Generator Hostel, Amsterdam

Beautiful location, friendly staff and excellent breakfast.

Very expensive to store luggage

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)

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.

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!

Everything was very nice. Very friendly vibe.

There are only two laundry machines, which isn't really enough for the whole building

Nice architecture building.

Clean room, comfortable bed and nice corner bed room with garden view.

peaceful

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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

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

Great value for location. Close walking distance to Artis zoo and Nemo science museum and Ship museum.

location, food and drink, cleanliness

there was no curtain on the top bunk

Staff, Breakfast, Bed, Bathroom

No towels or shampoo or any other similar products.

It is next to a park and looks very nice in the reception area

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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.

Location, room and Possibility to rent a bike

They don’t Clean the room

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.

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.

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...

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.

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!

Affordable, convenient, clean.

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

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.

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.

Helped me with everything I need. Amazing people

Showers could be cleaner, but also, great value

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.

The facilities are so convenient. It is located in a quiet and relaxing park which is super ideal for a after diner walking.

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.

Its a bit far from centre but everything else is perfect!

Staff is really nice and friendly

The HVAC system is good but no windows can be opened.

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.

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.

efficient, safe, clean, nice staff, great location

lacking activities, unused areas

Staff

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.

My booking for pods has been changed to room

Clean and comfortable

Some of the staff were a bit cool Laundry is quite small - just 2 washers and dryers and 4€ each

Towel rental costs 7€, it's expensive and frustrating. I would like this amount to be refundable.

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.

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.

Great location in Park

Beds were a bit small

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.

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.

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.

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 :)

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.

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!!

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!

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

Location and comfort beds

Breakfast was not the best, the scramble eggs arent good.