Generator Madrid

1.5 star property
Hostel with 2 hot tubs, steps from Gran Via

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Rooftop terrace
Rooftop bar
Deluxe Twin
Rooftop terrace
Lobby
Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available

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Map
Calle Silva, 1, Madrid, Madrid, 28013
  • Popular LocationGran Via1 min walk
  • Popular LocationPuerta del Sol9 min walk
  • Popular LocationPlaza Mayor9 min walk
  • AirportMadrid (MAD-Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas)21 min drive

Room options

Bed in Eight Bedded Mixed Room

9.2/10 Wonderful

Highlights

Soundproofed
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

Private 4 bed Room

8.3/10 Very good

Highlights

Soundproofed
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

Bed in 4 bed Dorm

7.3/10 Good

Highlights

Soundproofed
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

Bed in Eight Bedded Female Room

7.6/10 Good

Highlights

Soundproofed
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

Family Room for 4

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Soundproofed
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8/10 Very good

Highlights

Soundproofed
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Twin

9.3/10 Wonderful

Highlights

Soundproofed
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

Private 8-bed Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

Superior Bunk

Highlights

Soundproofed
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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About the area

Madrid

Generator Madrid puts you in the heart of Madrid, within steps of popular attractions like Gran Via and Plaza de España - Princesa. Highlights at this hostel include 2 hot tubs, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, Level Bar, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. La Terraza is the hostel's own rooftop bar, serving drinks along with light fare. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and a coffee shop/cafe. Buffet breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and noon. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute walk of this Madrid Centro hostel include Lope de Vega Theatre and Royal Palace of Madrid.

What's nearby

  • Gran Via - 1 min walk
  • Royal Palace of Madrid - 8 min walk
  • Puerta del Sol - 9 min walk
  • Plaza Mayor - 9 min walk
  • Prado Museum - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Santo Domingo Station - 1 min walk
  • Madrid Principe Pio Station - 19 min walk
  • Madrid (MAD-Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Jamón 55 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪O' Faro Finisterre - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Generator Madrid

Hostel with 2 hot tubs, steps from Gran Via
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/games room are also featured at Generator Madrid. For a fee, parking is available.

This Madrid hostel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 129 guestrooms or units
  • 8 levels
  • Built in 2017
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Games room or arcade
  • Computer for guest use
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Locker space
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Generator Madrid offers 129 accommodations with blackout 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 a shower. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Languages

Catalan, English, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

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)
  • 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 spa 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

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 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

  • 8 floors
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Building
  • Built in 2017
  • Communal living room
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • 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
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification. Any other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 25 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 75 lb 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

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: from approximately EUR 9.5 for adults and from 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

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 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
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. Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates). This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • On-site 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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Generator Madrid?

Generator Madrid offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Generator Madrid?

As of 8 Jun 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Generator Madrid on 8 Jul 2024 start from NZ$177.31, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Generator Madrid?

Yep, Generator Madrid has a secured self car park for EUR 30.00 per day.

Does Generator Madrid serve breakfast?

Yep, buffet breakfast is available weekdays between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM and weekends between 8:00 AM and noon.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Generator Madrid?

No, Generator Madrid does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Generator Madrid?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Generator Madrid?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Generator Madrid Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 211 out of 403 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 126 out of 403 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 403 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 403 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 403 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leonora

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was basic but clean. We only wanted to sleep there so this worked for us. The staff spoke English and was helpful. Bar allowed us to purchase wine and sit on the roof terrace - no problems (roof bar was not open being February). Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Sui Yin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hostel is in the central Madrid and it is very easy to get there. Staffs are super helpful and the room is clean. It would be great if they also have a self kitchen there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Mobasshir

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rafael A

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

10/10 Excellent

luis

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great stay
the lady that cleaned the room Jacqueline from the Dominican Republic did a great job cleaning and was very professional and friendly!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

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

2/10 Terrible

Luz Maria

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

frederique

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Generator Hostel is a safe place to stay in Madrid. However, be aware of the noise: the bar downstair play music late at night...
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location is near to metro and shopping areas
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023