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Generator Barcelona is located 500 metres from the fashionable Passeig de Gracia Avenue. The hostel offers a 24-hour reception, free private lockers in shared dormitories and free Wi-Fi in public areas. Diagonal and Verdaguer metro stations are within 5 minutes’ walk from Generator Barcelona. The Gràcia district, which has plenty of boutique shops and bars, is only 200 metres away. Both private rooms and dormitories have air conditioning and heating, as well as individual power sockets and reading lamps for each bed. Female-only dormitories include hairdryers and other amenities. They also feature an en suite bathroom, a sink and a mirror. Bed linen is included, while towels can be rented at the reception. Dormitories are available for guests over 18 years old. Guests can have a daily breakfast for an extra cost. Generator Barcelona also has a communal lounge and a luggage storage service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Generator Hostels
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Barcelona, this property has an excellent location score of 8.9

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Buffet


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
2 bunk beds
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
3 bunk beds
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
2 single beds
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.5
Facilities
7.9
Cleanliness
7.9
Comfort
7.8
Value for money
7.6
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
7.2
Low score for Barcelona

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Oi
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good location. Friendly staff. Lounge is comfortable. Clean and big room. Despite a change in government policy, the check in is smooth.
  • Tilly
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff were very friendly and helpful! Had a few issues with our room and the key, so they moved us and sorted it v quickly The roof terrace was a lovely bonus too, with great views of the Sagrada Familia
  • Aslı
    Turkey Turkey
    It was nice to stay in generator, it was clean and comfy and super close to the center. They are organising special music nights also in hotel which is i think nice.
  • Wenqian
    Spain Spain
    Public spaces, such as the bar and the breakfast area.
  • Er
    Albania Albania
    I recently stayed at the hotel, and overall, it was a good experience. The room was very nice, offering comfort and a modern design, although the bathroom was a bit small. The location was excellent, right in the center, which made exploring the...
  • Lisa
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    For a hostel, I think the location is brilliant. Hiring the bikes was really easy and the cycle lanes are extremely safe. The fact that the hostel section is separate from the en-suite rooms is a huge bonus. The private rooms have their own area...
  • Gabriel
    Brazil Brazil
    The location is great, you can do anything by foot or public transportation. Close to bars, restaurants and coffee places. The hostel has a really good infrastructure and everything is well kept. The elevator is very slow, so I suggest you take...
  • Neeraj
    Ireland Ireland
    We stayed for couple of nights in a two bed room with private bath. Bedroom and bath were for decent size. Staff were super friendly. Great location, just 15 min walk to Basílica de la Sagrada Família.
  • Farhati
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location is nice. The room is comfortable. The staff were cooperative
  • Emma
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It’s was super chill, didn’t feel like a hostel at all. Super clean, always smelled amazing when you walked through the doors. Staff were so friendly and made our stay so special.

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      European
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Generator Barcelona

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Bar
  • Lift
  • Laundry
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live music/performance
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Nightclub/DJ
  • Karaoke
  • Billiards
    Additional charge
  • Games room

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Luggage storage
    Additional charge
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business facilities

  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Safety deposit box
    Additional charge

General

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Languages spoken

  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Italian
  • Portuguese

House rules
Generator Barcelona takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 00:00
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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.

AMENITIES: Bed linen is included, while towels can be rented at the reception. Please note, lockers in dormitory rooms are available for free but padlocks are not provided. Guests must bring their own.

ACCESSIBILITY: The property is fully adapted for disabled people and wheelchair users. To book disabled bed, please contact Generator Barcelona in advance, since they are subject to availability on prior request.

PAYMENT: The name on the credit card used for the booking should correspond to the guest staying at the property. For reservations made by a third party, you will need to complete an authorisation form and present a copy of the person's ID and credit card.

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./ 34kg.

PAYMENT: For Advance Purchase rates/Non Refundable rates, we require the payment card used for booking to be presented upon check in.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

FAQs about Generator Barcelona

  • Generator Barcelona offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Billiards
    • Games room
    • Karaoke
    • Walking tours
    • Nightclub/DJ
    • Live music/performance
    • Bicycle rental
  • Check-in at Generator Barcelona is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Guests staying at Generator Barcelona can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 6.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet
  • The prices at Generator Barcelona may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Generator Barcelona is 0.9 miles from the centre of Barcelona. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Generator Barcelona has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1