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

Here's what's happening in the city over the next few weeks.
EFG London Jazz Festival
15 Nov
My Neighbour Totoro
15 Nov
EFG London Jazz Festival
16 Nov
Frameless
16 Nov
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House Rules

Check In

15:00 - 00:00

Check Out

until 10:00

  • Taxes Included
  • No children
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • No curfew
  • No smoking
  • No pets
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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(9510)
  • Value for Money
    6.6
  • Security
    7.8
  • Atmosphere
    6.6
  • Cleanliness
    6.0
  • Staff
    7.3
  • Location
    8.5
  • Facilities
    6.0
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 Nov 2026
10
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Allison
Female, 18-24, USA
I arrived at 4 in the morning and the staff was SO nice and even gave me free breakfast!
Stayed in Nov 2026
7.4
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Marta
Female, 41+, England
Sometimes at the weekend the bathrooms luck cleaning and missing toilet paper because Generator is popular with large groups of people who take over and leave behind a mess. In my room the ladies mirrors with desk is very rare cleaned up. Some charger sockets servicing beds are not working and should be repaired. I like the disable access which is very good and also use of the lift. Bar people and very nice and helpful.
Stayed in Oct 2026
4.9
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Anonymous
Male, 25-30, Germany
The design is really ugly. You have to make your bed yourself. The toilets were constantly dirty (which is no fault of the cleaning staff but the other guests). It’s loud even with windows closed and a bad smell lingers.
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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.