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Generator Madrid

1.5 star property

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A rooftop terrace with wicker furniture, a thatched umbrella, and a city view.
A multi-story building with a corner entrance, a pedestrian crossing, and a storefront with a sign.
A poolside setting with a wooden table holding a bottle of Don Julio tequila, a bowl with lime slices, and a glass jar with more lime slices.
A rooftop bar with outdoor seating, a pool, and a view of the city.
An outdoor seating area with thatched umbrellas, wicker furniture, and a bar with wooden bar stools.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Calle Silva, 1, Madrid, Madrid, 28013
  • Place, Gran Via
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Plaza de España - Princesa
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Puerta del Sol
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Madrid (MAD-Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Twin

Deluxe Twin

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout curtains, soundproofing, free WiFi

Bed in 4 bed Dorm

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bunk bed, a desk, and a chair.

Family Room for 4

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A compact hotel room with bunk beds, a small stool, a trash bin, and a window with a view of buildings.

Bed in Eight Bedded Mixed Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Bed in Eight Bedded Female Room

A bunk bed room with a wooden floor, a small orange stool, and a door with a number '8' on it.

Bed in Eight Bedded Female Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout curtains, soundproofing, free WiFi

Private 4 bed Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bunk bed with a pegboard wall, a bench, and a window with curtains.

Superior Bunk

  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A dormitory-style room with bunk beds, numbered storage drawers, and a pegboard wall.

Private 8-bed Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Generator Madrid

A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a rooftop terrace are available at this smoke-free hostel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a coffee shop/cafe, self parking, and a meeting room are onsite. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
Generator Madrid offers 129 accommodations with blackout drapes/curtains. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.
2 hot tubs are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Generator Madrid. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Gran Via. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Enjoy international cuisine while dining at Level Bar
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include locker space, a meeting room, and a computer
  • Onsite recreation includes 2 hot tubs and bike rentals
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the clean accommodations
  • Steps from Gran Via and Plaza de España - Princesa
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Generator Madrid offers its guests 2 hot tubs. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a meeting room and coworking spaces. A rooftop terrace, a vending machine, and an arcade/game room are also featured at Generator Madrid. For a fee, parking is available.

This Madrid hostel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to noon.
Level Bar - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
La Terraza - This rooftop bar serves light fare only. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Secured parking on site (EUR 30 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to noon on weekends; EUR 9.50 for adults and EUR 4.75 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • La Terraza
  • Level Bar

Things to do

  • 2 hot tubs
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Coworking space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lift
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 8 floors
  • Built in 2017
  • Communal living room
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally sourced food prioritised
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
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 planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 25 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 available for EUR 30.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

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 buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 9.5 for adults and EUR 4.75 for children
  • Secured self parking fee: EUR 30.00 per day
  • Pet fee: EUR 25 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 30.0 per day

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with special check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. The credit card used when booking the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo ID. 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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • 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.

Property is also known as

Generator Madrid Hostel
Generator Madrid Madrid

Generator Madrid Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 355 out of 664 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 196 out of 664 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 664 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 664 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 664 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and friendly staff!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely fantastic modern place to stay, Great location, clean, breakfast, the staff especially Amalia and Jesús.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Midhat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location, great staff, clean
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean, good location, well managed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cristian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location. Staff very nice. The hotel is clean. The rooms are very small.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the location and the staff are really helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Petar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are small but overall its rlly nice place !
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay for my boyfriend and I for 3 days! The location was perfect and centrally located to most tourist attractions and shopping opportunities! Would definitely stay here again! Also late check out at 1pm for €15 was a great deal!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rafael A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and excellent staff.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place and super friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great place would definitely stay here again the staff were super nice and accommodating!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Rafael

Liked: Staff & service
Great location. Walkable distance.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The place was safe and comfortable. Front desk was very helpful with sugg
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chase

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location and worked for the stay. Was a bit noisy tho since there was an event held downstairs. Earplugs drowned it out tho.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really good location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very easy to check in amd out the room is clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

john

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

Winner

I would definitely book here again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness
I just wish they served diferentes breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kuek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Easy to walk to main touristic sites.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was good for a short stay since beds are a little uncomfortable m, other than that is excellent, what I loved the most is that is close to everything so you can get easily walking to every important place
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

kemon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location within walking distance from central Madrid. Rooms were clean and staff were friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

luis

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

great stay

luis at the front desk was very professional and friendly at the reception at tje time of check in!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023