About

Generator Hamburg is a design hotel-hostel located in the city centre, next to the Hauptbahnhof. Guests can choose from shared dorms to private rooms, offering something for everyone. Complete with 24-hour reception, free wifi, bikes available for hire and a popular bar, Generator is a fun and affordable choice in Hamburg.

All guests under 18 need to book a private room at Generator Hamburg. And you will need to have written permission from a parent or a guardian

St. Georg is one of the coolest and most central areas in Hamburg and this is where you will find Generator.

It's right next to the central train station in the city center. On the doorstep are great attractions such as Deichtorhallen, Landungsbruecken, Harbour City as well as the historical Speicherstadt or the famous Reeperbahn.

When you have seen and done it all head back to Generator and soak up the atmosphere. It's a destination in its own and a great place to socialise and reflect on your experiences of the day.

Head to the bar and chill out areas to get yourself a well deserved drink or. We have also great beds for sleepy heads and of course you will be enjoying Hamburg life in the most stylish and authentic surroundings.

Choose from a great selection of rooms private and shared rooms like Single- , Twin- and Double rooms as well as Quads, six & eight bed dormitories. All of our rooms are en-suite. Our dorm beds even come with innovative mod cons like power socket, USB ports and your own LED light for late night reading. Fast and free Wi-Fi is all yours too.

To get the most out of your stay join our free daily English walking tours. We will see you there soon.

GROUPS
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

BREAKFAST
Breakfast not included.
International breakfast available upon request: €9.00 per adult and from € 3.75 per child
Continental Buffet. No Hot options
Monday to Friday from 7 am to 10 am
Saturday and Sunday from 7 am to 10 am

In case of no show or late cancellation, the total amount of the full booking will be charged unless the property is informed of late arrival by the guest.
Please note that for free cancellation bookings, all credit cards provided at time of booking may be charged 7 hours prior to arrival.

PETS
We would welcome a dog on property but only when staying in a private room, and subject to a € 25.00 fee per dog per Stay. Only Dog under 75lbs./ 34kg

House Rules

Check In

15:00 - 24:00

Check Out

until 10:00

  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • No Curfew
  • Non Smoking
  • Taxes Included
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Facilities

  • Free City Maps
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Internet Access
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Luggage Storage
  • 24 Hour Reception
  • ATM
  • Housekeeping
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Reviews

7.6Very Good(10350)
  • Value for Money
    7.6
  • Security
    7.7
  • Atmosphere
    7.2
  • Cleanliness
    7.5
  • Staff
    8.4
  • Location
    7.6
  • Facilities
    6.9
Summary of traveller reviews

Generator Hamburg offers a fantastic location right by the central station, making it ideal for travellers on the go. Guests frequently praise the friendly and helpful staff. However, some recent reviews mention that the bathrooms are extremely small and can be uncomfortable. The surrounding area is also noted as feeling unsafe, particularly at night.

Stayed in Aug 2026
6.6
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Anonymous
Female, 31-40, USA
This hostel is in the most sketchy location of Hamburg. Outside is full of druggies and police. If you are a solo traveler, choose a nicer neighborhood.
Stayed in Aug 2026
6.9
A
Abinash
Male, 25-30, India
Apart from the location being crowded by drug dealers, the stay was pretty fine. I understand it's beyond hostels control.beds were comfortable. Bathrooms were pretty small in the room, however you have a bigger one outside the room. there is a social area where you could work or hangout. its a good deal for a day or two.
Stayed in Aug 2026
4.3
P
Pratip
Male, 25-30, India
Minimum Microwave is not available for use. for taking water we have to ask for staff. It's not a hostel, it's a primary school. 100% not recommended only positive thing is just beside the hbf Rail station
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Location

Steintorplatz 3,, Hamburg, Germany
0.7km from city centre