Generator Madrid: Where the Night Starts Before You Even Leave the Hostel
A 1930s gas station turned one of Madrid’s coolest hostels. Five floors of bold design, an 80s themed bar with neon lights and a dance floor, two hot tubs, and Broken Shaker, one of the best rooftop bars in the city with panoramic views over Madrid’s skyline.
Generator Madrid sits right off Gran Vía on Calle San Bernardo 2, steps from Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor, Malasaña, Chueca and everything this city has to offer after dark. It’s not just a hostel. It’s a social hub that already has its own energy before the night even begins.
And when it’s time to take that energy into the streets? The Pub Crawl Company is ready.
Gran Vía, The Best Address for a Madrid Night Out
Generator’s location is as central as it gets. You’re standing on one of Europe’s most iconic avenues, Madrid’s answer to Broadway and everything worth doing in this city is within easy reach:
- Malasaña — 5 minutes on foot, Madrid’s most creative and authentic nightlife neighborhood
- Chueca — 8 minutes walk, the most vibrant and inclusive party district in the city
- Puerta del Sol and Plaza Mayor — under 10 minutes on foot
- Huertas and La Latina — classic Madrid nightlife, easy metro or a solid walk
- Santo Domingo metro — 5 minutes walk, takes you anywhere in the city in minutes
You already have everything. The only question is who’s going to show you how to make the most of it.
That’s Exactly What We Do
The Pub Crawl Company runs Madrid’s best-rated nightly pub crawl and we work with Generator because both of us believe the same thing: travelers who come to Madrid deserve a real, memorable, well-run experience. Not a generic tourist night out.
Here’s what makes us the best option in the city:
👥 One big international group, run by a full team of guides. We go out together as one large, buzzing group from all over the world but we add one guide for every 12-15 people. That means there’s always a team managing the logistics, keeping everyone together, looking after every single person and making sure the night runs perfectly. No single overwhelmed guide for 40 people. A proper, well-organized operation that you feel from the very first minute.
🏆 Madrid’s best-rated pub crawl. TripAdvisor, Google, Hostelworld, consistently the top-rated pub crawl in the city, across every platform. The reviews are clear: best guides, best bars, best night of the trip.
🌍 The largest hostel network in Madrid. We partner with more Madrid hostels than any other pub crawl company, meaning every night your group brings together travelers from all over the city, creating exactly the kind of international, high-energy atmosphere that makes a night unforgettable.
🥃 5 shots included + drink discounts at every stop. Generator’s bar is already a great place to start. We make sure the rest of the night keeps the same energy without destroying your budget.
🚀 Fast track entry to one of Madrid’s top clubs. Skip the long queue. More dancing, less waiting.
More Than a Night Out, An Experience
There are plenty of ways to go out in Madrid. But there’s only one way to do it that ticks every box at once:
✅ Discover the city’s real nightlife with guides who know every corner of it after dark
✅ Do it as part of one big, well-organized international group. safe, social, and seriously fun
✅ Meet travelers and locals who actually want to connect not just people scrolling their phones in a bar
✅ Come back with memories and friendships that started with «I met them on a pub crawl in Madrid»
Solo travel is great. But some nights are genuinely better shared with a group of strangers who quickly stop being strangers. Our guides know how to make that happen, it usually takes about 90 seconds and one good shot.
How the Night Looks
10:30 PM — Meet us at Generator or go straight to the meeting point bar in calle cañizares 6 to meet the crowd.
11:30 PM — First bar. The group finds its rhythm fast. Generator guests tend to arrive already warmed up which helps.
12:30 AM — Second and third stops. Different music, different vibe, same great crowd building momentum.
2:30 AM — Fast track entry to the club. Madrid shifts into another gear entirely. This is what the city is built for.
Sunrise (optional) — Broken Shaker rooftop will still be there in the morning. So will the best stories from the night.
Who Comes?
Solo travelers ready to meet people. Groups of friends wanting Madrid done properly. Erasmus students. First-timers. People who’ve been before and already know our pub crawl was the highlight last time.
Mostly 20-35ish. Always up for it. Zero regrets.
Generator + The Pub Crawl Company
You’ve got one of Madrid’s best-located and most social hostels as your base. Now add the city’s best-rated night out and you’ve got a combination that’s very hard to beat.
We run every single night of the year. 365 days, no exceptions.
👉 BOOK YOUR PUB CRAWL NOW
Minimum age 18. Smart casual dress recommended. 1 guide per 12-15 people, one big group, perfectly organized. Madrid’s top-rated pub crawl.