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Generator Amsterdam

2.0 star property

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine, garden views
Superior Suite | 1 bedroom, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
1 bedroom, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
Property entrance

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
Mauritskade 57, Amsterdam, 1092AD
  • ARTIS
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Dam Square
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Van Gogh Museum
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Amsterdam (AMS-Schiphol)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe King

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 16.7 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Shower, eco-friendly toiletries

Private 6-bed Female Room

  • 16.7 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 6-bed Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6-bed Dorm

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6-bed Female Dorm

  • 16.7 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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POD | 1 bedroom, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

POD

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4 bed Dorm

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Superior Twin | 1 bedroom, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Twin

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 16.7 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Superior Suite | 1 bedroom, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Suite

  • 52 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 4-bed Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 16.7 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in a 4 bed Deluxe Dorm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed OR 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 4 bed Deluxe Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 19 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 4 Bed Room-Ensuite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Suite - Ensuite

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Single Beds, 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 4 Bed Deluxe Dormitory-Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Twin Room- Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 6 Bed Female Dormitory-Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

POD

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 6-Bed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 4 Bed Dormitory-Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

6-Bed Female Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe King Room- Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Private 4 Bed Room - Ensuite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed and 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

About this property

Generator Amsterdam

Art Deco hostel with nightclub and 24-hour front desk
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hostel has a nightclub and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, a coffee shop/cafe and self parking.
Generator Amsterdam offers 169 accommodations with air conditioning. This Amsterdam hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Generator Amsterdam's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from ARTIS. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy international cuisine at Cafe Nescio, a café with garden views
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include locker space, 4 meeting rooms and laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes bicycles to rent
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • 7 minutes by foot from ARTIS and a 3-minute drive from Heineken Experience
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. There are 4 meeting rooms available. A nightclub, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at Generator Amsterdam. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property. A complete renovation of Generator Amsterdam was completed in February 2016.

This Art Deco Amsterdam hostel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Cafe Nescio – Overlooking the garden, this café specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Parking on site (EUR 35 per day)
  • Limited on-site 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
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • 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 organised 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: EUR 25 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

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

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 9.50 for adults and from 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 on-site 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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. The credit card used when booking the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo ID. 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.
Property Registration Number 29725828
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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 ratings 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

Generator Amsterdam Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 395 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 379 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 132 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 56 out of 1003 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

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

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

S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

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

10/10 Excellent

Ethan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

YOUNG ME

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Eldin

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reshma

Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marty

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

David, DAIRY FLAT

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

SABIR

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

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

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

Sky

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

6/10 Okay

Miguel

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

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

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I had a thin mattress. Not comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Thanks!

The building is really unique, and Generator have made use of it in a great way. I loved having the separate spaces to either work or hang out. The park is also beautiful, and it’s very well connected to the city with public transport. Everything seems quite newly refurbished and in great condition. The locker under the bed was not very clean though, which wasn’t great as that’s where the bedding was stored. I was a bit bothered by having to make my own bed up too - haven’t had this situation in a hostel before. I waited a long time to check in - the room wasn’t ready until aftet 4pm despite the 2pm check in time. Reception staff were apologetic and offered me a drinks voucher because of this. It seemed like you might need to hire another housekeeper, as other people mentioned having the same issue with a very late check in. Overall I’m happy I chose to stay here! Thanks
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zach

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Etienne

Stayed 4 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