Generator Hostel, Amsterdam

Nice staff

I was requested extra pillow 3 days in row and only on third day they told me that they not have extra pillows, it was make feel like they do not know what they have in hostel

Central location well connected to the city centre with trams.

The bunk beds were uncomfortable and too high (3 levels) and they were quite dusty.

is nice hostel but price match

price

Location park and kids playing everyday, people on their way every day!

We can’t think of anything.!! My husband is saying hard bed🙄

The cabin looks amazing. I am a bit tall (190) but still fit in. There are many showers each seperated in a room you can lock. Many toilets.

The cabin felt like it was low on oxygen so you naturally turn on the AC but it can get pretty cold like that maybe i did something wrong.

The design of the hostel is really nice, also offer a beautiful view of Oosterpark!

The breakfast could be better, but good enough.

There’s a really good self-serving system. This hostel has cafe on ground floor, and you can eat breakfast or dinner there, or just go for drinks. Rooms are equipped with everything mentioned in the description. Stuff is really friendly. Location is pretty good, walkable distance from centre, and really close to public transport stations. Great experience

Due to group booking of students, I have received a free room upgrade. Nice staff I have received a comp.drink whilst waiting for late check-in. Nightshift security crew awesome guy, I have received more information from him rather than a reception.

The building and the interior design are really interesting. We really enjoyed the park location and the lovely outlook. It was a good place to stay with my grandson, as despite being a hostel it had a nice family feel (it was half-term).

Some more information in the rooms - for example that you have to book room service, and some sort of local orientation where to find the nearest restaurants/attractions etc.

The location is wonderful on the edge of the Oosterpark - you get a beautiful view of the park from the room. However, this makes the coming and going a little scary in the night when there are not so many people around. The ho(s)tel delivered exactly what it promised - a small room with a private bathroom for a reasonable price.

There was smell of weed coming through the corridor and loud music in the evenings coming from some rooms. I do understand it comes with the type of accommodation, but it certainly did not improve my stay.

Yes

Everything

The room was clean, there was a shower and a toilet in the room which surprised me. The bed was clean and comfortable with enough privacy.

The bunk beds had three floors and the third bed was a bit hard to climb to. The location was a bit bad because there were some wierd people around and I got yelled at "fuck you" by a random guy on a bicycle for no reason while I was just walking towards the hostel entrance.

Great location, really cool facilities, kind staff, great price and an overall pleasant stay.

I got the top bunk, which didn't have a curtain of its own, so I got little protection (even the kind of subconscious protection a curtain provides) from the noise and lights in the room.

Felt reasonably safe and secure, nice location. Comfortable beds and bathroom facilities. Check out was smooth and we were able to extend our parking time, which was very helpful.

The check in process was very slow (despite presubmittting requested details) and we were charged €5 per person for late checkout, not €15 per private room as advertised.

Was very comfortable and great view on the garden

The distance was a little bit far away from the center

Cool location, friendly staff, i really liked the window.

Very small room

Amazing night staff, some people in our group had a problem with some cakes we bought and the staff was supper helpful in solving the problem

It could be more near to the center, expect 30-40 minute walking. Having to buy/rent towels is not great, would add that to the basic package

We noticed that there is no kettle or cutlery provided. Also, our room hasn't been serviced since we arrive.

The room was really nice and the bathroom was spacious, it has a nice view on the park. The rooms are clean and the beds are too. Plenty of storage

The sink was clogged. Took forever to drain.

The location was very convenient, and the park the hostel is in is very cute.

The room was too crowded, with triple-high bunk beds that were very inconvenient. Not enough space for bags.

The location is perfect, short tram or uber into the centre. Surrounding bars and restaurants are fairly priced and have excellent food. I have stayed in a few areas in Amsterdam and this was by far the best place to stay. It’s nice for you not to be in the thick of it, it’s nice to get away and choose to venture in.

The park on an evening can be scary. Security do the best job at preventing homeless people from coming near though.

For the money we paid was perfect. Clean enough, good facilities and not problem regarding noice. The park around the hotel was also very nice and not big distance from downtown..

My room is family room so it’s includes everything (towels, small pantry, tissue paper and others) and big enough for 5 peoples. Views from our room is incredible (hotel state in a park)

Parking fee is very expensive. Staff is busy all the time because it’s like a hostel.

Atmosphere, location in the park, historical building.

