With a stay at Generator Hamburg in Hamburg (Hamburg City Center), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Miniatur Wunderland and Jungfernstieg. .This hostel is 6.2 mi (10 km) from Volksparkstadion and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Reeperbahn.
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
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1 building
7 floors
At least 80% of food locally-sourced
Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
Built in 2010
Designated smoking areas
Double-glazed windows
Local artist showcase
No plastic coffee stirrers
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
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Heating
Water-efficient showers
Water-efficient toilets
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Property payment types
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
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 263 out of 1000 reviews
10 - Excellent
263
Rating 8 - Good. 390 out of 1000 reviews
8 - Good
390
Rating 6 - Okay. 230 out of 1000 reviews
6 - Okay
230
Rating 4 - Poor. 63 out of 1000 reviews
4 - Poor
63
Rating 2 - Terrible. 54 out of 1000 reviews
2 - Terrible
54
7.8/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Staff & service
7.2/10
Amenities
7.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Steven
Nov 19, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, excellent location and very quiet at night
Steven
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Iris
Dec 2, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I like the location-close to the Hamburg Central Station!
Iris
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Laura
Nov 23, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
The rooms were clean and the hostel was located in a great spot for walking. Most staff were friendly and helpful.
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.
Adam
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Agnethe
Jan 14, 2026
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
Agnethe
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Maritza
Dec 11, 2025
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.
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.
arrived from a very long trip with no available towels to use. crowded place with lots of homeless people around the area. not safe to go out especially at night. the upside only is that the train station is just right across of this hotel.
Everything was great especially the drinks at the bar
Nancy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Amanda
Sep 22, 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Okay rooms. Not very tidy - same goes for the lobby. Area felt a little unsafe at times but still good location and close to city center and all public transport
The place was really nice and beds were confortable, relatively quiet inside and the people there was nice and respectful. It was very convenient that the main train station is across the street. Although I like the concept of separating the shower and toilet in the room, but it was very small and tight and was hard to change in them.
Martin
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
RODEL
Feb 9, 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Location location location
RODEL
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Per Gunnar
Jul 11, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice hotel close to Hamburg Bahnhof
A cheap hostel very close to Hamburg Bahnhof. You can choose type of room, 4-6 or 8 dormitry or private room. My room was clean and fresh, comfortable bed
The hostel have its own bar och breakfast services.
I highly recommend the hostel