NH Hotel de Ville is a luxurious 4-star hotel in the middle of Groningen where the narrow streets exhibit numerous specialty shops and university buildings. Being a genuine student city, almost one quarter of the population consists of students from the 'Rijksuniversiteit' and the 'Hanzehogeschool'.
Groningen is blessed with many courtyards and 'guesthouses'. These buildings were originally tied to monasteries and functioned as a safe haven for weary travellers, the elderly and the weakened.
The 'Pelstergasthuis' dates back to the 13th century and had several functions in the past. Nowadays, the guesthouses are inhabited, although freely accessible. Tours with visits to the buildings are frequently organised.