Part of the trend-setting hostel chain, the Generator Barelona has bargain 6- and 8-bed dormitories (one females only) and more expensive single and double private rooms, family rooms and quadruples. All accommodations have private baths and include bed linens (towels can be rented at front desk). Access is by key card. Generator has a busy game room, special activities nights and a bar that goes late. The hostel is steps from the boutiques and bars of Passeig de Gracia, a 15-minute metro ride to the beach and five minutes from two Metro stations: Diagonal and Verdaguer.