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Generator Madrid

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

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Rooftop terrace
Exterior
Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout curtains, soundproofing, free WiFi
Rooftop terrace
Rooftop terrace

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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

Bed in Eight Bedded Mixed Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Private 4 bed Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Bed in 4 bed Dorm

Highlights

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

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

Bed in Eight Bedded Female Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Family Room for 4

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Deluxe Twin

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Private 8-bed Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Superior Bunk

Highlights

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

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

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Private 8 Bed Room – Ensuite

  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

Bed In 4-Bed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

Superior With Bunks Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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

Private 4-bed Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 King Bed

Bed In 8-Bed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bed In 8 Bed Female Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Superior With Bunks Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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About the area

Map
Calle Silva, 1, Madrid, Madrid, 28013

What's nearby

  • Gran Via - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Royal Palace of Madrid - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Puerta del Sol - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Plaza Mayor - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Prado Museum - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Santo Domingo Station - 1 min walk
  • Madrid Principe Pio Station - 19 min walk
  • Madrid (MAD-Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Llaollao - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪El Asador de Aranda - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪O' Faro Finisterre - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Generator Madrid

Hostel near Gran Via
A short walk from Puerta del Sol and Plaza Mayor, Generator Madrid provides a rooftop terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and an arcade/games room. For some rest and relaxation, visit the 2 hot tubs. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Level Bar, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and happy hour. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), and guests can find other amenities such as a bar.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and self-parking (surcharge)
  • Express check-out, express check-in and tour/ticket information
  • Coworking spaces, multilingual staff and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 129 rooms boast comforts such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

Catalan, English, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

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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 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
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • 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 provided

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

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 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 are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 25 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 34 kg per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation

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

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, 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

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Generator Madrid Hostel
Generator Madrid Madrid

Frequently asked questions

Is Generator Madrid pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 34 kg per pet. There's a fee of EUR 25 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Generator Madrid?

Self-parking is available for EUR 30.00 per day.

What time is check-in at Generator Madrid?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Generator Madrid?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Generator Madrid located?

Located in Madrid Centro, this hostel is steps away from Teatro Rialto, Gran Via and Plaza de España - Princesa. Royal Palace of Madrid and Puerta del Sol are also within 10 minutes. Santo Domingo Station is only a 2-minute walk and Callao Station is 3 minutes.

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Generator Madrid Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 308 out of 582 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 180 out of 582 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 582 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 582 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 582 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Very busy. Location was great!!
Stayed 10 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christie

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

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness

Good stay

For the price, the stay was worth it and had everything that was needed! The staff is helpful and kind. In a very central and great place.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Cate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place!! The staff was so friendly and helpful, and the room was very clean. The lobby and common spaces were nice, there was a great and fun vibe to it. Super safe I can’t recommend more!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ammon

Liked: Amenities
Great experience
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Mario

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

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

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

Excellent!!!

Fantastic stay at Generator Madrid! The hotel’s modern design, vibrant atmosphere, and prime location made our trip unforgettable. The rooms were stylish and comfortable, the staff was friendly and helpful, and the rooftop bar had amazing views. Perfect for travelers looking for a trendy and budget-friendly stay in the heart of Madrid. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I only visited Madrid and stayed in Madrid because Barcelona played in Madrid. If I ever go back to Madrid I will consider Generator a top-shelf option.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, comfortable beds and room. Very clean and with many areas for entertainment. Area is not very quiet, but there's many activities to do around.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Elena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is very close to the Royal Palace and other landmarks.
Stayed 13 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Irwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is a hostel. With that in mind, the staff is exellent and cater to your needs with the resources available. The location is phenomenal. They have a convenient breakfast buffet, but if you like the local food, you will do better in quality and price looking around the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
All good except the surprise of no towels or toiletries for us. I ended up renting towels for 18€. The bunk beds were ok and in good condition.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect Location! Hotel is great with good vibe and it’s full of cool people. Room was great, small as expected, but perfect to stay in the heart of Madrid. I’d definiitively stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

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

Jose

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

8/10 Good

Andreas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was good but the king bed was two twins
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Daphnée

Disliked: Staff & service
The hostel was generally fine, but we stayed there mainly for the jacuzzi, which was closed during our entire three-day stay. Overall, it was okay, but not my favorite place I’ve stayed at in Spain.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 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

Andrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. What could be better - AC was weak, didn’t cool down the room to the comfortable level
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

frederique

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

4/10 Poor

Shimaa

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Price not reasonable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025