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Generator London

2.0 star property

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Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry room

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 Single 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 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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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 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)

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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin

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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

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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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 10 bed Room with Shared Bathrooms

  • Sleeps 10

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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
  • University of London - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • The British Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Tottenham Court Road - 12 min walk - 1.0 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

Generator London Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 258 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 349 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 177 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 107 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 112 out of 1003 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

8/10 Good

Kokil

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

10/10 Excellent

Agnar Birgir

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sultan, Austin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked a room with private bath. The room was very spacious, even with a King bed in it. The bath was large also. It was at a corner, offering quietness and privacy. There were a lot of school kids from likely Spain, literally hundreds, but this did not bother me at all. The full breakfast was great at 9.50 pounds. Also tried a hamburder for dinner - it was amazing! Easy walk to the Brunswick and Euston stations. There are a bunch of cafes and eating places next to the Generator. Overall, this was a good place to stay. I will return again if the opportunity presents itself. Staff was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andre

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful place to hang out. Very convenient to Kings Cross. And a very lively place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Cintia

More fresh air in the rooms is necessary, and during check-in, no one explains anything; they just give you the room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

steve

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leeanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Would stay again

Everything i needed for a single night trip room was clean. Lockable drawer a good dize. Shower room was closed for maintenence which was frustrating hut would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andre

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

10/10 Excellent

Ali, San diego

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Breakfast was to many people at the same time and not given any bed sheets or pillow cases and lockers on showers do not work , Put bed was comfortable and staff were friendly ,
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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