Generator Berlin Prenzlauer Berg
Location: Storkower Str. 160, Berlin, de
Star Rating: 1 Stars
Property Type: Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
About this Property
Vibrant Bar and Budget-Friendly Rooms
Discover the lively Generator Berlin East with its colourful rooms, fun bar, and budget-friendly accommodation options. Enjoy the vibrant atmosphere and convenient amenities during your stay in Berlin.
Exciting Events and Social Spaces
Experience daily events, weekly parties, and karaoke evenings at the stylish bar of Generator Berlin East. Socialize with fellow travelers in the beer garden or during film screenings. Make the most of your stay with free walking tours and memorable experiences.
Convenient Facilities and Services
Take advantage of 24-hour reception, free Wi-Fi, and rental bicycles at Generator Berlin East. Indulge in a continental breakfast and hot dinner, or explore billiards, table football, and the souvenir shop on-site. Enjoy a comfortable and entertaining stay in Berlin at Generator Berlin East.
Book now for an unforgettable experience at Generator Berlin East!
Important Information
For Advance Purchase rates/Non Refundable rates, we require the payment card used for booking to be presented upon check in.
GROUP POLICY: Any reservation of 10 people or more per night will be considered a group with different terms and conditions. Groups reservations can only be made through our reservations team, and Generator reserves the right to cancel it otherwise.
AGE RESTRICTIONS: In Germany unaccompanied 16 to 18 only are permitted to stay in private rooms. To do so, they must present Generator's parental/guardian consent form and a copy of valid photo identification from the parent/guardian. Unaccompanied under 18's are not allowed to stay in shared rooms, unless they are part of a group that has booked out the entire shared room. The group leader must provide the required documentation to Generator. Failure to comply with these policies will result in automatic cancelation of the booking with no refund. Guests violating these rules will not be permitted to check into the Hostel.
The full cost of the booking must be paid at least one month prior to arrival. Late payment will result in the rooms being resold.
AMENITIES: All rooms have lockers. To lock these, guests must bring their own lock. Guests can bring their own towels or rent them on site at an extra cost.
PET POLICY: We would welcome a dog on property, but only when staying in a private room, and subject to a fee per dog per stay. Only Dog under 75lbs./ 34 kg.
Accessible rooms available on request.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Policies
Check-in: 02:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Amenities & Facilities
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Terrace
- Family rooms
- Pets allowed
- Lift / Elevator
- Luggage storage
- Express check-in/check-out
- Safety deposit box
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Ironing service
- Packed lunches
- Table tennis
- Non-smoking throughout
- Private check-in/check-out
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Wheelchair accessible
- Lower bathroom sink
- Emergency cord in bathroom
- Outdoor furniture
- Fruits
- Staff adhere to local safety protocols
- Guest rooms disinfected between stays
- Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
- Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
- Cashless payment available
- Fire extinguishers
- Sanitized tableware & silverware
- Contactless check-in/check-out
- Invoice provided
- Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
- Smoke alarms
- Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
- Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
- CCTV outside property
- Access to health care professionals
- Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
- Face masks for guests available
- Key card access
- ATM/banking
- Television in common areas
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Express check-in
- Free wired internet
- Snack bar/deli
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Internet access
- Housekeeping on request
- Japanese garden
- Secured parking
- Bicycle-friendly property
- Vegetarian menu options available
- Bulk dispenser for toiletries
Rooms Available
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Twin Room with Private Bathroom
This room includes a private bathroom with towels and free toiletries.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Accessible by lift
- Mobile hotspot device
- Lockers
- Key card access
- Reading light
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Single Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
All rooms have lockers. To lock these, guests must bring their own lock. Guests have access to shared bathroom facilities. Pillows, duvets and linen are provided.
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Shower
- Toilet
- Heating
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Accessible by lift
- Mobile hotspot device
- Lockers
- Key card access
- Reading light
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Family Room for 4
All rooms have lockers. To lock these, guests must bring their own lock.
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Shower
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Accessible by lift
- Mobile hotspot device
- Lockers
- Key card access
- Reading light
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Twin Room - Shared Bathroom
Guests have access to shared bathroom facilities. Pillows, duvets and linen are provided. Free toiletries and towels are also available.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Toilet
- Heating
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Accessible by lift
- Mobile hotspot device
- Lockers
- Key card access
- Reading light
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Private 4 Bed Room - Shared Bathrooms
All rooms have lockers. To lock these, guests must bring their own lock. Guests have access to shared bathroom facilities. Pillows, duvets and linen are provided.
