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Generator Hamburg Hostel, Hamburg

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About the Hotel

Steintorplatz 3, Hamburg, Germany, 20999

Generator Hamburg is located in the vibrant St. Georg district, next to the main train station. This hostel is one of the largest in the city and has hosted locals and visitors alike. The historic building holds a unique connection to The Beatles, making it a culturally significant site. Its design blends an industrial atmosphere with modern accommodations, appealing to a diverse clientele.

Location

Generator Hamburg is strategically situated for easy access to major attractions like the Elbphilharmonie and the Hamburg Museum. Public transport is readily available, with direct connections to the Old Town and the bustling Reeperbahn. Guests can reach Hamburg Airport via the S-Bahn, making it accessible for international travelers.

Rooms

Guest rooms come in various configurations, including twin, double, and single rooms, accommodating solo travelers to families. Each room is equipped with basic amenities, including towels, hairdryers, and electronic safes. Shared dormitory rooms feature bunk beds with personal charging stations and privacy curtains. Bathrooms are compact yet functional, reflecting a streamlined design.

Eat & Drink

Dining at Generator Hamburg is versatile, featuring options for casual snacks and meals. The café offers complimentary Wi-Fi and is a conducive space for meetings or socializing. The Helter Skelter bar combines a lively atmosphere with a diverse menu, serving local beverages and food inspired by street cuisine. Live music events enhance the dining experience, creating an engaging social hub.

Leisure & Business

Facilities are well-equipped for both leisure and business travelers. A screening room and common areas are designed to foster socialization and relaxation. Guests have access to free computers, desk spaces, and bicycle rentals for exploring the city. Additionally, a 24-hour reception ensures convenience for all guest needs.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Deluxe Single Room
Max:
1 person
12 m² 
Bed options:
1 Single bed
Shower
Heating
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Private Bathroom Room
Max:
4 persons
16 m² 
Bed options:
3 Bunk beds
Shower
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Dormitory Room
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1 person
15 m² 
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Getting around

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City Center
Hamburg4000 ft
Airports
Hamburg (HAM) 7.0 mi
Hamburg Finkenwerder (XFW) 14.0 mi

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • No parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • Security
  • Baggage storage
  • Locker room
  • Elevator
  • ATM/Cash machine
  • Vending machines
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Sports & Fitness

  • Darts
  • Table tennis

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance

Dining

  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cribs
  • Board games

Spa & Leisure

  • Entertainment

Room features

  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Mirror
  • In-room sink

Bathroom

  • Sink

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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Location

Steintorplatz 3, Hamburg, Germany, 20999
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Steintorplatz 3, Hamburg, Germany, 20999
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Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.
64%
liked the hotel and would stay again
friendly staff
great location
noisy environment
limited dining options
6.4/10
Nice
Rooms
6.7
Location
8.1
Service
7.4
Dining
5.7
Guest reviews
6.4/10
based on 20 reviews
6.8
6.8/10based on 11720 reviews
Martha
United States of America, May  2024
7.4/10

The hotel is conveniently located just next to the main train station, making it perfect for travelers using public transportation. The rooms are small but clean and equipped with basic facilities, though the bathroom may feel cramped for taller guests. The service is extremely helpful and friendly, ensuring a pleasant stay. The dining options are basic but satisfactory, and the hotel's facilities meet essential needs.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms, while small, were clean and equipped with basic facilities.
Service
9.0
The service was extremely helpful and friendly, making my stay enjoyable.
Location
8.0
The hotel's location next to the main train station is convenient for travelers, but the presence of homeless individuals outside may not appeal to all guests.
Dining
6.0
The dining options were basic and could use more variety, but they were satisfactory for a quick meal.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel provides essential facilities, meeting the basic needs of guests.
Lucy
United Kingdom, April  2024
7.0/10

The hostel offers a unique cruise ship-like experience with small yet functional rooms. The service is hotel-like but may require some patience. The location is perfect for exploring the city but can feel unsafe at night. The dining options are convenient but a bit overpriced. Overall, a decent stay with some room for improvement.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms are small but efficient, similar to a cruise ship setup. Considering it offers hostel-style rooms too, they are adequate.
Service
6.0
The service is more akin to a hotel experience, though interactions may need some back and forth due to confusion. Staff are helpful but may require extra communication.
Location
8.0
The location is fantastic, right in front of the Bus and Central stations, making it convenient for exploring. However, the area can feel unsafe at night.
Dining
6.0
The dining options are convenient, especially for quick bites near the central station, but the prices may not match the quality.
Facilities
8.0
The common rooms are accessible 24/7, providing a comfortable space to relax. Additional services like laundry and tours/ticket assistance are available.
Paul
United Kingdom, April  2024
7.0/10

The hostel is conveniently located right in the center of Hamburg, close to the train station. The rooms offer a nice view of the city but are not as comfortable as expected. The friendly staff make up for any shortcomings, providing a pleasant stay overall. However, the presence of homeless people around the location can be concerning.

