Hostel
 Generator Hamburg

Steintorplatz 3, St. Georg, 20999 Hamburg, Germany – Excellent location – show map – Subway Access

Excellent location – rated 9.1/10! (score from 5981 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

7.5
Good
5,979 reviews

the location is amazing, and the staff is very helpful. there are lights for each bed and plenty of outlets. would 10/10 recommend.

Yihua United States of America

very convenient location. you can see the central train station as well as the bus station when you step out of the hostel.

Bernard Denmark

Accessibility. Value for money. Claudio - very helpful and approachable chap at reception.

Johanna United Arab Emirates

Very well located. value for money couldn’t be beaten

Ian United Kingdom

- Excellent location literally next to the Central Train station - friendly, enthusiastic young staff - reasonable pricing for services like laundry, towels for rent, lockers etc. - very comfy lounge/lobby that is open 24/7 with plenty of power outlets! - elevator - easy checkout - great (!) value for money - rooms were clean and seemed newly renovated All in all pretty much the perfect hostel!

Car*ina Germany

Super friendly staff, located right next to the main station, nice rooms.

Ricarda Germany

Directly upfront to the main station. Very friendly and helpful staff. Beds were surprisingly comfy for a hostel.

Nicolai Germany

I liked that it was so close to central station, fast check in, the common rooms that you can use 24/7 and the fact that you can pay extra if you want breakfast.

Aida Bulgaria

-Excellent location, walk to Hamburg for 3 mins -24 hr Reception, nice staff -Very clean bathroom, toilet and room -Toilet and bathroom are in every room, so you just share the toilet for roommate only (I lived in 6ppl rm), not whole floor

Tsz Belgium

PERFECT location, just by the main train station. The room is small, but confortable. The breakfast, even though simple, is worth the price.

Douglas France
7.5
Good
5,979 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “the location is amazing, and the staff is very helpful. there are lights for each bed and plenty of outlets. would 10/10 recommend.”
    Yihua Yihua United States of America United States of America
  • “very convenient location. you can see the central train station as well as the bus station when you step out of the hostel.”
    Bernard Bernard Denmark Denmark
  • “Accessibility. Value for money. Claudio - very helpful and approachable chap at reception.”
    Johanna Johanna United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
  • “Very well located. value for money couldn’t be beaten”
    Ian Ian United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “- Excellent location literally next to the Central Train station - friendly, enthusiastic young staff - reasonable pricing for services like laundry, towels for rent, lockers etc.”
    Car*ina Car*ina Germany Germany
  • “Super friendly staff, located right next to the main station, nice rooms.”
    Ricarda Ricarda Germany Germany
  • “Directly upfront to the main station. Very friendly and helpful staff. Beds were surprisingly comfy for a hostel.”
    Nicolai Nicolai Germany Germany
  • “I liked that it was so close to central station, fast check in, the common rooms that you can use 24/7 and the fact that you can pay extra if you want breakfast.”
    Aida Aida Bulgaria Bulgaria
  • “-Excellent location, walk to Hamburg for 3 mins -24 hr Reception, nice staff -Very clean bathroom, toilet and room -Toilet and bathroom are in every room, so you just share the toilet for roommate...”
    Tsz Tsz Belgium Belgium
  • “PERFECT location, just by the main train station. The room is small, but confortable. The breakfast, even though simple, is worth the price.”
    Douglas Douglas France France

Categories:

  • Staff8.4
  • Facilities7.2
  • Cleanliness7.7
  • Comfort7.4
  • Value for money7.9
  • Location9.1
  • Free WiFi 7.4
Low score for Hamburg

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 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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

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Most popular amenities

Free WiFi
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Bar

ATM: Need cash? This property has an ATM on site.

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Gluten-free

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Guest reviews

7.5
Good · 5,979 reviews
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  • Staff8.4
  • Facilities7.2
    Kitchen
  • Cleanliness7.7
  • Comfort7.4
    Shower, Bathroom
  • Value for money7.9
  • Location9.1
    Public transit
  • Free WiFi 7.4
Low score for Hamburg