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Shower
- Toilet
- Heating
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Accessible by lift
- Mobile hotspot device
- Lockers
- Key card access
- Reading light
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Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
All rooms have lockers. To lock these, guests must bring their own lock. Guests have access to shared bathroom facilities. Pillows, duvets and linen are provided.
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Shower
- Toilet
- Heating
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Accessible by lift
- Mobile hotspot device
- Lockers
- Key card access
- Reading light
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Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
All rooms have lockers. To lock these, guests must bring their own lock. The dormitory room has a bathroom. Pillows, duvets and linen are provided.
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Shower
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Accessible by lift
- Mobile hotspot device
- Lockers
- Key card access
- Reading light
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8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
The dormitory room provides parquet floors and heating, as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The unit offers 8 beds.
Max Occupancy: 8 (8 Adults)
- Shower
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Accessible by lift
- Mobile hotspot device
- Lockers
- Smoke alarm
- Key card access
- Reading light
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Twin
2 Twin Beds
129 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, towels, and a shower
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Non-Smoking, pet friendly
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
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6-Bed Room with Private Bathroom
All rooms have lockers. To lock these, guests must bring their own lock. Guests have access to shared bathroom facilities. Pillows, duvets and linen are provided.
Max Occupancy: 6 (6 Adults)
- Shower
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Accessible by lift
- Mobile hotspot device
- Lockers
- Key card access
- Reading light
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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm
1 Twin Bunk Bed
205 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - Shared bathroom and in-room sink
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Need to Know - Shared accommodations, towels not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Shower
- Heating
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Free WiFi
- Shared accommodation
- Bedsheets provided
- Towels not available
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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm
4 Twin Bunk Beds
205 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom and shower
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Need to Know - Towels not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 8 (8 Adults)
- Shower
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Towels not available
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Room, Mixed Dorm
1 Twin Bunk Bed
205 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom and shower
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Need to Know - Towels not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Shower
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Towels not available
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One Bed in Mixed Dorm (for max 8 people)
1 Twin Bunk Bed
258 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - Shared bathroom and in-room sink
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Need to Know - Shared accommodations, towels not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Shower
- Heating
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Free WiFi
- Shared accommodation
- Bedsheets provided
- Towels not available
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Single Room with Private Bathroom
This room offers a private bathroom with towels and free toiletries. A charging station with a USB port is provided.
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Shower
- Desk
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Accessible by lift
- Mobile hotspot device
- Lockers
- Key card access
- Reading light
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Bed in 4 Bed Dorm - Shared Bathrooms
All rooms have lockers. To lock these, guests must bring their own lock. Guests have access to shared bathroom facilities. Pillows, duvets and linen are provided.
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Shower
- Toilet
- Heating
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Accessible by lift
- Mobile hotspot device
- Lockers
- Key card access
- Reading light
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Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
All rooms have lockers. To lock these, guests must bring their own lock. Guests have access to shared bathroom facilities. Pillows, duvets and linen are provided.
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Shower
- Toilet
- Heating
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Accessible by lift
- Mobile hotspot device
- Lockers
- Key card access
- Reading light
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Single Bed in Dormitory Room
Rooms are 24 square yards.
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Shower
- Toilet
- Heating
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Accessible by lift
- Mobile hotspot device
- Lockers
- Smoke alarm
- Key card access
- Reading light
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Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Rooms are 3 square yards.
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Shower
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Accessible by lift
- Mobile hotspot device
- Lockers
- Smoke alarm
- Key card access
- Reading light
Guest Reviews
- 782oskarg (2/5): Worst hostel ever - The hostel was worse than the soviet gulag. Old men were wearing gasmasks in the hall and you were hunted by at least 20 germans everytime you entered the hallway. There was also Body fuilds on the sheets and poop stains on the walls. I would rather sleep on the streets with the homeless than in the hostel with all the noisy crazy germans.
- karthikravi2283 (8/5): My stay during summer-2023 - Basic hotel for budget travellers. Suitable for couples and students. A very good common area with all facilities. Close to the tram station. Hotel staff were friendly. Late check-out facility available for booking.com travellers!! Disliked · The arrangement inside the room was not convenient. Even though the room is small, we think that maybe it could be arranged in a better way.The breakfast was very basic for the price of 6 euros. It seemed that the room was not completely cleaned. Also, there was not much sound proof as we could hear sounds and people speaking from neighbour rooms
- inefer77 (8/5): Good first experience! - Hoped the towels would be free tho, and wish I had breakfast there. Not the cleanest but awesome price (as for me a broke student haha) and keep in mind it’s not in the city center!! Since it was my first time in a hostel I guess I got lucky with the people in my room so this was a first good experience!
