The Market Hotel
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.
The Market Hotel is worth booking if you want to sleep on the Grote Markt with sights a few minutes away and a strong breakfast. If you are watching every euro, our Budget pick saves about €66 a night, though with a lower score.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
City-break couples and solo travellers who want to walk everywhere will like this hotel. It suits people who care about a central address and a good breakfast more than a low rate.
Skip it if price is your main filter. Guests rate the quality highly but say rooms are expensive and the wellness area costs extra. Our Luxury pick costs only about €36 more a night with the same 9.1 score, so compare the two before you choose.
Location and getting around
The address is 31 Grote Markt. The location score is 9.8, and guests mention shops, restaurants and the Forum close by.
Distances are short. Martinikerk is about 100 metres away, around 1 minute on foot. St. Joseph Cathedral is about 0.5 km (6 minutes) and the Groninger Museum about 0.7 km (9 minutes). These are straight-line estimates, so allow a little extra time. For a short stay in the centre, you should not need transport at all.
What guests say
The score is 9.1 out of 10 from 2,462 reviews, the top review score among the 9 eligible hotels we compared, shared with our Luxury pick. Guests praise the central position on the square most. Breakfast comes next: an extensive buffet with fresh fruit, rolls and several coffee options.
The complaint is about cost. Guests mention high room rates and extra fees for the wellness facilities, even when they like the overall quality. Plan for those extras if the spa is part of your trip.
Price and how it compares with our other two picks
For 10 to 12 November 2026, two adults and one room, the reference price was €204.50 per night, about €409 for two nights. The sample median was €159.67, so this is clearly above the middle of the market. These are reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026, not live quotes. Check today's price for your dates.
Our Budget pick, Flonk Hotel Groningen Centre, BW Signature Collection (3 stars, 8.3), was €138.45 a night. Our Luxury pick, Prinsenhof (5 stars, 9.1), was €240.30. The Market Hotel matches Prinsenhof on guest score for about €36 less, and beats Flonk by 0.8 points for about €66 more.
The property lists a gym, spa, restaurant, terrace and free Wi-Fi. Guests say the wellness area carries an extra fee; the exact amount is not confirmed.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 9 eligible hotels in Groningen. Our Best Value slot balances guest score, number of reviews and price, so it is not the cheapest hotel. The Market Hotel combines the highest score in the sample with a large review count and a location score of 9.8.
It is expensive for a Best Value pick, and we say so plainly. In Groningen on our dates, high scores came at a high price.
Before you book
Room size, noise, renovation condition, breakfast inclusion and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Check whether breakfast is in your rate, since a buffet can add a lot to the bill.
Ask the price of the spa and wellness area before you arrive. A room on a busy market square may also be noisy at times; noise has not been assessed, so ask about quieter rooms if that matters to you.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is The Market Hotel in the centre of Groningen?
Yes. It is at 31 Grote Markt, about 1 minute on foot from Martinikerk. The location score is 9.8.
Is the spa at The Market Hotel free?
Guests mention extra fees for the wellness facilities. The exact cost is not confirmed, so ask the hotel.
How good is the breakfast at The Market Hotel?
Guests praise an extensive buffet with fresh fruit, rolls and various coffees. Inclusion in your rate is not confirmed.
How much does The Market Hotel cost per night?
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 was €204.50 per night for two adults. Check today's price for your dates.
Can I walk to the Groninger Museum from The Market Hotel?
Yes. It is about 0.7 km away, roughly 9 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate.