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Generator London

2.0 star property

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Café
Reception hall
Reception
Interior entrance

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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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)
    ‪48 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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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

  • Cartwright Gardens - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • University College London - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Russell Square - 4 min walk - 0.4 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
  • ‪Project68 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Store St Espresso - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬3 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 350 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 179 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 107 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 111 out of 1005 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cyril

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
staff friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

abderraouf

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
عمال الامن تكلممعي بقلة ادب هم غير محترمين و غرفة النوم الضجيج و الضوضاء دون احترام الغير و رائحة كريهة في بيت الخلاء مع انعدام تام للنظافة
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

LeRoy

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

Nice stay, will stay again!

Helpful front desk staff. Clean bathrooms and bed was comfortable. Great breakfast and cool bar to enjoy a nice beverage. I recommend them highly.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Lucky

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

8/10 Good

Caleb

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Melanie

Disliked: Staff & service
Dark and not inviting No one tells you where bathrooms are. Bed are terrible and uncomfortable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice affordable place
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Nithiya

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very small in a small bunk bed room, no window to breathe. Staff are not friendly, all staff look at you with a doubt and suspect in pre condition. Weird London stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Rebecca

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andre

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

Pleasant

Welcoming, clean. Happy to return again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My stay was lovely was only here one night lovely bar. Diego at reception desk was very helpful in making my stay a comfortable and pleasant one.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Roberta

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

Decent stay for the price and great location!

Cheap and cheerful stay at the Generator. Great location (easy walking distance to King's Cross and other tube stations) and it had everything you needed really. Shop for toiletries etc., free sanitary products, lockers available to purchase for the day, and even a great bar with some great food at a reasonable price. Outside area (smoking area) could be upgraded to allow people to sit outside. Moreover, the rooms are a little small - we stayed for 3 days in a private room, and I don't think I could have stayed longer in the room (stuffy and slightly claustrophobic). Bathroom decent and had toiletries stocked. Overall, I would stay again if staying only a few days.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sara

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bad sleep, gross accommodation

During a 3 week trip to the UK, Ireland and France, booking a private room at this hostel for my family was my single regret. We only needed 2 nights accommodation in London, and I don't mind basic. But this is not a "nice" hostel with a bit of atmosphere, where you bring your family if you're traveling on a budget, and aren't looking for frills. It's a party hostel. We were on Floor 2, above the large bar, and heard loud music until late at night both nights. It felt institutional with its dimly lit industrial-looking hallways, and scant bathrooms, which frequently ran out of hand soap and toilet paper. (1 bathroom per floor - where a hundred people might be sleeping - is not sufficient.) The rooms are tiny, barely room to move around. The hallways and bathroom smelled. We didn't sleep well and woke up each morning wanting nothing more than to get out of the place. It was honestly a nightmare and I was so glad to check out. Don't stay here unless you're 19 and don't care about getting a good night's sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Rachael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely night. No problem. Breakfast was lovely
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kevin

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

Trust me, you dont want to stay here. Read full.

Terrible hostel. Do not stay here. The staff arent good so its run a bit like a madhouse. From having to wait 1hr to check in because they had no keycards. Then random people were sleeping in 2/4 beds which staff did nothing about just gave clean bedding and told us find an empty one. All this after we came back from a night out, its not exactly ideal. And finally but worst of all the place does not look like the images. Its either really dated photos or edited as ffff. The showers and toliets are all small, broken in one way or another and smelly. The toilets were always covered in poop but i guess this says more about the guests than the staff but broken toilets dont help. There is 4 showers for about 50 guys per floor, Same with toilets. The bedroom lacked plug sockets and only had usb A outlets on the beds. There was a rat in the breakfast area. There was one small fan in the room with bunks so the people on top just roasted all night no breeze. There was literally no where to hang your clothes when changing in the 1 of 2 changing rooms per 50 guys. So everything is on the floor. Same in the shower and because its tiny, your dry clothes cant not get wet. The underbed lockers are big but loud as ffff not ideal when sharing with 4 muchless 8 or 12. They also took some of my stuff when they cleaned, had to get it from the basement among all the dirty towels etc. Literally the worse place I have ever stayed and I'm from a 3rd world country. Ive seen bad and this is it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kokil

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The receptionist guy was being difficult unnecessarily. He ended up doing exactly what I had asked him in the first place but after 5 mins of back and forth. Guess he was bored. The room was right next to the smoking area so there was constant smell of cigarettes coming into the room even through the windows were closed. It was very off putting but other than that, the place has a super fun vibe, clean, location is great and crowd in general is nice with occasional creeps here and there. Didn’t have breakfast but it looked delicious from a distance. Plenty of activities/ games to enjoy with friends. Overall, good spot!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Sarah

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Christopher

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was ok, rooms were in a horrific state. The beds were not cleaned at all and had so much hair (of all body parts), dirt, and stains/substances all over them. The fact that staff did not even care to change the sheets with unidentifiable substances on them is absurd. We politely asked if our room was even cleaned and the staff gave a horrible attitude and said yes. We requested a room change but the next room was just as dirty. I can not emphasize enough how dirty these rooms were and the rudeness/hostility of staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

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