- oxrho7j3u0 (2/5): Et13 - It was really bad experience from the beginning. No cash payment even though it isn’t written in anywhere. One bathroom and toilet room for the whole floor and to reach it you should walk whole the corridor. No space between beds and ne tables or chairs to sit. Too loudy public area that I couldn’t do anything
- Wioliveira (10/5): Amazing place and people - I do recommend this place because it was more than I was expecting. Nice place and has prices that I could pay for. Different people from different cultures live in harmony and sharing their experiences.
- vasilikikarzi (4/5): I'm 99% certain they stole from me. - Very disappointing. Do not recommend at all. Will never come back. I had a small wallet with cash in my bag in the room I was staying with my friends. The next day when I came back from the city, my wallet was gone. It was obvious that someone had been into the room because the trash can had been emptied. When I went to the reception to report it, they didn't do anything. There are no cameras on the floor. They said that I'll have to wait until the next day to check the card key log from my room with the manager. Next day came, another receptionist said I wasn't allowed to check the log even with a manager and gave me a report to complete about what was stolen. It should be mentioned that the first receptionist didn't even tell me there was I report I could complete. Overall, very disorganized and not caring. Also, the cleaning staff comes into the room unannounced with no care if you're there or not. Even if you tell them you do not want them to enter, they come in and try to do their thing.
- Ms Alison (6/5): Reasonable price but booking problems. - Although I was in an 8 bed dorm with a youth group aged 11 to 14 I was not as surprised as they were when I moved in. As retired teacher I was used to children like them but they went quiet when I walked into the dorm. The youth leader tried to get me moved out but this was the only bottom bunk in the massive modern Generator Hostel. As a parent I would be horrified to know that my children were in a hostel dorm with a stranger. The hostel was close to the Landerburg Allee train, tram and bus stops. I could even see the train station from the window but could not hear the trains
- benjaminschwarz2023 (4/5): worst hostel ever - Though the room was clean and the bed was comfy i really would not recommend this hostel, cause it is always loud, like 24/7. People are running, screaming, singing down the hallway, no matter the time. You‘re not allowed to eat & drink in your room. Part of the staff is simply unprofessional and rude. And for around 80€/night (two bed room/en suite) i expect more.
- basakn2017 (10/5): Generator bar - I had a really nice time in the bar of generator hostel. Thanks to Jonathan he made amazing drinks! The atmosphere is nice, there is a pool table where you can play with your friends and have a good time. For going out at night in Berlin this is a great place to pre drink. He is also very cute
- akoles417106 (8/5): One noise night and good beds - It was ok for one night, lots of students and teenagers that are at the lobby or in the corridors, they’re having fun and drinking, being loud, so take earplugs or get ready for the convos in the night. Bed and mattress were good, noise isolation could be better. Staff very good, especially Thomas at the check in stand!
- kelcru9 (4/5): Not good for female solo traveler - First walking in and out of the building is imitating as lots of men are out doors smoking and starring you up and down Second i booked a mixed door but was placed with ALL MALES one girl - 5 men I felt very uncomfortable if there were to be another girl i wouldve felt safer This place is very noisy and so many teenagers running and screaming This was place is huge 7 floors I had very bad sleep
- oleg589 (8/5): Good hostel - We spent here one night with my family. Everything is good, clean, we liked everything. It's just 15 minutes by tram to Alexander platz. The parking is for free! The price for the room could be better :-) but it's Berlin:-)
- jessicaI5395IJ (6/5): Average stay - Mattresswas hard as a rock. The pillow was so thin and flimsy I wouldnt even call it a pillow. I was so tired, but got no sleep because of it. We stayed at the Generator in Amsterdam and it was wonderful. Thankfully we only stayed one night at this one. No comfortable places to sit inside. No outside seating that I saw. Service was fine. Only encountered the front desk and security. This place is ok if you're just looking for a quick stay. Would not recommend for longer than one night.
- Paradise65509685574 (6/5): Worth checking out at least once. - It's a huge hostel, but also nice place to stay at with a great bar and good food. The only cons is that there's no breakfast served and there's some maintenance issues that need to be resolved with the elevators. I'll definitely book this place again because I thought it was fun.
- gracer9431 (2/5): Do not stay - I was very disappointed with the hostel. Because it is so large there is no community and the public spaces are not welcoming. The elevator took at least 3-5 minutes to come and my key didn’t work to the bathroom. There’s no bathroom in the room of 8 and my door didn’t close. The staff wasn’t helpful. And the hostel is very far away from the center of the city.
- Matthew (8/5): - I had a great time. Staff were lovely.
