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
14 February 2025
Very good
Being so centeral and close to everywhere.
Rooms are not so clean everytime and they didnt put and slippers
14 February 2025
A spotless and comfortable stay that exceeded my expectations!
Cleanliness is my top priority, and the hotel delivered it exceptionally well.
13 February 2025
Great location, great price, uncomfortable nights sleep.
Such a great location for exploring copenhagen and so reasonably priced!
The bed was really hard and quite uncomfortable and the pillows are very flat.
11 February 2025
A short and pleasant stay.
Although the room and was small with no space for anything we felt comfortable. It was warm inside, beds are comfortable and the shower had good pressure. The location was very convenient with the metro station just a short walk distance and the neighbourhood felt safe and nice with plenty of nice restaurants and good atmosphere. The common areas are nice and inviting with plenty to do. Wifi was working just fine.
Bathroom is very small and only has a curtain to separate the shower which makes it very uncomfortable to have a bath and get dressed inside the bathroom as the whole floor gets wet. Also the sink is too small and as I was trying to wash my face I kept hitting my head on the shelf above the sink. Plus, the hotel only provides one bath towel per person, so no face towel were available and also no feet towel. The elevator was hard to get. Always a lot of time waiting for the elevator to arrive.
10 February 2025
Good for a short stay if you don’t mind loud parties below.
The location is fantastic, great for sightseeing the city. There is a grocery shop just in front of the hostel, which is very convenient.
It was quite noisy on Friday and Saturday nights due to parties organized within the hostel. Guests were going in and out, often shouting beneath our windows, which woke us up several times. The shower in the bathroom wasn’t separated from the rest of the space, and no towels were provided to dry the floor, which ended up flooded even when we were extremely careful.
5 February 2025
Pleasant
The location is perfect and the staff is super good
For a 100+ $ hotel it was weird not have some basic need like towels, soap and shampoo and you have to pay extra money for it.
5 February 2025
7,6 out of 10
Nice room & bed.
Elevator need a cleanup and worked without a key card (a bit concerning in terms of security, but convenient on the other hand), TV in my room didn’t connect to bluetooth.
4 February 2025
Pleasant
Li action and good energy
I was cold at night in the bedroom, the heater turned off automatically very often
4 February 2025
Pleasant
Excellent location
Not big and spacious, it’s good for a single person.
3 February 2025
Great stay, great value for money
Super central and great location in the heart of city. Arriving was like arriving at a nightclub with people chilling in the street. I appreciate that sort of thing when coming to Copenhagen to party.
I could have used a bed that was 10cm longer but hey
3 February 2025
The room itself was great. The lack of kitchen facilities was an unpleasant surprise.
The room itself was great. Very comfortable beds, and the bathroom was cleverly designed with the shower and toilet in different cubicles so that it is comfortable for more people to share.
The lack of kitchen facilities, and the exclusivity of the tables to the restaurant. Copenhagen is EXPENSIVE, and not even being welcome to bring a picnic back to the dining tables was a real hardship on the budget. The breakfast also seemed a bit sad for the amount one had to pay for it. I would have been far happier with coffee, bread and cheese from the shops for a quarter the price, but again, no kitchen. 'Hostel' implies guest kitchen facilities. Even a hotel would have provided a minifridge and a kettle.
3 February 2025
Good location with friendly staff but the facilities are not optimal. For example towels cost extra
Good location and staff
The bunkbeds have no privacy and were quite flimsy. Towels are not included in the price
31 January 2025
Perfect for location & short stay.
We got a twin room as a couple and the price was really good compared to other hotels for a short stay. The check in/out was very easy. You can pay to leave your bags in a locker too which is good. We didn’t have to pay for towels either. The location is perfect, next to everything.
The bed sheets were clean, but the floor was a bit grubby. Quite run down but like I say, it did the job for the price.
29 January 2025
Very good
Excellent location, frendly staff.
Lift was out of order, and the bathroom was quite basic.
28 January 2025
Ok for the night
Location and staff
It had a bad smell and a poor breakfast
27 January 2025
Pleasant
Noise from the disco at night
26 January 2025
A great place for its price and a fun hub for the first time in Copenhagen.
The location is fantastic - 5 to 10 minute walk from every notable sightseeing in Copenhagen. Plenty of cafes, bars, and supermarkets nearby. The staff is very professional, polite, and accommodating. Since it was my birthday trip, they gifted us breakfast vouchers.
26 January 2025
Cool and super center
Nice
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25 January 2025
Pleasant
Easy check in, good location, they offer dormitory rooms with private bathroom
The smell in the hallway and elevator was very bad, the elevator didn’t work for most of my stay, toilet smelled bad from the beginning of my stay and continued to despite my roommates being very clean. Beds are more uncomfortable that in the previous generator I stayed in. The options on the bed are very limited, you can literally only put your phone to charge and glasses everything else you might need or want to keep near you on the bed is impossible. Also in this room the sink was outside the toilet which made it much worse noise wise
23 January 2025
It was good stay, I would say I am satisfied
It was clean and good location
The lights next to mirror doesn’t work, and in shower no place to put shampoo
21 January 2025
Good but could be better
Location Price
They didn’t allow us to use the kitchen and microwave, which is weird considering that it’s a hostel so we should be able to hear our food.
