About

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.

Things to do in London

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House Rules

Check In

15:00 - 00:00

Check Out

until 10:00

  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • No Curfew
  • Non Smoking
  • Taxes Included
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Facilities

  • Free City Maps
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Internet Access
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Meeting Rooms
  • Airport Transfers
  • Luggage Storage
  • 24 Hour Reception
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Reviews

7.0Good(9463)
  • Value for Money
    6.6
  • Security
    7.9
  • Atmosphere
    6.7
  • Cleanliness
    6.0
  • Staff
    7.3
  • Location
    8.5
  • Facilities
    5.9
Summary of traveller reviews

Generator London offers a fantastic central location, perfect for exploring the city. While the rooms can be warm and some facilities, particularly bathrooms, need updating, many guests appreciate the friendly atmosphere and good value for money. It's a popular choice for travellers seeking a lively base in London.

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Stayed in Sept 2026
5.1
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Lark
Female, 25-30, USA
Did not feel safe. Was traveling with a friend and their room was broken into SEVERAL times. Security did a poor job at keeping out random loiterers waiting for the opportunity to sneak into rooms. Constantly heard people at the front desk asking for the police. The hostel also houses unhoused/homeless people in with paying travellers which can be a big issue.
Stayed in Sept 2026
8.3
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Trent
Male, 41+, USA
I had a good stay. The location is close to transit and was pretty quiet when I was there. Beds are comfy, but room was really stuffy at night, even w the windows open all day. The price per night was £83/night, which was high even on a Saturday and the bathrooms were not so good—you’re sharing with 100-200 other dudes
Stayed in Sept 2026
10
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Heather
Female, 41+, Canada
As a solo senior i felt well taken care of in cleanliness, food and security services. Staff was really good with suggestions and helpfulness. Great Experience 👍
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Location

Compton Place, Off 37 Tavistock Place, WC1, London, England
3km from city centre
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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.