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Simplon Hostel

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Simplon Hostel features a communal lounge, a terrace, and an on-site restaurant and bar located in Groningen. Situated less than 1 km from the iconic Martini Tower, this hotel offers complimentary WiFi and is just a 9-minute walk from Prinsentuin Garden. The establishment is smoke-free and is conveniently located 60 meters from Simplon Music Venue.

Guest rooms come equipped with a shared bathroom, and select accommodations feature a kitchenette complete with a refrigerator. All rooms provide bed linen for your convenience.

Guests can enjoy a game of darts while staying at the hostel.

The staff, fluent in German, English, and Dutch, is ready to assist you at the 24-hour front desk.

Noteworthy attractions near Simplon Hostel include the Town Hall Groningen, the Institute for Art & Architecture, and the University of Groningen. The closest airport is Groningen Eelde Airport, situated 16 km from the property.

Couples are especially fond of the location — they awarded it a rating of 9.0 for a getaway for two.

Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
2 single beds
3 single beds
Bedroom 1:
2 single beds
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
4 single beds

Facilities of Simplon Hostel

Most popular facilities

  • Parking

  • Free WiFi

  • Family rooms

  • Non-smoking rooms

  • Restaurant

  • 24-hour front desk

  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom

Bedroom

  • Linen

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

Accessibility

  • Hearing accessible

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
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

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 option.

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.

Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestroATM cardBankcardCash

Essential Details
Key information for guests at this location

Street parking is available for €4.10 per hour from Monday to Wednesday from 09:00 to 22:00, Thursday to Saturday from 09:00 to 00:00, and on Sunday from 12:00 to 17:00.

Parking is complimentary on public holidays.

Towels can be requested at the reception desk.

Lockers are available for use with padlocks that can be purchased for €4 at the reception.

Please notify Simplon Hostel in advance of your anticipated arrival time. You can utilize the Special Requests section during booking, or directly reach out to the property with the contact details included in your confirmation.

In response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, enhanced health and safety protocols are currently in place at this property.

In light of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation, this property is implementing measures to ensure the safety of both guests and staff. Some amenities and services may be limited or unavailable as a result.

Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) guidance, please make sure that you are booking this property in accordance with local government regulations regarding travel purposes and permitted group sizes.

Staying at this property for the purpose of Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine is not permitted.

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