How to get around Groningen
Our Developing Across Differences European Learning Lab & Community Weeks are hosted by our partner, the University of Groningen/Rijksuniversiteit Groningen.
Learn more about how to get to Groningen here.
Note that all courses will be conducted in the Academy Building/ Academie Gebouw (Broerstraat 5) and/or Harmonie Building (Oude Kijk in ‘t Jatstraat) on the University of Groningen city campus as indicated on the map.
Where to stay
We are pleased to offer the University of Groningen’s discounted rates* for hotels that are conveniently located near campus. We have selected these six local hotels because they are within walking distance from the event venue.
*Prices are shown for informational purposes only. Rates/conditions subject to availability and change as per each hotel. These rates may not include city taxes.
Make your booking before rooms fill up in Groningen, a popular Dutch summertime destination.



NH Groningen is a modern 4 star hotel, conveniently located in the centre of the nearly century old city of Groningen. There are limited parking spaces available at the hotel at a cost of €21 per car per night. Close by there is also carpark Damsterdiep and the carpark at the hospital UMCG, across from the hotel.
- Standard room: €121,50* , plus City taxes €4 p.p.p.n , Inclusive breakfast
*This rate is valid for a standard room including breakfast for 1 person. During busy periods, congress periods and important event dates higher rates may apply as well as different conditions.
Reservations can be made via reserveringen@nh-hotels.com or by phoning +31 (0)20 70 18 042.
Use as a reference: RUG, Faculty of Arts (Language Centre), Contact: M.S. Carriere, ic@rug.nl.
- City Room incl. Breakfast buffet € 104,50
- Additional costs for Saturday € 30,-
- City Tax € 4 p.p.p.n. (exclusive)
Reservations can be made via Reservations.citygroningen@edenhotels.nl or phoning +31 (0)50 5886565. Use as a reference: RUG, Faculty of Arts (Language Centre), Contact: M.S. Carriere, ic@rug.nl.
- Cosy room (single use) € 87,50 per night*
- Charme room € 97,50 per night *
- Deluxe room € 117,50 per night *
- Suite € 137,50 per night *
- Breakfast € 17,50 per person
- Parking Kleine Peperstraat € 23,00 per day
*Excluding city tax à €4 per person per night (under approval of price changes by the local government of Groningen); The room rates are valid on Sunday till Thursday. Excluding holidays, the event TT Assen (June 22-25th 2023) and is only applicable to individual reservations.
Reservations can be made via sales@schimmelpenninckhuys.nl. If requested, use as a reference: RUG, Faculty of Arts (Language Centre), Contact: M.S. Carriere, ic@rug.nl.
- Small twin room, Rate single use: €97,50 per night, Rate double use: €110,00 per night
- Standard twin room, Rate single use: €107,50 per night, Rate double use: €120,00 per night
- Parking The Martini Hotel offers private parking facilities behind the hotel. Guests can use this (paid) parking facility subjected to availability. Unfortunately it is not possible to reserve for our parking. The rates for parking with a car is €15,00 per night.
All our rates are per room, per night including breakfast buffet and excluding city tax €4 per person, per night. (subjected to changes by the city).
Reservations can be made via info@martinihotel.nl or phoning +31 (0) 50 312 9919.
Use as a reference: RUG, Faculty of Arts (Language Centre), Contact: M.S. Carriere, ic@rug.nl.
- Go to our website www.themarkethotel.com
- Select the arrival and departure date
- Fill in the company login: Company code “Rijksuniversiteit, Groningen: 492408”
- Book the nights with a discount
Reservations can also be made by telephone with the number +31 (0) 50 207 4600 or email info@themarkethotel.nl.
- Single room: € 75,00 per room, per night + City Tax € 2,15 p.p.p.n.
- Double room: € 85,00 per room, per night + City Tax € 2,15 p.p.p.n.
- Group Rooms 3-10 persons with shower & toilet – rate per person: € 42,50, per night + City Tax € 2,15 p.p.p.n.
Reservations can be made via receptie@budgetthostels.nl or by phoning +31 (0)50 588 655.
Use as a reference: RUG, Faculty of Arts (Language Centre), Contact: M.S. Carriere, ic@rug.nl.
Questions ? Reach out to us at learninglab@iddifferences.org and we’ll be happy to help.