Berlin, GermanyMitte
Generator Berlin Mitte
Industrial design hostel
Mitte Berlin, Germany
Opened
2013
Price
$
Rated for
Design Social LocalOutside the door
The house
GeneratorIndustrial design hostel
The hostel bridges budget bunks and boutique design, filling communal lounges, a cafe, and an open courtyard with local art.
What it’s good at
Notable
Exposed ductwork and concrete ceilings meet raw copper panels in the subterranean bar.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
The front doors open onto Oranienburger Strasse, with Hackescher Markt and Museum Island just a short walk away.
The rooms
Dorms and private en-suite rooms keep finishes minimal, with exposed concrete ceilings and oversized numbers painted on the doors.
Restaurant
Gen Café
Guests gather along communal wooden benches beneath graphic murals for barista coffee and casual breakfasts.
Generator Bar
Ribbed leather sofas sit under a mirrored ceiling, and live music accompanies cocktails into the evening.
How it began
Two distinct eras shape the property, joining a 1990s streetfront with a protected 1900s warehouse tucked in the back.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.