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Situated in Groningen, near Simplon Music Venue and Martini Tower, the historic Olifant has a garden. Among the facilities at this property are a housekeeping service and private check-in and check-out, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is soundproof and is set 200 metres from Noorderplantsoen Park. The spacious apartment has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with garden views. A private entrance leads guests into the apartment, where they can enjoy some wine or champagne and fruits. This apartment is allergy-free and non-smoking. A bicycle rental service is available at the apartment. Popular points of interest near Olifant include Institute for Art & Architecture, University of Groningen and Groningen Noord Station. The nearest airport is Groningen Eelde Airport, 16 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

FREE parking!


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.9
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
9.5
High score for Groningen
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • T
    Thomas
    Denmark Denmark
    Our gracious hosts met us upon arrival, and gave us a tour of the House, and gave us their personal recommendations of what to see and where to eat
  • Guido
    Italy Italy
    The arrangement of the day / night rooms, the taste of the furniture, the services ... everything! Fabulous location to get to the city center in a few minutes, very close to a nice supermarket open until late. The owners are very kind and...
  • Christopher
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fabulous location near Park, all comforts in the house ( coffee machine, dishwasher) and had breakfast in the garden and dinner with friends... all in well designed and thought through lay out. Very comfortable beds. Definitely come back.
  • Alexandru
    Romania Romania
    Hard to find out something better in Groningen. The attention paid to every detail is the main rule of the house. Clean, spacious, beautiful and elegant. Natural flowers, kitchen perfectly equipped, top installations in every room. Walking...
  • Janel
    France France
    Beautiful house right near the park and city center
  • Peter
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Lots of light, spacious, very nice host. Super close to the city centre. Park at the corner and parking in the same street. Fully stocked apartment, even spices and herbs for cooking.
  • Middelborg
    Germany Germany
    Wir waren sehr begeistert von der Wohnung. Genauso wie auf den Bildern. Sauber, gemütlich und mit allem Ausgestattet. Einfach Klasse und weiter zu empfehlen. ****** Kommen auf jeden Fall wieder. Danke Annemarie
  • Charlene
    Germany Germany
    Eine super ausgestattete, sehr geschmackvolle Wohnung mit einer echt guten Lage. Wir wurden sehr nett, sogar auf deutsch, begrüßt und verabschiedet.
  • Gunther
    Germany Germany
    Eine ganz tolle Unterkunft, sehr gut ausgestattet und nette Vermieter. Sehr zu empfehlen!
  • Marcelo
    Brazil Brazil
    I stayed with my 2 daughters at this house. What can I say….EXCELLENT. We were welcomed by the host and his wife. The house is super clean and well maintained, it has a beautiful decoration and the location is very good with a short walk to city...

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Property questions and answers
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  • Hi, is your parking on site? 1 car can you precooked the parking? kind regards Kevin

    Hi Kevin, We will take care of a parking permit. Best regards, Boes en Annemarie Best Regards, Boes en Annemarie
    Answered on 25 May 2021

Property surroundings

Facilities of Olifant
Great facilities! Review score, 9.9

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoors
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
  • Wine/champagne
  • Kid meals
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Outdoor & View
  • City view
  • Garden view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Semi-detached
Transport
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
Miscellaneous
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
Languages spoken
  • German
  • English
  • Dutch

House rules
Olifant takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 23:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 23
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this reservation. During your stay you can pay for any extras using American Express, Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club, JCB, Maestro, UnionPay credit card, ATM card and Bankcard.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 09:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Olifant in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 09:00:00.

This property has identified that it does not require a short-term rental license or registration

FAQs about Olifant

  • Olifant has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 2 bedrooms

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Olifant can accommodate the following group size:

    • 4 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Olifant on this page.

  • Olifant is 0.7 miles from the centre of Groningen. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Olifant may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Olifant offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Bicycle rental
  • Yes, Olifant is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Check-in at Olifant is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.