About us

Located in Delfzijl, opposite the station, is Hotel Boven Groningen, with over 60 simple comfortable rooms. The rooms are equipped with a bath or shower, a television, toilet and free wifi. From 12:00 you can have lunch with us and from 17:30 you can dine with us in the atmospheric restaurant. At the bar you can enjoy a brewed beer from Hertog Jan or Jupiler. Of course we have many more types of beer and drinks that you can enjoy!

Delfzijl is centrally located, which offers various opportunities to explore things, such as the harbor, the city center and various cafes. If you stay at Hotel Boven Groningen, you can also view various brochures and posters to see which events and outings there are to do in the area of ​​Eemsdelta.

At Hotel Boven Groningen:

- you can park for free
- use the laundry service
- it is possible to bring a pet

Georges Simenon (1903-1989) was a famous French-speaking Belgian writer who made his breakthrough at a young age with his famous character, the Parisian police: Maigret. Simenon wrote no less than 78 detective books and 28 novellas about Maigret. Through the success of the character Maigret, Simenon gave contemporary crime literature a different dimension.

When Simenon sailed along the European coast in 1929 and his sailing ship sprang a leak, he sailed to the nearest port: Delfzijl. The book ‘’Maigret in Holland’’ is set in Delfzijl. Although the story is fictional, the locations are real, such as the train station from 1883 where Maigret arrives, as well as the harbor, the dike and the Damsterdiep. During his investigation, detective Maigret stayed at Hotel Boven Groningen, at the time called: ‘’Hotel Noordooster’’.

Next to the reception, in honor of Maigret, hangs a display case full of books and various items.

The hotel has over 60 rooms, equipped with a private bathroom and television. We also have some rooms that are equipped with air conditioning and/or a refrigerator.

It is possible to get a packed lunch (€15) every day and dine with us in the evening.

Whether it is three days, a whole week or three months, it is possible to stay with us for both a longer and shorter period. We take day and night workers into account. Hotel & Restaurant Boven Groningen is centrally located and is easy to reach from Eemshaven, Farmsum or other (work) locations. In front of the hotel you can use free parking.