Expert reviews
“The conveniently situated Generator blurs the lines between hostel and hotel, with design-led interiors, buzzy communal areas and a combination of private rooms and en-suite dorms. All of the main city centre attractions are within a 10-minute walk and evenings play host to live music and social events.”
What guests liked
- Friendly staff
- Central location
- Boutique style
- Excellent Wifi
All you need to know
Situated at the center of the city, Generator Hostel is a hub for travelers as well as the locals of Copenhagen. Each room in the hostel is designed with modern décor; the place is five minutes walk away from the Kongens Nytorv Metro station and ten minutes walk away from Stroget Pedestrian Street. Along with the central location, the budget accommodation of the hostel makes it travelers’ favorite to book their stay in.
Basic amenities
The hotel features modern décor along with a convenient 24-hour reception service, luggage storage facility on-site. Also, it has a bar that serves drinks, has a considerable lounge to chill-out, and has entertainment facilities with DJ nights and karaoke.
Rooms
The guests can book their accommodation in dorms, double room with private bathrooms, family rooms with private bathrooms, or twin rooms. The place also has a female dormitory, especially for female guests. However, you can book any kind of shared or private rooms in the hostel in advance to avail discount on your booking.
The services offered
All the guests love the couple-friendly place and rated high due to the friendly staff and high-quality service. Guests who book their stay here can avail a lot of services along with the facilities for their comfort and luxury.
Travelers, who are interested in exploring the city and enjoy the night-life of the place, looking for comfortable and affordable accommodation in Copenhagen, can book their stay at the generator hostel. It is one of the best places to stay for the guests.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
21 July 2025
Pleasant
The staff was helpful and nice, good place to get to know locals or other travellers, great location
It can be very loud and crowded downstairs
20 July 2025
Good
Location and hotel staff
Very good Location everything nearby easy to go anywhere
19 July 2025
Good place for a one day visit to Copenhagen
Great location, early check in was made possible
Too hot in room due to sunlight
19 July 2025
Good Location
Central location, clean and comfortable, Lockets were very big, enough for medium size bag.
A bit noisy a sthere was a bar on the first floor and the terrace was open till 10 in the night. No AC, a bit stuffy. Also there was no Kitchen, which was very strange for a hostel.
17 July 2025
Very good
Location is amazing
Sinc was in the room next to the beds, not separated where toilet or shower is
17 July 2025
Pleasant
Comfortable beds and totally okay for the price
It said that toiletries were included in the private room but there was only hand soap so had to go out and buy schampoo and conditioner. Also there was no AC and very humid in the room when we arrived. After having the windows open for the whole day and night it was fine to sleep in though.
16 July 2025
Pleasant
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The noise from the street was quite loud
15 July 2025
Pleasant
The amenities, staff, and place
No airconditioning, the sound of people partying outside but that is to be expected.
14 July 2025
Pleasant
the hotel is clean and check inn process was fast and easy, location was great within walking distance from metro station. Beds were comfortable and tidy.
lockers were not equipped with keys, washing place was too tiny, and curtains were not available to blackout noise. Also, the price as a bit expensive, maybe due to public holiday falling on the same day.
14 July 2025
Pleasant
Central, clean
Breakfast, elevators
12 July 2025
Nice hostel with great price.
The price is very friendly; it's also located in the heart of the city.
Nothing in particular.
12 July 2025
Pleasant
The location was the greatest.
Elevator wasn’t working. The staff wasn’t that happy to help. NO A/C. It was hot.
11 July 2025
Pleasant
Location
Bathroom dirty, clogged, toilet do not properly flush, the tap water is drinkable here but the sink made it impossible, too small for just basic water bottle.
11 July 2025
Not the best but still good
Loved how close it was to the city centre, everything very walk able.
The room didn’t seem the cleanest. We had a superior twin room (private bathroom) and it smelled of mildew. The sheets also had comforter also had brown stains on it and I had to request a new one. Staff very friendly, but room wasn’t the cleanest….
10 July 2025
Very good
Centrally located, easy to reach and there are bikes for rent.
The building and especially the room were way too warm.
9 July 2025
Pleasant
Location
The bed is not comfortable
6 July 2025
Pleasant
Nice staff and comfy bed
The room is so so so so small. And the shower room in the room is so so so small too. I can feel the oppression. 🥲
6 July 2025
Pleasant
Play area, cafe
Room facilities, bathroom
5 July 2025
Good for our trip. Would have loved this when younger.
Location and very clean
Centrally controlled hvac. The heat in the room was stifling
4 July 2025
Comfortable stay in a great location.
Great location. Comfy room. Easy bicycle rental.
It seemed like there was constant maintenance happening while we were there. Painters in the stairwells, crews moving/delivering things. Upkeep/renovatng is important, but it does take away a bit from the experience.
2 July 2025
Very good
Self check-in and check out, very straightforward
Very flimsy pillows
1 July 2025
Pleasant
Price/performance. Easy access. Happy faces.
No kettle in the rooms (I guess it's common in Denmark).
1 July 2025
Pleasant
The room was small and the building showed its age, and there was construction on the sidewalk during my stay. However, the location was convenient and within walking distance of Copenhagen's main attractions.
The bed was not comfortable and the pillow was useless. The carpet in the hallway also looked worn and outdated.
30 June 2025
Very good
Nice, tidy rooms
Shampoo was located outside the bathroom
26 June 2025
Pleasant
Location
Loud noise from the street after midnight
25 June 2025
It was worth it
Interior was good
The bed side was lose which was making noise
25 June 2025
Good not great
Location
Tv didn’t work room insanely hot with a small fan making way to much sound
24 June 2025
Pleasant
Easy to get to and close enough to everything
The room was not ready on arrival, we had two beds and only one had been cleaned, however we went down to the front desk and they got onto it right away
24 June 2025
Pleasant
location
overpriced for what it is. The structure is old, smelly carpet. Clean linens but the rest of the room no. the feeling is that of an old fashioned hostel. The personnel is very friendly and helpful.
