The Bee Hostel vs Generator Amsterdam
Both are in Amsterdam, 790 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hostel★★★Plantage
The Bee Hostel
- Guest rating
- 8.8 Excellent
- Location score
- 8.5
- Score by category
- 3 of 4
HostelPlantage
Generator Amsterdam
- Guest rating
- 8.1 Very good
- Location score
- 8.0
- Score by category
- 0 of 4
The short answer
Pick The Bee Hostel
It leads in 3 of 4 categories. 790 m apart.
Choose The Bee Hostel 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 The Bee Hostel better than Generator Amsterdam?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.8 vs 8.1)+0.7
- 2480 m closer to the area centre−480 m
- 3220 m closer to public transport−220 m
- 4Later check-out (12:00 vs 10:00)+2h
- 5A smaller, more intimate hotel (5 vs 168 rooms)−163
Why is Generator Amsterdam better than The Bee Hostel?
- 1360 m closer to the beach (2.9 km vs 3.3 km)−360 m
- 2More guest reviews (1,127 vs 395), so the rating is more reliable×2.9
- 3A larger hotel with more facilities (168 vs 5 rooms)×33.6
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| The Bee Hostel vs Generator Amsterdam: which hotel is better? | The Bee Hostel | Generator Amsterdam |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.8 +0.7 | 8.1 |
| Location | 8.5 +0.5 | 8.0 |
| Beach access | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| Public transport | 8.5 +1.1 | 7.4 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.8 +0.7 | 8.1 |
| Guest rating | 8.8 +0.7 | 8.1 |
| Number of reviews | 395 | 1,127 +732 |
| Rank in Amsterdam | top 9% +55% | top 64% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 8.5 +0.5 | 8.0 |
| Distance to Plantage centre | 170 m −480 m | 650 m |
| To the beach | – | 2.9 km |
| To public transport | 420 m −220 m | 640 m |
| To the airport | 12 km | 12 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 74 | 77 +3 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 +8 | 32 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | – |
| Rooms | 5 | 168 |
| Floors | 5 | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2022 | – |
| Listed amenities | 6 | 11 +5 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 +2h | 10:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Parking | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Nightclub | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |
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Location
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The Bee Hostel or Generator Amsterdam: common questions
Which is better, The Bee Hostel or Generator Amsterdam?
The Bee Hostel leads in 3 of 4 categories, including guest rating, location, public transport.
Which is cheaper, The Bee Hostel 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?
The Bee Hostel is closer: 170 m from the centre, against 650 m for Generator Amsterdam.
How far apart are The Bee Hostel and Generator Amsterdam?
The two hotels are 790 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