Name: Generator Amsterdam
Address: Mauritskade 57, Oost, 1092 AD Amsterdam, Netherlands, Mauritskade 57, Noord-Holland, 1092 AD, Netherlands
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $19 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.0

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Hostel Generator Amsterdam

This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in convenient public transportation, atmosphere and old-town exploration – Check location Mauritskade 57, Oost, 1092 AD Amsterdam, Netherlands – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in convenient public transportation, atmosphere and old-town exploration – Check location Good location – show map

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*8.6* Oosterpark: only 2 minutes away! (400 feet by foot)

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i loved everything about this property. i was very nervous to stay at a hostel because i heard horror stories from friends but this place was amazing. very modern and clean great location. only a 30 min scenic walk to city centre, or a 10 min uber. will definitely stay here again

Jason

United States of America

Loved it! I'm normally not into hostels, but I chose Generator because an event I was attending was being hosted there so I booked out of convenience and good reviews online. I would definitely book again, as well as consider Generators in other cities! I also liked the luggage storage locker system.

Angela

United States of America

The interior design of the building as well as having lots of space

Sophie

United Kingdom

Really cool room with glass panels and great view over the park. Clean, comfortable and very quiet. Very good value for money and well suited for a couple!

Edward

United Kingdom

Location is perfect! the tram station is at a walkable distance and its about 15 mins from the dam square. The breakfast in the cafe is really good and definitely must have the Eggs Benedict. The rooms are clean and meets the Generator expectations from other cities as well.

Nidhi

United Arab Emirates

The place itself was excellent, except for the walk into town, but it is still a nice walk. The staff were really nice and helpful and the actual building is cool with a lovely park right next to it. Will defo stay here if I'm ever in Amsterdam again.

Alan

Ireland

The staff were great. The rooms were clean and the location was quite and not far from the public transportation.

Sayed

Bahrain

Location beside nice park and near to tram. Big lockers in the room. Bed with private lights and electricity.

Moaaz

Qatar

The rooms were exceptionally clean and staff was really helpful. The hostel itself was amazing cause of its food, breakfast options were really good. Onsite bike rental Along with towels, locks and laundry items were available.

Hassan

Saudi Arabia

I expect more from separate room for two people for this price. A least teapot in the room for 160 eur per night :)

Olga

Ukraine

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8.3

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Highly rated for:
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Highly rated for:
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Highly rated for:
Great neighborhood

What guests loved the most:
“i loved everything about this property. i was very nervous to stay at a hostel because i heard horror stories from friends but this place was amazing. very modern and clean great location.”

Jason United States of America
“Loved it! I'm normally not into hostels, but I chose Generator because an event I was attending was being hosted there so I booked out of convenience and good reviews online.”

Angela United States of America
“The interior design of the building as well as having lots of space”

Sophie United Kingdom
“Really cool room with glass panels and great view over the park. Clean, comfortable and very quiet. Very good value for money and well suited for a couple!”

Edward United Kingdom
“Location is perfect! the tram station is at a walkable distance and its about 15 mins from the dam square. The breakfast in the cafe is really good and definitely must have the Eggs Benedict.”

Nidhi United Arab Emirates
“The place itself was excellent, except for the walk into town, but it is still a nice walk. The staff were really nice and helpful and the actual building is cool with a lovely park right next to it.”

Alan Ireland
“The staff were great. The rooms were clean and the location was quite and not far from the public transportation.”

Sayed Bahrain
“Location beside nice park and near to tram. Big lockers in the room. Bed with private lights and electricity.”

Moaaz Qatar
“The rooms were exceptionally clean and staff was really helpful. The hostel itself was amazing cause of its food, breakfast options were really good.”

Hassan Saudi Arabia
“I expect more from separate room for two people for this price. A least teapot in the room for 160 eur per night :)”

Olga Ukraine

Generator Amsterdam is a brand new designer hostel located in the east of Amsterdam near De Pijp. It was a former zoological building and is based in Oosterpark. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.

The former lecture hall has been transformed into a lounge and bar. There is also a dining space and a secret bar in the former boiler room.

Each room features air conditioning, bed linen and a private bathroom with shower. The Generator Amsterdam also includes premium rooms.

