# Chic Designer Hostels Generator Offers Beautiful Boutique Hostels for Low Nightly Prices By Joey Haar | Published 2016-10-18 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/generator References: [fastcodesign](https://www.fastcodesign.com/3064699/wanderlust/designer-hostels-are-coming-to-a-city-near-you) & [generatorhostels](https://generatorhostels.com/en/?gclid=CjwKEAjwkJfABRDnhbPlx6WI4ncSJADMQqxdb6vSKkB_8FKLyJhgVMnzIyGQLgoc0ZHj7uTpVAQ4OBoCMbjw_wcB) Hostels have long been the only feasible option for backpackers making their way through Europe on a budget, and Generator is a company devoted to making that overnight experience less dismal than in years past. Though backpackers aren't usually the type to be picky, hostels have a certain reputation for their lowly living conditions. After all, with the inexpensive nightly rates often come with issues of cleanliness and lack of comfort. Generator, however, is dedicated to offering "[designer hostels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bob-w-stockholm)" that look like [boutique hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-longfellow-hotel) but still offer low nightly rates. Generator is a British company, and it currently has boutique hostels located throughout Europe. The company is planning to expand to North America in the future, with a Miami outpost on the way and more cities in the works. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/travel) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Boutique Hostels:** The trend of boutique hostels offers an opportunity for design-driven accommodations at affordable prices. - **Upscale Backpacking:** Upscale backpacking trend presents an opportunity to provide higher-quality amenities and services for budget travelers. - **Expansion Into North America:** The expansion of boutique hostels into North America opens up new markets and business opportunities. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can capitalize on the trend of boutique hostels by offering stylish and affordable accommodations. - **Travel and Tourism:** The travel and tourism industry can tap into the upscale backpacking trend by providing enhanced experiences for budget-conscious travelers. - **Real Estate and Development:** The real estate and development industry can benefit from the expansion of boutique hostels into North America by investing in building and renovating properties for this market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Travel Rewards Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hostel-hop.md) - [Efficient Budget-Friendly Lodging Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valuedriven-accommodations.md) - [Brutalist Artful Hotel Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoxton-charlottenburg.md) - [Traveler-Targeted Bag Rentals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-borrow-bag-library.md) - [Youthful Backpack Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travel-blue.md) - [Elevated Private Train Accommodations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/european-travel.md) - [Connective Economic Travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swapper.md) - [Festival-Ready Fashion Rentals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-festival-closet.md) - [Retro-Inspired Boutique Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-hoxton.md)