Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Private Bathroom
24-hour front desk
Key card access
Daily housekeeping
Non-smoking rooms
Safe
Baggage storage
Heating

Directly beside Hamburg Train Station, this hostel offers colorful rooms and dormitories with private bathrooms. It has a 24-hour reception, a large lounge and a bar with outdoor terrace.

Opened in January 2012, Generator Hostel Hamburg is one of the city’s largest hostels. All rooms are fitted with secure key card systems and can be reached by elevator.

The Generator Hostel has a lively bar area, where guests can have a drink and meet friends. Guests can enjoy a snack in the cafe or a meal in the bar. Additionally, there are shops and grocery stores within a 5-minute walk of the hostel.

Busses and trains are just a 1-minute walk from the Generator Hamburg. There are direct connections to the old town, the Reeperbahn and Hamburg Airport.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

Generator Hamburg has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Jun 15, 2011
Hotel chain/brand:
Generator Hostels

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free


Availability

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Room Type
Sleeps
 
2 twin beds
1 queen bed
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Travel Sustainable property
Travel Sustainable property
This property is part of the Travel Sustainable program, which means it’s taken significant steps to make your stay more sustainable.
Property questions and answers
Browse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the property
The property usually replies within a few days
  • Are sheets and towels included?
    sheets are ncluded. You can rent towels for 3€ if needed
    Answered on 20 October 2019
  • Is it quiet at night?
    Yes it is. In case it should be, we do offer earplugs as well.
    Answered on 20 October 2019
  • Do you have washer and dryer facilities?
    Yes we do! Washing + Drying is 6€ :)
    Answered on 16 February 2020
  • Hello my flight is coming late at night and I would like to know if I can check-in after midnight?
    Hi, Yes you can. There is always someone at the reception to help you with your check in.
    Answered on 1 July 2022
  • The room number
    what do you mean ?
    Answered on 8 July 2022
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Travel Proud

Travel Proud

This is a Proud Certified property where you can be extra sure of a welcoming stay.

Amenities of Generator Hamburg
Most popular amenities
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Bar
Designated smoking area
Elevator
Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
Outdoors
  • Terrace
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Bar crawls
    Additional charge
  • Evening entertainment
  • Darts
    Additional charge
  • Ping-pong
Food & Drink
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Transportation
  • Public transit tickets
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Concierge
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
    Additional charge
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Safe
    Additional charge
General
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Languages Spoken
  • Danish
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French

House rules

Generator Hamburg takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 12 and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Groups

When booking for more than 10 people, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Maestro Mastercard Visa EC-Card Cash Debit card Generator Hamburg accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

GROUP POLICY: Any reservation of 10 people or more per night will be considered a group with different terms and conditions. Groups reservations can only be made through our reservations team, and Generator reserves the right to cancel it otherwise.
AGE RESTRICTIONS: Please note that all guests require a photo ID upon check-in. Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed to stay in dormitories. They are only allowed to stay in a single room or else in a double room with an adult. In any case, all guests under 18 require written consent from a parent or guardian to stay here. Please note that bedding is provided for all guests at the hostel.
AMENITIES: Guests staying in the twin rooms, double rooms or single rooms are issued with towels free of charge, but guests staying in the dormitories have to bring their own towels or rent them at the hostel for an additional charge.
PET POLICY: We would welcome a dog on property, but only when staying in a private room, and subject to a fee per dog per stay. Only Dog under 75lbs./ 34 kg.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Generator Hamburg of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about Generator Hamburg

  • Generator Hamburg is 2,300 feet from the center of Hamburg.

  • The prices at Generator Hamburg may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Generator Hamburg offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Ping-pong
    • Darts
    • Evening entertainment
    • Bicycle rental
    • Bar crawls
    • Walking tours

  • Guests staying at Generator Hamburg can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 6.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Halal
    • Gluten-free

  • Check-in at Generator Hamburg is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.