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

7.1Very Good(9405)
  • Value for Money
    6.7
  • Security
    8.1
  • Atmosphere
    6.9
  • Cleanliness
    6.1
  • Staff
    7.5
  • Location
    8.6
  • Facilities
    6.0
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 Aug 2026
8.3
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Jenny
Female, 31-40, Scotland
Great location for exploring, great value for money for central London. Downstairs shower facilities a bit cramped and stuffy.
Stayed in Aug 2026
9.1
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Anna
Female, 41+, Canada
The bathrooms were okay, but a lot of hair in the showers. Also the corridors smelled around the bathroom area. The floor in the room was cleaned but I think with the already too dirty mop. Food excellence! The water stations should be kept topped up in particular in the hot weather.
Stayed in Aug 2026
8.3
S
Sam
Male, 31-40, Australia
good location, good place to socialise but bathroom facilities need to be fixed, doors dont lock shut in a couple of male toilets. level 2 male toilets were closed for maintenance and were not reopened on due date
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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.