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A modern cafe interior with wooden seating, a chalkboard menu, and a bar area.
A modern lounge area with a leather sofa, two blue chairs, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.
A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple hanging light fixtures, and a television screen displaying 'LIVE'.
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.
A modern bar area with a long counter, stools, and a piano.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is $56
$52 nightly
$56 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2

Explore the area

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Steintorplatz 3, Hamburg, HH, 20099
  • Place, Moenckebergstrasse
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Hamburger Kunsthalle
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Hamburg City Hall
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Hamburg (HAM)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Single Room

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a shelf with toiletries, a door, and a wall-mounted lamp.

Deluxe Single Room

  • 129 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Twin Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Private 6-Bedroom

A modern hotel room with two leather chairs, a large window, and a black partition with numbers 5 and 6.

Private 6-Bedroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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A room with bunk beds, a small stool, a radiator, and a door leading to another room.

Private 4-bed Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Bed in a 6 Bed Room

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a desk, and a chair.

Bed in a 6 Bed Room

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

View all photos for Bed in a 8 Bed Room

A bunk bed room with a wooden floor, a desk, and a window.

Bed in a 8 Bed Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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A modern bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted shelf with decorative items, and a cityscape view through the window.

Deluxe King Room

  • 129 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Female Only, Bed in a 6 Bed Female Room

A bunk bed with a wooden panel, a desk with a chair, and a telephone.

Female Only, Bed in a 6 Bed Female Room

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

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a radiator, and a window with curtains.

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Private Room for 8

A bunk bed room with a wooden floor, a black metal frame, and a small trash bin.

Private Room for 8

  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Front of property
Hotel Lumen am Hauptbahnhof
Hamburg City Center
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Room service
3.5 out of 5, Good, 1,001 reviews
$90 nightly
The price is $96
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
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About the neighborhood

Hamburg

With a stay at Generator Hamburg in Hamburg (Hamburg City Center), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Hamburg City Hall and Hamburg Messe and Congress. .This hostel is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Miniatur Wunderland and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Elbe Philharmonic Hall.
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What's nearby

  • Moenckebergstrasse - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Hamburger Kunsthalle - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Markthalle Hamburg - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Jungfernstieg - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Hamburg City Hall - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Hamburg Central Station - 2 min walk
  • South Central U-Bahn - 2 min walk
  • Hamburg Airport (HAM) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Schweinske - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪dean&david - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Fellows - Kaffee, Bagels, Frühstück - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kentucky Fried Chicken - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Generator Hamburg

Generator Hamburg offers 164 accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 164 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including a nightclub and bicycles to rent. This hostel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area.
Satisfy your appetite at the hostel's coffee shop/cafe, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

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

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 7.50 for adults and EUR 3.75 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Evening entertainment
  • Games
  • Nightclub
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

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 accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Built in 2010
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally sourced food prioritized
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

More

  • Heating
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 5

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
Towels are only provided for guests in double or twin rooms. For guests staying in shared rooms, towels are available at reception for the listed optional fee.

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
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

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 7.50 for adults and EUR 3.75 for children
  • Pet fee: EUR 25 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 5 (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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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
Guests under the age of 18 are not permitted to book beds in dormitory/shared guestrooms.
Property Registration Number HRB110518

Property is also known as

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Generator Hamburg Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 259 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 392 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 233 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 63 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 56 out of 1003 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, excellent location and very quiet at night
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I like the location-close to the Hamburg Central Station!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
The rooms were clean and the hostel was located in a great spot for walking. Most staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant location, right by the HBF Really good vibe at the hostel, good bar, staff super friendly and helpful. Rooms basic and breakfast limited but it's a hostel at end of the day. Always felt safe and secure.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A nice stay in Hamburg to be
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Reasonable price for reasonable accommodations.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice helpful staff and good clean basic accommodation. It was a very quick stay between trains so we didn't get to spend any time in the communal areas.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Amenities
Generally is ok place to stay, because is nearby main station.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
i spent a total of 5 hours there, i just needed a place to crash after a concert. i’m quite satisfied, would choose again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was great
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great especially the drinks at the bar
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Nice room but extremely loud and very noisy from the street all day all night especially towards weekends. Staffing front desk helpful and accommodating and always lots of traffics with students.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff members were really helpful however the room I was staying in had a terrible smell.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service
Location location location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
👌
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic time! Loved the bar area and the outside terrace.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Proximity to train station and tram system was perfect. Very clean and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
Near Train Station and Metro Very Central to tourist sites
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was solo traveling alone and this place seemed like a good place. Just keep in mind that there’s so air conditioning.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

God
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Very convenient location.

The hostel is excellent and just a few steps from Hamburg HBF. The storage space is very convenient and easy to access. The staff is very supportive.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Exactly as expected. Friendly staff and environment
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
thanks you, everything was great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a great experience! the location of the hostel is perfect so close to the train station and many great restaurants. The available lockers to leave you baggage for a small fee were also very convenient after checkout!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024