Generator Barcelona
The mega-hostel with a bar that never sleeps in Barcelona's coolest neighborhood
Part of the famous Generator chain. 500m from Passeig de Gracia, in the Gracia district. Restaurant, bar with DJ nights, karaoke, live music, walking tours. The biggest and most social hostel in Barcelona.
Generator is the big dog of Barcelona hostels. Part of the international Generator chain, this place is designed from the ground up for social travelers. The bar area is the centerpiece. it's a proper venue with DJ nights, karaoke sessions, live music, and a crowd that's always up for a good time.
The hostel sits in the Gracia district, which is arguably Barcelona's coolest neighborhood. Think local craft beer bars, indie vinyl shops, and plazas where locals actually hang out. You're also just 500m from Passeig de Gracia, so the Gaudi buildings are right there.
With 12,000+ reviews, Generator has the volume to guarantee a social scene every night. Even on a random Tuesday, the bar will have people. That said, it's a big hostel. it can feel a bit factory-like compared to smaller spots. But if your priority is meeting as many people as possible and having a guaranteed party scene, Generator delivers consistently.
The rooms are standard Generator quality: clean, modern, and functional. Private rooms are available for those who want the social scene without sharing a dorm. The on-site restaurant serves decent food, and the coffee house is a solid spot for morning espressos.
- 01The bar is a proper nightlife venue. DJ nights, karaoke, live music. You don't even need to leave the hostel for a night out.
- 0212,000+ reviews means a guaranteed international crowd every single night. Zero chance of a dead evening.
- 03Gracia neighborhood is the real Barcelona. local bars, artisan shops, and plazas full of actual Barcelonians.
- 04At €22/night it's one of the cheapest quality hostels in the city. The Generator chain knows how to do budget right.
- 05Walking tours organized by the hostel are a great way to orient yourself on day one.
- Bar with DJ nights
- Karaoke
- Restaurant
- Huge social scene
“I spend here great time and recovery time, we have here professional receptions,snacks and coffee bar, everybody can feel here good here, thanks for everything :)”
“I like everything i would love to go back there on my next visit.”
“Location is good, it's nice they have a bar and restaurant attached, close enough to walk places or catch the metro to, lots of bars, restaurants and shops nearby. Good price compared to other places for the amount of time.”
- Passeig de Gracia5 min walk
- La Pedrera8 min walk
- Diagonal Metro5 min walk
- Gracia neighborhood2 min walk
- Sagrada Familia15 min walk