Generator Amsterdam

2.0 star property

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Meeting facility
Lobby sitting area
Nightclub
Interior entrance

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Mauritskade 57, Amsterdam, 1092AD
  • Place, Oosterpark
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, ARTIS
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Rembrandt Square
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Amsterdam (AMS-Schiphol)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

Bed in 4 bed Dorm

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Private 4-bed Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Twin

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Private 4 bed Deluxe Room

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

Deluxe King

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Bed in a 4 bed Deluxe Dorm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed OR 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Private 4 Bed Room - Ensuite

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Twin Room- Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe King Room- Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Bed in 6-bed Dorm

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

POD

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Private 6-bed Female Room

  • Park view
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Bed in 6-bed Female Dorm

  • Park view
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Private 6-bed Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Suite

  • Park view
  • 52 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Generator Amsterdam

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 Oosterpark. 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
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Rijksmuseum and a few minutes from Vondelpark
  • 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.

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.

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 self 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
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 12.50 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

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Generator Amsterdam Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 398 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 368 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 131 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 59 out of 1000 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

OLIVER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great hotel and nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We had an issue with noisy guests playing knock door run along halls. We were quickly moved to a new room - excellent value
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room overall clean friendly staff great facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is quite nice, and you can see many local people are relaxing in the park where the hotel is located.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Expensive but has what you need, nice view if you get the better rooms not much negative I can other than not good tap water
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. The area around is beautiful, in the middle of a big park. Lots of cafes and restaurants around. It’s a short ride on the tramway to central Amsterdam.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keagan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best hostel I've ever stayed at! Great location, great staff and great price.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
front desk always happy to take care care of concerns Kitchen and bar staff always happy to serve you
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was perfect for 6 friends to visit Amsterdam. The price was excellent, and the accommodation was perfect for us, transport from the hotel to the main center was easy and cheap. The hotel was clean and the staff were very helpful. We had no issues whilst staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jasmin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a great time during my stay at the hostel. The room was clean and I had a lot of luck with my roommates :). I would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Oanh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I felt safe and welcomed
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was the first time to stay in a Pod, which was a great experience! It was more comfortable than I expected and shared bathroom were clean. I highly recommend staying in Pod for solo travelers:)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Johanna Amalie Piirinen

Liked: Staff & service
Location is perfectly right outside the busy city Center and still super close and very easy to get around to wherever you would want to go! And oostpark is such a vibe! Only one note, I have never in my life experienced worse mattresses.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good facilities, awesome location at Oosterpark, and if you hVe/rent a bike, very convenient to get anywhere in the city! The mattress in my pod was a bit thin but sleep well every night.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff and rooms, met some nice people and the hostel is conveniently located!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Khaled

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The WiFi connection is too bad in the room but is nice bed and amazing area
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Jaden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place. Sometimes hard to find out where the events are happening.
Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good place.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Oanh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is perfect except the roommates. But staff isnt responsible if the roommates are noisy or lack awareness of other people
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay there. Everyone was friendly from the staff to the people staying there. Everything was walkable very nice place to walk things to do inside and outside. There’s a theme every night so there was something to do if you run out of ideas. I wouldn’t mind staying there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025