In short: Tripplo’s analysis covers a sample of 68 guest reviews of Prinsenhof. Guests in the sample highlight Location, Service & staff and The rooms. The most common complaints: Some rooms are small attic rooms with low beams and steep stairs. Several feel the rooms are not worth the price.
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Set in a 15th-century building, Prinsenhof offers individually decorated rooms. It features the Prinsenhof Gardens, a renaissance-style courtyard with a landscaped rose and herb garden.
The modern rooms at Prinsenhof include a seating area with a flat-screen TV. A minibar with complimentary drinks and snacks and an Nespresso machine are in each. Some have wooden-beamed ceilings, while others offer views of the garden or Martini Tower.
A breakfast buffet can be enjoyed in the Brasserie, which is set in a former church and features stained-glass windows and opens onto a terrace. Restaurant Nassau serves fine dining specialties.
The Martini Tower is less than 5 minutes’ walk from Prinsenhof. The Groninger Museum of Modern Art and Groningen Railway Station are about 20 minutes’ walk away.
Tripplo’s hotel summary
Tripplo’s analysis · Updated 20 October 2026 · How we review hotels
Prinsenhof lets you stay inside a piece of Groningen's history. The 15th-century building stands on the Martinikerkhof, opposite the Martinikerk, with a renaissance rose and herb garden behind it and breakfast served in a former church with stained-glass windows. Guests are most enthusiastic about the location, the friendly staff and the food, from the breakfast buffet to dinner and room service. Rooms are individually decorated, quiet and spotless, and the minibar is included. The old building does come with quirks. Some rooms have steep stairs between the bed and the bathroom or a separate toilet, and not every window has a view; one guest looked straight onto a roof. The railway station is about 20 minutes away on foot. Couples and city-break travellers who enjoy character, calm and good food will feel at home here; anyone who needs step-free, uniform rooms should ask carefully before booking.
- The hotel stands on the Martinikerkhof, just opposite the Martinikerk, so the sights and shops of Groningen are within walking distance. Guests praise the location more than any other aspect, and many add that the rooms are still very quiet.
- Guests love the way the old building has been kept while the interiors feel fresh, describing it as a fine mix of old and new. The renaissance garden with roses and herbs is a favourite place for a walk.
- The historic building brings its own floor plans. Some guests found the toilet separate from the bathroom, or a set of steep stairs between the bed and the bathroom, which is worth knowing if stairs are a problem.
- Not every room looks out over the garden or the tower. One guest found that two of the windows faced straight onto a roof, with only a side view from the others.
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Should you book it?
Prinsenhof is worth booking for couples on a city break who want history and a quiet garden — but pick somewhere else if stairs inside the room would be a problem for you.
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- Couples on a city break who want history and a quiet garden
- Food lovers who want breakfast and dinner on site
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- Stairs inside the room would be a problem for you
- You want to be next to the railway station
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What guests actually say
Tripplo’s analysis uses a sample of 68 guest reviews. Texts may be shortened. Mentions are counted after automated classification and describe the sample, rather than every guest’s experience.
The sample follows how Booking.com and Google sort reviews, which puts satisfied guests first, so criticism is under-represented. Read the drawbacks below and the latest reviews on Booking.com before you book.
Food & restaurants
- +A high-quality breakfast
- +Excellent dinners in the restaurant, with local dishes such as mustard soup
- +Very good room service from the restaurant kitchen
- –Breakfast lacks choice for some, such as eggs, salads or different yoghurts
- –A freshly made cappuccino costs extra
- –Some dinners disappointed, with over-salted fish and sloppy service
”The food was excellent. Mustard soup was a first for us!” — guest, translated
Service & staff
- +Friendly, attentive staff who make you feel welcome
- +Smooth valet parking and a warm welcome at the bar
- +Dogs welcomed without hesitation
- –Staff can be inflexible about requests such as a room change, an early breakfast or a late snack
- –No help with luggage for some, and no turndown service
”Very friendly staff who made us feel truly welcome.” — guest, translated
The rooms
- +Charming, comfortable rooms with excellent beds, pillows and linen
- +Generous amenities, including a minibar refilled free of charge
- +Some rooms overlook the historic gardens, and many have a lovely walk-in shower
- –Some rooms are small attic rooms with low beams and steep stairs
- –There is no air conditioning, so rooms can be too hot in summer or chilly at other times
- –Quirks such as a separate WC, a restricted view or twin beds instead of a double
”The room, the bed and the pillows were all so incredibly comfortable.” — guest, translated
Condition & cleanliness
- +Very clean rooms and public areas
”A beautiful old property, clean and comfortable.” — guest, translated
Location
- +A historic setting in the heart of Groningen, next to the Martini Tower
- +A quiet courtyard and beautiful gardens, including the rose garden
- +Shops, restaurants and sights are all within easy walking distance
- –No on-site parking, so it is paid valet parking or a public garage
- –Many stairs, so the building may not suit guests with limited mobility
”Loved the location in the centre of town, yet in a quiet courtyard.” — guest, translated
Noise levels
- +Remarkably peaceful despite the central location
- –Thin walls, so neighbours can be heard
- –Noisy fans or ventilation in some rooms
”Even though it is right in the centre of town, it is incredibly peaceful.” — guest, translated
Value for money
- +The minibar and bike hire are included
- +Some found dinner good value
- –Several feel the rooms are not worth the price
- –Breakfast is not included in the room rate
- –Few communal spaces to relax in for a hotel at this price
”A hotel in this price range should offer more than just a room.” — guest, translated
Pools, beach & aquapark are mentioned too rarely in the sample for an honest picture — we don't guess.
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Frequently asked questions
How do guests rate Prinsenhof?
On Booking.com it scores 9.1/10 from 1,327 guest reviews.
How many stars does Prinsenhof have?
Prinsenhof is a 5-star hotel.
What amenities does Prinsenhof offer?
Prinsenhof offers garden, terrace, 2 Restaurants, bar, room Service and free Minibar.
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Martinikerkhof 23, 9712 JH Groningen, Netherlands