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title: "a&o Berlin Hauptbahnhof vs Generator Berlin Mitte | StayVersus"
description: "Pick Generator Berlin Mitte. It leads in 4 of 4 categories. a&o Berlin Hauptbahnhof or Generator Berlin Mitte in Berlin? Compare guest ratings, location…"
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# a&o Berlin Hauptbahnhof vs Generator Berlin Mitte

Both are in Berlin, 1.9 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hostel · Mitte
## [a&o Berlin Hauptbahnhof](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/a-o-berlin-hauptbahnhof-berlin/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.0 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 6.9

- **Score by category:** 0 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1092803/agoda/?lang=en)

Hostel · Scheunenviertel
## [Generator Berlin Mitte](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/generator-berlin-mitte-berlin/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.3 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 9.3

- **Score by category:** 4 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1441571/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Generator Berlin Mitte

It leads in 4 of 4 categories. 1.9 km apart.

### Choose Generator Berlin Mitte if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay
-   to be closer to the beach
-   to walk to the sights
-   more restaurants on the doorstep

### Why is a&o Berlin Hauptbahnhof better than Generator Berlin Mitte?

No clear advantages in our data.

### Why is Generator Berlin Mitte better than a&o Berlin Hauptbahnhof?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.3 vs 8.0) (+0.3)
2.  360 m closer to the beach (1.1 km vs 1.5 km) (−360 m)
3.  980 m closer to the city centre (−980 m)
4.  450 m closer to public transport (−450 m)
5.  102 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+102)
6.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 100 vs 72) (+28)
7.  32 more sights within 1 km (+32)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | a&o Berlin Hauptbahnhof | Generator Berlin Mitte |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.0 | 8.3  (+0.3) |
| Location | 6.9 | 9.3  (+2.4) |
| Beach access | 5.3 | 6.6  (+1.3) |
| Public transport | 8.0 | 10.0  (+2.0) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.0 | 8.3  (+0.3) |
| Guest rating | 8.0 | 8.3  (+0.3) |
| Number of reviews | 2,134  (+647) | 1,487 |
| Google rating | 3.8/5 | 4.4/5  (+0.6) |
| Google reviews | 8,961  (+293) | 8,668 |
| Rank in Berlin | top 79% | top 62%  (+17%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 6.9 | 9.3  (+2.4) |
| Distance to the centre | 2.8 km | 1.8 km  (−980 m) |
| To the beach | 1.5 km | 1.1 km  (−360 m) |
| To public transport | 510 m | 60 m  (−450 m) |
| To the airport | 21 km | 20 km  (−1.2 km) |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 48 | 150  (+102) |
| Sights within 1 km | 8 | 40  (+32) |
| Rooms & building |
| Rooms | – | 139 |
| Floors | 5 | 6 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2011 | 2012  (+1y) |
| Listed amenities | 9 | 11  (+2) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00  (−1h) |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |

[Swap sides](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/generator-berlin-mitte-berlin-vs-a-o-berlin-hauptbahnhof-berlin/)

## Location

1.9 km apart

## a&o Berlin Hauptbahnhof or Generator Berlin Mitte: common questions

### Which is better, a&o Berlin Hauptbahnhof or Generator Berlin Mitte?

Generator Berlin Mitte leads in 4 of 4 categories, including guest rating, location, beach access.

### Which is cheaper, a&o Berlin Hauptbahnhof or Generator Berlin Mitte?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Generator Berlin Mitte is closer: 1.8 km from the centre, against 2.8 km for a&o Berlin Hauptbahnhof.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Generator Berlin Mitte is 1.1 km from the nearest beach; a&o Berlin Hauptbahnhof is 1.5 km.

### How far apart are a&o Berlin Hauptbahnhof and Generator Berlin Mitte?

The two hotels are 1.9 km apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/a-o-berlin-hauptbahnhof-berlin-vs-generator-berlin-mitte-berlin/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/