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The Social Hub Groningen

3.5 star property
Hotel in Groningen with fitness centre and 24-hour front desk

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Restaurant
Lobby
Property entrance
Lobby sitting area
Interior detail

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
The current price is NZ$148
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026

Explore the area

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Boterdiep 9, Groningen, 9712 LH
  • Place, University of Groningen
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Grote Markt
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Groninger Museum
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Groningen (GRQ-Eelde)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

Premium bedding, desk, soundproofing, free cots/infant beds

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Studio

Premium bedding, desk, soundproofing, free cots/infant beds

Deluxe Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Premium bedding, desk, soundproofing, free cots/infant beds

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Groningen

The Social Hub Groningen puts you in the heart of Groningen, within just a 10-minute stroll of Prinsenhof Gardens and University of Groningen. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Business amenities include meeting rooms and a business centre. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a gym and a coffee shop/cafe. Buffet breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Binnenstad hotel include Stadsschouwburg and Noorderplantsoen.

What's nearby

  • University of Groningen - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Grote Markt - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Stadsschouwburg - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Groninger Museum - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • De Oosterpoort - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Groningen North Station - 13 min walk
  • Groningen (GRQ-Eelde) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café De Toeter - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Folkingebrew The Pub - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪UNO - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪SUBWAY® - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Anne & Max - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Social Hub Groningen

Hotel in Groningen with fitness centre and 24-hour front desk
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business centre and meeting rooms.

WiFi is free in public spaces. A fitness centre, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the business-friendly The Social Hub Groningen. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3.5-star Groningen hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 365 guestrooms or units
  • 9 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 2016
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Social Hub Groningen offers 365 air-conditioned accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower. This Groningen hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access, with a Wi-Fi speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Parking on site (EUR 15 per day)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 19.50 for adults and EUR 19.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Gym
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • 1 building
  • 9 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2016
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 25.0 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 4.65 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 5 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 19.5 for adults and from EUR 19.5 for children
  • Self-parking fee: EUR 15 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 25.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates)
This property accepts credit/debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates). This property accepts credit or debit cards, Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

National rating

This property does not have a Netherlands Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

Student Hotel Groningen
Student Groningen
The Student Hotel Groningen
The Social Hub Groningen Hotel
The Social Hub Groningen Groningen
The Social Hub Groningen Hotel Groningen

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Social Hub Groningen?

The Social Hub Groningen offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Social Hub Groningen?

As of 17 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Social Hub Groningen on 11 Jan 2026 start from NZ$128.68, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The Social Hub Groningen?

Yep, The Social Hub Groningen has a self car park for EUR 15 per day. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

What makes The Social Hub Groningen a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Social Hub Groningen.

Is The Social Hub Groningen family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a deli, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that The Social Hub Groningen is a hit with families.

Does The Social Hub Groningen serve breakfast?

Sure does, buffet breakfast is on offer weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Social Hub Groningen?

No, The Social Hub Groningen does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Social Hub Groningen?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Social Hub Groningen?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at The Social Hub Groningen?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Reviews

The Social Hub Groningen Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 357 out of 670 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 251 out of 670 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 670 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 670 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 670 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Massimiliano

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

University accommodation

Brought my daughter to study at Groningen, she’s staying for the year at the social Hub. The hotel is Fantastic, clean and the staff are polite and can’t do enough for you. My daughter feels safe and is very happy to have chosen to stay here. Customer satisfaction is their major priority, well done to them all and keep up the good work.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

denise

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

MANISH

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bart William, Houston

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Syeda Ayesha

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, warm and cozy environment, perfect place to stay as a student! 100/10
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Patrick, Celigny

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value and lovation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerrit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Edward

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

L Kennedy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love the concept - great staff/great service
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location downtown Groningen
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not what we expected

The photos on your website made The Social Hub look like a cool, funky place to hang out … but we didn’t realize that it is actually student housing as well. We and our friends are “young” 60-somethings, but we felt about as out of place as possible. In addition, they were hosting a mental health event that took over all of the public areas and caused the restaurant to be closed (they offered takeout, but we would have had to sit on our beds to eat). The entire bar/lounge area was unavailable as well, so we headed out on foot in the dark, ate at a terrible restaurant, and hung out by ourselves in our rooms. Had we known about the event in advance, we definitely would have booked elsewhere.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sanjey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Definitely a good choice in Groningen

Excellent choice and interesting concept just over canal from centrum. Well thought out. Excellentb breakfast buffet the day we ate in. Originally geared for students but now has guests of all ages. Nothing student or hostel about the faccilities or staff. Good wifi. Good mattresses. AC, which is only helpful in a brief timeframe this far north but we appreciated having it that stay. The rooms have excellent sound proofing.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jarod

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent space walkable distance to the city centre
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Blaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Faris

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place to stay! Very clean, cool and vibrant!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Rundown and disgusting

I stayed at The Social Hub for one night and it was a nightmare from beginning to end and ruined my stay in Groningen. The first room was beat-up with stains all over the wall, the carpet was shabby and the furniture had dents everywhere. But the worst thing was how dirty everything in this room was. All the surfaces were dusty and/or full of fingerprints and/or full of stains, the sink in the kitchen was covered in limescale. The worst was the bathroom – limescale and all kinds of other dirt in- and outside of the shower. Below the toilet there was a big blob of a white substance, which I hope was body cream. Naturally I asked for a different room. The new room was not much better, which made me realize that the lack of cleanliness is a bigger, structural problem at this ‘hotel’. Again, there were thick patches of limescale in the bathroom; dust, fingerprints and splashes of dried liquids everywhere in the room – on the desk, the curtains, the TV screen, etc. Other issues: - The mattress was old, sagging and was also slanted to one side - which means: no sleep - The temperature control in the room was either broken or disabled - There was no hairdryer in the bathroom, even though it was listed in the room amenities All of this makes me wonder – who is in charge of this place? These are not minor issues - the dirt, the worn-out mattresses, the lack of maintenance. Is this a conscious decision by The Social Hub to not care about guests' experiences and basic needs?
Blob of cream (I hope) below the toilet
Limescale in kitchen sink
Stain where the drinking glasses were standing
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Martina

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Rundown and disgusting

I stayed at The Social Hub for one night and it was a nightmare from beginning to end and ruined my stay in Groningen. The first room was beat-up with stains all over the wall, the carpet was shabby and the furniture had dents everywhere. But the worst thing was how dirty everything in this room was. All the surfaces were dusty and/or full of fingerprints and/or full of stains, the sink in the kitchen was covered in limescale. The worst was the bathroom – limescale and all kinds of other dirt in- and outside of the shower. Below the toilet there was a big blob of a white substance, which I hope was body cream. Naturally I asked for a different room. The new room was not much better, which made me realize that the lack of cleanliness is a bigger, structural problem at this ‘hotel’. Again, there were thick patches of limescale in the bathroom; dust, fingerprints and splashes of dried liquids everywhere in the room – on the desk, the curtains, the TV screen, etc. Other issues: - The mattress was old, sagging and was also slanted to one side - which means: no sleep - The temperature control in the room was either broken or disabled - There was no hairdryer in the bathroom, even though it was listed in the room amenities All of this makes me wonder – who is in charge of this place? These are not minor issues - the dirt, the worn-out mattresses, the lack of maintenance. Is this a conscious decision by The Social Hub to not care about guests' experiences and basic needs?
Blob of cream (I hope) below the toilet
Limescale in kitchen sink
Stain where the drinking glasses were standing
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024