Prinsenhof
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.
Book it if you want the most central, quietest upscale stay in Groningen and can absorb a rate well above the city median. Skip it if you mainly want value, as our Best Value pick matches its 9.1 score for about €36 less per night.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
Couples on a city break and visitors marking an occasion are the obvious fit. Guests highlight a central position near the sights that still feels peaceful, with a quiet courtyard garden. A restaurant, a terrace and family rooms are listed, and pets are accepted.
Budget-minded travellers should look at our other picks. At €240.30 per night on our reference dates, it was the priciest of our three, and The Market Hotel scored the same. Breakfast lovers may also want to note that some guests find the buffet selection limited.
Location and getting around
The hotel's address is Martinikerkhof 23, and the location score is 9.8 out of 10.
Straight-line walking estimates from our data: the Martinikerk is 0.2 km, about 3 minutes. St. Joseph Cathedral is 0.7 km, about 9 minutes. The Groninger Museum is 1 km, about 13 minutes. Everything listed is comfortably walkable.
Guests mention valet parking help from staff. Parking terms and costs are not confirmed, so ask before you drive in.
What guests say
Prinsenhof holds 9.1 out of 10 from 1,345 reviews, joint first for review score among the 9 eligible properties we compared.
Two strengths come through clearly. The location is central yet calm, helped by the courtyard garden. Staff are described as friendly and professional, including help with valet parking.
The one recurring complaint is breakfast. Guests say the food is fresh and tasty, but some find the buffet choice limited for the price level. Room size, noise and renovation condition have not been assessed.
Price and how it compares with our other picks
The reference price was €240.30 per night against a sample median of €159.67. These are reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults, not live quotes.
Our Budget pick, Flonk Hotel Groningen Centre, BW Signature Collection, is a 3-star scoring 8.3 at €138.45 per night. Our Best Value pick, The Market Hotel, is a 4-star scoring 9.1 at €204.50. Same guest score, one star fewer, about €36 cheaper per night. With Prinsenhof, the extra money buys the five-star rating, the courtyard garden and the position beside the Martinikerk.
Breakfast is a buffet; whether it is included in your rate is not confirmed.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 9 eligible hotels in Groningen. Our Luxury slot favours official five-star hotels, and this one pairs that rating with the top review score in the sample and a near-perfect location score.
Before you book
Check today's price for your dates and compare it with The Market Hotel. Confirm whether breakfast is included, how parking works and what it costs, and any pet fee if you bring a dog. Read the cancellation terms before paying.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
How close is Prinsenhof to the Martinikerk?
Very close: about 0.2 km, roughly 3 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate.
Does Prinsenhof have parking?
Guests mention help from staff with valet parking. Terms and prices are not confirmed in our data, so ask the hotel.
Is the hotel quiet?
Guests describe it as peaceful despite the central position, with a quiet courtyard garden. Noise inside rooms has not been assessed.
Is Prinsenhof worth the extra cost over The Market Hotel?
Both scored 9.1. Prinsenhof cost about €36 more per night on our reference dates, for a five-star rating and the garden setting. Compare both for your dates.
How much does a night cost?
The reference price was €240.30 per night for 2 adults, seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026. Check today's price for your dates.