We had to pay 7 euros per towel! Had we known, we would have brought or bought cheap towels at Hema…

Hostel was ok, I think we just got unlucky with the people in our dorm. No one was considerate. Didn’t like the triple bunk either

Bed was comfortable, the whole place looked modern and clean.

Room was a bit small/tight even for us 4 young people in a family. Individual storage space was limited to the box under the bunk beds, no additional hanging place or other more convenient storage. Wouldnt recommend for longer stays or for staying with strangers in the room.

Excellent place

The bathroom was very small

Had a room with 4 beds just for me alone. You can rent bikes to explore the city, which is great.

My first bike was slightly damaged, but I got a new one.

One of the best hostels in Amsterdam. Very well located in Oosterpark. Easy access to public transportation, just a few tram stops to the city centre.

Great staff

Location is a bit off, if you’re alone, walk through the park at night is not the best idea, encountered a few strange characters

Big and nice communal spaces

No towel included.

Stayed in a pod, really good location, staff friendly, really good amenities

the place was amazing, good location by public transport etc. great facilities and soooo clean for a hostel. honestly it’s but the standards so high for my next hostel stay!! it was snowing when i went and it was magical

only issue was the mattress was thin in the pods, other than that it was amazing 100% need thicker mattress!!

Nice staff, good atmosphere in the hostel

Nothing really, all good, Amsterdam is very expensive in general but that's not the hostels fault! Consequently you can pay as much for a hostel bed in Amsterdam as a small hotel room in other places. But that's just how it is.

I really like Generator hostels, and this one met my expectations. The staff were friendly and welcoming, and everything was clean and well maintained.

The location is nice during the day, as it is situated in a park. In the evenings, the walk felt somewhat uncomfortable for me as a solo female traveler, since reaching the hostel requires walking through the park.

Cool interior

Too expensive for what is offered. Really bad breakfast.

Great location and good food.

Poor wifi

Good location, a little bit far from the center but ok

The bedrooms are small, we were in a group of five but i imagine person travelling alone sharing the bedroom with other people its really small

Good conection to metro but not at walking distance to the center

Good location, bike hire is available, comfortable beds and lovely view of the park, breakfast options are adequate

Everything was lovely but the bike hire is almost €20 a day which is crazy expensive

All good

Convenient location, beautiful interior, clean and good service, nearby is a lake with lots of birds, very quiet area.

The booking said that the room had a place to store things, but our room did not have a wardrobe or chest of drawers, there was only a hanger for outerwear, and small shelves near the beds. There was also only 1 chair with a back in the room, so you would have to spread things out everywhere on the surfaces, as well as on the floor, which is not very convenient. Also, the entrance to the room was via steep stairs, and after injuring my knee it was not very convenient, but we did not specify this in advance, and perhaps we could have asked to change the room, but we did not do this, unfortunately.

Location, different kinds of accommodation, kind and helpful staff.

Location was perfect and also the room was clean

Near to city

Cleaning

Clean space

Very noisy

The staff were very friendly, and the building has high ceilings, which makes the air feel very comfortable inside the room. It’s clean and simple, although the lighting is a bit dim. I feel that Amsterdam in general is quite dark everywhere (this is still a question I haven’t found the answer to). The hot water works perfectly.

There is no kitchen, not even a simple utilities. There’s no microwave or anything similar, so you pay only the room only comes with a bed and a bathroom.

The cleanliness of the hostel and the warm-welcoming attitude of the staff

The light in the room is quite weak, I mean “a litte bit dark”

Quite central to city and tram station, clean place and quiet place

No kitchen facilities

The inspired conversion from a former college building gives this accommodation an orderly, welcoming and uplifting gravitas. The centrepiece: a beautiful lecture theatre-cum-bar-cum-lounge, which makes for a great space to stop and recharge. During my stay, I prioritised sleep in my four-bedroom dormitory (clean and comfortable) and enjoyed the breakfast buffet in the bustling café-bar area, overlooking Oosterpark. All the staff served me with care, dedication and enthusiasm for my stay, for the hostel amenities and for the Amsterdam surroundings. Yes, the vibes are hip and cool, and somewhat younger than I on average (I am 42!), but the vibes were also warm and efficient, making for a great foundation for my brief visit. Thank you to the Generator Amsterdam team!

I got a bit confused with the breakfast buffet system and where to go to start, but I got it after a little wait.