23 June 2025
Great value and good location
Ideal location, in walking distance to attractions and the staff were very pleasant and helpful. The room was clean and bed was comfortable.
Being a vegan I felt the breakfast could have a wider choice. Would advise to bring own towel and lock for underbed safe.
23 June 2025
Affordable place to stay for 1 night
Very helpful & friendly staff.
There is a huge construction site in front of the building. And the elevator is slow :( The place could also use a new paint job, it looks a bit run-down. The building is huge, so it's very full.
22 June 2025
grate location brilliant budget hotel
great location and really helpful staff
bed was quite small a dn noise outside not great late at night
21 June 2025
Good for hostel standards
Very nice location. Many things to do. Very big place for your luggage. You may bring your locker for protection.
There would be handwashing area in toilet too. Not big deal but when you wash your hands in the room you may disturb sleeping friends.
20 June 2025
Fair price, no privacy, good for solo and friends
The hostel lies in the center of Copenhagen, but it takes 10 min to walk to the hotel from the station of the airport line. Staff is friendly and check-in goes smoothly. Lockers are available when you need to keep luggage stored. Toilet and shower is separated. There is a lively bar/dining on the first floor. They also serve breakfast. There is a roof terrace.
No privacy in the dorm beds, there was no curtain. There was no airco, so the room was hot during the nights. No room cleaning during my 5 day stay. Using the washing machine is pretty expensive (10 euro). There was no hair dreyer in the room Bed sockets are angled down, so your charger may fall out very easily.
20 June 2025
Room is small/cramped but you get what you pay for - and Copenhagen hotels are super expensive
WOULD DEF STAY AGAIN! Extremely well located - walking distance to major attractions and metro stop Price was reasonable compared to other hotels nearby Supermarket across the street and other just up the street so easy to get breakfast Bed was comfy Shower was small but totally fine There is a nice outdoor lounge and big indoor lounge on the reception level - great place to meet people/chill out Quiet at night - we did not hear noise from other hotel occupants Windows which open
Elevator was operational but you waited a long while - we took the stairs most times Because it's cheaper, this is a hotel used by school groups so beware if you don't like kids Can't really advise on staff friendliness as there was never any need to talk to them... but they looked nice from a distance!
19 June 2025
Pleasant
The location is good, is clean
The hotel.facilities looks like very low level, compared to the price that is too expensive for what they offer, the room had.just enought and nothing more
19 June 2025
The generator in Copenhagen is a good choice, especially if you’re young
The staff was incredible, the location perfect. The room suited us just fine.
Nothing
18 June 2025
Pleasant
Amazing location and friendly staff. Spacious dorms.
Pricey for the quality. Curtains in the bunks would be nice for privacy.
17 June 2025
Pleasant
Great location. Very near to tourist attractions and metro station. Lots of things to do in the hotel. I rented a cycle and it was a very good decision. Discovered a lot on bicycle.
Could have been more cleaner.
16 June 2025
It’s basic but the staff is friendly and helpful.
The staff is really helpful
There is no AC, and the toilet is not clean.
16 June 2025
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16 June 2025
Pleasant
The location is awesome! The staff was very responsive, pleasant and helpful.
Very noisy, the windows without protection from the noise you hear all the parties and music until 2 AM. And the price is a bit expensive for the value.
15 June 2025
Fine for one time, but not again.
Location and staff
Not a good place to have a proper resting time since there’s a lot of noise in the area.
15 June 2025
Very good
The bed is really comfy
14 June 2025
Hotel-like place with shared rooms.
Great location, very beautiful and vivid place.
It is not a hostel as expected, more towards a hotel with shared rooms. You don’t have kitchen or fridge so you cannot cook food and you also cannot bring your own food. Lounge was an external bar other than a hostel social area.
14 June 2025
Great Location but Too Noisy at Night
Excellent location just a short walk from the Metro (M2), with direct access to the airport. Very close to the city center, making it easy to explore the area.
The backyard turns into a gathering spot in the evening, often for people who aren't even staying at the hostel. It was quite noisy until around 10 p.m., which may be disturbing if you're looking for a quiet place to relax or sleep early.
14 June 2025
Absolutely fantastic, would come back in a heartbeat
Great atmosphere good location
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13 June 2025
Pleasant
I had bedbugs after staying in the hostel. Everything else was good
13 June 2025
Pleasant
Huge terrace, location, comfortable beds
Loud mainstream music all day long in the common area, everything is charged extra, high prices
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Snack bar
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Coffee house on site
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Express check-in/check-out
- - Luggage storage (additional charge)
- - Private check-in/check-out
- - Lockers
- - Invoice provided
Outdoors
- - Terrace
- - Sun terrace
- - Outdoor furniture
General
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box (additional charge)
- - Packed lunches
- - Heating
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Designated smoking area
- - Vending machine (drinks)
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service
Activities
- - Billiards (additional charge)
- - Nightclub/DJ
- - Evening entertainment
- - Pub crawls
- - Walking tours
- - Bike tours
- - Happy hour (additional charge)
- - Live music/performance
- - Bicycle rental (additional charge)
Business facilities
- - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
Entertainment and family services
- - Board games/puzzles
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key card access
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Breakfast takeaway containers
- - Delivered food is securely covered
- - Face masks for guests available
21 July 2025
Worth it for the price and location