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 clean guestrooms
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.
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)
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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
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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.
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Generator London Reviews
Reviews
7.2
Good
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I like the location and the quality of the beds and pillows at Generator London. Unfortunately I seem to have had a bit of a difficulty finding the washroom on the second floor and had to go around the entire floor once before I found it.
This is a very busy hostel . The vibe is really friendly and fun. The rooms are very modern but a bit small. The breakfast is amazing and the staff are great . The self check in is a little bit confusing at first but there are staff to help.
The tap in the room was leaky, didnt drain and the cold water didnt work well.
Loud groups gathered in the halls(4th floor) late at night (11:30pm).
Multiple showers couldn't be locked.
Please teach your staff that not every disability is visible. I shouldn’t have to explain to 6 or 7 staff why I need to access the disabled toilets in front of random people too. It’s incredibly humiliating. Then when I explain why for them to look at me as if I’m talking crap and interrogate me and pull faces as though I’m lying. And to be stopped by cleaners while accessing the disable toilets with my fob card that is activated for the disabled toilets to open for me and be refused entry by 2 cleaners and questioned on why I’m not using regular toilets even after I’m showing them my card is activated for the disabled toilet doors and that I have a medical reason. For this to happen 2 days straight. I’m genuinely upset. I was supposed to stay an additional day but didn’t because of it this. It’s disgusting.
The staff seems to be untrained and surely is unwilling to help, specifically at the front reception. As with dorms you pay what you get for, but Generator London is clearly not worth it. Shared bedrooms show no separations or curtains to ensure privacy, shared bathrooms are run down and failing apart, and everything is for sale: a towel, a cable to charge your phone...etc. Finally the breakfast is not great either.
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.