Generator Amsterdam - Hostel

2.0 star property
Art Deco hostel with restaurant, near Dam Square

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Generator Amsterdam - Hostel

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Terrace/patio
Front of property
Bar (on property)
Interior entrance

Overview of Generator Amsterdam - Hostel

8.2 out of 10 Very good
8.2/10 Very good

Property highlights

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
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Mauritskade 57, Amsterdam, 1092AD
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Nightclub
  • Breakfast available
  • Self parking
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
Feel at home
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lift

Room options

Deluxe King

  • 16.7 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Private 6-bed Female Room

  • 16.7 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

Private 6-bed Room

  • 23 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

Bed in 6-bed Dorm

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bed in 6-bed Female Dorm

  • 16.7 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

POD

  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Bed in 4 bed Dorm

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Superior Twin

  • 16.7 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Superior Suite

  • 52 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Private 4-bed Room

  • 16.7 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

Bed in a 4 bed Deluxe Dorm

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed OR 1 Single Bed

Private 4 bed Deluxe Room

  • 19 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

About this area

What's nearby

  • In Amsterdam East
  • Heineken Experience - 26 min walk
  • Dam Square - 32 min walk
  • Rijksmuseum - 32 min walk
  • Van Gogh Museum - 35 min walk
  • Leidseplein - 35 min walk
  • Vondelpark - 36 min walk
  • Anne Frank House - 41 min walk
  • Artis - 1 min drive
  • Passenger Terminal Amsterdam - 5 min drive
  • Rembrandt Square - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Schiphol Airport (AMS) - 22 min drive
  • Amsterdam Science Park Station - 5 min drive
  • Amsterdam Muiderpoort Station - 14 min walk
  • Amsterdam Amstel Station - 25 min walk
  • Korte 's-Gravesandestraat Stop - 5 min walk
  • Alexanderplein Stop - 5 min walk
  • Beukenweg Stop - 6 min walk

Restaurants

  • Café de Jeugd - 8 min walk
  • Bar Bukowski - 6 min walk
  • Louie Louie - 7 min walk
  • De Biertuin - 8 min walk
  • PARK Café-Restaurant | Hotel Arena - 5 min walk

About this property

Generator Amsterdam - Hostel

Generator Amsterdam - Hostel features a nightclub and puts you a short five-minute drive from Heineken Experience and Rijksmuseum. For a bite to eat, guests can visit Cafe Nescio, which serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights at this Art Deco hostel include a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli and a terrace. Fellow travellers like the overall property condition. Public transportation is only a short walk: Korte 's-Gravesandestraat Stop is 5 minutes and Alexanderplein Stop is 5 minutes.

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German, Spanish

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C or hotter
Follows the industry cleaning and disinfection practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)
This information is provided by our partners.

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 169 rooms
  • Arranged over 5 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time from 2:00 PM until midnight
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 10 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
  • The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification. Any other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival.

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets allowed (dogs only)*
  • Service animals welcome
  • Specific rooms only*
  • Food and water bowls available

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • On-site parking only available on request
  • On-site self-parking (EUR 30.00 per day)
  • On-site parking is limited

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Access to nearby health club
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • 4 meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Bike hire

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1877
  • ATM/banking
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Bike parking
  • Nightclub
  • At least 80% of food locally sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • Local artist showcase
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • 100% renewable energy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • No plastic soft drinks bottles
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Lockers available

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Accessible bathroom (selected rooms)
  • In-room accessibility (selected rooms)
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Low-height worktop and sink
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 49-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating (climate-controlled) and air conditioning

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches
  • LED light bulbs
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Special features

Dining

Cafe Nescio – Overlooking the garden, this café specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.00 per person, per night, up to 21 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 16 years of age.

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 9.50 for adults and EUR 4.50 for children

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 25 per pet, per stay

Parking

  • Self-parking costs EUR 30.00 per day
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking

Hygiene & cleanliness

This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.

Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F.

This property affirms that it adheres to the cleaning and disinfection practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global).

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Also known as

Generator Amsterdam Hostel
Generator Amsterdam
Generator Amsterdam
Generator Amsterdam Hostel
Generator Amsterdam - Hostel Amsterdam
Generator Amsterdam - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Does Generator Amsterdam - Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Generator Amsterdam - Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
What are the cleanliness and hygiene measures currently in place at Generator Amsterdam - Hostel?
This property confirms that disinfectant is used to clean the property. Please note that this information has been provided by our partners.
Are pets allowed at Generator Amsterdam - Hostel?
Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of EUR 25 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at Generator Amsterdam - Hostel?
Yes. Self-parking costs EUR 30.00 per day. Parking spaces may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Generator Amsterdam - Hostel?
You can check in from 2:00 PM - midnight. Check-out time is 10 AM.
Is there an on-site casino at Generator Amsterdam - Hostel?
No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Holland Casino (5-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Generator Amsterdam - Hostel and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. Additional recreation nearby includes casino gaming. Enjoy amenities such as a nightclub, a picnic area and a garden. Generator Amsterdam - Hostel also has access to a nearby health club.
Are there restaurants at or near Generator Amsterdam - Hostel?
Yes, Cafe Nescio offers al fresco dining, international cuisine and garden views.
What's the area around Generator Amsterdam - Hostel like?
Generator Amsterdam - Hostel is in Amsterdam East, a short 5-minute walk from Korte 's-Gravesandestraat Stop and 7 minutes' walk from Artis.

Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Good

Meh
Bit of a boring place to stay. Would be rubbish as a solo traveller. Towels are £6 for your stay which is way overpriced. No events really going on. Staff were okay but not overly helpful. Did the job for somewhere to sleep.
Isaac, 4-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

TAEYU, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

The price is too high for what you are getting.
This is not your traditional Hostel. The prices are high and on par with most hotels. They charge premium prices for for everything ( towels (6 euro), soap, chargers (10 euro); the bike rental charge of 20 euro / day is almost d