Breakfast is available every morning in the onsite café. As well as lunch and dinner. There is a 24-hour front desk.

The hostel also offers bike hire. Rembrandtplein is 1 mi from Generator Amsterdam, while Heineken Experience is 1.1 mi away. The nearest airport is Schiphol Airport, 7.5 mi from Generator Amsterdam.

Oost is a great choice for travelers interested in convenient public transportation, atmosphere and old-town exploration.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.1 for a two-person trip.

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Continental, Buffet

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Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent

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Area Info

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Closest Landmarks *

Oosterpark
0.1 miles
The Scream
0.1 miles
Tropenmuseum Amsterdam
0.2 miles
Faculty of Social Sciences
0.3 miles
Dapper Market
0.4 miles
Metro Weesperplein
0.5 miles
Museum Werf 't Kromhout
0.5 miles
Hollandsche Schouwburg
0.5 miles
Artis Zoo
0.5 miles
Dutch Resistance Museum
0.5 miles

Restaurants & Markets *

De Kas Restaurant
0.9 miles
Nelis Restaurant
0.9 miles
Albert Cuyp Market Market
1.2 miles
De Biertuin Cafe/Bar
0.3 miles
Albert Heijn Supermarket
0.3 miles
Pata Negra Restaurant
0.4 miles
Milo Cafe/Bar
0.4 miles
Lidl Supermarket
0.4 miles
Smokin Barrels Cafe/Bar
0.4 miles
Dapper Market Market
0.5 miles

Closest Airports *

Schiphol Airport
7.5 miles
Rotterdam The Hague Airport
34.4 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“the building, the park next to it”

Timur

Germany

7.5

“Great place to stay just outside the city, close to tramline so very accessible to city centre. Did not try the food only hot chocolate but it was delicious. Fr...”

Chloe

Ireland

8.0

“The location inside the park is the best thing, it's not so far from Dam square, 15 mins by tram which is also close just a 5 min walk, the walk along the p...”

Dina

Egypt

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Food: Local

Menu: À la carte

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Check-in

2:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Check-out

Until 10:00 AM

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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

Children not allowed.

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.

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The fine print

Please note that different policies and additional supplements may apply for group bookings of 5 people or more.

Please note that parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces. Please contact the hotel directly to make a reservation for the parking space. Parking costs EUR 27,50 per day.

Please note that some Family Quadruple Rooms (Quadruple Room with 2 Single Beds and 1 Bunk Bed with Private Bathroom) are wheelchair accessible. Please contact the hostel for more information.

Please note that guest between 16 and 18 years old can stay at the hostel if parental consent is provided.

Please note that not all rooms are wheelchair accessible. Please inform the property via the Special Requests box during reservation.

Towels are only included in the Twin rooms, Premium double rooms and SkySuite, for other rooms towels can be rented on site for a supplement of EUR 5. Alternatively guests can bring their own.

“i loved everything about this property. i was very nervous to stay at a hostel because i heard horror stories from friends but this place was amazing. very modern and clean great location. only a 30 min scenic walk to city centre, or a 10 min uber. will definitely stay here again ”

“Loved it! I'm normally not into hostels, but I chose Generator because an event I was attending was being hosted there so I booked out of convenience and good reviews online. I would definitely book again, as well as consider Generators in other cities! I also liked the luggage storage locker system.”

“Location is perfect! the tram station is at a walkable distance and its about 15 mins from the dam square. The breakfast in the cafe is really good and definitely must have the Eggs Benedict. The rooms are clean and meets the Generator expectations from other cities as well.”

“The place itself was excellent, except for the walk into town, but it is still a nice walk. The staff were really nice and helpful and the actual building is cool with a lovely park right next to it. Will defo stay here if I'm ever in Amsterdam again.”

