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Generator Dublin

2.0 star property
Travelers step into Ireland's cultural heartbeat with live music and entertainment just moments from this central Dublin accommodation

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Generator Dublin sits in the city center where a vibrant atmosphere comes alive with concerts and live shows. Guests can enjoy meals at the on-site restaurant or pick up snacks from the grocery store. The property offers in-room WiFi and an arcade/game room for entertainment.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Deluxe Twin

  • City view
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Private 4 Bed Room

  • City view
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Bed in Small Dorm Enusite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Private Room with 6 bed Ensuite

  • City view
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Bed in Mixed Dorm Shared Bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • City view
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room for 4 | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Family Room for 4

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Bed in 4 bed Dorm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Private 5-bed Room - Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Private 6-bed Female Room

  • City view
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Private 8-bed Room

  • City view
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Private 10-bed Room

  • City view
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 10
  • 10 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Bed in Female Dorm Ensuite

  • City view
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Deluxe King

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Single room with Shared bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 5 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

4-bed Private Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom

  • City view
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Private 6-bed Room - Shared Bathroom

  • City view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Private 8-bed Room - Shared Bathroom

  • City view
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Bed in Mixed Dorm - Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in City Centre Dublin, a neighborhood in Dublin, Generator Dublin is in the entertainment district and near a metro station. Guinness Storehouse and 3Arena are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Jameson Distillery Bow St. and Dublin Castle. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Croke Park or Aviva Stadium. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours. Visit our Dublin travel guide
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Smithfield Square, Smithfield, Dublin, Dublin, 7

What's nearby

  • Jameson Distillery Bow St.
    Jameson Distillery Bow St.
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Guinness Storehouse
    Guinness Storehouse
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Dublin Castle, Dublin, Rep of Ireland
    Dublin Castle
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Grafton Street
    Grafton Street
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Trinity College
    Trinity College
    19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Smithfield Station
    2 min walk
  • Dublin Drumcondra Station
    3 min drive
  • Dublin Airport (DUB)
    24 min drive

Restaurants

  • JJ's Bar
    1 min walk
  • Proper Order Coffee Co.
    3 min walk
  • The Reserve Bar
    1 min walk
  • Copper + Straw
    5 min walk
  • Costa Coffee
    2 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to noon on weekdays and 8:00 AM to noon on weekends; EUR 11 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Generator Food

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Evening entertainment
  • Foosball table
  • Games
  • Nightclub
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 2011
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reception hall
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Shared accommodations

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 25 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 75 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately EUR 11 per person
  • Pet fee: EUR 25 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Towels fee: EUR 4 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property caters to guests ages 18 and over.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

This property does not have a Ireland Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Frequently asked questions

Is Generator Dublin pet-friendly?

Yes, this hostel allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 75 lbs per pet. There's a fee of EUR 25 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Generator Dublin?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Generator Dublin?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Generator Dublin located?

This family-friendly Dublin hostel is located in the entertainment district, within a 15-minute walk of Jameson Distillery Bow St. and Guinness Storehouse. Dublin Castle and Trinity College are also within 1 mi (2 km). Smithfield Station is only a 2-minute walk and Four Courts Station is 6 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Generator Dublin Reviews

7.8

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 368 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 326 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 183 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 81 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 62 out of 1020 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great experience! Super convenient location to all the attractions I wanted to go and see . Very close and walkable
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, and toilets cleaned regularly but at busy times which made things a bit awkward. The bar usually had many people but there was always a space or table free
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ikramullah

Had a wonderful stay at this hotel last week. The staff were very welcoming, friendly, and always ready to help with anything I needed. The room was clean, comfortable, and well-maintained, which made my stay very relaxing.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Joshua

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I wish I could give this hotel a zero star rating, but unfortunately one star is the lowest I can go. I couldn’t spend the night because of how bad this hotel is. It is way over priced. Here’s a list of issues I had. Cons: -dirty room -not a safe area -door didn’t lock -door was on it’s hinges, but vary lose and almost came off when someone pounded on the door. -window to the ally did not close securely. -8 euros extra if you want a towel -3 euros extra if you want shampoo -Staff was not helpful, and even hostile to work with. -despite failing to provide the advertised accommodations, the hotel refused to process a refund.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Giuseppe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, really nice hotel, friendly staff and exactly what we needed for our stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic location. Nice big room and very clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paulo

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well located and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location

Great location, cheap and cheerful
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location and great price Private rooms were perfect for us
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sumil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location and cheap for Dublin area. Bathroom was a bit dirty but still usable. Sleeping was fine and reception is 24/7 so really helpful. Area is safe. There's a bar in the ground floor..great for sports and food. Also right next to jameson distillery tour! Would come again as a solo traveller.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Roberta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are really helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice and helpful staff. A nice stay, but was difficult to get to sleep with the noise from the DJ 3 stories below!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dylan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean property, enjoyed my stay, would book again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay!

It was great, comfortable, had a gig on when i went great company and people!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for accessing Dublin's core and staff were super helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Easy to meet people, easy to walk around and very accessible to all tourist attractions ! I would say the towel situation is a little annoying I feel like we should be given one towel for they stay for free instead of paying 4€… also when they come in the rooms to clean I notice they down wipe down the actual beds so make sure to wipe down and cover with sheets but you get what you pay for and it’s already convenient with walking and the trains I would stay here again :)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karmjeet

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location and vibe

Lovely atmosphere, easy to find. Very good location and not noisy
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

TRISHA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you don’t like noise then ask for a higher floor. Lots of young vibrant people.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Easy walk to activity and red line. Great lobby bar.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The generation station

Great value and great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
This is a great place to stay for a younger crowd. We were looking for somewhere cheap so it was perfect. However, it is better suited for a young traveler wanting to meet new people and have entertainment in the evening.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Claustro triple bunk bed

It was fine but those triple bunk beds are claustrophobic and I would hit my head often. It was also difficult getting out without hitting my back off the roof of my bunk. Staff were lovely
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great spot

This was a great stop for our family. Even though it was crazy hot, the guy at the front desk was super helpful in finding us a fan for our room. The room was otherwise comfy. The bathroom didn't seem to have a fan and so it was steamy and smelled and the towels didn't dry out. We loved being able to have a coffee in the morning and play billiards without the loud music and crowds. It is also a great location with plenty of food and drink spots to walk to.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Traveling

Had a great stay. Great location close to all. Very friend staff and great atmosphere with lots going on. It was also quiet when sleeping which was very good.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eoghan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very pleased

Excellent hostel. Clean, comfortable, well located, great facilities. Would return and would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024