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

  • Taxes Not Included
  • No children
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • No curfew
  • No smoking
  • No pets
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Facilities

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

8.0Fabulous(4751)
  • Value for Money
    7.6
  • Security
    8.8
  • Atmosphere
    7.7
  • Cleanliness
    8.3
  • Staff
    8.3
  • Location
    8.0
  • Facilities
    7.7
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 Nov 2026
7.1
E
Emma
Mixed Group, 25-30, England
Security was good, there was someone patrolling at night so it felt very safe, 24h access was great, the location was pretty easy. Nothing is very far away in Amsterdam. The key cards are plain and easy to lose, it's a shame they aren't either brightly coloured or have a way to attach to something. I didn't find a community fridge or any way to keep personal food items cold, and the aircon and lights weren't working properly in the room, but it was quiet and chilled - I would stay again.
Stayed in Oct 2026
7.1
P
Peter
Male, 41+, Australia
Stayed in the pods. They were pleasant enough apart From the mattress being a bit thin. Not much going on socially but that may be due to it being the low season.
Stayed in Oct 2026
4.9
N
Nathalie
Female, 18-24, Sweden
Room was clean and the hostel was easy to find. But its right next to a park that is kinda sketchy. Really the only thing that we didn’t like during our stay was that they came into the room in the morning to clean. Which made it really hard to sleep. And that it was really hard to get a hold of the hostel before our arrival
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Location

Mauritskade 57, Amsterdam, Netherlands
2.2km from city centre