Generator Amsterdam

About the hotel

Unique Designer Hostel in Former Zoological Building

Designer Lounge and Bar, Dining Space, and Secret Bar

Comfortable Rooms with Air Conditioning and Private Bathrooms

Experience the vibrant atmosphere of Generator Amsterdam, a designer hostel set in a former zoological building near De Pijp. Unwind in the designer lounge and bar, dine in the unique spaces, and discover the secret bar in the former boiler room. Enjoy the comfort of air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms. Start your day with breakfast at the onsite café and take advantage of the 24-hour front desk. Explore the city with bike hire and visit nearby attractions like Rembrandtplein and Heineken Experience. Book now for an unforgettable stay in Amsterdam.

Facilities

• Free WiFi
• Parking
• Non-smoking rooms
• Air conditioning
• 24-hour front desk
• Restaurant
• Heating
• Terrace
• Family rooms
• Garden
• Pets allowed
• Lift / Elevator
• Laundry
• Luggage storage
• Bar
• Facilities for disabled guests
• Meeting/banquet facilities
• Packed lunches
• Table tennis
• Karaoke
• Non-smoking throughout
• Private parking
• Daily housekeeping
• Accessible parking
• Street parking
• Board games/puzzles
• Minimarket on site
• Wheelchair accessible
• Kid meals
• Lockers

Check-in and check-out

Check-out

until 10:00

Guest reviews

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  SaonIndia

  5

  The dorm room given to us was very very small, bathroom with drainage problem

  Disliked: We opted for our breakfast in booking. com website, but it was booked without breakfast

  Posted in October 2026

• S

  SamUnited Kingdom

  8

  Good for a one night stay

  Liked: Fab chill out space, comfy bed with curtains, en-suite bathroom (not had this in a hostel before)

  Disliked: The en-suite was also a negative as meant people got ready in the room rather than a bathroom down the corridor so noisier within the room. And no kitchen or access even to water (once the bar closed) which meant no fridge or kettle etc Quite a walk from the centre

  Posted in October 2026

• R

  RamyLebanon · Couple

  1

  the worst stay of my life

  Liked: the view and that's not even their effort.

  Disliked: I rarely leave negative reviews. I usually contact management, but doubt anyone here listens. Here's what happened: 1. CHECK-IN: We waited 15 minutes outside because the door required a room card we didn't yet have, and nobody answered the bell. Another guest finally let us in. Despite online check-in, we faced a queue; the self-service kiosks incorrectly said our room wasn't ready. 2. STAFF: Our first impression was an employee saying she wasn't “paid enough to care.” That defined the stay: excuses and no action. 3. CLEANLINESS: The room had hair and dust on the floor, and no tissues. I had to find a cleaner and show her photos before anything was done. 4. VIEW: Lovely view. Unfortunately, it was the only highlight. 5. BATHROOM: Weak water pressure, and shower gel never refilled despite three requests. 6. SHOWER: Missing rubber seals left a large puddle after every shower. We reported it three times; it was repaired only 12 hours before checkout. 7. HOUSEKEEPING: We requested cleaning repeatedly on day two, from both shifts. Nobody came. By day three, a night receptionist saw the dirty, wet floor himself and blamed staffing issues. 8. THE BED: We paid for a KING bed but received two small beds pushed together, with separate mattresses and one duvet. They slid apart while we slept, and WE FELL. After complaining, staff simply fastened the frames with plastic ties. Even the night receptionist was shocked and took photos. Despite promises, there was no meaningful solution or compensation. Yet the hotel charged us €15 for checkout at 1 p.m. 9. APOLOGY: One employee offered breakfast after we'd already eaten, then coffee vouchers. Hardly reasonable. This was the worst hotel stay I've experienced. I expect a standard apology, excuses or perhaps a denial, but none changes the fact that we paid for services we did not receive. Save your hard-earned money and book elsewhere.

  Posted in October 2026

• A

  AmeliaGermany

  1

  Very dirty and unhygienic

  Liked: I‘ve never seen such a dirty hotel room. Other than that with no change to get fresh air in, it was the most uncomfortable stay I had my whole life. There was hair everywhere in the room, crumbs under the bed and basically dust everywhere. After we told the reception, they did absolutely nothing.

  Disliked: Actually everything expect the location that was ok.

  Posted in October 2026

• R

  richterJSweden · Couple

  6

  Liked: It was clean

  Disliked: Breakfast was below reasonable standard for the price of it. If you come when breakfast starts, it would be worth about 7-8€. But come 30 min before breakfast end and almost everything is empty. Even the single coffee machine was out of water and milk. We had to try and build a breakfast from a few slices of cucumber, oatmeal (not müsli), yoghurt and chickpeas. (Egg, ham, cheese, bread, tomatoes was finished)

  Posted in October 2026

• C

  CHARALAMPOSGreece

  1

  Liked: The only good thing in this hotel is the park location only this. Nothing else

  Disliked: Notting to like apart the park location we were really disappointed.

  Posted in October 2026

Reviews in English from guests who stayed at the hotel, provided by our booking partner.

Good to know

GROUP POLICY: 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.

PARKING: Please note that parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces. Please contact the hotel directly to make a reservation for the parking space. Parking costs EUR 35 per day.

ACCESSIBILITY: Please note that some Family Quadruple Rooms (Quadruple Room with 2 Single Beds and 1 Bunk Bed with Private Bathroom) are wheelchair accessible. Please contact the hostel for more information. Please note that not all rooms are wheelchair accessible. Please inform the property via the Special Requests box during reservation.

AGE RESTRICTIONS: Please note that guest between 16 and 18 years old can stay at the hostel, only private dorm or room, if parental consent is provided.

AMENITIES: Towels are only included in the Twin rooms, Premium double rooms and SkySuite, for other rooms towels can be rented on site for a supplement of EUR 6. Alternatively, guests can bring their own.

PET POLICY: We would welcome a dog on property but only when staying in a private room, and subject to a fee per dog per Stay. Only Dog under 75lbs./ 34kg.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

A deposit may be required at the property.