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Generator London

2.0 star property

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Staircase
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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
  • Place, Russell Square
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, The British Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Piccadilly Circus
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪38 min drive‬

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 4 bed Room - Shared Bathroom

7.2 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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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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Bed in 4 bed Dorm - Shared Bathroom

7.4 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 Bed in a 6-Bed Dorm

  • 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)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Twin

  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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6-bed Private Dormitory room ensuite

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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

8-bed Private Dormitory room ensuite

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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

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

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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 With Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

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Superior King Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2

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Private 6-bed Room Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 6

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Bed In Quadruple Room With Shared Bathroom (Mixed Gender)

  • Sleeps 1

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Private 8 Beds Room with Private Bathrooms

  • Sleeps 8

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Bed In 6 Bed Dorm With Shared Bathrooms

  • Sleeps 1

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Bed In Dorm With Shared Bathrooms (Female Only)

  • Sleeps 1

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Bed In Large Dorm With Shared Bathrooms (Mixed Gender)

  • Sleeps 1

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Bed In Medium Dorm - Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1

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Private 8 Bed Female Room With Shared Bathrooms

  • Sleeps 8

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Private 8 Bed Room With Shared Bathrooms

  • Sleeps 8

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Private 12 Bed Room With Shared Bathrooms

  • Sleeps 12

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Private 10 bed Room with Shared Bathrooms

  • Sleeps 10

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Private 6 Bed Room With Shared Bathrooms

  • Sleeps 6

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Private 13 bed Room with Shared Bathrooms

  • Sleeps 13

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Private 4 Beds Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4

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Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

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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.

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

Generator Hostel
Generator Hostel London
Generator London
Generator London Hostel
Hostel Generator
Hostel Generator London
Hostel London Generator
London Generator
London Generator Hostel
London Hostel Generator
Generator Hostel London England
Generator Hostel London Hotel London
Generator London England

Generator London Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 249 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 353 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 181 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 105 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 118 out of 1006 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Mark

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Never again

Just awful. 33 degrees no air conditioning or even a fan the room (and most of hotel) felt like a sauna. No clear indications of where showers were and bathrooms and showers were always in less than clean conditions. For summer weather this was not the place for us and wouldn’t stay again at anytime of year.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

First timer

The check in was a complete nightmare as they couldn’t find my reservation, the member of staff on check in was awesome though and got it sorted eventually, I was just so tired I needed to get to bed 😂. This was my first hostel experience ever so was a bit eye opening and I was a bit worried about trying to make up my bed while others were sleeping but by the time I’d woke up they had already gone so I wasn’t made aware if I’d caused disturbance. I would stay again though if needed
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

6/10 Okay

Danna

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hostel did not look the same as shown in the picture. Went last week of June & the weather was very hot that time & rooms did not have air conditioning at all. They only offered a fan which was not really helpful. They have a communal bathroom that looks very old with poor maintainance, water leaks & stuffy bathrooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mustafa Zahid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connor

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

4/10 Poor

Mark

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Buffet breakfast is definitely worth it if you pay in advance for £7.50, or £9.50 on the day. Most staff were nice and helpful and understanding. Lucked out staying here on a warm weather weekend though - the rooms have poor to no ventilation due to small openings in windows, no cross flow, no dedicated fans in each room, and no aircon. First day was 33 celsius so the room was an absolute stiffling sweatbox making for very poor sleeping conditions. Took 36 hours to finally get a fan in the room but it did little to help reduce the temperature even though the outdoor temperature dropped over the three days to below 20 celsius. The room remained very hot. In winter I'm sure the place is nice and cozy but on proper summer days beware, or ask for a lower level room because you can feel the heat increase each floor you go up. Bathrooms and showers on some levels are questionnable, no hooks or shelves, cramped width and height. Only one lift in the building which was broken during a peak period. The place gets pretty lively at the bar so can be good for sociability when the adults outnumber the students. Luggage lockers sting a bit, £2 two hours, £6 six hours, £8 hours. Late checkout to 1pm £5, so consider your plans so you dont get stung for both.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

How did they survive COVID?

While the beds were very comfortable, the lack of airflow in the rooms was stifleing. The windows only open 2 " and the fan's they use produce almost no air. Luckily someone else had pushed the wi dow through the track, so it was easily wide ed and we put the fan in the wi dow, upside down to get a mediocre, but life saving air flow.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Jorda

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oscar Arturo

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Private rooms are great. Very clean and walkable distance from the tube.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

naeem

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The elevator was broken for 3 days. 2 of the 5 showers on the floor that we stayed on were broken. The room had no airflow and was like 28 degrees inside during the night. I would never stay here agian.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Casaundra

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aleksandra, Surrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great vibe great service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deneyia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Generators are excellent and I’ve never had a bad time at one except for one time in Paris. This Generator is excellent. They did have students at this one during my stay however security was excellent at keeping them in their rooms and well behaved during their stay. Staff are helpful and extremely accommodating. They let me use office space so that I could get work done. They made sure I got checked in early and had everything I needed including a charger. The staff were absolutely AMAZING and that’s an understatement. Kudos to this Generator. This was definitely the best staff I’ve ever encountered at a hostel or hotel. The rooms were cleaned daily. Their shower and toilets were also very well and up kept. Not a single shower stall was broken or dirty.
Outside
Outside the property
Outside of the property
Restaurant on site with good menu and food
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

kyle

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I was staying here with a group of friends, all of the staff were friendly and accommodating, which led to a great atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricky Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Thelma M

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

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

8/10 Good

Andi

Good vibe
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lilia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good hostel, excellent breakfast, pretty small shower area however
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ben

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awful check in experience and they almost wouldn't even let me stay despite having paid. Room was run down and the bed was two mattresses and a broken headboard. Felt like being in a prison cell. Someone tried to get into my room in the night. Bar staff were rude. The receptionist barged past me. Only one small lift so it's either the stairs or wait a long time. Avoid this place.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025