Directly beside Hamburg Train Station, this hostel offers colourful 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. Buses 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

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Generator Hostels
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Breakfast info

Continental, Buffet


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
1 single bed
2 bunk beds
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 large double bed
1 bunk bed
3 bunk beds
1 bunk bed
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Guest review summary
Guests highlighted the excellent <b>location</b> near the train station and praised the <b>helpful staff</b>. However, <b>room comfort</b> and soundproofing were less appreciated, with some finding the rooms small and noisy. <b>Cleanliness</b> and <b>bed comfort</b> received mixed reviews, with some guests noting room for improvement.
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Staff
8.1
Facilities
6.8
Cleanliness
7.3
Comfort
7.0
Value for money
7.5
Location
8.6
Free WiFi
8.4
Low score for Hamburg

Property surroundings

Facilities of Generator Hamburg

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Terrace
  • Bar
  • Designated smoking area
  • Lift
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Pub crawls
    Additional charge
  • Evening entertainment
  • Darts
    Additional charge
  • Table tennis

Food & Drink

  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Transport

  • Public transport tickets
    Additional charge

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Concierge service
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Luggage storage
    Additional charge
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment and 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
  • Safety deposit box
    Additional charge

General

  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Lift
  • 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 14:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercardMaestroEC-CardBankcard Cash is not accepted

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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: In Germany unaccompanied 16 to 18 only are permitted to stay in private rooms. To do so, they must present Generator's parental/guardian consent form and a copy of valid photo identification from the parent/guardian. Unaccompanied under 18's are not allowed to stay in shared rooms, unless they are part of a group that has booked out the entire shared room. The group leader must provide the required documentation to Generator. Failure to comply with these policies will result in automatic cancellation of the booking with no refund. Guests violating these rules will not be permitted to check into 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 of €5.

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 identification 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 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

FAQs about Generator Hamburg

  • Check-in at Generator Hamburg is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

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

    • Table tennis
    • Darts
    • Evening entertainment
    • Bicycle rental
    • Pub crawls
    • Walking tours

  • Guests staying at Generator Hamburg can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 6.3).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Buffet

  • The prices at Generator Hamburg may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Generator Hamburg is 750 yards from the centre of Hamburg. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.