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Generator Amsterdam

2.0 star property
Art Deco hostel with a nightclub and a 24-hour front desk

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Nightclub
Superior Suite | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Deluxe King

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2016
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
  • Park view
  • 16.7 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Shower, eco-friendly toiletries

Private 6-bed Female Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2016
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • Park view
  • 16.7 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Private 6-bed Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2016
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Park view
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Bed in 6-bed Dorm

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2016
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Bed in 6-bed Female Dorm

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2016
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Park view
  • 16.7 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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POD | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

POD

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2016
Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Bed in 4 bed Dorm

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2016
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Superior Twin | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Superior Twin

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2016
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
  • Park view
  • 16.7 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Suite | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Superior Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Renovated in 2016
2 bedrooms
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Park view
  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Private 4-bed Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2016
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Park view
  • 16.7 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Bed in a 4 bed Deluxe Dorm

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2016
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Private 4 bed Deluxe Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2016
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Park view
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Mauritskade 57, Amsterdam, 1092AD

What's nearby

  • ARTIS - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Heineken Experience - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Rijksmuseum - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Van Gogh Museum - 5 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Dam Square - 6 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • Alexanderplein Stop - 5 min walk
  • Amsterdam Muiderpoort Station - 14 min walk
  • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar Bukowski - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Buurtcafé De Tros - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪PARK Café-Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Café de Jeugd - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪De Groene Olifant - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Generator Amsterdam

Hostel remodeled in 2016 and located near ARTIS
A nightclub, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe are just a few of the amenities provided at Generator Amsterdam. The on-site international cuisine café, Cafe Nescio, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and al fresco dining. In addition to a garden and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and self parking (surcharge)
  • Access to a nearby health club, a vending machine, and 4 meeting rooms
  • Smoke-free premises, a 24-hour front desk, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 169 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • LED light bulbs, heating, and daily housekeeping

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Self parking on site (EUR 35 per day)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 9.50 for adults and EUR 4.75 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Cafe Nescio

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Nightclub

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 4 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 100% renewable energy
  • 5 floors
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • Art Deco architecture
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Built in 1877
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Renovated entire property - February 2016
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • LED lighting
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 25 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • An effective city/local tax rate of 12.5 percent will be charged

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 9.50 for adults and EUR 4.75 for children
  • Self parking fee: EUR 35 per day
  • Pet fee: EUR 25 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number 29725828

National rating

This property does not have a Netherlands Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Generator Amsterdam Hostel
Generator Amsterdam
Generator Amsterdam Hostel
Generator Amsterdam Amsterdam
Generator Amsterdam Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Generator Amsterdam Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Amsterdam

Frequently asked questions

Is Generator Amsterdam pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 25 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Generator Amsterdam?

Self parking is available for EUR 35 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Generator Amsterdam?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Generator Amsterdam?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Generator Amsterdam located?

Located in Amsterdam East, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Oosterpark and ARTIS. Dam Square and Rijksmuseum are also within 2 mi (3 km). Alexanderplein Stop is 5 minutes by foot and Korte 's-Gravesandestraat Stop is 5 minutes.

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Generator Amsterdam Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 397 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 376 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 134 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 55 out of 1001 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The inside was super pretty and they had a bar which offered food and drinks— super convenient after a day of walking or for a quick lunch.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
everything was functional
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

ROSELYN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, always ready to help. Safe camera everywhere. Breakfast very affordable compared to buying outside. overall very good service.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
all good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good option is you’re traveling with more people
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Levana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The area was good and staff were nice. However, the pod itself wasn't well ventilated. Woke up feeling like I was suffocating from the dry air.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Kevin

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very few parking Lots and parking in general is very expensive. You couldn‘t open the windows in the private 6-Bedroom and the Air-Condition didn‘t work so the air was very bad. The Room is very small with zero space for any cloth. There was mold and dirt on the windows. No soap or towels in the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Rachel

I was on the top of 3 bunk beds, it is impossible to get up there first of all and I brought my stuff up like I usually do. It was a real struggle. It was also a million degrees in there. I was waking up every 5 minutes in my own sweat and didn’t sleep much at all really. Plus everyone in my room was quite noisy until 5 am and I had to be up at 6 am for a flight so there was next to no sleeping. I had a better sleep at the airport in wooden chairs. I’ve stayed at a generator before it and was great. Just make sure to get the beds at the bottom. Not bunk beds.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Splendid Stay

Lovely quirky hotel. Comfortable and friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reshma

Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Aleksandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The kitchen staff and cafe was just right.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
It’s nothing special. It’s definitely a cheaper option considering how expensive Amsterdam is. I had a pod, which is the way to go. It was very quiet and clean. It is a little bit away from anything, but the 30 minute walk to the central station is very scenic. The one issue that I had was that I had forgotten my Apple Watch in my pod. I contacted the staff to get it for me. I just got a message that read the cleaning staff will find it when they find it and I can pick it up. This is not a pair of shoes, so I had hoped that someone would have made an effort to get it while I was out. Because I was outside of Amsterdam, it took some time to get back there. My pod had not been cleaned yet, so my watch was sitting there. I had left it on a hook, and I knew exactly where it was. I think a staff member could have retrieved it.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quick easy check, in friendly staff and nice room, only let down was shower pressure and temperature.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always stay in the pods, safe and quiet, get a travel card and the tram it very close.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness
Keep in mind this is. Hotel preferably for clients between 18-30 yrs.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great with the 14 tram taking you there from the station.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

cristian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property it’s clean and good staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It really was Nice a hotel in a park verry quit at night and a good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Generator is fantastic!! I stayed in one of the pods. If you haven't done it, you have to try it! I slept amazingly well and they are so comfy and cozy! The staff is very helpful and easy going. The breakfast is delcious and not too expensive. Save some $$ and pre-buy your breakfast at the front desk. :) Neat history...fun place...good price!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean hostel.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pride 2024

Great location. Friendly staff. Great Rooms and Amenities. A real international cross section of guests. A very sociable place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So fun and accommodating!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was pleasantly surprised by how amazing this place was. It was clean and had really cute decor. The staff was kind and helpful. The breakfast was tasty and the rooms were comfy. Im so glad I chose this place.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Franziska

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Small rooms but clean and really good location in city
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024