Generator Amsterdam

Generator Amsterdam, which is just a couple of tram stops from Centraal Station, lies inside a building dating from 1916 that used to be part of the University of Amsterdam’s zoological department. A mixture of modern and repurposed original fixtures creates a very memorable accommodation choice. The 564-bed hostel in Oosterpark – in the up-and-coming eastern side of the city near De Pijp – has quads, doubles, twins and suites, all with en-suite bathrooms. Communal areas include a library and games room, TV lounge, café, basement bar and a striking bar formed from a former lecture theatre.