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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 WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry
The current price is $105
includes taxes & fees
Jun 11 - Jun 12

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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
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪74 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)
  • 97 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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)
  • 86 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

6 Bed Private Room

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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)
  • 86 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 Bed in a 6-Bed Dorm

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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)
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin

  • 118 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

6-bed Private Dormitory room ensuite

  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

8-bed Private Dormitory room ensuite

  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior King | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior King

  • 118 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room With Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Superior King Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 6-bed Room Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 6
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Generator London

Hostel in London City Centre
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/game room are onsite.
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.
The hostel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This London hostel also offers a nightclub, a vending machine, and an arcade/game room.

Generator London has designated areas for smoking.

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 transportation

  • No onsite 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.
  • Elevator
  • 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 organized 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

Property 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

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Generator London Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 261 out of 999 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 348 out of 999 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 174 out of 999 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 105 out of 999 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 111 out of 999 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were really helpful with changing which bed I was allocated, needed a bottom bunk as I had to leave early hours of the morning and didn't want to aake anyone whilst leaving.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

marie

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Kokil

It was okay. One of the travellers was somewhat hostile and seemed to have mental issues. It was very scary but luckily I was checking out next morning.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlie

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room and facilities, only complaint was charges for towels.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Oladayo

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Nauzet

Liked: Cleanliness
Not much space between the bunk beds meaning only 1 of the 4 sleepers can access the under the bed locker at the time. Only 2 hooks on the wall to hang jackets for 4 people. Beds very basic but comfortable. No privacy whatsoever! Other hostels deal with this with roller blinds… plug sockets away from the beds so bring a long cable (like a 2-3 meters one. Toilets and showers are at the very end of a long corridor so if you need a wee in the middle of the night get ready for an excursion. The gents toilets were either blocked, out of service or in a very bad state. None of the 5 toilet doors would close because the entire frame was out of place. The bar (although painfully slow) and the breakfast were good and the atmosphere was young and vibrant.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Lee

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Melina greeted us with warm welcome and made check-in a breeze. Clean room, sufficient basic necessities for the stay. Shared bathroom stalls can have a refresh, especially the locks. Walking distance to public transit. Great pub right beside the front desk, lovely staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Francine

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

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Claire

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Poe K

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

manik

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Jasmine

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samira

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great service
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

ASSANE

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great Stay , Staff was nice and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were really helpful during the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Ben

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Akmal

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean room, but the bathroom needs some improvement
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and comfortable . Welcoming and a great atmosphere . I slept very well
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
bathrooms could be better kept but otherwise nothing terrible
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

sophie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Okay. Bathrooms very tired and broken locks. The bedrooms didn’t have shelves or even a hook. Just one overhead light in room, individual beds could have benefitted from personal light and charger point. Woken twice in the night by noise. Clean sheets. Decent food and drinks. Staff were lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Samira

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 17 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

angelina

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very poor service.
Stayed 27 nights in Sep 2025