Generator Stockholm
Fashionable dorms and private rooms in central Stockholm
About this hotel
Generator Stockholm brings a design-forward hostel format to central Stockholm, with both dorms and private rooms available, a cafe and cocktail bar on site, and free Wi-Fi covering the essentials. It sits a nine-minute taxi ride from the Royal Palace and four minutes' walk from Tamarind Indisk Restaurant, putting central Stockholm's sightseeing well within reach, though the transfer out to Husbybadet in Husby runs longer than from the Kista hotel cluster. Kitchen facilities are available in some rooms, useful for families or groups wanting to self-cater some meals on a longer budget trip. For a family or group prioritising central Stockholm sightseeing with a single Husbybadet pool day added on, rather than basing the whole trip around the pool, this location and price point can work well despite the longer transfer.
- Private rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Cocktail bar
Our take
Generator Stockholm suits budget-conscious families or groups who want a central Stockholm base with private rooms as an option beyond dorms, treating a Husbybadet visit as one day among several rather than the whole trip. The transfer to the pool runs longer than from Kista, so those prioritising Husbybadet above all else may prefer a closer hotel instead.
- ✓Book a private room well ahead if travelling as a family, dorm-style rooms suit solo or paired travellers better.
- ✓Plan the Husbybadet transfer time into your day, it runs longer from this central location than from Kista.
- ✓Use the kitchen facilities where available to cut down on Stockholm's high restaurant costs over a longer stay.
Why we love it
- Central Stockholm location
- Private rooms and dorms available
- Budget-friendly rates
- Cafe and cocktail bar on site
Why guests love itWe stayed at Generator Stockholm in a private room and used it as a base for a trip that was mostly about central Stockholm, with one day added for Husbybadet. The transfer out to the pool took longer than we expected compared to staying in Kista, so plan for that if the pool is your main focus. The cafe and cocktail bar gave the trip a nice central-city feel in the evenings. For a budget-conscious family combining sightseeing with a single pool day, it worked well for us.