € 13.50 per day.
  • Parking garage
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
    Additional charge
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • German
  • English
  • Dutch

House rules

Simplon Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 16:00 to 22:00

Check-out

From 05:00 to 12:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Cot upon request
Free
2 years
Cot upon request
Free
Extra bed upon request
€ 15 per child, per night
3 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 15 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Parking on the street costs € 4.10,- per hour from Monday till Wednesday from 09.00 till 22.00, Thursday till Saturday from 09.00 - 00.00 and on Sunday from 12.00 till 17.00.

Parking on public holidays is free of charge.

Towels are available at the reception on your request.

Padlocks to use the lockers are available for € 3,- at the reception.

Please inform Simplon Hostel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

FAQs about Simplon Hostel

  • Room options at Simplon Hostel include:

    • Single
    • Twin/Double
    • Triple
    • Bed in Dormitory
    • Apartment
    • Quadruple

  • Simplon Hostel has 1 restaurant:

    • Proeflokaal De Prael

  • The prices at Simplon Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Simplon Hostel is 850 yards from the centre of Groningen. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Simplon Hostel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Darts

  • Check-in at Simplon Hostel is from 16:00, and check-out is until 12:00.