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.

House Rules

Check In

14:00 - 23:00

Check Out

until 10:00

  • 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

7.2Very Good(9377)
  • Value for Money
    6.9
  • Security
    8.1
  • Atmosphere
    7.0
  • Cleanliness
    6.1
  • Staff
    7.6
  • Location
    8.8
  • Facilities
    6.1
Summary of traveller reviews

Generator London offers a fantastic location, perfect for exploring the city. While many guests praise the friendly staff and vibrant atmosphere, some recent reviews highlight issues with cleanliness in bathrooms and rooms, as well as uncomfortable temperatures due to a lack of air conditioning. The property is best suited for travellers seeking a budget-friendly base in a central London spot.

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Stayed in Jul 2026
9.1
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Jake
Female, 18-24, England
It's not much, but in terms of hostels you get a lot more here than in others. the staff are friendly and welcoming, but at the front desk sometimes you can be stood there up to 10 minutes for someone to arrive. the bathrooms leave a little to be desired but the overall atmosphere of the place is really good, it's less than a 10 minute walk to kings cross so it's in a prime location. The bedrooms are a nice size, breakfast was gorgeous, will absolutely stay here again
Stayed in Jul 2026
9.7
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Audrey
Female, 18-24, USA
Generator London was the perfect accommodation for my 2 nights in London. It was in the perfect location as it’s only a 7 min walk from Euston station. It was away from the main road which made me feel a bit safer and the facilities were very clean. The only downside was that the room was very warm and stuffy as there were only three small windows. I would definitely recommend this place to any solo female travellers.
Stayed in Jul 2026
2.0
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Ramike
Male, 18-24, Australia
Absolutely horrid avoid at any cost
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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.