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title: "Bastion Hotel Groningen vs PJs Hostel: which hotel is better?"
description: "Bastion Hotel Groningen or PJs Hostel in Groningen? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Bastion Hotel Groningen vs PJs Hostel

Both are in Groningen, 1.7 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★ · Europapark
## [Bastion Hotel Groningen](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/bastion-hotel-groningen-groningen/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.1 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 3.5

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1188338/agoda/?lang=en)

Hostel · City centre South
## [PJs Hostel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/pjs-hostel-groningen/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.9 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 8.3

- **Score by category:** 3 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1962484/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick PJs Hostel

It leads in 3 of 3 categories. 1.7 km apart.

### Choose Bastion Hotel Groningen if you want

-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 80 / 5)

### Choose PJs Hostel if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.9 / 7.1)
-   to walk to the sights (20 m / 1.7 km)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (150 / 3)
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 5 / 80)

### Why is Bastion Hotel Groningen better than PJs Hostel?

1.  Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00) (−1h)
2.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00) (+1h)
3.  A larger hotel with more facilities (80 vs 5 rooms) (×16.0)

### Why is PJs Hostel better than Bastion Hotel Groningen?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 7.1) (+1.8)
2.  1.7 km closer to the city centre (−1.7 km)
3.  340 m closer to public transport (−340 m)
4.  More guest reviews (88 vs 35), so the rating is more reliable (×2.5)
5.  147 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+147)
6.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 92 vs 25) (+67)
7.  Newer or more recently renovated (2024 vs 1991) (+33y)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Bastion Hotel Groningen | PJs Hostel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 7.1 | 8.9  (+1.8) |
| Location | 3.5 | 8.3  (+4.8) |
| Facilities | 4.2 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | – |
| Public transport | 4.9 | 6.7  (+1.8) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 7.8 | 8.8  (+1.0) |
| Guest rating | 7.1 | 8.9  (+1.8) |
| Number of reviews | 35 | 88  (+53) |
| Rank in Groningen | bottom 1% | top 20%  (+80%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 3.5 | 8.3  (+4.8) |
| Distance to the centre | 1.7 km | 20 m  (−1.7 km) |
| To public transport | 1.1 km | 760 m  (−340 m) |
| To the airport | 11 km | 11 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 3 | 150  (+147) |
| To the nearest food shop | 210 m | 120 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 2 | 19  (+17) |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 14  (+13) |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | – |
| Rooms | 80 | 5 |
| Floors | 5 | 4 |
| Newest building or renovation | 1991 | 2024  (+33y) |
| Listed amenities | 12  (+5) | 7 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00  (−1h) | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00  (+1h) | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

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## Location

1.7 km apart

Bastion Hotel Groningen: city centre: 1.7 km, nearest station Station Groningen Europapark: 1.1 km, Groningen Airport Eelde (GRQ): 11 km, 3 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.

PJs Hostel: city centre: 20 m, nearest station Station Groningen: 760 m, Groningen Airport Eelde (GRQ): 11 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 14 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Groningen

[Groningen weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/netherlands/groningen/groningen/weather)

## Bastion Hotel Groningen or PJs Hostel: common questions

### Which is better, Bastion Hotel Groningen or PJs Hostel?

PJs Hostel leads in 3 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location, public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Bastion Hotel Groningen or PJs Hostel?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

PJs Hostel is closer: 20 m from the centre, against 1.7 km for Bastion Hotel Groningen.

### How far apart are Bastion Hotel Groningen and PJs Hostel?

The two hotels are 1.7 km apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/bastion-hotel-groningen-groningen-vs-pjs-hostel-groningen/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/