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Hostel Generator Hamburg (formerly Generator Hostel Hamburg)

Steintorplatz 3, Hamburg, 20999 (show map)

6.8

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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.

Formerly Generator Hostel Hamburg

Before June 2019 Generator Hamburg was known as Generator Hostel Hamburg

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Deluxe Twin Room - enter dates to see room photos

This twin room features a TV, an electronic safe, a charging station with USB port and a private bathroom. Towels, toiletries and a hairdryer are also supplied.

Deluxe Single Room - enter dates to see room photos

This single room features a TV, an electronic safe, a charging station with USB port and a private bathroom. Towels, toiletries and a hairdryer are also supplied.

Private 4-Bed Room - enter dates to see room photos

This dormitory room features a private bathroom. All bunks include a light feature, personal shelf, charging station with USB port and under-bed lockets. Pillow, duvet and bed linen are supplied. Towels are available at a surcharge.

Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room - enter dates to see room photos

This shared dormitory room features a private bathroom. All bunks include a light feature, personal shelf, charging station with USB port and under-bed lockets. Pillow, duvet and bed linen are supplied. Towels are available at a surcharge.

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room - enter dates to see room photos

Deluxe King Room - enter dates to see room photos

This room features a TV, an electronic safe, a charging station with USB port and a private bathroom. Towels, toiletries and a hairdryer are also supplied.

Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room - enter dates to see room photos

6-Bed Room with Private Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room - enter dates to see room photos

Bunk bed in a shared dormitory room. All bunks include a light feature, personal shelf, charging station with USB port and under-bed lockets. Pillow, duvet and bed linen are supplied. Towels are available at a surcharge.

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Facilities of Generator Hamburg

General
Pets allowed, WiFi everywhere

Activities
Darts, Table tennis

Services
Free WiFi, Internet services, WiFi

Food & Drink
Bar, Packed lunches, Special diet menus (on request), Vending machine (drinks), Vending machine (snacks)

Front-desk/reception area services
24-hour front desk, ATM/cash machine on site, Concierge service, Express check-in/check-out, Lockers, Luggage storage, Safety deposit box

Common areas
Terrace

Entertainment and children services
Evening entertainment

Cleaning services
Daily maid service, Laundry

Business facilities
Fax/photocopying

Miscellaneous
Designated smoking area, Facilities for disabled guests, Family rooms, Heating, Lift, Non-smoking rooms, Non-smoking throughout

Room facilities [ These may vary room to room ]
Bathroom, Clothes rack, Desk, Entire unit wheelchair accessible, Hairdryer, Hardwood/Parquet floors, Heating, Linen, Shower, Toilet, Towels, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), TV, Upper floors accessible by lift

Last updated: 21 Jan 2025 - Update now

Hotel Policies

Check-In
14:00:00- hours

Check-Out
-10:00:00 hours

Cancellation / Prepayment
Cancellation, prepayment and 'book now pay later' policies vary according to room type. Please check the room conditions when selecting your room above.

Accepted credit cards
The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards 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: 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 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.

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6.8

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Steen

“Good”

7.0

20 Jan 2025

Very good and clean Hostel in the centre of Hamburg opposite side of the main station.

Rajat

“Good”

7.0

15 Jan 2025

Central location, can get anywhere quickly. Dorms are spacious.

Špela Sintič

“Good!”

10.0

15 Jan 2025

location was center but at the same time not the most safe.

Rustam

“Comfortable”

10.0

09 Jan 2025

Price and location. Clean bed. Neighbors were normal people.

Christiane

“Quick layover in Hamburg”

8.0

07 Jan 2025

Right next to the central station. I reached late at night and needed to get my connection the next morning, so this was perfect for me. The beds were very comfy.

Moss

“Good”

7.0

05 Jan 2025

Very very convenient location right next to the station

Sandra

“Very good”

8.0

04 Jan 2025

The location is perfect. We went for Christmas markets and everything was walking distance

Swift

“Good budget option”

8.0

02 Jan 2025

Good location, perfect for the train station. The on site bar was a hit.

lmckenzie86

“Disappointing and overpriced”

6.0

28 Dec 2024

Was across from the main train station so the location was convenient and room was spacious enough for 6 people.

Kvant

“Very good”

8.0

26 Dec 2024

area was safer/better than i thought based on googling. lots of nice restaurants (open late and good food) around the corner). lobby was very nice and chill to hang out in.

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Hostel Generator Hamburg (formerly Generator Hostel Hamburg)

Steintorplatz 3, Hamburg, 20999 (show map)

Hostel Overview

Formerly Generator Hostel Hamburg

Lock in a great price now and relax with our Price Guardian working for you

Rooms List

Deluxe Twin Room - enter dates to see room photos

Deluxe Single Room - enter dates to see room photos

Private 4-Bed Room - enter dates to see room photos

Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room - enter dates to see room photos

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room - enter dates to see room photos

Deluxe King Room - enter dates to see room photos

Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room - enter dates to see room photos

6-Bed Room with Private Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room - enter dates to see room photos

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