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7.5
Very Good
8115 Total Reviews
Perfect Location
Superb Staff
Awesome Cleanliness

Hostelworld says

Hostelworld guests have said Generator Hostel London is a clean, secure, "well-organised hostel with good and professional staff". We like their "lively and atmospheric" bar, which travellers tell us is "a great place to hang out a bit and have a beer while meeting nice people from around the globe". Our users say this hostel is "only three minutes" walk to Russell [Square] Underground Station, six minutes to King's Cross Station [and] three minutes to buses.

Property Description

Generator London is a design hotel-hostel located in Russell Square in the heart of central London, a short stroll to Covent Garden, Regents Park and trendy King's Cross. Guests can choose from shared dorms to private rooms, offering something for everyone. Complete with 24-hour reception, free wifi, cafe and bar Generator is a fun and affordable choice in London.

Generator London was the very first Generator and you'll find it in the area of Russell Square in the heart of the West End.

It's the ideal spot to enjoy London from, everything you need to see is minutes away by tube. You'll never run out of things to do in the UK's capital. You just have to decide where to start and we can help you with that. When you have seen and done it all for the day head back to Generator and unwind.

It's a destination in its own right and a great place to socialise and reflect on your experiences of the day. Head to the bar and chill out areas to get yourself a well deserved drink or two. It's lively, friendly and un-missable. We've also got great beds for sleepy heads and of course you'll be enjoying London life in the most authentic surroundings.

Choose from a great selection of rooms, from Dorms, to Quads, to Private rooms with innovative mod cons. Fast and free Wi-Fi is all yours too. To get the most out of your stay visit the travel shop and our city experts will help you devise an itinerary that will take you to all the hidden treasures this dynamic city has to offer. You'll have to stay longer to fit it all in but you'll not need convincing of that. We'll see you there soon.

Reviews & Ratings

7.5
Very Good
8115 Total Reviews
  • Security
    8.3
  • Location
    8.7
  • Staff
    8.1
  • Atmosphere
    7.4
  • Cleanliness
    6.5
  • Value for Money
    7
  • Facilities
    6.6

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Latest Reviews

7.4
Very Good
Mar 16, 2024
This hostel was ok and in a good location but was lacking on the cleanliness side of things. I found a used cotton bud on my bunk bed and there was a funny smell in the room. I also didn’t like that they charge you a fee to store your luggage, as most other hostels I’ve stayed in around the world usually let you store it for free. I guess that might be a London thing. They also don’t provide towels or breakfast as far as I know, so I’d say the value for money isn’t amazing.
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Female, 31-40
8.6
Fabulous
Mar 09, 2024
The pillows were so soft and bad, and the showers didnt have hot water other than that the place is fine
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Male, 25-30
2.0
Rating
Mar 08, 2024
Really would not recommend. It’s consistently dirty, the rooms are small, cramped, and smelly, the staff is unpleasant. They will probably put you in a bed that is taken (happened to me 2 times my first night), then the next night my bed didn’t have sheets. Their business model is to upcharge you for various items you may totally need. Had to pay an absurd amount for an adapter. Do not sleep here you won’t enjoy it.
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Male, 18-24

Facilities

  • Free

    • Linen Included
    • Free City Maps
    • Free WiFi
    • Free Internet Access
  • General

    • Wheelchair Friendly
    • Security Lockers
    • Key Card Access
    • Common Room
    • Elevator
    • Bicycle Parking
    • Breakfast Not Included
    • Meeting Rooms
    • Hot Showers
    • Reading Light
    • Safe Deposit Box
    • Card Phones
    • Towels Not Included
  • Services

    • Internet access
    • Laundry Facilities
    • Airport Transfers
    • Bicycle Hire
    • Towels for hire
    • Luggage Storage
    • 24 Hour Reception
    • Tours/Travel Desk
    • ATM
    • Shuttle Bus
    • 24 Hour Security
    • Housekeeping
    • Express check-in / out
    • Late check-out
  • Food & Drink

    • Restaurant
    • Bar
    • Meals Available
    • Vending Machines
    • Cafe
  • Entertainment

    • Nightclub
    • Board Games
    • Games Room
    • Pool Table
    • Foosball
    • Wi-Fi

Awards

Nominations

2015

Worldwide Extra Large Hostel

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