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Generator London

2.0 star property

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Reception
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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly

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37 Tavistock Place, Russel Square, London, England, WC1H 9SE
  • Russell Square
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • The British Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Piccadilly Circus
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 4 bed Room - Shared Bathroom

7.0 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4 bed Dorm - Shared Bathroom

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 Bed in a 6-Bed Dorm

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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8-bed Private Dormitory room ensuite

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

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6-bed Private Dormitory room ensuite

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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Shared Dormitory, Women only (8-12 Beds) - shared bathroom facilities

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in a 8-13 bed Dorm (Shared Bathroom)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

6 Bed Private Room

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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Superior King | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior King

  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

7.0 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Bed In 6 Bed Dorm With Shared Bathrooms

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Bed In Large Dorm With Shared Bathrooms (Mixed Gender)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Private 6 Bed Room With Shared Bathrooms

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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Private 6-bed Room Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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Bed In Quadruple Room With Shared Bathroom (Mixed Gender)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Superior King Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Twin Room With Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 4 Beds Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Private 13 bed Room with Shared Bathrooms

  • Sleeps 13
  • 6 Single Bunk Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 10 bed Room with Shared Bathrooms

  • Sleeps 10
  • 5 Single Bunk Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 8 Beds Room with Private Bathrooms

  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

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Private 8 Bed Female Room With Shared Bathrooms

  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

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Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Bed In Medium Dorm - Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Bed In Dorm With Shared Bathrooms (Female Only)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 8 Bed Room With Shared Bathrooms

  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 12 Bed Room With Shared Bathrooms

  • Sleeps 12
  • 6 Single Bunk Beds

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About this property

Generator London

Hostel with a nightclub, a short walk to Russell Square
A restaurant, a nightclub and a bar/lounge are available at this hostel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk and an arcade/games room are on-site.
Generator London offers 214 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Generator London's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Russell Square. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar.
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, locker space and a gift shop
  • On-site recreation includes bicycles to rent
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Russell Square and University College London
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A nightclub, a vending machine, and an arcade/games room are also featured at Generator London.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this London hostel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and at the weekend from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
On-site venue – This restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner.

Languages

Bulgarian, English, German, Italian, Portuguese, Romanian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 7.90 for adults and GBP 3.95 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Nightclub
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 6 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reception hall
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 25 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 31 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately GBP 7.90 for adults and from GBP 3.95 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 25 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will be asked to provide the property with a copy of their government-issued photo ID before arrival. Guests arriving after midnight must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. The credit card used when booking the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo ID. Other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Generator Hostel London
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Generator London Hostel
Hostel Generator
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London Generator
London Generator Hostel
London Hostel Generator
Generator Hostel London England
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Generator London Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 243 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 363 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 190 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 100 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 110 out of 1006 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anton

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raphael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect Stay

We booked last minute due to having to cancel our trip into France because they closed the station due to finding an unexploded bomb from WWII. With that being said it was our first time staying in a hostel and we were pleasantly surprised how nice it was. The rooms are small of course if you are traveling with lots of luggage which we were. But for just 1 night it was perfect for us. The atmosphere was great and there were plenty to do. The drinks and food were amazing. My son said their fish and chips were the best he had in all of London.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Calin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
They have no accessibility support for people, the women's bathroom are very thigh on both toilet area and shower, no hangers for stuff inside the washrooms. no space for hanging clothes or towels. the washrooms should have a layout like a gym with benches and space to hang things while you are using. Food, staff was good, cleanliness also good, good area/location
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Abdul

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bad stay and dirty Run away
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Poor Heating, Not Clean

When we went into our room the window had been left open and the temperature of the room was around 10C. We couldn't adjust the thermostat. The front desk told us that they only turn on the heat for two hours during the day and three hours at night. The heat is not a boiler and is just a ceiling mount electric heater. The bathrooms were dirty and stunk. The room floor was sticky.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Oliver

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
O
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Toby

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Regina

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ouassa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ouassa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ana

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place is at a great location for a cheap price… but it’s cheap for a reason…

8/10 Good

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good but not kitchen facility at all, place need to think about budget people need to eat and have to spend outside on at the restaurant into the hostel
Stayed 17 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

For kids and those not bothered about sleep

Geared towards school groups, university groups, kids out to party. Drumming and yelling and running around at 1100pm. Young teenagers wandering the corridors and down at the bar in pyjamas. Not good for a solo adult actually wanting to sleep. Rooms reasonably clean but stuffy and bit airless. Staff friendly and helpful though.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Mohammed

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Helen

Close by to everthing
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Preety

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was average
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Blessing

Liked: Staff & service
I Paid for a female only room and there was a male in the room. There was no hot water to shower either.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tristan

Business traveller
I paid £175 for a room for one night. I had an early start this morning as my son has been admitted to Great Ormond Street Hospital. I tried to get my head down around 9pm, but the music was so so so loud it was impossible. At 10pm it was the same. At 11pm it was the same. At 00:00 it was the same. At around 00:30 I got dressed and checked out and slept in the car. I was on floor 3 in room 339. I will be expecting a full refund from the establishment, never, ever have I stayed in a hotel that I have been UNABLE to sleep in.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Leigh

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We knew this was a budget stay before a trip away. However…. It was incredibly loud. We were then given a room on the third floor (with two young children) and the lift was out of order. Had to make your own bed but this was new to us for staying in a hostel. Bathroom facilities were smelly and dirty. To top it off the light genuinely wouldn’t switch off in our room so had no choice but to try and settle the children in a bright room. Told staff but they didn’t seem that bothered just saying oh no and thanks for letting them know. Would look at other budget options next time Also quite a few steps up into the property, which isn’t convenient with heavy bags and a pushchair.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

raquel

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Staff should make sure that the bins in the female toilets are emptied, this way avoiding toiletries on the floor.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024