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  • Yihua
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “the location is amazing, and the staff is very helpful. there are lights for each bed and plenty of outlets. would 10/10 recommend.”
  • Bernard
    DenmarkDenmark
    “very convenient location. you can see the central train station as well as the bus station when you step out of the hostel.”
  • Johanna
    United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates
    “Accessibility. Value for money. Claudio - very helpful and approachable chap at reception.”
  • Ian
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Very well located. value for money couldn’t be beaten”
  • Car*ina
    GermanyGermany
    “- Excellent location literally next to the Central Train station - friendly, enthusiastic young staff - reasonable pricing for services like laundry, towels for rent, lockers etc. - very comfy lounge/lobby that is open 24/7 with plenty of power...”
  • Ricarda
    GermanyGermany
    “Super friendly staff, located right next to the main station, nice rooms.”
  • N
    Nicolai
    GermanyGermany
    “Directly upfront to the main station. Very friendly and helpful staff. Beds were surprisingly comfy for a hostel.”
  • A
    Aida
    BulgariaBulgaria
    “I liked that it was so close to central station, fast check in, the common rooms that you can use 24/7 and the fact that you can pay extra if you want breakfast.”
  • Tsz
    BelgiumBelgium
    “-Excellent location, walk to Hamburg for 3 mins -24 hr Reception, nice staff -Very clean bathroom, toilet and room -Toilet and bathroom are in every room, so you just share the toilet for roommate only (I lived in 6ppl rm), not whole floor”
  • Douglas
    FranceFrance
    “PERFECT location, just by the main train station. The room is small, but confortable. The breakfast, even though simple, is worth the price.”
Property questions and answers
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  • Are sheets and towels included?
    sheets are ncluded. You can rent towels for 3€ if needed
    Answered on October 20, 2019
  • Does the lockers under the bed come with locks?
    Hello, the lockers under the beds do not have padlocks. You can bring your own or buy one at the reception.
    Asked about: Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room • Answered on November 7, 2021
  • Is it quiet at night?
    Yes it is. In case it should be, we do offer earplugs as well.
    Answered on October 20, 2019
  • Habt ihr einen Fahrradstellplatz?
    Hey, ja wir haben ein Fahrradstellplatz.
    Answered on September 29, 2020
  • Hello. We are a group of 6 people from Magdeburg. We are going for a short weekend trip to Hamburg. What are the current regulations regarding the Coronavirus? Do we need tests for the check-in? In that case, do fully vaccinated people still need a test? Thanks in advance.
    Hello, fully vaccinated people do not need a negative test, if the last vaccination is older than 15 days. Anyone who is not vaccinated or recovered needs to show a negative test.
    Answered on July 24, 2021

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Area Info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Excellent location – show map
What's nearby
  • Hansa Theatre
    0.1 miles
  • Deutsches Schauspielhaus
    0.1 miles
  • Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe
    0.1 miles
  • Ohnsorg Theatre
    0.1 miles
  • Hühnerposten events location
    0.2 miles
  • Levantehaus Hamburg
    0.3 miles
Top attractions
  • Mönckebergstraße
    0.4 miles
  • Dialog im Dunkeln
    0.5 miles
  • Inner Alster Lake
    0.6 miles
  • Hamburg City Hall
    0.7 miles
  • Jungfernstieg
    0.7 miles
  • Hamburg Dammtor Station
    1 miles
  • St. Pauli Piers
    1.7 miles
  • Port of Hamburg
    1.8 miles
  • Old Elbe Tunnel
    1.9 miles
  • Hamburg Fish Market
    2.9 miles
Natural Beauty
  • River Elbe
    0 miles
Public transit
  • Train Hamburg Central Station
    0.1 miles
  • Subway Hauptbahnhof Süd Metro Station
    0.1 miles
  • Train Hamburg Central Bus Station
    0.1 miles
  • Subway Steinstraße underground station
    0.3 miles
Closest Airports
  • Hamburg Airport
    5.5 miles
  • Lübeck Airport
    33.3 miles
  • Bremen Airport
    60.9 miles
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Amenities of Generator Hamburg

Most popular amenities

Free WiFi
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Bar
Outdoors
  • Terrace
Activities
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Tour or class about local culture Additional charge
  • Happy hour Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Bar crawls Additional charge
  • Evening entertainment
  • Cycling Off-site
  • Darts Additional charge
  • Ping-pong
  • Game room
Food & Drink
  • Fruit Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • 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
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage Additional charge
  • Tour desk
  • 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
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Safe Additional charge
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
Languages Spoken
  • Danish
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
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Sustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

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

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

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

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

The fine print

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.

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.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travelers on dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be canceled on arrival.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

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

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Generator Hamburg by:

    • Subway/Metro 25min

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

    • Cycling
    • Game room
    • Ping-pong
    • Darts
    • Evening entertainment
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Walking tours
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Bar crawls
    • Happy hour

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

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

  • Guests staying at Generator Hamburg can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 6.6).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • Gluten-free