Binnenstad Travel Guide

Groningen

A cobblestone street with historic buildings, a prominent church tower, and a sunset sky.
A two-story house with a red-tiled roof and white-framed windows.
A modern interior with hanging pendant lights and a central column.
A festival with tents, tables, and chairs.
A historic building with ornate architecture, a statue in front, and outdoor seating.

Stay near popular Binnenstad attractions

A Ferris wheel, a tall clock tower, and a carnival with rides.
Photo by Lynette Lee
Open Photo by Lynette Lee

Grote Markt

8.8/10 (572 reviews)
Learn about the local history of Groningen when you spend time at Grote Markt. Amble around the area's gardens or seek out its cycling trails.
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Things to do

Groningen: Climb the Martinitower

Groningen: Climb the Martinitower

Rp144.355
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Groningen: Climb the Martinitower
Groningen Terrace Boat Tour Experience with a Cozy Bar: 1 hour

Groningen: Terrace Boat Experience with a Cozy Bar: 1 hour

Rp309.332
per adult
Groningen: Terrace Boat Experience with a Cozy Bar: 1 hour
Groningen: Walking Tour with Local Guide

Groningen: Walking Tour with Local Guide

Rp381.510
per adult
Groningen: Walking Tour with Local Guide
Exciting Murder Mystery - Interactive city walk in Groningen

Murder City Game with Live Guide in Groningen

Rp1.484.795
per traveller
Murder City Game with Live Guide in Groningen
Cheese and Wine

Cruise tour in Groningen with Cheese and Wine

Rp608.353
per adult
Cruise tour in Groningen with Cheese and Wine
Groningen: Relaxing boat tour with unlimited drinks: 1.5 hours

Groningen: Relaxing boat tour with unlimited drinks: 1.5 hours

Rp721.775
per adult
Groningen: Relaxing boat tour with unlimited drinks: 1.5 hours
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Top hotels in Binnenstad

The Social Hub Groningen

The Social Hub Groningen

3.5 out of 5
Boterdiep 9 Groningen
The price is Rp1.512.475 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
Rp1.512.475
Rp2.021.574 total
2 Aug - 3 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! (706 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 Jun 2026

The Social Hub Groningen
The Market Hotel Groningen

The Market Hotel Groningen

4.5 out of 5
Grote Markt 31 Groningen GR
The price is Rp2.603.060 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
Rp2.603.060
Rp3.341.155 total
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 ...
The Market Hotel Groningen
Martini Hotel

Martini Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Gedempte Zuiderdiep 8 Groningen
The price is Rp1.437.649 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
Rp1.437.649
Rp1.929.964 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Groningen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very good! (392 reviews)
"El cuarto estaba bien, el edificio muy bien ubicado, lo único era que el baño para habitación triple es muy pequeño. El resto excelente. Está a una cuadra de todas las tiendas, cafés, restaurantes y al frente pasa el bus"

Reviewed on 25 Jul 2026

Martini Hotel
Leonardo Hotel Groningen City Center

Leonardo Hotel Groningen City Center

3.5 out of 5
Gedempte Kattendiep 25 Groningen
The price is Rp1.531.208 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
Rp1.531.208
Rp2.044.219 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Groningen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
Leonardo Hotel Groningen City Center
Hotel Schimmelpenninck Huys

Hotel Schimmelpenninck Huys

3 out of 5
Oosterstraat 53 Groningen
The price is Rp1.684.371 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
Rp1.684.371
Rp2.229.496 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Groningen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Hotel Schimmelpenninck Huys
Hotel Halbert

Hotel Halbert

4 out of 5
43 Oude Boteringestraat Groningen GR
The price is Rp1.699.604 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
Rp1.699.604
Rp2.248.023 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Groningen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (152 reviews)
"Everything was great. The staff were fantastic and Groningen was beautiful. I highly recommend."

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2026

Hotel Halbert
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Where to stay in Binnenstad

Find the best Binnenstad areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A historic building with the inscription "DE Korenbeurs" on the facade, featuring classical architecture with columns and a pediment.
Photo by Lynette Lee
Open Photo by Lynette Lee

Binnenstad-Zuid

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

A modern building with a yellow facade and a colorful mosaic wall.

Oosterpoortwijk

If you're spending some time in Oosterpoortwijk, Euroborg and De Oosterpoort are top sights worth seeing.

Oosterpoortbuurt

While visiting Oosterpoortbuurt, you might make a stop by sights like De Oosterpoort and Visual Arts Centre.

A historic church with a tall tower and a large cathedral with a pointed roof.

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.

A large green hill with a staircase leading to a building with classical architecture.
Photo by Steven Hickman
Open Photo by Steven Hickman

Oranjewijk

While Oranjewijk isn't home to many top sights, Prinsenhof Gardens and Martinikerk are some notable places to visit nearby.

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