Generator Amsterdam vs Hotel Arena
Both are in Amsterdam, 190 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
HostelPlantage
Generator Amsterdam
- Guest rating
- 8.1 Very good
- Location score
- 8.0
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
Hotel★★★★Plantage
Hotel Arena
- Guest rating
- 8.5 Very good
- Location score
- 8.4
- Score by category
- 3 of 3
The short answer
Pick Hotel Arena
It leads in 3 of 3 categories. 190 m apart.
Choose Hotel Arena if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.5 / 8.1)
Why is Generator Amsterdam better than Hotel Arena?
- 1Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
Why is Hotel Arena better than Generator Amsterdam?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.5 vs 8.1)+0.4
- 2Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00)+1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Generator Amsterdam vs Hotel Arena: which hotel is better? | Generator Amsterdam | Hotel Arena |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.1 | 8.5 +0.4 |
| Location | 8.0 | 8.4 +0.4 |
| Facilities | – | 5.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 1.5 |
| Public transport | 7.4 | 8.4 +1.0 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.1 | 8.5 +0.4 |
| Guest rating | 8.1 | 8.5 +0.4 |
| Number of reviews | 1,127 +464 | 663 |
| Rank in Amsterdam | bottom 34% | top 33% +33% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 8.0 | 8.4 +0.4 |
| Distance to Plantage centre | 650 m | 640 m |
| To public transport | 640 m | 450 m −190 m |
| To the airport | 12 km | 12 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 77 | 78 |
| To the nearest food shop | 420 m | 350 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 8 | 11 +3 |
| Sights within 1 km | 32 | 32 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | – | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 168 | 141 |
| Floors | 3 | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2017 |
| Listed amenities | 11 | 20 +9 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 −1h | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 11:00 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Nightclub | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Wheelchair accessible | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Distance to the main sights | ||
| Van Gogh Museum | 2.6 km | 2.4 km |
| Defence Line of Amsterdam | 2.3 km | 2.2 km |
| Rembrandt House Museum | 1.5 km | 1.4 km |
| NEMO Science Center | 1.5 km | 1.6 km |
| Heineken Experience | 1.9 km | 1.7 km |
| Noordermarkt | 3.0 km | 2.9 km |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
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Nightly price by month
Generator AmsterdamHotel Arena
- Generator Amsterdam is cheaper in 7 of 9 months
- Generator Amsterdam: €167 a night on average · Hotel Arena: €203 a night on average
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Hotel prices in Amsterdam by month
All months
| Month | Generator Amsterdam | Hotel Arena |
|---|---|---|
| November | €145 | €169 |
| December | €101 | €155 |
| January | €86 | €126 |
| February | €95 | €137 |
| March | €129 | €178 |
| April | €195 | €238 |
| May | €250 | €247 |
| June | €197 | €270 |
| July | €309 | €311 |
| August | – | €239 |
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 21 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
Location
190 m apart
Generator Amsterdam: city centre: 2.1 km, nearest station Station Amsterdam Weesperpoort: 640 m, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS): 12 km, 77 places to eat within 500 m, 32 sights within 1 km.
Hotel Arena: city centre: 2.0 km, nearest station Station Amsterdam Weesperpoort: 450 m, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS): 12 km, 78 places to eat within 500 m, 32 sights within 1 km.
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Generator Amsterdam or Hotel Arena: common questions
Which is better, Generator Amsterdam or Hotel Arena?
Hotel Arena leads in 3 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Generator Amsterdam or Hotel Arena?
Over the year Generator Amsterdam costs about €167 a night on average against €203 at Hotel Arena, and it is cheaper in 7 of the 9 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
How far apart are Generator Amsterdam and Hotel Arena?
The two hotels are 190 m apart in a straight line.
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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