- Baily (6/5): - Rooms aren’t bad, good size and our a had a sink which was great. Bedding is limited and the pillows aren’t great. I would say it’s a pretty loud place. The train is right beside the building (although a plus side of being able to get downtown quick) The doors for all the rooms slam when closed so you hear that all day and night. I was hearing bangs and bumps above and below me as wall. Bring earplugs for sure. Washrooms are clean and have lots of room, but they are oddly sized. You literally have to open the door to get up from the toilet. The showers have good pressure but are small as well.
- Benjamin (2/5): - The staff were atrocious. I was fined $500 for 'Smoking' - if smoking is classed as a drag of a vape pen and worth that amount then well.... I'm unsure what to say. The toilets and showers were a long walk. The noise at night from all the doors slamming shut was unbearable. In the end I got 'Banned' from the property, whilst very poorly and I feel they neglected their duty of care.
- Isabel (2/5): - Big hotel & nice staff, whiling to help with their mess. Had to switch rooms 3 times because #1 was dirty with other people stuff still in there. #2 had hair on the bed, no curtains to block sun hitting us & floor was dirty but we could manage but the bathrooms on the floor had mold on shower curtains and floor and reeked of urine. Everything can be heard, ppl talking, in the hallway, playing music. They charge for everything towels, soap, shampoo etc. If u stay here get a private room with private bathroom!
- Gayle M (4/5): good location - still undergoing construction. long lines during check-in. i got double charge—my stay was already paid-for, but i got charged again. cold—there was no heat even though the weather had turned cold. the showers and toilet stalls are too small. one elevator was broken the entire week of my stay. the other elevator was incredibly slow. not only did housekeeping use the single elevator, but so did tue construction crew, which constantly moved equipment in and out. 3 of the 4 vending machines were broken. good location, though.
- Hamza (2/5): - WORST GENERATOR EVER! The Generator Hostels all across Europe are super good but beware of this one! The staff is super rude and doesn't listen to you, they are so racist and always finding a way to make your stay more and more uncomfortable, they always overbook the hostel, and then they keep you waiting for 12 12 hours!
- Maya De (6/5): - I didn't like the closed bathroomstalls. Loved the closeness to everything.
- Rebecca (6/5): Good price and location, but very loud - Overall it was okay. Very good price for 3 nights in Berlin. We loved the free parking spot in front of the hostel. It was also very convenient to have the S-Bahn so close. We liked ensuite bathroom. But it was very loud at night because the room faced the side where the bar is. Also the doors are so heavy that you hear people entering and leaving their rooms. This woke us up very early and kept us up for the following hours.
- Verified traveler (6/5): Clean and convenient - Basic rooms but very clean and the staff were helpful. It's right next to a tram stop and metro stop so easy access into the centre of town. We stayed in a twin room which was very small but otherwise fine. Be warned that although the website says towels are provided in private room when we arrived staff at the desk informed us that they were only provided in some of the private rooms (?)
- Taylor (8/5): Clean and cheap - Good, clean and cheap. Sketchy people though staying there so just be careful other than that its totally fine.
- Christian (8/5): OK but not the best Generator. - I had to make the beds as the linens were not even put under the mattresses in properly. Hand soap in the shower, normally special "all around" in Hamburg Generator. No soap at all for the hands (unless you reached for it in the shower) Other than that it was all good, the lobby was like Generator in Hamburg but did not get a chance to eat here sadly. Food looked good though. A little annoying with only 1 working elevator but thats what happens sometimes. Thanks.
- Ash (6/5): - They had a bar/ restaurant. It was nice to have a common space because I met friends there
- Verified traveler (6/5): ok stay for one night - mix dorm smelled bad, the shower is clogged. no shampoo provided. but staff was nice and let me check in early. not much near the area, but close to train station. (5 min walk)
- Verified traveler (6/5): - I like the decor of the public areas, and the cost, but the bathroom facilities are cold and smelly, the room was smelly, the lift was slow
- Mihai Alin (4/5): Nothingness - My stay has not occurred because they took my money and canceled my staying because, even if it was “paid for and secured”, I arrived the next day.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Excellent price and value.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Unbeatable price and value.
- Dave (8/5): Clean cheap n cheerful hotel/hostel in Berlin - Clean, efficient , lots of young people. But everyone was young once. Great location. Helpful staff. Would go again
- Adham (10/5): - It was amazing
- Emmess (10/5): - I did not stay there, just booked as part of a bundle of flight hotel what was way cheaper than the flight alone.
