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Generator Dublin

2.0 star property

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Family Room for 4
Bar (on property)
Interior detail
Shower, eco-friendly toiletries

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

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Smithfield Square, Smithfield, Dublin, Dublin, 7
  • Guinness Storehouse
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Dublin Castle
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Trinity College
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Dublin (DUB)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 4 Bed Room

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

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 8-bed Room - Shared Bathroom

  • 21 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Small Dorm Enusite

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

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Family Room for 4

Family Room for 4

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Mixed Dorm - Ensuite

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Single room with Shared bathroom

Single room with Shared bathroom

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

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 6-bed Room - Shared Bathroom

  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe King

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

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4 bed Dorm

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

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 10-bed Room

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

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Mixed Dorm Shared Bathroom

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 6-bed Female Room

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

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

4-bed Private Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom

  • 14 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 8-bed Room

  • 21 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Twin

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

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 5-bed Room - Ensuite

  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Room with 6 bed Ensuite

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

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Bed in Female Dorm Ensuite

Bed in Female Dorm Ensuite

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

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Bar (on property)

Clink i Lár

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
4.2 out of 5, Very good, (730)
The price is €242
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Clink i Lár

About this property

Generator Dublin

Family-friendly hostel with a nightclub and a 24-hour front desk
This smoke-free hostel features a restaurant, a nightclub, and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, a coffee shop/cafe, and coffee/tea in a common area.
Generator Dublin offers 109 shared accommodations. This Dublin hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Generator Dublin. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Jameson Distillery Bow St.. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar.
  • Free WiFi
  • Options for a bite to eat or a relaxing drink include a coffee shop, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, locker space, and a meeting room
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • Steps from Jameson Distillery Bow St. and 14 minutes by foot from Guinness Storehouse
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A nightclub, a vending machine, and an arcade/game room are also featured at the family-friendly Generator Dublin.

This Art Deco Dublin hostel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to noon and on weekends from 8:00 AM to noon.
Generator Food - This café serves breakfast, brunch, and lunch.

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German, Irish, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site 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 lift
  • 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 organised 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
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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 accommodation

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 25 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 75 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. The credit card used when booking the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo ID. 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.
This property caters to guests ages 18 and over.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

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.

Property is also known as

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Dublin Generator Hostel
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Generator Dublin Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 358 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 338 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 169 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 77 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 62 out of 1004 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Lukasz

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
not good for short term stop
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The stay was really good, the property was in good walking distance from anything needed.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Simon

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Wan Amril

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Near to the LUAS stop and various eateries
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Amenities
Very nice and professional
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ahmed

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

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

A+

Absolutely amazing stay staff where friendly food was Delicious only complaint was the morriti tasted stale but i didnt let that ruin a good overall experience
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

HEATH LEDGER

I SAW HEATH LEDGER!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not all hostels are the same

Not all hostels are the same or ran the same. The condition of the room and property overall looked shabby and in need of some renovations. The bathroom really was not in the best condition. While there was heat, there wasn't much for air vents so no air circulation. Could not control the temp in room and it got stuffy. We were able to open the windows which allowed us to get some air flow. I did like that you could book a room (6 person- 3 bunkbeds) with it's own shower/toilet that was a bonus. This property had a bar/club with it so it is good for those seeking that kind of social experience. I would have preferred to have more security features that I have had from other hostels such as deadbolt for room and making each floor accessible only by key to keep out non registered guests from accessing floors. I traveled with my 3 kids (21, 19, 15). I would not recommend this property to family with younger kids again due to the bar/club atmosphere. There was a level below the bar which had foosball table, couple pool tables, and table tennis plus tables to play cards. Staff were available and friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Susan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Filthy
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Natalie, Corpus Christi

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Lily

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
They try to squeeze money out of you in every possible way (towels, hair dryer). Rooms are cold with no working radiator. Floor was dirty. Absolutely no cooking facilities and food not allowed in rooms. Security act like cops and wouldn’t let our friends in on NYE. However, beds were comfortable and the staff friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Adam

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Good place convenient good price.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I stayed in a 6 bunk hostel room. Accommodation was average but the main bar and eating area were good , as was the breakfast. Neat location really, with good access by tram and trendy restaurants and cinema over the road. As with most things in Dublin, this seemed rather expensive to me - about double compared to Madrid and Barcelona. Common areas didn’t have much seating and it wasn’t somewhere to snooze.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

toby

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna, Rainier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had never slept in a pod before. It worked surprisingly well.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Vicente

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Are place is walking distance to everything we wanted to see for the short time we had.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I always have a good experience at any generator property i stay at.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Araks

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very dissatisfied. Terrible stuff.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was definitely nothing I did not like, & it would be easier to tell you something not unique about this property than to tell you what is. Honestly, we left Dublin feeling much less than enthused due to problems, such as being left by the bus we reserved and paid in full to take us on a tour. In fact, the company provided an address that more than ten local city employees could not find, then took off without us not even checking their voicemail for messages we left or texting to check on us or try to ascertain a reason for our absence. And worst of sll, they refuse to provide us a full refund. Thus, as it turns out, Generator Dublin is the only thing in this city aboit which we rave. From the first second to the last, this place raised the gold standard bar for extraordinary excellence. The staff (each & every front desk clerk, housekeeper, cook, server, bartender, security agent, interior designer, marketer, promoter, technician, manager and all others) are friendly, helpful, bend over backward helpful, aim to please, place great value on performing their jobs exceedingly well & actually care about high quality customer service. The hostel/hotel's location is primo, near shopping, convenience stores, restaurants, many of the city's best sites & activities and modes of transportarion. The bar is top shelf in every way, the restaurant checks all boxes, our room was as clean as my house & even the laundry room is phenomenal. All this at a price that cannot be matched.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Ricky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Georges, Los Angeles

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly except the guy with the tattoos, he was very rude. The light, plugs on my bed were not working. Shower was broken! Falling all the time. Needs to be screwed on the wall. Great area, safe, quiet, and lots of eating places around.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Janeen

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Generator offered a fun bar and restaurant, that was busy and entertaining. The property was fairly well taken care of, though the busy nature caused some mess.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024