About

Generator Amsterdam is a design hotel-hostel located in the heart of the city, overlooking Oosterpark. Guests can choose from shared dorms to private rooms, offering something for everyone. Housed in the former zoological university, Generator Amsterdam has transformed the original space creating an auditorium bar, library and basement nightclub. Complete with 24-hour reception, free wifi, cafe, and bikes available for hire, Generator is a fun and affordable choice in Amsterdam.

The Generator Amsterdam Reception is open 24 hours a day with a duty manager always around and happy to help. It has flexible and spacious social areas, filled with creative design touches like glass-fronted elevators, a raised cafe and an outdoor terrace. We have turned the former lecture hall into an impressive chill-out lounge and bar, while the old library is now a relaxation and private events room, and the basement and cafe are now dining destinations.

Stay connected with free Wi-Fi and share those holiday snaps. In need of some clean clothes? The laundry is open 24 hours for washing, drying and ironing. A secure luggage room gives you more freedom to explore Amsterdam bag-free! The best way to explore Amsterdam is definitely by bike. Luckily for you, our hostel provides Vanmoof bikes for rental. Ride your bicycle along cafe lined waterways, visit the most creative shops around De Pijp or just kick back by the canal and try a few cold Dutch beers. It's pretty hard to get stressed in Amsterdam, but having a good time is easy.

Come to our travel shop for city tour tickets and more. You forgot your toothbrush or want a travel journal to keep track of your experiences? Visit our Gen-Store for exclusive Generator products. Let us help you make the most of your stay! Our hostel staff are incredibly friendly, multilingual and know the city inside out. They are on hand to help you with whatever info you need, just ask.

Generator Amsterdam is located in the up-and-coming eastern side of the city overlooking Oosterpark. This former zoological university building offers accommodation from private to shared, and now even pods - with incredible views of the surrounding area. We have a wide selection of contemporary Privates, Twins and Shared Rooms with crisp white linen and lockable storage at great rates available. If you are in a Twin room, fluffy white towels are a complimentary extra. There is also one luxury apartment for six people with views of the park and a self-catered kitchen. Breakfast is available daily in our cafe space.

House Rules

Check In

15:00 - 23:00

Check Out

until 10:00

  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • No Curfew
  • Non Smoking
  • Taxes Not Included
View House Rules

Facilities

  • Free City Maps
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Internet Access
  • Meeting Rooms
  • Luggage Storage
  • 24 Hour Reception
  • Tours/Travel Desk
  • ATM
View all facilities

Reviews

8.1Fabulous(4734)
  • Value for Money
    7.7
  • Security
    8.9
  • Atmosphere
    7.8
  • Cleanliness
    8.3
  • Staff
    8.3
  • Location
    8.1
  • Facilities
    7.8
Summary of traveller reviews

Generator Amsterdam offers a vibrant atmosphere in a beautiful park setting, with friendly staff and clean rooms. It's well-connected by tram, though a walk to the city centre is required. Some guests find rooms a bit small and note the lack of a communal kitchen.

Stayed in Sept 2026
7.4
C
Corinne
Female, 18-24, USA
Rooms are tiny but the beds are nice. The bathroom broke so we had to use the one outside. You have to pay for little things like a towel. Rooms could have been cleaner. Overall not a bad stay.
Stayed in Sept 2026
6.9
L
Lara
Female, 18-24, Australia
The location itself being inside a park is great, but the park itself is dangerous - as a solo female traveller and I got harassed multiple times just 10 meters outside of the building. There needs to be better lighting outside and possibly offering to walk solo female visitors out if the people outside are suspicious. The food is expensive, not many veg options. Definitely not a social hostel, no events were on and nobody was talking or really hanging out in the common room. No kitchen either!
Stayed in Sept 2026
8.6
C
Connor
Male, 25-30, USA
Rooms and beds are very small in sq foot which makes it hard to move around and sleep comfortably and get ready (I had to get ready for a wedding in a shared space the size of my closet at home). But if that’s not an issue for you this hostel is great. Staff is amazing, very clean, amazing location
View all reviews

Location

Mauritskade 57, Amsterdam, Netherlands
2.2km from city centre