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title: "ClinkMama vs Generator Amsterdam: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick ClinkMama. It leads in 3 of 4 categories. ClinkMama or Generator Amsterdam in Amsterdam? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices…"
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/clinkmama-amsterdam-vs-generator-amsterdam-amsterdam/
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source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-10-15
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# ClinkMama vs Generator Amsterdam

Both are in Amsterdam, 1.3 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hostel · Valkenburg
## [ClinkMama](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/clinkmama-amsterdam/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.5 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 9.0

- **Score by category:** 3 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1294135/agoda/?lang=en)

Hostel · Plantage
## [Generator Amsterdam](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/generator-amsterdam-amsterdam/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.1 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 8.0

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1441568/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick ClinkMama

It leads in 3 of 4 categories. 1.3 km apart.

### Choose ClinkMama if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay
-   to walk to the sights
-   a smaller, quieter hotel

### Choose Generator Amsterdam if you want

-   a big hotel with more facilities

### Why is ClinkMama better than Generator Amsterdam?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.5 vs 8.1) (+0.4)
2.  750 m closer to the city centre (−750 m)
3.  380 m closer to public transport (−380 m)
4.  Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00) (+1h)
5.  A smaller, more intimate hotel (19 vs 168 rooms) (−149)

### Why is Generator Amsterdam better than ClinkMama?

1.  160 m closer to the beach (2.9 km vs 3.1 km) (−160 m)
2.  More guest reviews (1,127 vs 147), so the rating is more reliable (×7.7)
3.  Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 16:00) (−2h)
4.  A larger hotel with more facilities (168 vs 19 rooms) (×8.8)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | ClinkMama | Generator Amsterdam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.5  (+0.4) | 8.1 |
| Location | 9.0  (+1.0) | 8.0 |
| Facilities | 4.2 | – |
| Families | 0.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | – |
| Beach access | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| Public transport | 9.4  (+2.0) | 7.4 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.4  (+0.3) | 8.1 |
| Guest rating | 8.5  (+0.4) | 8.1 |
| Number of reviews | 147 | 1,127  (+980) |
| Rank in Amsterdam | top 32%  (+32%) | top 64% |
| Location |
| Location score | 9.0  (+1.0) | 8.0 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.4 km  (−750 m) | 2.1 km |
| To the beach | – | 2.9 km |
| To public transport | 260 m  (−380 m) | 640 m |
| To the airport | 12 km | 12 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 91  (+14) | 77 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40  (+8) | 32 |
| Rooms & building |
| Rooms | 19 | 168 |
| Floors | 2 | 3 |
| Listed amenities | 13  (+2) | 11 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 16:00 | 14:00  (−2h) |
| Check-out until | 11:00  (+1h) | 10:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Nightclub | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Parking | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| 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-amsterdam-amsterdam-vs-clinkmama-amsterdam/)

## Location

1.3 km apart

## ClinkMama or Generator Amsterdam: common questions

### Which is better, ClinkMama or Generator Amsterdam?

ClinkMama leads in 3 of 4 categories, including guest rating, location, public transport.

### Which is cheaper, ClinkMama or Generator Amsterdam?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

ClinkMama is closer: 1.4 km from the centre, against 2.1 km for Generator Amsterdam.

### How far apart are ClinkMama and Generator Amsterdam?

The two hotels are 1.3 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/clinkmama-amsterdam-vs-generator-amsterdam-amsterdam/. 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/