Rooms
6.0
The rooms have a nice view of Hamburg but are not very comfortable.
Service
8.0
The staff at the hostel was very friendly and helpful.
Location
8.0
The hostel is conveniently located right in the center of Hamburg, close to the train station.
Dining
7.0
There are a few dining options around, but nothing remarkable.
Facilities
6.0
David
United Kingdom, March  2024
7.4/10

During my stay over the Christmas holidays, I found the hotel to have small but comfortable rooms, along with a well-equipped bathroom, living room, and kitchen area. The generous dressing table was a nice touch. The location, right opposite the Main train station, was quite convenient. The common area was awesome, and being just next to the central train station and the ZOB was amazing. The dining options were okay, with a good deal on breakfast. However, some areas like the service did not meet my expectations, such as the lack of information about luggage storage, and the price for certain services seemed unreasonable.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms were comfortable and had a generous dressing table area.
Service
6.0
While the travelers were super friendly, I was disappointed that the staff did not provide information about the luggage room and seemed unresponsive.
Location
9.0
The location directly in front of Hamburg Hauptbahnhof was amazing, making it very close to everything.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience was reasonable with a good deal for breakfast but lacked some variety.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were satisfactory overall.
Herbert
United States of America, March  2024
5.8/10

The hostel is in a superb location right across the central station with helpful staff, but the rooms are tiny, dirty, and hot without proper ventilation. The dining options are not the best, but the proximity to transportation is excellent.

Rooms
5.0
The rooms were tiny, dirty, and hot, making it uncomfortable to stay overnight.
Service
7.0
The staff was helpful and accommodating, especially with tour assistance.
Location
9.0
The location is perfect, just across the train station, making transportation very convenient.
Dining
5.0
The dining options were not very good, lacking variety and quality.
Facilities
6.0
Basic facilities available for a budget stay.
Ian
United Kingdom, February  2024
7.6/10

The hotel offers rooms with a nice view of Hamburg, easily accessible from the central train station and Subway line. The rooms feature 6 beds, toilet, and shower, but the breakfast was overpriced and disappointing.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms with a view of Hamburg were cozy and easily accessible from the train station.
Service
9.0
The staff were really friendly and provided free storage and Wi-Fi services.
Location
9.0
The location is excellent, just next to the Hamburg Hbf station and bus terminal depot, making it extremely convenient for travelers.
Dining
5.0
The dining prices seemed reasonable at 5,50 euro, but the breakfast was described as overpriced and quite disappointing.
Facilities
8.0
The hotel provides free storage, free Wi-Fi, and offers tours/ticket assistance.
Mike
United States of America, February  2024
6.0/10

The hotel's location is really convenient, just across from the main train station, but the rooms are not suitable for a comfortable stay as they are cramped with 7 beds and minimal sitting space. The dining experience could be improved with better options, and the noise level due to the central location may disturb light sleepers.

Rooms
5.0
It's stacked up with 7 beds, leaving little room for anything else and not ideal for a pleasant stay.
Service
7.0
The staff were helpful and kind, especially with guiding guests, but not very flexible in accommodating short-term luggage storage requests.
Location
8.0
The location is excellent for those needing quick access to the train station, but the noise from traffic and cleaning activities could be bothersome for light sleepers.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience could use some improvements; the buffet has frequent missing items and is considered overpriced for the quality provided.
Facilities
Limited comments on facilities provided.
Lesley
United Kingdom, February  2024
8.2/10

The hotel is quite funky and exceptionally clean, offering spacious rooms with new beds and bedding, and a great TV. The staff is friendly and very helpful, going above and beyond to assist with travel alternatives. The location is very convenient, near the Hamburg Hbf and bus station, although it can be untidy at times with beggars around. The dining options are limited but reasonably priced. Overall, the hotel provides a unique and clean experience with excellent service.

Rooms
9.0
The rooms were exceptionally clean and quite funky, with new beds and bedding. Spacious and equipped with a great TV.
Service
9.0
The staff was friendly and very helpful, providing assistance with alternative transportation and ticket printing.
Location
8.0
The hotel's location is very convenient, next to the Hamburg Hbf and the bus station, making it a central spot despite some untidiness and beggars in the area.
Dining
7.0
The dining options are limited but reasonably priced.
Facilities
8.0
The hotel offers free storage, free WiFi, and laundry services.
Wayne
United Kingdom, December  2023
7.0/10

Overall, my stay at the hostel was comfortable and convenient, with a few drawbacks. The rooms were clean and the beds comfortable, but some areas weren't as well maintained. The staff was friendly and helpful, although service could be inconsistent. Dining options were simple but decent, and the facilities provided were satisfactory.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms were clean and beds comfortable.
Service
7.0
The staff was friendly and helpful.
Location
6.0
Dining
7.0
The dining options were simple but decent.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities provided were satisfactory.
David
United Kingdom, December  2023
6.2/10

