Does Generator Hostels pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Generator Hostels employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Generator Hostels. This rating has improved by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Generator Hostels?

39% of Generator Hostels employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Generator Hostels 2.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.7 for culture and values and 2.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Generator Hostels?

Front Desk Receptionist (12) , Receptionist (11) , Anonymous (10) , Bartender (9) , Bar Supervisor (4) , Duty Manager (3) , Reservations Agent (3) , Anonymous Employee (2) , Barista (2) , Disgruntled Former Employee (2) , Food and Beverage (2) , Front Desk Agent (2) , Front Office Crew (2) , Front Office Specialist (2) , Front Office Supervisor (2)

What are the pros of working at Generator Hostels according to real employee reviews?

"Team is nice and lovely to work with" ((in 12 reviews)); "Great colleagues and good with expats" ((in 12 reviews)); "• My coworkers are passionate and ingenious and share the same dedication" ((in 5 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Generator Hostels according to real employee reviews?

"Abusive managers who demean staff and expect us to work 12 hours per day" ((in 11 reviews)); "• Terrible communication given that the team is fairly small; departments frequently attributing blame to one another instead of working towards company goals" ((in 5 reviews)); "You might have to do longer hours if you work at HO ." ((in 4 reviews)); "Awful pay and benefits." ((in 4 reviews)); "No training but expected to do your job perfectly." ((in 4 reviews))

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2.9

39% would recommend to a friend

(130 total reviews)

Alastair Thomann

34% approve of CEO

33% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

2.9

Diversity and inclusion

2.7

Culture and values

2.6

Work/Life balance

2.6

Senior management

2.6

Compensation and benefits

2.6

Career opportunities

Generator Hostels has an employee rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars, based on 130 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Generator Hostels employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Hotel and travel accommodation industry (3.6 stars).

Reviews by job title

130 reviews

5.0

25 Mar 2026

Good

Front of house

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

great Boss, fun team, fun environment

Cons

Cost of living, but nothing the company can control

5.0

17 Nov 2025

Good experience

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

The workplace had a friendly and collaborative environment, which made day-to-day interactions enjoyable.

Cons

Like any workplace, there were some challenges and areas for improvement, but nothing that overshadowed the overall positive experience

1.0

11 Aug 2025

Employees are being exploited and abused by management!

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

None! Staying away from Generator Hostels is in your best interest!

Cons

Salary is terrible, employees are overworked, management keeps making promises they know they won't keep, etc. We're practically being exploited here with how stressful and unrewarding working here is!

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