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title: "Generator Hamburg, Hamburg: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Generator Hamburg in Hamburg: rated 8.0 by guests, 1-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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Hostel · ★ · Generator Hotel and Hostel
# Generator Hamburg

St. Georg, Hamburg, Germany

8.0 ·  Very good 1,652 reviews ·  #144 #144 of 210 in Hamburg ·  3.5/5 on Google, 4,939 reviews ·  9.6 Location score
## About Generator Hamburg

Generator Hamburg is a hostel in St. Georg, Hamburg, Germany. It holds a 1-star rating. Guests rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 1,652 reviews. Facilities include bar, free wi-fi. It is 340 m from the centre of Hamburg. The nearest airport, Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (HAM), is 8.7 km away.

- **Type:** Hostel

- **Star rating:** ★

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

- **Check-out until:** 10:00

- **Rooms:** 161

- **Floors:** 7

- **Opened:** 2011

- **Chain:** Generator Hotel and Hostel

- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 50

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## How Generator Hamburg scores

Better rated than 37% of hotels in Hamburg

-   Guest rating **8.0**
-   Location **9.6**
-   Beach access **0.0**
-   Public transport **10.0**

Hamburg average

## Rating on Google

3.5/5

4,939 Google reviews

-   5★32%
-   4★29%
-   3★17%
-   2★8%
-   1★14%

From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.

## Amenities

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast
-   Bar

### Leisure

-   Nightclub

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Services

-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   In-room safe
-   Blackout curtains

### Policies

-   Smoke-free

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **9.6**/10

- **Walk grade:** **94**/100 Great for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **150**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **19**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""></span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">3.1 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">7 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Hauptbahnhof Süd</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">70 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (HAM)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">8.7 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">20 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Hamburg</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">340 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">6 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe190 m
-   Hamburger Genossenschaftsmuseum300 m
-   Kunsthalle Hamburg460 m
-   汉堡美术馆460 m
-   Kunsthaus Hamburg460 m
-   Museum der Illusionen Hamburg480 m

## Generator Hamburg: in detail

Generator Hamburg provides flawless service and all the necessary facilities for visitors. Share your photos and respond to emails at your convenience, thanks to the free Wi-Fi internet access offered by hostel. Taxi offerings at the hostel enhance the ease of discovering Hamburg. Reception services such as express check-in or check-out, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes are available to accommodate your requirements. Securing top-notch tickets and snagging sought-after dining reservations become effortless, thanks to the hostel's ticket service and tours. Traveling with minimal luggage is achievable at Generator Hamburg due to the hostel's laundry service ensuring your garments stay fresh. Room amenities feature daily housekeeping, allowing you to unwind and make the most of your visit. The hostel maintains a completely smoke-free zone, providing a breathable atmosphere. Smoking is limited to specified smoking zones. Each accommodation at Generator Hamburg is thoughtfully created and adorned to provide visitors with a comfortable, home-like atmosphere. In certain rooms, the hostel offers linen service and blackout curtains for guest convenience and satisfaction. In select rooms, guests can enjoy a touch of amusement with the availability of television for their entertainment. Maintain your cleanliness and comfort using a hair dryer and toiletries available in select guest restrooms. Embark on your holiday experience in the most ideal manner. Commence each morning of your visit with an on-site breakfast. Experience the delight of a fresh morning by savoring excellent coffee at the cafe situated within hostel. Should you prefer not to venture out for a meal, the enticing culinary choices at hostel are always available for your satisfaction. Experience an amazing evening effortlessly! Have an enjoyable night without venturing beyond the premises at bar and nightclub. Throughout the day and evening, grab a bite to eat from hostel's self-service vending machines whenever you please.

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## Questions about Generator Hamburg

### How do guests rate Generator Hamburg?

Generator Hamburg has a guest rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 1,652 reviews, which is better than 37% of rated hotels in Hamburg.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Generator Hamburg?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 10:00.

### Does Generator Hamburg include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### How far is Generator Hamburg from the airport?

The nearest airport, Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (HAM), is 8.7 km away in a straight line.

### How many rooms does Generator Hamburg have?

Generator Hamburg has 161 rooms on 7 floors.

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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