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22 square feet
1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Bed in a 4 bed Deluxe Dorm
237 square feet
1 Twin Bunk Bed 1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Private 6-bed Room
249 square feet
2 Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 6 guests
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Superior Twin
180 square feet
2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Superior Suite
560 square feet
1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Room sleeps 6 guests
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Private 6-bed Female Room
180 square feet
2 Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 6 guests
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Private 4-bed Room
180 square feet
2 Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
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Deluxe King
180 square feet
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Bed in 6-bed Dorm
237 square feet
1 Twin Bunk Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Bed in 6-bed Female Dorm
180 square feet
1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Bed in 4 bed Dorm
172 square feet
1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Private 4 bed Deluxe Room
205 square feet
2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
Room sleeps 4 guests
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Get an overview of this hotel
Art Deco hostel with nightclub and 24-hour front desk

Popular property highlights

Free WiFi
Pets allowed
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property
24-hour front desk

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

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, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.

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.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

The hostel offers a restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe, and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. 4 meeting rooms are available. This Art Deco hostel also offers a nightclub, a terrace, and a vending machine. Limited onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis (surcharge). Guests can use the health club at a partner property. A total renovation of this property was completed in February 2016.

Generator Amsterdam is a smoke-free property.

  • Picnic area
  • Use of nearby fitness center (discount)
  • Organic food
  • Elevator
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Showcase for local artists
  • Lockers available
  • Locally-sourced food on site (80% or more)
  • 24-hour front desk
  • At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
  • All property's electricity comes from renewable sources
  • Vegan menu options available
  • Vegetarian menu options available
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • No single-use plastic soda bottles
  • No single-use plastic stirrers
  • Biodegradable/compostable stirrers
  • Food and water bowls
  • No single-use plastic water bottles
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only
  • Number of meeting rooms - 4
  • Terrace
  • Luggage storage
  • Bicycle parking available
  • Coin laundry on site
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Parking (limited spaces)
  • Total number of rooms - 169
  • No accessible shuttle
  • Number of floors - 5
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Meeting rooms
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Year Built - 1877
  • Free WiFi
  • Smoke-free property
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Nightclub
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Garden
  • Multilingual staff
  • Outdoor furniture

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • French
  • German
  • Spanish
  • Dutch

Parking

Self parking (surcharge) , Parking (limited spaces)

Room Amenities

Generator Amsterdam offers 169 accommodations with air conditioning. This Amsterdam hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in February 2016.

  • Air conditioning
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Shower only
  • Free WiFi
  • In-room climate control (heating)
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Number of beds 1
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • LED light bulbs
  • Low-height counters/sink
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
  • Energy-saving switches

Where to Eat

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.

Nearby Things to Do

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Health or beauty spa nearby

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-in time ends at midnight

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

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

Pet Policy

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

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

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Annual carbon offsets

Humane animal treatment

Sustainability/community reinvestment (10% revenue or more)

Guest education on local ecosystems and culture

Comprehensive food waste policy

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Pets allowed in specific rooms only

Property follows sanitization practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)

Staffed front desk

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cribs (infant beds) available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Smoke detector

Debit cards

Fees

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.

Hotel Names

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

We should mention

This property allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

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