- Verified traveler (2/5): - Really Rude guy in the morning Check in., tried to extend until Monday and pay with And they don't take cash. HOTELS ARE FOR PEOPLE ON BUDGET!!!!!!! HOW U NOT TAKE CASH
- Verified traveler (8/5): - Room was really big but bathroom super small. Hard to move inside the shower without throwing something on the floor.
- Antony (8/5): - Clean and tidy. Bed sheet replacement is fast. Good WiFi connectivity over all area.
- Verified traveler (8/5): - I liked the lockers underneath the bunk beds and keycard access.
- Rajesh (10/5): Thanks - Nice, hotels.com offered me the best place to stay and rate
- Mads Møller (8/5): Very nice for the price! - I stayed at a single room with 2 beds and own bathroom. For the price it is a very nice place, everything you need, nothing more, but at a very low rate as well. The lounge area is nice and you can meet some great people while travelling. The rooms are very basic and quite small, but for a place to keep your stuff and have a bed to sleep in, it's perfect.
- Verified traveler (6/5): Everything was ok according to this price EXCEPT t - Everything was ok according to this price EXCEPT the service of one receptionist.
- Christopher (6/5): Not great... - It’s a cheap place to stay/ and you get what you pay for. It’s conveniently close to the Prenzlauer Allee SBahn station at least.
- A (2/5): - This hostel was worst hostel in my life. They didn’t change my bed sheets before I check in. Bed was so dirty. My bed had a lot of garbage, blood and knife. I couldn’t believe this experience. I asked another tourist “what is your bed condition? “ Everybody say “Dirty “ I canceled next day and I rebooked another hostel. If someone read my reviews, you should book another hostel.
- Verified traveler (6/5): - The location was quite convenient, located near by one S train staion and one tram station. Overall, the whole facility looks old. The elevator functioned only one of them! For 6-7 floors building, this was quite an issue! We booked the quadruple room, two bunk beds. The room was ooay in general. The cleanliness was kind of an issue though. The bed and floor were clean, but the wall and shelf were dusty. The sink in the room had problem with drainage. The bathroom and shower room were below par if compare with other Generator Hostel we’ve been before. The staffs were nice as always with Generators. They were kind and helpful. Good human service, below average facility
- Verified traveler (4/5): - Right next to the S Bahn which is nice, but I think the bathrooms are only cleaned once a week... Gets pretty gross by the end that week. Berlin is a backpacker haven with lots of hi quality hostels for a good price . I wouldn’t say this is one of those though
- Lukas (4/5): - Was quite dirty when we arrived. Location ia great to be honest. But the worst: The radiotor did not work... We complained 3 times but nothing happened. Staff do not really give an effort to help and be friendly. All in all: Never again!
- Verified traveler (6/5): - I have nothing nice to say. Better not say anything accept the hostel is located next to a train station. Easy to commute.
- Verified traveler (2/5): Avoid this hotel - An early arrival saw us ignored by a member of staff who couldn’t be bothered even looking up from his computer to acknowledge us. Returning later, our room was not unclean but facilities were less than impressive. A not so pleasant surprise was that we had to pay for towels (€5 each) and basic toiletries. I’ve never experienced this, and a warning when booking would have been nice. Our first evening was spent laying awake as fellow guests slammed doors, running between rooms screaming, fighting and shifting furniture. Management did nothing to ensure the comfort of all paying guests. Out of desperation we searched for nearby alternative accomodation mid way through our stay. Unless you plan on getting blackout drunk or enjoy participating in 4am brawls, I advise to avoid considering this “hotel” option at all cost.
- Ashley (4/5): - It took an hour and a half to check in. By the time I got to my room, housekeeping hadn't gone to it yet. It was disgusting. They also seemed to only have one semi operating elevator and being on the 7th floor, I was able to take the elevator maybe 25% of the time. The second night, my card stopped working and then my friends in a different room had their room given to another group. This hostel is incredibly unorganized and inefficient. The water also smelled like sulfur.
- edwin (4/5): - next to metro station and close by grocery store and burger king. Had to wait over 30 minutes just to check in with long line up of over 15 people. later on saw line up of 25 people. hostel far from central Berlin
- Verified traveler (6/5): - No kitchen. As a budget place you expect to use some food from your own. Also lift was broken
- Verified traveler (4/5): - The property is good in location and is as described. But on one. Of the nights (4 September) some 50-75 young school kids checked in and turned the hostel into a fish market. They started howling, drinking and playing. Loud music suddenly at around 10 pm, for a couple of. Hours the. Hostel. Staff was clueless or didn't want to react. After they got. Into. Control. Those young kids went outside the hostel howling again. All. This went till around 2am in the morning.
