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Generator Copenhagen

2.0 star property

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2 bars/lounges, pub
Building design
Exterior
Lobby
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Adelgade 5, Copenhagen, 1304
  • Place, Strøget
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Kongens Nytorv
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Nyhavn
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Copenhagen (CPH-Kastrup)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Twin

7.0 out of 10
Good
(18 reviews)
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Private 4 Bed Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 4 Bed Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (8 Beds) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (8 Beds)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed OR 6 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (6 Beds)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Shared Dormitory, Women only | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only

7.6 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Superior King | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior King

7.2 out of 10
Good
(17 reviews)
  • City view
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe King | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe King

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room for 4 | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room for 4

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

6 Bed Private

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Copenhagen

With a stay at Generator Copenhagen , you'll be centrally located in Copenhagen, within a 5-minute walk of Kongens Nytorv and Strøget. .This hostel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Nyhavn and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Amalienborg Palace.
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What's nearby

  • Rosenborg Castle - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Strøget - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Kongens Nytorv - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Copenhagen Christmas Market - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Nyhavn - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Kongens Nytorv Station - 6 min walk
  • Nørreport Station - 10 min walk
  • Copenhagen Airport, Kastrup (CPH) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dællekatessen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Reflections Cph - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Generator Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cantina - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Kafferiet - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Generator Copenhagen

Generator Copenhagen offers 175 accommodations. This Copenhagen hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Irons/ironing boards, hair dryers, and change of bedsheets can be requested.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 175 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including a nightclub and bicycles to rent. This hostel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area.
Enjoy a meal at Generator Coffee Shop or snacks in the hostel's coffee shop/cafe. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 bars/lounges. To-go breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a computer station, express check-in, and express check-out.
To-go breakfasts are available for a surcharge between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM on weekdays.
Generator Coffee Shop - Onsite coffee shop.
Generator Bar - Onsite pub. Open daily.
Icebar - Onsite bar. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • On-the-go breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; DKK 95 for adults and DKK 47.50 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Generator Bar
  • Generator Coffee Shop
  • Icebar

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Bingo
  • Nightclub
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 2011
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with 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 DKK 185 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 75 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for to-go breakfast: approximately DKK 95 for adults and DKK 47.50 for children
  • Pet fee: DKK 185 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
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
Property Registration Number 32778097

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Generator Copenhagen Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 333 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 391 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 152 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 69 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 55 out of 1000 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abigail Faye

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic, great location and friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Well located and good value hostel in central Copenhagen. Easy check in, friendly staff and clean room. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ewan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean private room. Lovely helpful staff. Amazing location
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Timo

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, matress, cleaness
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frederick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay, staff was very friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness
Centrally located, easy to get to and happy ambience. Pleasant stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Emily

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay overall was good, good location, close to the center
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

ENRICO

Liked: Staff & service
best location for budget travelers
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lucas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our family had a great experience at this hostel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Bridget

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

George

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nice location, great staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

YOUSSEF

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location closer to the sea was really good.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

william

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe and secure. Walkable to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Blanca

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

Great Location

Very convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Upgraded to family room. Did everything we wanted at a reasonable price.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Georgina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff, awesome but loud but still awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MANGELICA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, close to restaurants and supermarkets, close to metro. I would stay there again. Recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

pablo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It is a great property, the location it is so convinient.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

David

Disliked: Room comfort
location noisy at night, basic amenities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean and great staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hostel. Clean, friendly, cheap for Copenhagen, and good vibes all around. The biggest perk is the location. Very walkable to any area you could want to go or the metro/buses. Absolutely would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable stay! Good location and friendly staff! Just didn’t know how to turn off our bathroom light.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent choice for central Copenhagen. Stayed in a private ensuite room for 2 and while maybe not quite at the level of a good hotel everything was perfectly acceptable
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Minerva

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

Good location

Very good location. Small clean room. Breakfast is worth the price. Ask for a room on the side of the yard since the sun warms up the street side on the morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ling-li

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for a one night stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024