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Generator London

2.0 star property

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Staircase
Interior
Lobby
Reception

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, University College London
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Russell Square
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, The British Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Room options

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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 Twin Bunk Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 4 bed Room - Shared Bathroom

7.4 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)
  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

6 Bed Private Room

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin 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
(12 reviews)
  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin 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 Twin Bunk Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin

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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

6-bed Private Dormitory room ensuite

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin 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 Twin 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 Twin Bunk Bed

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Superior King

Superior King

  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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 the area

London

Located in London (London City Centre), Generator London is within a 15-minute walk of The British Museum and Russell Square. .This hostel is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Leicester Square and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from St. Paul's Cathedral.
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What's nearby

  • University College London - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Russell Square - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • British Library - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • University of London - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • The British Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Russell Square Underground Station - 4 min walk
  • London (QQS-St. Pancras International Train Station) - 9 min walk
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Marquis Cornwallis - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪TA’MINI Lebanese Bakery - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Store St Espresso - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Lord John Russell - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Generator London

Hostel with a nightclub, 6-minute walk to Russell Square
Generator London offers 214 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 214 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Housekeeping is provided daily, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including a nightclub and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this hostel include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and gift shops/newsstands.
At Generator London, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes 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 allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 31 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 7.90 for adults and 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

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

Reviews

Generator London Reviews

7.2

Good

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 258 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 348 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 180 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 104 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 112 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Daniel J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had a king size bed for a reasonable price. The staff was friendly and helpful. However, we were on the 5th floor and the lift was down for at least the 3 days we were there.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Daniele

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We booked 2 rooms for 2 families of 5 My family and i had the room downstairs which meant at -1 level. Room quite high with big windows that couldn’t be opened. There was a small air con machine barely functioning which was really noisy. Because of that was hot and my sleep was not great. Kids were ok Second room was on the 4th floor and was extremely hot. Window could only be opened by 5-6 cm and no air con machine. Sleeping was very difficult. Kids ok (it was the end of an exhausting day) We just staid for a night so we can’t tell more. Reception and other areas nice and welcoming. Staff too
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey, Brookfield

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great if you are traveling in a large group and just need a place to crash!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Haitong

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
The bed was clean and I do like the self check-in and fast check out. But the room was too warm in summer. The fan on the floor doesn’t help the upper bed at all. The room was quite small, only a weeny space between the two beds. The bathroom is quite far away from the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Sharon

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Beds were comfortable, showers were shocking
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Klarna

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not good tbf all amenities cost extra pretty shan
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kokil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful spot to explore London
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Alexa

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed in the 10-bed dorm mixed, as a girl and solo traveller and the hostel was a lot better than I was expecting. It’s in a great location and can be a good vibe. Theres a nightclub downstairs but it’s got a security guard so not anyone can come in. It was safe and clean. A bit of a walk to the ladies bathroom but that’s okay. The bunks don’t have curtains which I think in a mixed dorm they should. I’d brought a sarong with me by chance and just used that. I also think there should be kitchen facilities? There wasn’t anywhere to make a cup of tea or put perishable goods in the fridge. You can store luggage but not for free. Theres one tiny little elevator that serviced the whole hostel so its hard if you are moving luggage especially at the same time the staff are cleaning the rooms (which happens to be the same time as check out). Overall would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kokil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good! Great vibe.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

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

Good location but rooms very warm,difficult to sle

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darcy

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

6/10 Okay

Philip

Good value

Good value, fine for a quick stay. Ideal for young people visiting a city, not so great for family. But if I was on a budget I would comeback.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Karmela

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
rooms were ok, if you mainly just wanted a place to sleep and convenient location this place is for you. beds were clean and there is a sink inside the room. more than half of the facilities outside of the room were out of order. in the womens washroom only 2/5 stalls were working/doors could actually close. 2/4 sinks were working.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Giacinta

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Cheap, clean and fun to meet new people.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Chris

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Adam

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

TRAVIS

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Khaled

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place and safe area
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jorda

Liked: Amenities
My stay this time around was an improvement over the last. The lift was working so I didn’t have to haul my luggage up multiple flights of stairs and my room was much more ventilated than the last. I still believe the hostel could benefit from a functional AC system as it does get very warm.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Everything good, showers need work though.

I've stayed here multiple times now. It's very clean, comfortable and just what I needed for 1 night's stay. The showers could do with being fixed up, especially the locks on the doors also.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Eloheem

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

James

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lewis

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Get what you pay for.

For a budget hotel you get budget rooms. But they are very noisy, very warm and ours just smelled of damp/ sewerage from the drain. Was rather unpleasant but for one night it served a basic purpose. Not much sleep was had because of how warm the room is. Rather disappointed during summer there’s not cooling facilities like a fan etc. especially when it’s 30c out during the day.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Andrea

Liked: Amenities
Great value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025