- Nasreddin (10/5): - I was very happy with my stay in this hostel
- Verified traveler (6/5): Good hostel - It’s exactly like camping and its (camping’s) facilities. Was a little disappointed by the cleanliness as the rooms were covered in dust and the floor and walls need a good clean. Also we had a bunk bed instead of two seperate beds, which I was quite disappointed with. Overall, it was a good stay.
- Verified traveler (6/5): - The place is a mess, theres like 10 employees for 300 guests.they never clean my room (and I stayed 4 nights). The showers as well, they are always dirty and stinvk sk bad.in adition no AC or fan so the heat is so stron, pkus the smell of sweet, pis, poo, ugh.Worst part wifi does not work all the time, and neither elevators or laundry machines.
- Brandon (8/5): Good place to stay on a budget - This was my first time staying at a hostel. I chose a single room instead of shared room which I think was best for me. My one and only complaint about this place was that the guests are very loud and obnoxious throughout the night. If you are young and enjoy partying then this place is probably great. One room down the hall from me was throwing a party with the door open despite there being a bar downstairs. I came to Berlin to enjoy the city (which I did!) but had trouble sleeping a couple nights because of the noise throughout the hostel. I would likely consider staying here again because it's very affordable and fulfilled the rest of my basic needs.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Nice and helpful staff Easily access to the city town
- Manu (6/5): - The hostel is good, the room was cleaned. Just had a problem as we booked a double room with private bathroom but when we got there we found a room with just a sink in it. The guy at the reception tried to find another room for us but they were fully booked. He said he couldn’t do a refund as we booked through Expedia and not directly with them so he offered us free breakfast for the morning after which was good! Good for a short stay! Shared bathroom are cleaned.
- emre (6/5): Nice hotel, would advice to others. - It was very close to the public transportation, had very help full staff, bed was comfortably. Wifi was really fast. I think the number of the bathrooms/ toilets on the floor was not enough
- Cam (2/5): Disappointing for a Generator - My experiences with Generator have always been pleasant eg in Paris & Hamburg. This establishment however was terrible. Hundreds of children running down the corridor outside our room screaming, they had no ear defenders to help combat this, blood stains on the bedding and uncomfortable beds to say the least. Possibly try the other Generator situated more central.
- John (8/5): 4 Nights in Berlin - We had a twin room with shower on the first floor. Changing sheets daily was an extra charge, but we knew that in advance. Breakfast options were reasonable, and bar prices (including food) were low by hotel standards. The location is excellent for public transport - next to the Ring S-bahn and trams to Alexanderplatz and the Hauptbahnhof. This place is aimed at young people and school/college groups. However, as retired people we found it an excellent low cost location for a 4 night stay.
- Bob (8/5): Winter in Berlin - Excellent hostel but getting dated. No power socket/USB port near bed but warm comfortable and friendly staff
- Mohammed (4/5): overpriced even if it looks like cheap stay - i reserved a private room, It is really below expectations and you do not receive any thing for money. only a bed with dirty sheets. coffee and drinks vending machines are expensive. very basic breakfast will cost 6 euro. there is a burger king in the other side of the street. a train station. it will take you around 30 mins to reach any destination.
- mik (2/5): Really poor value - Value is really poor. Our private room was small and narrow, dirty and no toiletries/hair dryer provided. You can get better prices and way better accommodation in Berlin than this. In the morning they were rushing for checkout time (which is supposed to be at 10) for a 60 Euro shabby room.
- Ruben (10/5): Excellent - Everything went well. Perfect location. Very close to public transportation. Great staff. Plenty of common area. Free Luggage store room. Safe.
- Verified traveler (8/5): No complaints except the lockers are rubbish - No complaints except the lockers are rubbish quality.
- damo (8/5): - Very large hostel, 20 minute walk from great dining area and interesting sights.
- raymond (8/5): Comfortable - Decent place to stay
- Emma (8/5): Emma&Dirk - It's amazing! We are more than satisfied :-) thanks Hotels.com
- raymond (10/5): Excellent - Comfortable
- Verified traveler (4/5): Others' nails on bed and hairs on floor. - I really like the interior design, and the shower water was nice, everything was good until I found nails on bed, how disgusting that was! I was sure the nails were not mine or my friend's, we didn't bring a nail clipper. Later my friend told me he found hairs on floor which obviously belong to others because of the colour. So there were no doubt they even didn't clean the room . And the reception staff were not friendly.
- Rachel (8/5): - Easy commute to see the sites and to the airport. Shared toilets were clean. However walls were quite thin and you can hear people coming back in from their night out or leaving early.
