Welcome to Garde Hotels

Where time becomes more valuable

At Garde Hotels, we understand the need to put life on hold for a while. To make time for the moments that truly matter and to stay grounded in the present. Time is a given, after all, but it's up to you to decide how and with whom you spend it. And the ideal location? We've got you covered.

Hotel Corps de Garde

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Hotel Corps de Garde is located in the center of Groningen. The historic building, dating back to 1634, has served as a hotel since 1991 and was fully renovated in the summer of 2021, giving it a modern look. Hotel Corps de Garde offers 19 rooms. Enjoy a delicious breakfast and a freshly prepared lunch at Brasserie Corps. After an afternoon exploring Groningen, you're welcome to relax and enjoy a glass of wine. A section of the old city wall in the basement has been preserved, making this space perfect for meetings, tastings, or drinks with friends and family.



Hotel Halbert

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As you enter Groningen's Oude Boteringestraat, you're enveloped in the city's rich history. Here, nestled among the oldest and best-preserved buildings, lies Hotel Halbert – a boutique hotel with a story. This unique building was discovered in the 19th century by Professor Tjalling Joostes Halbertsma, whose adventurous spirit is still palpable in the hotel and the city.



Hotel Halbert offers a unique four-star experience in the heart of Groningen, where history and modern luxury collide. Our hotel is the ideal base for exploring the city, whether you're here for culture, a relaxing weekend, or a business meeting.

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October 29, 2025

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Restaurant Blumé

The beating heart of our hotel, where chef Henrice Dijks, using seasonal influences, honest produce from their own garden, and explosions of flavor, creates a unique experience for families and groups of friends. Here, everything comes together. Past, present, and future. The city's diversity comes to life. Blumé is an experience. A culinary experience that has already blown many Groningen residents away. Something that hasn't gone unnoticed beyond the city walls. See a city that has changed over the centuries but essentially remained the same. Where you can enjoy culture, art, and togetherness with a blush on your cheeks. Whether with family, colleagues, or friends. This is your meeting place. Your inspiration and breathing space in your busy lives. Just like Hotel Halbert, Blumé is a meeting place. Offering inspiration and breathing space in our busy lives. Here you can flourish, connect, and feel the symbiosis between the city and nature.

Groningen Guides Team

Want to explore Groningen with a city guide? You can! The professional city guides of the Groningen Guides Team offer visitors the opportunity to explore the northern metropolis under the guidance of enthusiastic and expert guides. We offer various options, such as exploring the city on foot, by bike, bus, or boat. Our guides will lead you through picturesque alleyways, past unique buildings and places that have played a significant role in history or are the scenes of today's vibrant life. This way, you'll gain an interesting and varied impression of this northern city with a rich history.