Generator Madrid

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

Room options

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Deluxe Twin

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

Bed in 4 bed Dorm

Highlights

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

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Family Room for 4

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

Bed in Eight Bedded Mixed Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Bed in Eight Bedded Female Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 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

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Superior Bunk

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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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
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

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

Private 8 Bed Room – Ensuite

  • Sleeps 8

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4

Bed In 4-Bed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In 8 Bed Female Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In 8-Bed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

Superior With Bunks Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Private 4-bed Room

  • Sleeps 4

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

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Madrid

Generator Madrid puts you in the heart of Madrid, steps from Gran Via and within a 10-minute stroll of Royal Palace of Madrid. 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 Puerta del Sol and Plaza Mayor.
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What's nearby

  • Gran Via - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Plaza de España - Princesa - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Plaza de Callao - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Puerta del Sol - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Plaza Mayor - 8 min walk - 0.7 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

  • ‪Carl's Jr - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Re:fuel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Generator Rooftop - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sky Lounge Hotel Indigo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Rooftop Terrace Be Live City Centre Santa Domingo - ‬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.

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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)
  • 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
  • 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
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 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, 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
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.

Is parking available at Generator Madrid?

Yep, Generator Madrid has a secured self car park for EUR 30.00 per day. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

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. 342 out of 646 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 194 out of 646 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 646 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 646 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 646 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Paul

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Midhat

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

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renton

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
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

6/10 Okay

Rafael

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

10/10 Excellent

Betty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, Friendly and Courteous service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

mariana, Revere

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were not what we expected. The jacuzzi were not working. I would not return or recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Ainsley

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No hay TV, ruido toda la noche en los pasillos y en otros poses, espacio de la habitation bien reducido.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kaitlyn

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

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

6/10 Okay

James

Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Swati

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean accommodations. Appreciated the bathroom setup with sink, toilet, and shower in separate spaces in our private room for 4. A little surprised by lack of towels and soap--i feel this could be included without the extra charge. Other than that very good stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cate

Travelled with group
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

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
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

Ammon

Liked: Amenities
Great experience
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Shimaa

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

Carlos

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
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

6/10 Okay

Patricia

Travelled with family
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

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

Kevin Leonel Orlando

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Todo correcto
Stayed 1 night in Feb 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