“The rooms were exceptionally clean and staff was really helpful. The hostel itself was amazing cause of its food, breakfast options were really good. Onsite bike rental Along with towels, locks and laundry items were available. ”

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Reviewed: November 16, 2019

Yuliya
Russia
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
For me the hostel placed too far from transport, 15min of walking is too much
Everything was good

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 15, 2019

Timur
Germany

4 helpful votes
7.5

“Good accomodation in the former zoological university building”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
windows that cannot be opened, poor sewage in the shower
the building, the park next to it

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 15, 2019

Revita
Indonesia
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No public kitchen
Good desigu

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 15, 2019

Engelos
Canada
7.1

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
To far from center
Peopleno

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 15, 2019

Amedeo
Italy

1 helpful vote
7.9

“Good price for a short stay”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I think that the roommates you find definitely have an impact on your stay. Some of those I had were a bit of characters. Anyway we got along well, notwithstanding some odd behaviours. Regarding my vote on cleaning: I stayed on the top of a bunk bed, that was a bit dusty and the bed linen had a hole in it. Also air changing should be improved.
The position is pretty good. There are also several services. The staff (as long as I got in touch with them) were easy going. In Amsterdam I think there are just a few solutiona as cheap as this hostel. Even if cleaning wasn't at its best, compared to other hostel the quality was good.

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 15, 2019

Jason
United States of America
10

“first time staying in a hostel”
- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
i loved everything about this property. i was very nervous to stay at a hostel because i heard horror stories from friends but this place was amazing. very modern and clean great location. only a 30 min scenic walk to city centre, or a 10 min uber. will definitely stay here again

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 15, 2019

Anonymous
Russia
1.0

Very Poor
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Instead of trying to help a customer they just say that they don't care.

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 15, 2019

Anonymous
Russia
1.0

Very Poor
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
1. not writen explicitly on booking that no external food is allowed - wouldn't book it if I knew that; 2. when a customer asks you for a help and you you both know that you can help but instead you say that it is not your problem - perfect customer care I would say. Never ever going back there.
The only good thing were other travelers I met there.

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 13, 2019

Gwennifyn
Philippines
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Staff was very accomodating. Location near the train stop.

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 13, 2019

Corvin
Russia
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Friendly staff, good location - quiet far from the city centre and it's perfect. Comfy beds and awesome view on the park.
Quiet high prices in the lobby cafe and bar, it's too high for a hostel. The main disappointment is the lack of a kitchen. There is canteen, but no kitchen, it seems stupid for me.

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 13, 2019

Angela
United States of America
10

“Modern & Convenient Stay”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 4 nights
I don't think I have anything to leave here.
Loved it! I'm normally not into hostels, but I chose Generator because an event I was attending was being hosted there so I booked out of convenience and good reviews online. I would definitely book again, as well as consider Generators in other cities! I also liked the luggage storage locker system.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: November 12, 2019

Fabio
Germany
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The facilities were great and clean with friendly staff and nice atmosphere

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 12, 2019

Paul
United States of America
2.5

Very Poor
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I have been staying at this hostel for many years. Three of my four bookings have been a complete nightmare of overcharges, double bookings, and a no show fee of 650 euros on a canceled reservation. The customer service has yet to correct this in over a month. I would would rather sleep in the street than book this hostel again.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: November 12, 2019

Ekaterina
Russia

4 helpful votes
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The room was very clean, comfortable and nice, staff was friendly and helpful. Location is great, it’s located near the tropical museum and around the building is beautiful park. Thank you!

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 12, 2019

Akin
United States of America

1 helpful vote
5.0

“Not a very good value for my money, i would not stay there again”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Stayed 4 nights
We were a group of 3 friends at their 30s and we booked a family room. For starters we had to make our own beds, the sheets had some hair on them. They did not provide towels, you have to pay 5 euros to rent. The bathroom was not as pictured. The shower was in the middle of the bathroom, there were no curtains or glass to avoid splashing everywhere. The pillows were made of silicone material, very uncomfortable. The first day bathroom was clogged so water was collecting in the middle of the bathroom when we took shower. They took care of it after we complained about it. The mechanism to keep the main door of the hotel makes sure that the doors are slammed hard each time and whole building shakes(we were at the top floor, still everyone in our room complained about it), it is very annoying at night because this is a big, busy hostel. At the weekends you hear the bass from the bar in the basement until 5am. Overall, i found it too noisy despite being away from the city center. If you want to stay here, you should go for the dorm rooms since the hotel was designed for that. You won't find the regular amenities that you would expect from standard hotel rooms although you pay as much.
The hostel is big, a lot of different people at every age and country can be found here. It is in the middle of the park so it is good if you want to go for a run.

Stayed in November 2019

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