Flonk Hotel Groningen Centre, BW Signature Collection
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Worth booking if you want the cheapest of our three Groningen picks in a central spot near the station: Flonk Hotel Groningen Centre, BW Signature Collection scores 8.3 from 1,987 reviews at about €138 a night. Do not expect many extras; some guests feel the price is high for simple amenities.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
This is our Budget pick in Groningen. It suits rail travellers, short city breaks and families who mainly need a practical base close to the centre. The property lists family rooms, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Guests praise the reception and breakfast staff.
Skip it if you want hotel facilities to spend time in. No restaurant, gym or spa appears in our data. Air conditioning and parking are not listed either, so check both if they matter. If you can stretch the budget, our Best Value pick scored 9.1.
Location and getting around
The address is Radesingel 50. Guests describe a central position near the canal and the train station, a short walk from the town centre. The location sub-score is 9.3.
St. Joseph Cathedral is about 0.2 km away, around 3 minutes on foot. The Martinikerk is about 0.6 km, around 8 minutes, and the Groninger Museum about 0.7 km, around 9 minutes. All three are easy walks. Walking times are straight-line estimates and have not been verified.
What guests say
The score is 8.3 out of 10 from 1,987 reviews. On review score it ranked joint sixth of the 9 eligible properties we compared, so it trails the city's top-rated hotels.
Location is the strongest theme, with the canal, station and centre all close. Staff come next: guests describe a friendly, helpful team at reception and at breakfast. Opinions on value are mixed. Some guests find the rates appropriate, while others say the cost is high for what are simple amenities.
Price and what you get against our other Groningen picks
Reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults put Flonk at €138.45 a night, about €277 for both nights. That was 13% below the sample median of €159.67. These are not live quotes, so check today's price for your dates.
Our Best Value pick, The Market Hotel, was €204.50 a night with 9.1 and 4 stars. Our Luxury pick, Prinsenhof, was €240.30 with 9.1 and 5 stars. Flonk saves about €66 a night against The Market Hotel and about €102 against Prinsenhof. In exchange, the score is 0.8 points lower and the facility list is short.
Breakfast is listed as a buffet with gluten-free options. Whether it is included in your rate is not confirmed.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 9 eligible hotels in Groningen. The Budget slot goes to the lowest eligible reference price once the upscale choice is set aside. Flonk was that hotel at €138.45, with a solid review base and a location score above 9.
Before you book
Check today's price for your dates and whether breakfast is in the rate. Ask about air conditioning and parking, as neither is confirmed in our data. Room size, noise, renovation condition and cancellation terms have not been assessed, so read recent reviews, especially on noise if you are a light sleeper near the station. Read the cancellation terms before paying.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
How far is Flonk Hotel Groningen Centre from the train station?
Guests describe it as near the station and the canal, a short walk from the centre. The location sub-score is 9.3.
Can I walk to the Groninger Museum?
Yes. It is about 0.7 km away, around 9 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate.
How much does Flonk Hotel Groningen Centre cost?
Reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults were €138.45 a night, 13% below the sample median. Check today's price for your dates.
Does the hotel have parking or air conditioning?
Neither is listed in our data. Ask the hotel directly if you need them.
Is breakfast available?
A buffet with gluten-free options is listed, and guests praise the breakfast staff. Whether it is included in your rate is not confirmed.