Generator Copenhagen

2.0 star property
Hostel near Nyhavn in Copenhagen

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Terrace/patio
Lobby sitting area
Lobby
Front of property - evening/night
Billiards

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi

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Adelgade 5, Copenhagen, 1304
  • Strøget
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Nyhavn
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Tivoli Gardens
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Copenhagen (CPH-Kastrup)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

Family Room for 4

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

6 Bed Private

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

Deluxe King

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Shared Dormitory, Women only

7.6 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Twin Beds

Private 4 Bed Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (8 Beds)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed OR 6 Twin Beds

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (6 Beds)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Twin Beds

Superior Twin

7.2 out of 10
Good
(17 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Superior King

7.4 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Copenhagen

Copenhagen City Centre stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Copenhagen City Centre hostel, you'll find Strøget and Nyhavn. Kongens Nytorv and Rosenborg Castle Gardens are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Strøget - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Kongens Nytorv - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Copenhagen Christmas Market - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Nyhavn - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Tivoli Gardens - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Kongens Nytorv Station - 6 min walk
  • Nørreport Station - 10 min walk
  • Copenhagen Airport, Kastrup (CPH) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pastis - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cantina - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Huset - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Reflections Cph - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Suphan Thai Take Away - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Generator Copenhagen

Hostel near Nyhavn in Copenhagen
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A nightclub, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at Generator Copenhagen .

This Copenhagen hostel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 175 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Built in 2011
  • Nightclub
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Generator Copenhagen offers 175 accommodations. This Copenhagen hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Irons/ironing boards, hair dryers, and change of bedsheets can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • On-the-go breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; DKK 95 for adults and DKK 47.50 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Bingo
  • Nightclub
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: DKK 185 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 75 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for to-go breakfast: approximately DKK 95 for adults and DKK 47.50 for children
  • Pet fee: DKK 185 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club, and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Property Registration Number 32778097

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

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Generator Copenhagen Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 330 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 400 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 146 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 71 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 55 out of 1002 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This Hostel is super close to everything. It’s about 350 m from the metro station at the center of town.. that makes it a one line 7 stop ride from the airport, which is great. It also puts it at the center all the tourist attractions. The only downsides are: the rooms are a little cramped, and the building can get heated up if it’s a hot day outside (I was there in September so just opening the window fix the problem, but I could see that during the heat of the summer it could be a bigger issue). I liked it a lot. I’m going back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Noah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is usually great. Staff, location, clean. There was construction going on all night long this time around n made it hard to sleep. This does not reflect on Generator at all, but an honest review for the date.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Narinder

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Rating: ★★☆☆☆ (2/5) I stayed at Generator Hostel last night and had a very mixed experience. Pros: • The staff is absolutely excellent—friendly, helpful, and professional. Full marks to the front desk and service team. • The common areas like the bar and lounge are well-designed and welcoming. • Lockers are convenient and provide a sense of security. Cons: • Dormitory experience was disappointing. Guests were drying their clothes on their beds, which made the room feel messy and unhygienic. • Poor ventilation in the rooms—windows are kept closed due to cold weather, making it stuffy and difficult to breathe, especially for someone with asthma. • Beds are extremely close to each other, leaving almost no personal space. The cramped setup adds to the discomfort. • A lot of snoring and noise makes it hard to sleep in shared rooms. • Bathrooms and toilets are located inside the dorms, which means eight people sharing one small space creates lingering smells and general discomfort. • Elevators are noisy and feel a bit unstable, which doesn’t inspire confidence. Overall: While the staff and common areas are great, the actual sleeping and hygiene conditions in the dorms need serious improvement. Not recommended for anyone sensitive to air quality, noise, or looking for a restful stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Alejandra