- Allison (6/5): Filthy filthy filthy! - This is the worst generator hostel I have ever seen and one of the worst hostels I've stayed at period. The place is very dirty! The maids are rude, but the front desk staff is friendly but clueless sometimes. The neighborhood is boring and run down. The mattresses are very hard and I woke up sore every morning. If the place had been clean the other stuff wouldn't have been too big of a deal. But this place is seriously dirty. The only cleaning done in the bathrooms is a restock of the toilet paper. Nothing was actually cleaned the entire time I was there. There are signs saying they care about cleanliness and to let them know if something needs cleaned. Best I can figure, the signs are some kind of satirical art installation and not actual notices. Bring flip flops and if something touches the floor anywhere in this place, just consider it trashed and move on. If I ever stay here again I will get two beds; one for me and one for the guy holding a gun to my head.
- Holly (6/5): Amazing staff and location- grubby rooms - Ratio of girls and boys in room was off. I was the only girl at one point in a room with 7 MEN. Floor was dirty and looks like the cleaning staff were never in our room except to make the beds up for the next person coming to stay. Only one light source so if people wanted to sleep and you wanted to read or sort out your case/bag, you couldnt put on an individual light to not disturb those sleeping. Apart from this the hostel had great staff (absolutely fantastic staff in bar and front desk! So helpful and lovely to chat to!) , great bar, lounge area and more. I've stayed in my generator hostels and this one to me is the one that would have even more potential if it had a revamp in the rooms. it would really match the quality in the rest of the hostel . But if you are like me and when you travel you only use the bed at night and the shower in the morning this hotel is for you. Great place to get to and from the airport and to hit all the interesting and beautiful spots of Berlin without the loud tourists!
- Verified traveler (2/5): Think twice before booking - My stay at the Generator Prenzlauer Berg was, perhaps, the worst hostel experience that I have ever had. The room was rather dirty, all of the furniture was very old, and the bed was very uncomfortable.
- Michael (8/5): Generator Berlin - Overall very good, except for the toilets being quite far to walk from the room on the 4th floor
- TEODOR-AURELIAN (8/5): Good stay - Great location and good services. Easy to reach from the airport. Friendly and hepfull staff.
- SI WENG (6/5): Alright for short stay. - Price are good, easy acces to city center through transportation.
- 👌🏻 (10/5): Generator Berlin! - For the price we paid it was really good hostel, I wasn't expecting much from it if I'm honest but it was very nice. The food was very good too and a cheap price along with cheap drinks to go with it. Would definitely recommend!
- Adam (8/5): Good value for price but very noisy at night - Location is excellent. Staff & hotel are good value for price but the main downside is paper thin walls and many loud & unruly guests. If you're a light sleeper I'd recommend against but it was good for me.
- Kase (6/5): Better Than Average Hostel - Keep in mind this is a Hostel. That being said the facilities are rather nice and up to date. The shared bathrooms were clean and up to date. The rooms have a small sink in them and lockers. Since all the facilities are in order the biggest factor in your stay is who you stay with. The bigger your group the more the odds of a good stay are in your favor. If you're by yourself than the odds of you getting stuck with a group bad group is higher lol.
- Albinas (6/5): Suitable location - Really have nothing to comment. Re: Oops! Please add a bit more to your review - Too much requirements for 1 minute comments.
- Verified traveler (6/5): Quite ok. - Cheap price. The facilities are good and clean. Good location that it is just next to a metro station.
- Justin (8/5): Nice place in Berlin - It was a great hostel! The location was good and close to the trams. The hostel had everything to provide the most affordable stay possible!
- Joan (10/5): Only 1 night, but it was a nice one - I arrived in Berlin before my partner, so I stayed the night in this hostel before meeting him the next day at our hotel. It was easy to get to from the airport, very clean and great people in the room (although, technically, the hostel didn't have any control over the roommates...!). The others had stayed in Generator hostels in other cities and said they were all as good. I hope to try them out later!
- neo (4/5): Rock bottom - I have never been to prison but now I know what iit s like. Flourecent lighting was way too bright. Doors slamming down the hall and poor ventilation.
- Dave (8/5): Ideal base for exploring Berlin. Great value. - 3 night stay in the hotel. We found it a great base for exploring with its location adjacent to Landsberger Allee train station. We opted for a twin room with en suite facilities. It was clean and comfortable. The staff were very friendly and helpful on our arrival. There are fast food outlets and cafe's all within a short walk. We didn't use the hotel catering facilities so can't comment. The prices displayed seemed very reasonable. During our stay the one drawback was the noise coming from building work on adjacent premises. There was no air-con in the room so in the warm weather we had the window open which obviously didn't help, but overall not a big issue. The room was ideal for our purposes and we would recommend it to the traveller on a budget.
