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Generator London

2.0 star property
Hostel with a nightclub, a short walk to Russell Square

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Lobby
Exterior
Bar (on property)
Reception

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 4 bed Room - Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4 bed Dorm - Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 Bed in a 6-Bed Dorm

Highlights

Heating
Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
  • 26.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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8-bed Private Dormitory room ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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6-bed Private Dormitory room ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
  • 26.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Shared Dormitory, Women only (8-12 Beds) - shared bathroom facilities

Highlights

Heating
Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
  • 26.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Bed in a 8-13 bed Dorm (Shared Bathroom)

Highlights

Heating
Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

6 Bed Private Room

Highlights

Heating
Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Superior King | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior King

Highlights

Heating
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

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37 Tavistock Place, Russel Square, London, England, WC1H 9SE

What's nearby

  • Russell Square - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • The British Museum - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Leicester Square - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Trafalgar Square - 6 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Piccadilly Circus - 6 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Russell Square Underground Station - 4 min walk
  • London (QQS-St. Pancras International Train Station) - 9 min walk
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Marquis of Cornwallis - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Slim Chickens - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Gourmet Burger Kitchen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Store St. Espresso - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Generator London

Hostel near Russell Square
Close to University College London and The British Museum, Generator London provides a nightclub, an arcade/game room, and laundry facilities. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast and dinner. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and express check-out
  • A vending machine, luggage storage, and a billiards/pool table
  • A reception hall, tour/ticket assistance, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 214 rooms have amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • LED light bulbs, heating, and daily housekeeping

Languages

Bulgarian, English, German, Italian, Portuguese, Romanian, Spanish

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

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 7.90 for adults and GBP 3.95 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Nightclub
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

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

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 6 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reception hall
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower

More

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

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
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 31 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 buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 7.90 for adults and GBP 3.95 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 25 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, 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

Property is also known as

Generator Hostel
Generator Hostel London
Generator London
Generator London Hostel
Hostel Generator
Hostel Generator London
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London Generator
London Generator Hostel
London Hostel Generator
Generator Hostel London England
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Frequently asked questions

Is Generator London pet-friendly?

Yes, Generator London allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 31 lbs per pet. There's a fee of GBP 25 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Generator London?

Generator London doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Generator London?

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 London?

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

Where is Generator London located?

Located in London City Centre, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Russell Square and University College London. The British Museum and Tottenham Court Road are also within 1 mi (2 km). Russell Square Underground Station is only a 4-minute walk and King's Cross & St. Pancras Underground Station is 10 minutes.

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Generator London Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 233 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 366 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 196 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 98 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 109 out of 1002 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rawle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the choice of menu for the dining options, and the dining area too.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Muhammad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hostel 7 minutes walking distance from British library and Kings cross station and area of London
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Yeah sure
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Andreas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff all friendly except one man at reception, but helped me. Good in result.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

kemon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
There was one shower/bathroom area on my floor. I had to open about 4 different doors to get to the bathroom at night and almost peed myself.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Enrico

Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ana

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place is at a great location for a cheap price… but it’s cheap for a reason…

8/10 Good

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good but not kitchen facility at all, place need to think about budget people need to eat and have to spend outside on at the restaurant into the hostel
Stayed 17 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Helen

Close by to everthing
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Oliver

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Sebastian

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff seems to be untrained and surely is unwilling to help, specifically at the front reception. As with dorms you pay what you get for, but Generator London is clearly not worth it. Shared bedrooms show no separations or curtains to ensure privacy, shared bathrooms are run down and failing apart, and everything is for sale: a towel, a cable to charge your phone...etc. Finally the breakfast is not great either.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
They have no accessibility support for people, the women's bathroom are very thigh on both toilet area and shower, no hangers for stuff inside the washrooms. no space for hanging clothes or towels. the washrooms should have a layout like a gym with benches and space to hang things while you are using. Food, staff was good, cleanliness also good, good area/location
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Patriciah

Nice location and convenient location
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Alicia

Great hostel for a mid 20’s crowd.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

shahrzad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great area and good stuffs
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geazi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location of this place is perfect, close to the metro station and by walk to covent garden, Leicester square and so on! The structure is so cool and well organized, the self check in is so easy, fast and comfortable The room also were really nice! It was my 3rd time in London and thanks to this place I loved it more
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Preety

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was average
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Enrico

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked the environment of the hostel - bathrooms on the older side!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
It was a nice place to stay due to location being near to the city centre and transportation is accessible
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean, roomy, eclectic and thoughtful design. Great staff, great location, great value.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Majid

Disliked: Amenities
Please teach your staff that not every disability is visible. I shouldn’t have to explain to 6 or 7 staff why I need to access the disabled toilets in front of random people too. It’s incredibly humiliating. Then when I explain why for them to look at me as if I’m talking crap and interrogate me and pull faces as though I’m lying. And to be stopped by cleaners while accessing the disable toilets with my fob card that is activated for the disabled toilets to open for me and be refused entry by 2 cleaners and questioned on why I’m not using regular toilets even after I’m showing them my card is activated for the disabled toilet doors and that I have a medical reason. For this to happen 2 days straight. I’m genuinely upset. I was supposed to stay an additional day but didn’t because of it this. It’s disgusting.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mishayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central location. Great vibe and facilities with luggage storage. Dorm was a bit squished but fine if you are only there to sleep. They could do with more staff at reception but I would still book again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good value stay

Simple no fuss good value and entertaining stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

john

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

Cheap london accommodation

Great central location, friendly vibe
Stayed 1 night in May 2024