
Groningen is one of Netherlands's major cities, home to around 244,807 people.
Best time
May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds
Weather
Temperate, with warm summers and cool winters
Wall House II
Groninger Museum
Noordelijk Scheepvaartmuseum
Universiteitsmuseum
Martiniplaza
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Local favourites
Kaashandel van der Ley
Van der Ley is one of the best cheese stores in the world. Look for local organic varieties, such as green pesto cheese or farmers crumblech
Groninger Kaasboetiek
Eeterie De Globe
Three different main courses each day (one meat, one fish, one veg.). Many customers eat here several times per week.
Land van Kokanje
For big and great lunch-salads and nice hamburgers.
FEBO
In case of emergency! If you've left it too late before heading out for food and the restaurants have closed their kitchens, you can get all
Het Concerthuis
Indie-styled restaurant and bar. Food-sharing is the credo here and lovely place for alternative drinks.
Tourist favourites & top-rated
Simplon Youth Hotel
This youth hostel has been around for a long time and remains a popular budget pick. Bunk-beds starting at €18.50. Rooms for up to 6 people
Apollo Hotel
In the La Liberté high-rise building, nice views.
City Hotel Groningen
This large hotel has simple but modern rooms and a nice rooftop terrace. It can be a little bit noisy at times, but overall this place gives
Hotel Corps De Garde
Housed in a monumental 1634 building. Although equipped with all the modern day facilities you'd expect, it manages to retain its historic a
Hotel de Doelen
This hotel has been receiving visitors for some 200 years and the decorations clearly intend to maintain the characteristic feel, but all mo