Generator Hamburg
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What Guests Say
Definitely price/performance leader hostel. If you gonna visit Hamburg you don't need a deep dive search for a convenient hostel. Genarator is the the only answer. Special thanks to Olivia at reception. She helped me for early check-in and saved my day! Thank you again Olivia ❤️ I stayed in 8-bed dorm. Okay maybe wc and shower cabinets are small but hey this is a hostel. Bed sheets and linens are snow white and freshly cleaned. Mattress was comfortable. Locker for traveller size backpack is big enough (don't forget to bring your own lock!) Breakfast cost is 7,50 € which is fair enough. Fresh orange juice, coffee, Gouda cheese, salami etc.
Aki23
August 2025
The staff was really nice and the location really convenient, right next to Hamburg's Central Station. The area itself is a bit overcrowded and there was a lot of police activity right next to it... So I wouldn't recommend it for families with children. But if like us you're just a young couple passing by and travelling by train, then it's a great option! The rooms had everything needed, there is laundry service (6 euros per machine). People leave books behind that you can take with you.
Ana
August 2025
Aside from the surrounding streets (not its fault) and the bathroom this hostel is almost perfect. The ideal place to stay. Very well kept, amazing beds, very clean, an adjacent bar and breakfast for 7,50. A big place near the station, comfortable even if you stay more than one night. Also, the price was excellent.
Andrew95
August 2025
I always like the ambience in the Generator 🫠... I love ❤️... the very central location and the whole surrounding of St. George. There are interesting bars 🍹... n colourful shops 🛒... 🥪...🥚...🍎... nearby 😇... Culture places like the Art Gallery, Opera 🎭... n Theatre mainly in walking distances 👍... I also like the very friendly, supportive n helpful members of staff😊...
Karin
March 2025
Located in central Hamburg near the main station (with connections to buses, trains, and U/S-Bahn lines) and within walking distance of major attractions, this hotel offers well-equipped rooms in excellent condition, small bathrooms, a simple but nice breakfast, and is a good choice for solo travelers.
Ariel
April 2025
Location is amazing, you can do anything on foot and the main station is literally right in front.
Olga
December 2024
The location is very convenient for everything, be it further travel or seeing the city. There's a lot of various facilities in the hostel itself to suit essentially all of your travel needs. Despite the closeness of the train station the room was very quiet. With online check-in available the entire check-in process can be very smooth and quick. The hostel's very modern and the staff's friendly.
Grzegorz
October 2024
1. Everything just works in this hostel, it's super nice. It's sooo big but you feel at home because the rooms are small. 2. Check-in was easy and they let me in some minutes before my time, I loved this caring gesture of the staff, because I was with lots of bags. 3. Bathroom is nice, room is nice too. They have toilet paper (lots) and soap. They have a stall for showering and other with the toilet, andt both have sinks with hot water. 4. Wifi is good. 5. SUPER close to the main train/metro/bus station. Extra:. I met nice people in Hamburg and also at my Hostel. Nothing to do with the hostel itself, but I think it's worth pointing that people there are nice and warm.
Guilherme
September 2024
The staff were super nice, very knowledgeable and helpful too. The 4 bed dorm we stayed in was very clean as was the bed linen. Breakfast was fresh and tasty, a perfect start to a day's exploring. Very interesting mix of people from all over the world staying at the hostel, had some great conversations about the state of the world..
Neville
August 2025
Probbably the best hostel i've stayed at up to this point. Besides the points that should be expected with a good hostel like it being clean, staff being friendly etc, the following make this hostel stand out for me as a self-employed business traveler: Beds are exceptionally sturdy Beds are practically ready to use, only needed to grab the sheets and pillow from the locker and it's ready to go. Great place to study/work in the lobby with wall power, seperate from the restaurant. Located practically next to the main station (hamburg HBF) This hostel is very affordable. Even when booking the very last minute like i often have to do.
Jacob
July 2024
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