Generator Hostel, Amsterdam
Expert reviews
“The University of Amsterdam’s former zoological department has been respectfully transformed into a stylish addition to the city’s hostel scene, built among the trees of Oosterpark.”
What guests liked
- Great location
- Free Wifi
- Comfortable beds
- Boutique style
- Beautiful building
All you need to know
Generator Hostel, Amsterdam, offers a stylish and comfortable stay to the visitors at a very affordable price range. Generator Hostel, Amsterdam is one of the best boutique accommodation providers amongst the top locations of Europe. The hotel includes shared rooms to private bedrooms as per the wish of the visitors. Other amenities include bars, chill-out cafes, and all other essential amenities. If you are looking for private space for hire, then Generator Hostel, Amsterdam, also consists of rooftop space and penthouse suites.
In this article, you will know about several amenities and features available at the Generator Hostel, Amsterdam.
Best features of Generator hostel
Group Booking is one of the most notable features of the Generator Hostel, Amsterdam. If you are coming to Amsterdam with your entire family or friends over the count of 10 members, then you will be kept free from the booking hassle with the Generator Hostel. You need to select the destination, and you will get all the booking assistance you need.
Generator Hostel, Amsterdam, will also keep you aware of the events and happenings around you to make your trip memorable. You will be given a brochure of all the places that you can tour during your stay. It will help you save your time in searching for touring places, and you can utilize most of your trip time.
Your entire group will be supervised by a booking coordinator who will make all your travel arrangements before your touring schedule. He/she will also give you special recommendations or entry to specific activities or events around the location.
These are a few of the fruitful benefits of booking your stay at Generator Hostel, Amsterdam. Make your trip plans to Amsterdam today.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
22 September 2025
Fabulous
Nice location in the middle of a park, shops nearby Near public transport (it's further from the center, but it's not really a problem at all) View from the room, enough power sockets and storage space Good vibe overall Smooth check-out
Self check-in didn't work No towels in the room (you can rent them though)
22 September 2025
Very good
Clean and beds are comfortable, with good location and price. Separate dorms for women, felt safe.
Facilities in the dorms: The sink is in the room and a minimal space in the shower, so you wake everybody up if you need to wash your hands or air dry your hair.
21 September 2025
The staff were friendly, everything was clean, and the location was perfect – just 30 minutes’ walk
Everything was wonderful – the staff were very friendly, the place was clean, and the location couldn’t be better. It’s only a 30-minute walk to the city center, which was super convenient. For this price, the quality is really impressive!
The only downside was the neighbors upstairs. They kept jumping off their bunk bed and dropping things (I think it was a phone) all night long. It was really noisy and made it hard to sleep. Overall, apart from this, my stay was excellent!
19 September 2025
Very good
Everything was very nice. Very friendly vibe.
There are only two laundry machines, which isn't really enough for the whole building
19 September 2025
Very good
Nice architecture building.
Clean room, comfortable bed and nice corner bed room with garden view.
18 September 2025
Made new friends and had the break I needed
peaceful
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18 September 2025
Very good
Friendly helpful staff. Bikes for rent. Close to trams. Park location. Common areas to hang out. Activities in house (like the pub crawl). Reasonable rates.
There should be men and women's floor with a communal room for dressing, styling hair, organizing..etc. There's no privacy in the room and people are sleeping so it was uncomfortable to make noise. Also for the money a towel should have been included with a fresh one offered as needed. For 8 euros, the eggs should be real eggs. Washer and dryer system is awful. I should just able to tap the machine. The app didn't work and after I paid it said the machine was already reserved. 8 euros is to much anyway. Pay to store my luggage after I'm already paying to a higher rate for my room? Then pay for towel. Felt like I was nickle and dimes for everything
18 September 2025
Pleasant
The rooms and bathroom were clean, the windows had curtains, and it was quiet and dark.
The beds were three-tiered, and the railings were uncomfortable, making it difficult to climb up. The beds were metal, cold, and if someone tripped on them, they resonated throughout the all bed. The breakfast selection was limited. The tomatoes tasted like plastic. The juice poor quality
16 September 2025
Great location for younger people looking for good vibes and value for money stay.
Great value for location. Close walking distance to Artis zoo and Nemo science museum and Ship museum.
16 September 2025
Very good
location, food and drink, cleanliness
there was no curtain on the top bunk
16 September 2025
Pleasant
Staff, Breakfast, Bed, Bathroom
No towels or shampoo or any other similar products.
12 September 2025
Nice, clean stay
It is next to a park and looks very nice in the reception area
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11 September 2025
It was a pleasant stay!
The location in the park, helpful staff, interesting people to talk to, modern buildings
The 3 level beds. I could not sit straight on by bed because of hitting my head on the 2nd level bed. Towels and shampoo for extra money. Shower cabinet door not well designed so there was water on the floor all the time.
