Generator Hostel London (England): See 909 Reviews and 148 Photos

Address: 37 Tavistock Place | Russell Square, London WC1H 9SE, England

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Region: United Kingdom > England > London

Amenities:

Bar/Lounge Business Centre Free High-Speed Internet Restaurant

Hotel Style:

Ranked #201 of 500 Speciality lodging in London

Price range (per night): $52 - $166

Hotel Class:2 star (2*)

Official Description (provided by the hotel):: 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. ... more less

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Also Known As:: Generator Hostel London Hotel London; Generator Hostel London Hotel

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Albert187323

Berlin, Germany

2 reviews

Reviews in 2 cities

“fine!”

Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

My friends recommended this place to me. Indeed, this is a great hostel! Super atmosphere, very nice staff and a lot of fun. Probably one of the best youth hostels in Europe. In the future I would like to stay at another Generator hostel. Minus: I didn't like the night club. Plus: a cafe is very convenient.

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Alyssa M

London

1 review

“Very friendly”

Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW

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John B

Manchester, United Kingdom

Senior Reviewer

7 reviews

4 hotel reviews

Reviews in 5 cities

2 helpful votes

“Seems very expensive for what you get”

When you choose a hostel you never normally expect much from them, but this hostel was below all expectations. The rooms consist of a sink and bed(s), the sink smells of urine, probably because there are no toilets in the rooms. We were also told that as part of our deal we were allowed breakfast, however you could hardly call... More

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Inge S

Heteren

“Really impressed”

Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW

I'd like to recommend this hostel to everybody. It's a great location, great staff (they we're all very kind and very helpfull), a nice clean room and a chilling lounge including a bar for relaxing in the evening. And that all for such a low price!

99revolutions

Nottingham, England, United Kingdom

Reviewer

5 reviews

3 hotel reviews

Reviews in 3 cities

“A rip-off even for the price, avoid!”

Reviewed 4 June 2013

I don't expect much from a hostel, but this place was ridiculous. Check-in is at 2pm so my friend went to check in and drop our bags, but they told her the room wouldn't be ready until 5pm, and that she had to store the bags in the luggage room. All of the staff were rude, unhelpful and some of... More

Dear Guest, Firstly can I thank you for taking the time to share your views, after your departure from Generator London. I can only apologise for any inconvenience caused and that you feel we have not met your expectations on this occasion. As you may be aware we are going through a make over at the moment to improve our... More

CharlieCupcake21

Sheffield, United Kingdom

3 reviews

1 helpful vote

“Beautiful.”

Reviewed 3 June 2013

I was travelling down to London with my two younger siblings - when we were on the train our hotel rang and said they had overbooked. I looked straight away at this hostel for a room. I had stayed here previous to this, and knew they were refurbishing and that they were lovely! We got a private room for the... More

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Predabec

Derby, United Kingdom

“Give it a go”

Reviewed 1 June 2013

Ok, after reading so many bad reviews on here I was a little nervous about staying here but I must admit I was pleasantly surprised and did not really have any complaints. The door staff day/night and reception staff were welcoming and helpful. I stayed in a 3 bed room which had a bunk bed, single bed, lockers and wash... More

Hey Predabec, Its really fantastic to hear that you gave us a go after reading some of the disagreeable reviews on here, so firstly can I just say Thanks for that as its really appreciated. Secondly I’m really pleased that we met your expectations and went beyond this to give you an enjoyable stay for your London Trip. People often... More

Tumzine

Guildford, England, United Kingdom

Contributor

14 reviews

10 hotel reviews

Reviews in 8 cities

3 helpful votes

“Good hostel”

Reviewed 27 May 2013

This was a fair hostel, with an amazing location, decent price for what it was and where it is. Lively atmosphere, very young! The bar was very lively and seemed very fun, the decor was really bright as well. The hostel could have been cleaner, but was not as bad as I had expected from a hostel. It could be... More

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Hello Tumzine, Thanks for your comments, this is great stuff! We’re glad we were able to exceed your expectations during your stay. The team here work hard to create a welcoming and lively environment for all our guests, so it’s great to hear that we’re meeting the mark. Our bar and Kitchen areas have recently finished having a massive make... More

MaxwellJG

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

4 reviews

“Garbage.”

Reviewed 24 May 2013

My pal and I arrived at the Generator expecting to stay in a hostel like we had all over Europe and the surrounding areas - a place with good times, people at least 16 years old and up, and a place that is SOMEWHAT clean. Please read my review so that I can help you make the right decision and... More

Firstly can I thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us and your fellow travellers here on Trip Advisor. Secondly can I express my sincere apologies and sadness that you feel we have let you down on so may counts during your visit to Generator London. At Generator we're setting out to transform the hostel experience... More

stevey_h_11

Antibes, France

“fantastic”

Reviewed 20 May 2013

they were fully booked and the lovely french blonde girl was very busy helping a new member of staff and dealing with hundreds of check outs but found the time to call 6 different hostel to check for a room for me (with a smile on her face the whole time) then asked the manager if there may be some... More

Hello stevey_H_11 This a an awesome review of Generator London! We’re delighted that you felt this way and we will be feeding back your great comments to the team, with special Thanks to the girl you have mentioned. I know exactly who you mean. Please let us know when you’ll be back and I hope to be able to welcome... More

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