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Reviews of Simplon Hostel

Boterdiep 73-2, 9712 LL Groningen, Netherlands

#22 of 26 hotels in Groningen

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Review score

Based on 465 hotel reviews

7.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.5

  • Comfort

    7.3

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    7.4

  • Staff

    8.7

  • Value for money

    8.0

  • Free WiFi

    8.7

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  • Reviewed: 16 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Very friendly staff and quiet place.Location very good

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    -

    Great location! Simple but solid place to stay in Groningen.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Friendly, good beds

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory
    • Stayed 1 night

    However, the atmosphere was quite crowded, which led to some disturbances during the night. I was woken up twice in the middle of my sleep due to the noise and activity around the dormitory. While the bed was comfortable, the lack of tranquility affected the overall quality of my rest. Despite this inconvenience, the hotel's convenient location and comfortable accommodations still make it a viable option for those seeking easy access to transportation and a budget-friendly stay.

    I recently stayed at this hotel and found the location to be extremely convenient, as it was situated near a bus stop, making transportation around the area hassle-free. The bed provided in the dormitory was comfortable, allowing for a good night's rest. However, it's worth noting that there was some noise at night, particularly on Saturday night. Nevertheless, considering the lively atmosphere on weekends, this was reasonable. Overall, I had a pleasant stay and would recommend this hotel to others, especially for its convenient location and comfortable accommodations.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Late breakfast. No time get it.

    Thank you.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very friendly and helpful staff, dorms and bathrooms a bit dated but clean.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2024

    7.0
    Nice hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There needs to be at least some hooks to hang towels/jackets/bags, both in the rooms and in the showers!! Also it would be amazing if they added some curtains to the beds in the dormitory, or like some kind of partial covers

    The staff was amazing, very kind and always available. I loved that we could use the fridge and plates and stuff from the kitchen. The kitchen was very clean and tidy The position of the hostel is very central, especially if you have a bike it's amazing Bathrooms were a bit old but also clean

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    You can put more stuff for breakfast, I mean for the price is ok but more options would be amazing

    The ubication was excellent, the staff was super cool! I like it. It's the second time here and everything was good!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wonderful personnel

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 February 2024

    9.0
    Really comfy and the staff makes you feel as home.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The stairs hehehe

    Having a private room just for us. The staff was incredibly kind

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 January 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    One night at a quite time of year. Access to a microwave, large lockers, common area, did not have breakfast,

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing really!

    It's just the perfect hostel.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 January 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    One of the mattresses was rather old. Some of the springs could be felt and the mattress visibly bent when my friend laid down on it. One of the doors on the corridor was making squeaky noises - needed some oil. We were told that a general overhaul was due and has been postponed…

    All staff members were super friendly and helpful. The size of the room was good. Ambience of the common and outside area was nice. Location is great.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 December 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    - facilities are old

    + friendly staff + location close to the center of the city

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 December 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed had some hair

    The location is convenient

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 November 2023

    8.0
    Better than I expected
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The showers were a little too hot for me and breakfast could've improved a little on what was available.

    The friendly staff, the firm and comfortable beds (didn't think I would appreciate it that much) as well as the hot water showers

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 November 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very basic for the sleeping area. A fair walk to the station, about 15 to 20mins.

    The art around the hostel and the setting was lovely. Close to city centre and markets. Showers and toilets were great though preferably more of them and the soap dispenser regularly changed as was empty.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 November 2023

    8.0
    It was good.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    I paid for a single private room but then they gave a room with four beds. It was good that I was the only person in the room but I didn't really want to share toilet and bath but I had no choice.

    the location was great and the room was clean :D the staff are also very helpful.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 November 2023

    6.0
    Friendly staff but a bit old utilities
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Only problem is that things are a bit old. The bed was not comfortable, the pillow and the duvets are unfortunately over their lives.

    Breakfast was great, the staff is super nice and friendly. It's a very cosy hostel.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 November 2023

    6.0
    It is a good hostel for a group of friends or solo travel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Very large dormitories, and not that many showers and bathrooms.

    It's fine for a hostel, but not great. The beds are ok, and the staff is very friendly. Also the location is good.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 October 2023

    8.0
    Friendly, warm welcome, good shower, very clean facilities, cosy and laid back atmosphere.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very clean, well-functioning, friendly, thoughtful, quiet, safe, well located hostel

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 October 2023

    7.0
    Very good for the price.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    If unlucky, it can get a bit loud in the nights.

    Cheap and close to the city center

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 October 2023

    7.0
    Very good but noisy
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Extremely noisy. I took a private room, which is close to the reception. At night, I could hear all the people coming back from the party, and the cleaning person was also making noise at night.

    Location, staff, facilities in the room.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 September 2023

    8.0
    Great hostel
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 11 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    One of the male staff members was really rude, and the bed gave me severe back pain. To be fair, I slept on it for about 2 weeks, and I don't think that kind of back pain would happen to most people. I'm a bit older than the average hostel user.

    Almost every staff member was really nice, the facilities were always clean, the location was great, and they were overall very accommodating. I've stayed at one other hostel in Amsterdam, and this hostel was so much better.

    Stayed in September 2023

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