11 September 2025
Fabulous
Location, room and Possibility to rent a bike
They don’t Clean the room
10 September 2025
Very good
The hotel is very good and it has a nice atmosphere. Different areas were available to sit, relax and play games.
I booked the pod and overall, it was a very nice experience. However, the sound insulation between the upper and lower pods could be improved, as I could hear each movement from the person above. Other than that, everything was very good.
10 September 2025
Good hostel but don't rent bikes from them
Good location and good amenities in the hostel
The outlets and lights of the bed did not work. We also rented bikes and one of the bike key was bent when given to us, it then broke during use during our rental, and we were charged to replace the key.
9 September 2025
Met Our Needs Well
Very close to centre of Amsterdam by tram or a 30 minute walk. Clean, nice facilities. Safe and pleasant.
Just really expensive for what you get. It seems all hostels in Europe are now these days though...
9 September 2025
Nice for trips up to a week
The park which is directly next to the hostel is really nice. A lot of different types of birds you can see and activities you can do. The beds are comfortable and you have a lot of privacy.
There is no kitchen area so you have to either go out to eat all the time or eat simple food. I wish there would have been at least a microwave and a watercooker. This would make longer stays more comfortable.
7 September 2025
Fabulous
An excellent hostel, would highly recommend. Website description is accurate. The hostel located in a park was superb especially for those who are bird lovers
The mattresses!
7 September 2025
Excellent Value for money
Affordable, convenient, clean.
6 September 2025
A clean and comfortable hostel
We were a group of 6 on a city trip. We had a dormitory for ourselves. The beds were very comfortable and the room was very clean. The price was very reasonable for the quality.
Towels were not included
5 September 2025
Just nice, clean and modern place.
Clean, excellent location.
Lockers inside room are with metal parts which sound disgusting when opened. Had neighbour who woke up at 7 am, and it was impossible to sleep.
5 September 2025
A relaxing haven away from the madness of Amsterdam.
I loved it because it’s very family orientated. The park where it’s located is lovely; ducks, geese, and all manner of wildlife. Don’t go there after sundown by the way. It is Amsterdam after all. The breakfast buffet was also reasonably priced and everything you would expect. The staff were really helpful and kind.
The bloody front door. It’s very heavy and is on a return mechanism. The noise it made, well I thought someone had been shot in the park. Peak hours, every 30 seconds bang bang bang.
5 September 2025
Fabulous
Helped me with everything I need. Amazing people
Showers could be cleaner, but also, great value
5 September 2025
Comfortable stay but expensive and too many extra costs
Beds were comfortable and rooms were clean. Facilities were alright - had a nice bar and restaurant.
Cost of luggage storage is disgraceful - was 12.50 euros to store in large container which is the highest cost I’ve ever seen in a hostel and is honestly a money grab from the hostel. The location isn’t great and the hostel doesn’t have a kitchen. Overall for what you pay I don’t think it’s worth it as there are so many extra costs. Not a very social hostel.
3 September 2025
Fabulous
The facilities are so convenient. It is located in a quiet and relaxing park which is super ideal for a after diner walking.
2 September 2025
I liked it.
The park was nice. I usually don't eat breatfeast but the place seemed to me fine. I was satisfied.
one or more chair and selfdesk in rhe room. Also some more catches would be good. Everything else was perfect for me.
2 September 2025
Fabulous
Its a bit far from centre but everything else is perfect!
1 September 2025
Very good
Staff is really nice and friendly
The HVAC system is good but no windows can be opened.
1 September 2025
Great, lively option in Amsterdam!
The location is great being right in the Oosterpark. The view outside of our large glass windows into the trees felt like we were not in the city. The vibe of the Generator is incredible, with many young people enjoying themselves in the common areas; however, everything was very inclusive for everyone to feel welcome.
Although comfortable, the beds in our room did squeak a little which was a little disruptive for moving in the night. THen in the morning, the lobby area (including the cafe) does get quite busy around 10am between people having the breakfast and checking out. We just wanted a coffee, but decided to go elsewhere as not to disrupt.
1 September 2025
Fabulous
Beautiful hotel in a park. The auditorium, the bar, its entrance all are great places to hangout. The room was clean, bigger than I expected, comfy, and the park view was amazing. I would highly recommend this hostel.
The location is a little bit far from the center but there ara many nice bars and restaurants around.
31 August 2025
Very good
efficient, safe, clean, nice staff, great location
lacking activities, unused areas
31 August 2025
Very good
Staff
29 August 2025
Great value for the money!!
