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Olifant

3.5 star property
Hotel in Groningen

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Courtyard
Design House | 2 bedrooms, minibar, individually furnished, desk
Design House | 2 bedrooms, minibar, individually furnished, desk
Design House | 2 bedrooms, minibar, individually furnished, desk
Exterior
Olifant Hotel offers a quiet sanctuary in Oranjebuurt's vibrant center. Relax in the peaceful garden and terrace after exploring nearby attractions. Free self parking and bike rentals make exploration easy. In-room WiFi keeps guests connected.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Sep 14 - Sep 15
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Tomorrow

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Design House | Interior entrance

Design House

Highlights

Furnished patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 140 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Groningen, Olifant is in the historical district. Town Hall and Martinikerk are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Hortus Haren and Prinsenhof Gardens. Noordelijk Scheepvaart Museum and Northern Maritime Museum and Niemeijer Tobacco Museum are also worth visiting.
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Map
Kerklaan 11, Groningen, 9717HA

What's nearby

  • University of Groningen - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Grote Markt - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Vismarkt - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Groninger Museum - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Martiniplaza - 5 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Groningen North Station - 11 min walk
  • Groningen (GRQ-Eelde) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zondag - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Eetcounter De Grote Beer - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Café De Moesker - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Markies Restaurant De - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ukraine Food - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Olifant

Hotel located in Oranjewijk
Olifant provides amenities like a terrace and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Bike rentals, outdoor furniture, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and separate sitting areas, as well as perks like free WiFi and dining tables.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Highchairs and free infant beds
  • Bathrooms with separate tubs/showers and bidets
  • 40-inch LCD TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and cable channels
  • Private yards, separate sitting areas, and separate dining areas

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • High chair
  • In-room crib
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room washer/dryer
  • Living room
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Oven
  • Separate dining area
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Desk
  • Dryer
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Living room
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 2:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 4.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 5 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

This property does not have a Netherlands Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Olifant Apartment Groningen
Olifant Apartment
Olifant Groningen
Olifant Hotel
Olifant Groningen
Olifant Hotel Groningen

Frequently asked questions

Is Olifant pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Olifant?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Olifant?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Olifant?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Olifant located?

Located in Oranjewijk, this hotel is steps from Noorderplantsoen and Hortus Haren. University of Groningen and Institute for Art & Architecture are also within 15 minutes. Groningen North Station is 11 minutes by foot and Groningen Station is 22 minutes.

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