Liked: Staff & service
It is hostel, not a Hotel. Guests are from all ages and groups from families to gropus in their mid 20s. Lots of games in place for families with teenagers and above, lovely young atmosphere. With inside bar and music, and sport tv until late. Only one lift for 6 floors, you wait long time to reach the 6th floor, i used the stairs mainly. In the room, the shower , sink and toilet seat are in one single small space with a curtain to contain the shower water, the floor gets all wet, you need to use toilet roll to dry the floor or the hand swiper... the bed is very comfortable and spacious. Room has window to the street and was noisy, but after a while it was quiet. The TV didn't get any channel, it was reported to reception but they didn't so anything to resolve the issue. Excellent location with walking distance to everywhere. Many bars and restaurants around the area. A few stag and hen parties during the weekend that make it a bit loud over the night. It was a good stay, the builting a bit dated, but over all ok for one or two nights...
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Elaine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location, curtains only covered half the windows so woken up at dawn but otherwise great. Bar was buzzing and staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Richard F.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great people

The room was nice but did not have a.c The bed had two comforters on it and no top sheet they did provide a sheet when I asked. We had to keep the windows open. There was lots of noise outside at night. The public space is very worn. The people were great and helped us with a problem we had with our upcoming train trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Hayley

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were visiting as a family of four, woth two young ish kids 6 and 9. We had a family room with bunk bed. Having separate shower and toilet was good with the sink in the room. The dining options were good and loved the games tbere. The breakfast was a little limited and the cooked breakfast was sadly not available,due to Oil needing changed in tbe kitchen?! Overall a great experience and tbe staff was friendly. Sadly the light in the showroom wouldn't turn off and was on all night, whi h wasn't great for both nights we were there. This was highlighted to the team, but maintenence had been unable to fix it. Convinent and a good price
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Blanca

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service

Please improve the Breakfast

I always choose Generator for good location , nice place friendly staff BUT …. Very disappointed with the very POOR BREAKFAST, juice very watery and fruit from a can very bad taste and very bad , PLEASE, you need to improve the breakfast!! THANK YOU
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

pablo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It is a great property, the location it is so convinient.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anderson

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mollie

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was central and ideal for exploring Copenhagen. We requested cot and this had been prepared in the room ready. We all slept so well, baby included. The room was basic but had everything we needed. There is a bar and games you can access during the day. Also the option to buy anything you may have forgotten. We also used their lockers to store our bags after checkout so we could explore for the day. They were about 60DKK for the day and a large one holds a fair amount of luggage. Only downside is there’s only 1 lift which can be a bit of a waiting game. Had we not had the pushchair we wouldn’t have needed it, but something to be aware of if you do require a lift. There’s also a tourist section near to reception with brochures and also discounts for certain shops / attractions - very handy!! The staff were all approachable and friendly. Overall we had a brilliant stay and would definitely return!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

IGOR D

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

lily

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Natalie

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Appreciate this was a budget stay but I still expect the room to be clean, which it really wasn’t. The bed was covered in hair and the floor felt really dirty under foot. Would suit backpackers / students more so than families / couples
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Urald

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would not recommend.

Our room was smaller than expected, bathroom sink and shower wasn’t draining properly. Customers have to pay for their luggage to be stored is greedy! Bright note, the staff was friendly and it was in good walking radius of everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aisling

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overall great stay!! Would return

Stayed in a 6-bed private room - fantastic price and amazing location! Beds and pillows were comfy. Great activites in the hostel. Downsides were the 1. noise of the nightclub that takes place on a Friday night, it went on until 3am I think 2. The bathroom sink is in the middle of the room and not in the toilet, just makes it loud when you wash your hands in the middle of the night Overall a great stay and I would recommend it and return here!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful,wonderful Copenhagen

Very comfy bunk ,warm clean bedding .excellent value
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Basic hostel hotel but central location. Good: Welcoming staff. Central location to the city attractions with transport close by if needed. Very quiet location - slept very well. Clean room. Great shower with instant warm water. Plugs by bed Not so good: Bed creaky. Bed sheet did not fit bed well and kept rolling up leaving the mattress exposed (mattress is plastic so doesn't feel good to sleep on when sheet has moved!) Corridors could do with better signs to lift (walked past the door to the lift several times before I found it!)

8/10 Good

Stefani

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025