See all properties
Save

Generator Amsterdam

2.0 star property

Photo gallery for Generator Amsterdam

View from room
Relax in this stylish living room with a large flat-screen TV, comfortable seating, and a cozy coffee table.
Relax in a spacious room with a large bed and floor-to-ceiling windows offering views of the surrounding area.
Enter the historic Generator building, featuring a distinctive red brick facade and a decorative metal grille above the entrance.
Relax in a spacious communal area with a sofa, chairs, and tables, surrounded by large windows offering views of the outdoors.

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

View all photos for Deluxe King

View from room

Deluxe King

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

View all photos for Private 6-bed Female Room

Shower, eco-friendly toiletries

Private 6-bed Female Room

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

View all photos for Private 6-bed Room

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 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Bed in 6-bed Dorm

1 bedroom, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6-bed Dorm

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Bed in 6-bed Female Dorm

1 bedroom, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6-bed Female Dorm

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

View all photos for POD

POD

POD

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

View all photos for Bed in 4 bed Dorm

1 bedroom, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4 bed Dorm

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Superior Twin

Superior Twin

Superior Twin

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

View all photos for Superior Suite

Superior Suite

Superior Suite

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

View all photos for Private 4-bed Room

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 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Bed in a 4 bed Deluxe Dorm

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 Twin Bunk Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Private 4 bed Deluxe Room

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 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Similar properties

Café area with communal seating, individual chairs, and a cushioned bench, offering a variety of food and beverages.

Hotel Tourist Inn

  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
4.1 out of 5, Very good, (774)
The price is NZ$193
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Hotel Tourist Inn

About the area

Amsterdam

With a stay at Generator Amsterdam, you'll be centrally located in Amsterdam, within a 5-minute drive of ARTIS and Heineken Experience. .This hostel is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Dam Square and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Van Gogh Museum.
View more Hostels in AmsterdamOpens in a new window

What's nearby

  • ARTIS - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Dam Square - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Rijksmuseum - 6 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Leidseplein - 7 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Van Gogh Museum - 7 min drive - 3.0 km

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

Art Deco hostel with a nightclub and a 24-hour front desk
Generator Amsterdam offers 169 accommodations with air conditioning. This Amsterdam hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 169 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including a nightclub and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this Art Deco hostel include complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and discounted use of a nearby fitness facility.
Satisfy your appetite with international cuisine at Cafe Nescio, a café where you can enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge, take in the garden view, or dine alfresco. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. This hostel has 4 meeting rooms available for events. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Cafe Nescio - Overlooking the garden, this café specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco 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 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

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

Generator Amsterdam Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 394 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 378 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 133 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 57 out of 1002 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

Tracy, Georgetown

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a hostel located in a park, so nicely situated. Being a hostel it's very bare bones -- nothing fancy at all. Beds were moderately comfortable. Staff seems very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Dino, Flushing

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
the Pods arent sound proof.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location and only 40 minute walk from centre of Amsterdam. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Atmosphere throughout my stay was very pleasant. Only cost €8-10 for taxi to centre and €24 to airport. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Noemie

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophia

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

10/10 Excellent

Sophia

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

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

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