- Verified traveler (6/5): Loud but cheap - The hostel was very loud all night long. Was close to the metro which was noisy but convenient. Room was very small but not bad. Not many plugs to charge things and an early check out. Overall it was nice just small rooms and loud guests.
- Alfie (8/5): - Great service at this hotel/hostel. Extremely friendly staff always happy to help. Great rooms, good vibe for young groups and couples. Highly recommended
- Verified traveler (8/5): Nice budget hostel, clean and helpful staff. - I was looking for a budget hostel. This was next to a tram and train shop and convenience stores. Rooms were very clean. Only downside was no AC and so it was very warm at night. Very quiet which was great. Staff always helped with questions and printing tickets. Fast wifi.
- Verified traveler (2/5): Below average - We got a room for 4 people with a private bathroom. The only nice thing was that the staff at the desk was friendly. The bathroom was the tiniest thing I've ever seen. You could barely fit one person in the shower. I would hit my elbows and such while washing myself and I had to place my products outside the shower on the sink because there was nowhere to place them. The cleaning lady only asked to clean twice out of the four days we stayed. Once, a friend accidentally told the lady no to cleaning and I went outside to ask her for a broom at least and she rudely said no, they only had a vacuum and she was not going to go back to our room although she had barely began on the next one. The breakfast they offer is not worth the money! It is unbearably bland and cheap. You'd be better off paying the same thing out in the city. The worst part of the place was that they put the address of the hostel on their keys, this enabled people that found our key to go to the hostel and somehow find which room we stayed in and we were robbed of many high priced items.
- Gabrielle (8/5): Great place to stay - The staff spoke good english and they were really nice to us, the check-in and check-out was smooth. The hostel has a bar, restaurant, and it is really close to the subway. The room was not big, but it was clean and had everything we needed for a two night stay. We were glad we paid extra for the breakfast because it was delicious and had a variety of foods.
- Verified traveler (6/5): ok hostel - They have a lot of rooms and cheap price, but it's too business rather than giving you personal feelings. You have to pay if wanna deposit your buggages there.
- Scott (8/5): Get what you pay for and more - I wasn't expecting much from staying in a hostel but was pleasantly surprised. For starters it is right next to the S Bahn station so easy to get to. Staff were very friendly, especially in the bar and spoke English well which was a bonus. The bedroom was simple, I was in an 8 bed dorm. They were bunk beds but were surprisingly comfortable. There was a locker there for each bed but your own padlock is required (which you can pick up cheap from reception). What really blew me away was the onsite bar. Complete was pool table, boxing machine, table football and xbox 360 with kinect for sports games it has plenty you can do of an evening before heading out into the city. Drinks and food are very reasonably priced too especially during the 5pm-7pm happy hour. The only complaint I have of the place is out of the 7 showers on my floor, only one was working. The rest all had bits of the shower missing. Wasn't a big deal though as I just went to the next floor down where they were all working. No attachments though to fit the shower in so you have to hold it which is a bit fumbly. Overall its an easy 4 out of 5 stars. I'd definetely stay there again.
- Erica (8/5): It is a hostel and that is what you get - Stayed here for a gig that was happening in Velodrom. Pretty convenient location for that and is super cheap to stay so I was mostly happy. However the capsule bathroom resembled the one of airplains' and had a single serving bar of soap and nothing else (no cups, no hair dryer) and cleanliness was not the best I've seen. The building is not new and despite trying to look "hip" it is very much a typical backpackers' hostel, even if you stay in non-dormitory room. People partying till early hrs of the day and that alcohol not allowed in the room etc. was a bit too much for me who have done those things at least 15 yrs ago.
- Chi (10/5): Generator Hostel Prenzlauer - I had a great time, everything went smoothly and the staff were very helpful. My room was clean and exactly as described, with great views of the TV tower. It was also very easy to get to the hostel from the public transport, which is always great
- Victor (6/5): Three nights in private room - Quite far from the city centre Expensive room rates €6 for the towels €1 deposit for the glass in the bar. Unable to check in from 14pm. We had to wait almost until 15pm. Liked the atmosphere and music at the bar. Maybe because New Year was coming.
- Verified traveler (8/5): Wonderful Hotel for budget travellers - Friendly staffs, nice location, cheap price, best choice for budget travellers. Although the room and toilets are not as clean as I expected, I'm sure that its worth recommending for others .
- carolyn (8/5): great value for money - only thing missing was wifi in room and no tv. otherwise it resembled a basic hotel room but even cheaper!
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