Generator Amsterdam

2.0 star property

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Meeting facility
Nightclub
Interior entrance
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $148
$112 nightly
$148 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 21 - Jun 22

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Mauritskade 57, Amsterdam, 1092AD
  • Place, Oosterpark
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, ARTIS
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Rembrandt Square
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Amsterdam (AMS-Schiphol)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

Bed in 4 bed Dorm

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

Private 4-bed Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 180 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

Superior Twin

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 180 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Private 4 bed Deluxe Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Park view
  • 205 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe King

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 180 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Bed in a 4 bed Deluxe Dorm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed OR 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Private 4 Bed Room - Ensuite

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

Superior Twin Room- Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe King Room- Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Bed in 6-bed Dorm

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

POD

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Private 6-bed Female Room

  • Park view
  • 180 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

Bed in 6-bed Female Dorm

  • Park view
  • 180 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

Private 6-bed Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 249 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

Superior Suite

  • Park view
  • 560 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Amsterdam

With a stay at Generator Amsterdam, you'll be centrally located in Amsterdam, within a 5-minute drive of Rijksmuseum and Vondelpark. .This hostel is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Dam Square and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Van Gogh Museum.

What's nearby

  • Oosterpark - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • ARTIS - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Royal Theater Carre - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Hortus Botanicus - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Rembrandt Square - 5 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Alexanderplein Stop - 5 min walk
  • Amsterdam Muiderpoort Station - 14 min walk
  • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coffee Bru - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Fitz's Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Orchid House - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪De Biertuin - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Buurtcafé De Tros - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Generator Amsterdam

Generator Amsterdam offers 169 accommodations with air conditioning. This Amsterdam hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 169 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including a nightclub and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this Art Deco hostel include complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and discounted use of a nearby fitness facility.
Satisfy your appetite with international cuisine at Cafe Nescio, a café where you can enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge, take in the garden view, or dine alfresco. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. This hostel has 4 meeting rooms available for events. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Cafe Nescio - Overlooking the garden, this café specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Self parking on site (EUR 35 per day)
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 9.50 for adults and EUR 4.75 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Cafe Nescio

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Nightclub

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 4 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 100% renewable energy
  • 5 floors
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • Art Deco architecture
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Built in 1877
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shower

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • LED lighting
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 25 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • An effective city/local tax rate of 12.50 percent will be charged

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 9.50 for adults and EUR 4.75 for children
  • Self parking fee: EUR 35 per day
  • Pet fee: EUR 25 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number 29725828

National rating

This property does not have a Netherlands Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Generator Amsterdam Hostel
Generator Amsterdam
Generator Amsterdam Hostel
Generator Amsterdam Amsterdam
Generator Amsterdam Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Generator Amsterdam Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Amsterdam

Generator Amsterdam Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 398 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 368 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 131 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 59 out of 1000 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

OLIVER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great hotel and nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We had an issue with noisy guests playing knock door run along halls. We were quickly moved to a new room - excellent value
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room overall clean friendly staff great facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is quite nice, and you can see many local people are relaxing in the park where the hotel is located.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Expensive but has what you need, nice view if you get the better rooms not much negative I can other than not good tap water
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. The area around is beautiful, in the middle of a big park. Lots of cafes and restaurants around. It’s a short ride on the tramway to central Amsterdam.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keagan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best hostel I've ever stayed at! Great location, great staff and great price.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
front desk always happy to take care care of concerns Kitchen and bar staff always happy to serve you
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was perfect for 6 friends to visit Amsterdam. The price was excellent, and the accommodation was perfect for us, transport from the hotel to the main center was easy and cheap. The hotel was clean and the staff were very helpful. We had no issues whilst staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jasmin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a great time during my stay at the hostel. The room was clean and I had a lot of luck with my roommates :). I would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Oanh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I felt safe and welcomed
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The inside was super pretty and they had a bar which offered food and drinks— super convenient after a day of walking or for a quick lunch.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was the first time to stay in a Pod, which was a great experience! It was more comfortable than I expected and shared bathroom were clean. I highly recommend staying in Pod for solo travelers:)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It really was Nice a hotel in a park verry quit at night and a good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Johanna Amalie Piirinen

Liked: Staff & service
Location is perfectly right outside the busy city Center and still super close and very easy to get around to wherever you would want to go! And oostpark is such a vibe! Only one note, I have never in my life experienced worse mattresses.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good facilities, awesome location at Oosterpark, and if you hVe/rent a bike, very convenient to get anywhere in the city! The mattress in my pod was a bit thin but sleep well every night.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff and rooms, met some nice people and the hostel is conveniently located!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Khaled

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The WiFi connection is too bad in the room but is nice bed and amazing area
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Aleksandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The kitchen staff and cafe was just right.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jaden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place. Sometimes hard to find out where the events are happening.
Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Splendid Stay

Lovely quirky hotel. Comfortable and friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good place.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theba

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location, fabulous window views from the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay there. Everyone was friendly from the staff to the people staying there. Everything was walkable very nice place to walk things to do inside and outside. There’s a theme every night so there was something to do if you run out of ideas. I wouldn’t mind staying there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025