Very large building, a lot of things to do and veeery clean. People are friendly and it felt like a kind of school actually . A lot of activities many things to do
That they don’t have towels for free. Also the pool they have is kind of cheap they should put a better one. But these are details.
28 August 2025
Very good
My booking for pods has been changed to room
28 August 2025
Located in a lovely park. 40 minutes walk from Centraal
Clean and comfortable
Some of the staff were a bit cool Laundry is quite small - just 2 washers and dryers and 4€ each
28 August 2025
Very good
Towel rental costs 7€, it's expensive and frustrating. I would like this amount to be refundable.
26 August 2025
A good hostel and parking in Amsterdam is a bonus, not much going on though.
The location is good for someone arriving by car. We parked outside and its only a short walk to the tram station, so very easy to get around Amsterdam. The family room is an ok size for a hostel, some are tiny.
For a hostel there wasn't much going on, compared with other city centre hostels. There isn't much directly close to the hostel, so if you want to go somewhere else to eat or drink you need public transport. This said the transport links are very good.
25 August 2025
If you could not find better value for the money book it.
Reasonably priced. Good staff at the bar. Predictable as any Generator.
Pretty far from the center. No kitchen. No hostel vibe at all. Dorms for 4 people very small in 3 layers. Claustrofóbico.
25 August 2025
Good value fairly central hostel
Great location in Park
Beds were a bit small
24 August 2025
Great Location and Comfort
Overall, a very good stay! The hotel is clean, comfortable, and in a perfect location — close to everything you need in Amsterdam.
The only downsides were that towels were not included in the price and there were no basic toiletries provided.
23 August 2025
Clean and friendly staffs, but Breakfast is very poor
Staffs are very helpful and friendly ; easy check-in and out
A hostel should have a share kitchen to use; top bunk bed is too high, very dangerous. The bed is custom made for the room but it’s not user friendly, I can see accident can happen; The room is too small; Breakfast is payable €10 , expensive and the quality is very poor, also limit to 1 plate of scramble eggs and 1 mini croissant, although hot drink are unlimited, the breakfast is very little, breads and ham and eggs… all in very poor quality. It is not difficult to make a better quality breakfast as they have a good kitchen for their food area.
23 August 2025
Good place to explore the city and to meet people.
Good location in a nice park, close to the center. We had a nice 4-bed-room with a beautiful view and with private bath and toilet. Staff was very friendly.
23 August 2025
Pleasant
You have to pay for everything, on the shared parts there is no canteen and toilet only if you ask for a card for it. But the service people are nice they gave me a fork anyway :)
22 August 2025
Fabulous
The place was amazing in a nice area surrounded by green with many opportunities every night,music,movies night etc.It has everything there.Also,I loved the experience of sleeping in a pod and it was so comfy.
I didn't like the breakfast,I think it needs to have more options,also at certain time the food ended and a lot of people were waiting in order for the staff to refill the products.
22 August 2025
Great location and fine for the money - no luxuries but ok if that’s what you’re after
The onsite facilities downstairs were great and the location is amazing! You’re right in the park
€7 days to rent a ripped towel - sheets and pillows cheap and the beds were very basic Decor will trip you out!!
21 August 2025
Amazing location in a park. Fun, clean and family friendly
Amazing location, loved the park and nearby restaurant and cafes. Triple bunk beds are fun! Our kids thought so.
We were in a 6 bedded room as a family, it worked for us but I can't imagine staying in it with 5 other adults. It would be a tight squeeze but maybe that's part of the adventure!
21 August 2025
small rooms but great place
It was a very social place, many hangout spots, looked cool, was conveniently located and very clean, the beds were long
The rooms were small
21 August 2025
Fabulous
Location and comfort beds
Breakfast was not the best, the scramble eggs arent good.
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Kid meals (additional charge)
- - Kid-friendly buffet
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Fruits (additional charge)
- - Coffee house on site
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Luggage storage (additional charge)
- - Lockers
- - Invoice provided
Outdoors
- - Garden
- - Terrace
- - Outdoor furniture
- - Picnic area
General
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Packed lunches
- - Heating
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Vending machine (drinks)
- - Vending machine (snacks)
- - Minimarket on site
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Activities
- - Table tennis
- - Karaoke (additional charge)
- - Nightclub/DJ (additional charge)
- - Evening entertainment (additional charge)
- - Movie nights
- - Bicycle rental (additional charge)
Entertainment and family services
- - Board games/puzzles
Parking
- - Street parking
- - Accessible parking
Transport
- - Public transport tickets (additional charge)
Accessibility
- - Wheelchair accessible
- - Toilet with grab rails
- - Lower bathroom sink
- - Emergency cord in bathroom
Miscellaneous
- - Key card access
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Breakfast takeaway containers
- - Access to health care professionals
23 September 2025
Perfect stay in Amsterdam!