21 January 2025
Nice hostel, great for budget option in the centre
Nice hostel, room was big enough, clean and comfy. The shower flooded the room when we first used it, but staff were very quick to fix this. Great location for first time visitors to Copenhagen, easy access to all the main sights, bars & restaurants! We were also able to hire bikes from the hostel which was great & easy.
A bit annoying that you have to pay for lockers rather than there being just a luggage room, we didn't leave until late afternoon so wanted to leave our bags somewhere but had to pay, fairly expensive.
20 January 2025
Fabulous
Great central location - 5mins walk to the metro station and to the famous Nyhavn neighbourhood. Friendly staff and clean rooms. Good option for group of friends or solo travelers.
Very loud area till very late at night.
19 January 2025
Fair price for the location
Amazing location!
I found that the room was a little dirty.
18 January 2025
Pleasant
Location
The room was too small. The bedroom wasn’t comfortable. The shower was terrible, it soaked the entire bathroom floor every time we took a shower. It could be more clean…
18 January 2025
Perfect place to sleep if you are out all day
The location is AMAZING!!! Everything is right on your doorstep with a max 15 minute walk !!! Staff were friendly, and got what we paid for - a place to sleep and nothing more . We are 20 and broke so perfect for us !
The room wasn’t entirely clean- a little dusty on shelves and floors needed a hoover - other than that it was perfect.
17 January 2025
OK with a group of people who likes each other
Excellent location and OK to stay as a group of 4 friends, not minding to share a room with bunk beds.
It is a hostel, so there is nothing not to like about it.
15 January 2025
Good value stay in a great location
Great location. Clean. Friendly staff / easy check-in process.
Nowhere to store bags (inside a private double room) - as room is too small. Also, nowhere to hang/store clothes properly. Food in the restaurant was mediocre, and the beer was downright bad (flat/no fizz). However, food/drink prices were competitive for central Copenhagen.
15 January 2025
Good overall!
Great location!
Could do with bigger or extra pillows
14 January 2025
Amazing days
The fantastic location and price are very reasonable, also the staff were friendly and helped with a lot of doubts. The vibe of the place is fantastic.
14 January 2025
Pleasant
Hotel location very good. Staff very good.
My room not clear.
13 January 2025
Clean and comfy stay
Clean and the live music was nice
No USB charging ports in the bed
13 January 2025
Very good
clean spaces good location
no curtain on the beds shower and toilet in the room everything is an extra : you have to pay for towels, body wash, shampoo, leave you luggage after check out…
11 January 2025
Very good
The staff were very friendly and helpful. Not too far from the main centre at all. Good option of food and drinks in the restaurant but also plenty of bites nearby too. No need for public transport as its all really walkable and flat.
The shower was just a big wet room and the water kept running out of the door into the room, it didn't drain away fast enough. Beds were rock hard and plastic mattresses so the sheets kept sliding off.
10 January 2025
Great location!
Friendly staff, easy check in and check out process
Mould in the shower, no privacy curtain
10 January 2025
Fabulous
Excellent accommodation and dead central
9 January 2025
Very good
great bar - social vibe. The location is perfect
The shower would flood so water went everywhere
9 January 2025
Excellent value for money.
Excellent location, friendly staff. Room was clean, and larger than I expected. The buffet breakfast was great - plenty of choice.
The common areas were old and in need of refurbishment, the carpet was worn out and looked dirty.
9 January 2025
Fabulous
The USB connector to charge phones didn't work
7 January 2025
One night in Copenhagen....very pleasant
Private room with ensuite, bed was comfy room was clean and great location. No kettle or coffee in the room. Great value for money!
No coffee ob the room and no hand towel
7 January 2025
Very good
Central location, nice restaurant with good prices.
6 January 2025
Ok place for short one night sleep.
Restaurant and play area were spacious.
Some areas were a bit outdated and creepy. Bathroom sink was in the sleeping area. My bed was falling apart, if I moved and hit any part of my body on the side of bed there was metal flat piece which was loose and made big noise when hit the other metal parts of the bed. This place not on the quality level modern use to be nowadays.
5 January 2025
Pleasant
Location
Bed (not very comfortable) and atmosphere not very suitable for solo travellers to meet new people
5 January 2025
Very good
We were there for 1 night and we got exactly what we needed, a place to sleep. It's comfortable, it's clean and the staff is nice. Rooms are big.
1 January 2025
Sweet stay in the heart of copenhagen
Right in the city center! Around 10 mins walk to Nyhavn and the shopping street. Check in and check out were quick. They had everything we needed. Pretty awesome stay too. Some entertainment like shuffle board and games so you can interact with other guests.
Would have loved the possibility to cook but it's fine I guess, because they offered food and drinks at their bar.
1 January 2025
It’s averagely all good.
Convenient location and nice cozy room.
a bit small for the bathroom.
31 December 2024
good location
GOOD location, tucked near main station and nyhavn, in front of a grocery
not as tidy or clean - the shared toilet
31 December 2024
Fabulous
location is very strategic! I love everything about this place. Will definitely come again and stay at Generator Copenhagen
n/a
30 December 2024
Pleasant
The location was great
The pillows were not comfortable
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
16 February 2025
Nice place to stay but they need to improve the bathroom