The hotel felt like a cozy stay with nice communal areas and friendly/helpful staff. However, the rooms were cramped and noisy, reminiscent of a prison environment. In contrast, the showers and toilets provided comfort. Meeting another guest in the same room was a pleasant surprise.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms were comfortable.
Service
6.0
The service could have been more engaging; however, the staff was not rude. There was a slight issue regarding room conditions during hot days, but it was handled adequately.
Location
9.0
The location is excellent, right across the ZOB and Main train station. The hotel's proximity to HBH Station and Museum of Arts and Trade makes it very central.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience was underwhelming; the breakfast lacked variety and quality, although available throughout the day for purchase at an additional cost.
Facilities
5.0
The hotel's facilities were basic.
friendly staff
noisy environment
Tony
United States of America, November  2023
7.6/10

My stay at Generator was quite a mixed experience. The rooms, shared with a friend, were tiny and made it hard to get dressed, but the hotel's location right in front of the central station offered great flexibility. The service was friendly and helpful, yet there were instances of staff shouting in the hallways. The dining options were varied, but I found them overpriced due to a strict hostel rule. Despite some drawbacks, the possibility to buy food all day was convenient, making it a decent value for money option.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms could have been a little bit bigger and were a bit cramped, especially when sharing with a friend.
Service
8.0
The service at Generator has been super helpful and nice overall, although there were some instances of staff behaving rudely by asking guests to go outside the hotel.
Location
9.0
The hotel's location just in front of the central station offered a big flexibility for transportation, making it a convenient choice for travelers.
Dining
6.0
The dining options were varied, but the prices were perceived as high due to a strict hostel rule of no outside food allowed on the premises.
Facilities
8.0
The facilities at Generator were decent, and the possibility to buy food all day was a convenient feature.
Andrew
United States of America, September  2023
6.2/10

My stay at the hotel had its ups and downs. The rooms were really clean with good facilities, and I appreciated the individual lights and powerpoints for each bed. However, the cleanliness was lacking, and it was a bit noisy at times. The lack of air conditioning or a fan made the room uncomfortably warm, forcing me to seek cooler air elsewhere in the early hours of the morning.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms were clean with good facilities, and I liked the individual lights and powerpoints for each bed.
Service
8.0
The staff were friendly and accommodating. They even replaced a soap for me during my stay. Plus, they spoke multiple languages, which was convenient.
Location
6.0
The hotel's location was convenient as it was right next to the main train station, making it easy to access transportation throughout the city. However, the surroundings could be off-putting due to homeless people and some disturbances at night.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience was not great. The breakfast was lackluster for the price, lacking variety and quality. I would have preferred more options like scrambled eggs and pancakes.
Facilities
6.0
The hotel facilities were average.
clean rooms
noisy rooms
Alison
United Kingdom, August  2023
6.6/10

The hotel had some ups and downs. The rooms were cramped and stuffy without a balcony or view, making it hard to breathe at times, but they were clean. The bar area and outdoor terrace were enjoyable, but a lack of air conditioning or fans made it uncomfortable. The service was lacking in recommendations beyond fast food options, but housekeeping and tours were excellent. The location was convenient right across from Hamburg Central Station, although it could be more lively. The dining options needed more variety and clarity. Overall, a mixed experience with potential for improvement.

Rooms
6.0
The rooms were small and congested without much air circulation, but clean.
Service
7.0
The service was friendly but limited in providing local recommendations.
Location
8.0
The hotel is conveniently located across from Hamburg Central Station.
Dining
5.0
The dining options were basic and needed more variety.
Facilities
7.0
The outdoor terrace and bar area were enjoyable.
Nick
United Kingdom, August  2023
6.8/10

The hotel is conveniently located just a minute from the central station, making it perfect for easy access to transportation. The rooms have a cozy and home-like decor with adequate amenities, but the noise from the central location can be bothersome. The dining options are basic but sufficient for a quick meal. The staff are helpful but not overly talkative, and some services may not be as flexible as expected.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms near the main door of the floor entrance on the 5th floor are spacious and have a nice home-like decor with adequate amenities.
Service
6.0
The staff are very kind and helpful, though not very talkative. Some services may not be as flexible for individual needs.
Location
8.0
The hotel is perfectly situated just a minute away from the central station, providing great convenience for travelers. However, the central location also means noise from the busy station surroundings.
Dining
6.0
The dining options are quite basic but offer something for everyone. It's a decent choice for a quick meal.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities provided are adequate for a comfortable stay, but nothing extraordinary stands out.
Mary
United Kingdom, August  2023
7.8/10

My stay at the hotel was a mixed experience. The rooms were very compact but decent considering the price, especially being close to the central station. However, the noise from metal furniture and toilets could be bothersome. On the bright side, the room was surprisingly spacious for eight people compared to most hostels I've visited.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms were very compact but good for the money. Surprisingly spacious for eight guests.
Service
8.0
The service was nothing short of brilliant, especially Maria. Despite an incident after check-out, the staff were polite and knowledgeable about Hamburg.
Location
9.0
The hotel's location right next to the station was incredibly convenient for catching early morning trains. While the area might be a bit 'gritty' with a lot of street life, being near the Central station made my stay quite enjoyable.
Dining
7.0
The dining options were quite reasonable, especially being close to the central station. Although only light snacks were available, the common rooms were a nice touch for all-day use.
Facilities
8.0
The property had great facilities available to all guests, which added to the convenience of the stay.
Convenient location
Noisy surroundings
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