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.

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House Rules

Check In

15:00 - 24:00

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

7.0Very Good(9456)
  • 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
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Carrie
Mixed Group, 18-24, England
It was fine but wouldn’t stay again. Full of teenagers and older people living there long term. My dorm room never shut unless slammed so didn’t feel super safe. Packed of teenagers on “learn English” trips. Not social. Ok location but wouldn’t stay here again or recommend.
Stayed in Sept 2026
8.6
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Amy
Female, 18-24, Germany
I definitely would've liked having a community kitchen, or at least a space where you're allowed to sit and eat your own food, as they've banned the consumption of any food not bought from the hostel itself. The showers were a bit dirty, but overall great value for money and amazing location so close to kings cross/ st pancras
Stayed in Sept 2026
3.1
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Laura
Female, 41+, USA
Excessive noise ALL NIGHT. Never received more than 2 hours of sleep per night. Chairs scraping the floor overhead until 0400, kids screaming and slamming doors. The room smelled of sewer gas all of the time. One staff member was kind enough to give me a fan. The "window" looked put to a gutter and was covered with a black tarp. I left it closed as I did not want rats jumping into my room. Good for under 25 yrs of age.
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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.