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Generator London

2.0 star property

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Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly

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37 Tavistock Place, Russel Square, London, England, WC1H 9SE
  • Place, University College London
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Russell Square
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, The British Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪47 min drive‬

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

7.0 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 4 bed Room - Shared Bathroom

7.4 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)
  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

6 Bed Private Room

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Bed in 4 bed Dorm - Shared Bathroom

7.6 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 Bed in a 6-Bed Dorm

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Twin

  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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6-bed Private Dormitory room ensuite

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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8-bed Private Dormitory room ensuite

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Superior King

Superior King

  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Twin Room With Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

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Superior King Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2

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Private 6-bed Room Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 6

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Bed In Quadruple Room With Shared Bathroom (Mixed Gender)

  • Sleeps 1

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Private 8 Beds Room with Private Bathrooms

  • Sleeps 8

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Bed In 6 Bed Dorm With Shared Bathrooms

  • Sleeps 1

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Bed In Dorm With Shared Bathrooms (Female Only)

  • Sleeps 1

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Bed In Large Dorm With Shared Bathrooms (Mixed Gender)

  • Sleeps 1

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Bed In Medium Dorm - Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1

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Private 8 Bed Female Room With Shared Bathrooms

  • Sleeps 8

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Private 8 Bed Room With Shared Bathrooms

  • Sleeps 8

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Private 12 Bed Room With Shared Bathrooms

  • Sleeps 12

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Private 10 bed Room with Shared Bathrooms

  • Sleeps 10

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Private 6 Bed Room With Shared Bathrooms

  • Sleeps 6

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Private 13 bed Room with Shared Bathrooms

  • Sleeps 13

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Private 4 Beds Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4

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Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

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About this property

Generator London

Hostel with a nightclub, 6-minute walk to Russell Square
A restaurant, a nightclub, and a bar/lounge are available at this hostel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk, and an arcade/game room are onsite.
Generator London offers 214 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Generator London's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Russell Square. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar.
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, locker space, and a gift shop
  • Onsite recreation includes bike rentals
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • Within a 15-minute walk of The British Museum and Russell Square
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A nightclub, a vending machine, and an arcade/game room are also featured at Generator London.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this London hostel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner.

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

  • 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.
  • Lift
  • 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 organised 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 25 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 31 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 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)

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
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
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will be asked to provide the property with a copy of their government-issued photo ID before arrival. Guests arriving after midnight must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. 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.
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

  • 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.

Property is also known as

Generator Hostel
Generator Hostel London
Generator London
Generator London Hostel
Hostel Generator
Hostel Generator London
Hostel London Generator
London Generator
London Generator Hostel
London Hostel Generator
Generator Hostel London England
Generator Hostel London Hotel London
Generator London England

Reviews

Generator London Reviews

7.2

Good

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 260 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 350 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 181 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 105 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 112 out of 1008 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Sara

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

Bad sleep, gross accommodation

During a 3 week trip to the UK, Ireland and France, booking a private room at this hostel for my family was my single regret. We only needed 2 nights accommodation in London, and I don't mind basic. But this is not a "nice" hostel with a bit of atmosphere, where you bring your family if you're traveling on a budget, and aren't looking for frills. It's a party hostel. We were on Floor 2, above the large bar, and heard loud music until late at night both nights. It felt institutional with its dimly lit industrial-looking hallways, and scant bathrooms, which frequently ran out of hand soap and toilet paper. (1 bathroom per floor - where a hundred people might be sleeping - is not sufficient.) The rooms are tiny, barely room to move around. The hallways and bathroom smelled. We didn't sleep well and woke up each morning wanting nothing more than to get out of the place. It was honestly a nightmare and I was so glad to check out. Don't stay here unless you're 19 and don't care about getting a good night's sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Rachael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely night. No problem. Breakfast was lovely
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kevin

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

Trust me, you dont want to stay here. Read full.

Terrible hostel. Do not stay here. The staff arent good so its run a bit like a madhouse. From having to wait 1hr to check in because they had no keycards. Then random people were sleeping in 2/4 beds which staff did nothing about just gave clean bedding and told us find an empty one. All this after we came back from a night out, its not exactly ideal. And finally but worst of all the place does not look like the images. Its either really dated photos or edited as ffff. The showers and toliets are all small, broken in one way or another and smelly. The toilets were always covered in poop but i guess this says more about the guests than the staff but broken toilets dont help. There is 4 showers for about 50 guys per floor, Same with toilets. The bedroom lacked plug sockets and only had usb A outlets on the beds. There was a rat in the breakfast area. There was one small fan in the room with bunks so the people on top just roasted all night no breeze. There was literally no where to hang your clothes when changing in the 1 of 2 changing rooms per 50 guys. So everything is on the floor. Same in the shower and because its tiny, your dry clothes cant not get wet. The underbed lockers are big but loud as ffff not ideal when sharing with 4 muchless 8 or 12. They also took some of my stuff when they cleaned, had to get it from the basement among all the dirty towels etc. Literally the worse place I have ever stayed and I'm from a 3rd world country. Ive seen bad and this is it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kokil

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The receptionist guy was being difficult unnecessarily. He ended up doing exactly what I had asked him in the first place but after 5 mins of back and forth. Guess he was bored. The room was right next to the smoking area so there was constant smell of cigarettes coming into the room even through the windows were closed. It was very off putting but other than that, the place has a super fun vibe, clean, location is great and crowd in general is nice with occasional creeps here and there. Didn’t have breakfast but it looked delicious from a distance. Plenty of activities/ games to enjoy with friends. Overall, good spot!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Sarah

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Christopher

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was ok, rooms were in a horrific state. The beds were not cleaned at all and had so much hair (of all body parts), dirt, and stains/substances all over them. The fact that staff did not even care to change the sheets with unidentifiable substances on them is absurd. We politely asked if our room was even cleaned and the staff gave a horrible attitude and said yes. We requested a room change but the next room was just as dirty. I can not emphasize enough how dirty these rooms were and the rudeness/hostility of staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had a king size bed for a reasonable price. The staff was friendly and helpful. However, we were on the 5th floor and the lift was down for at least the 3 days we were there.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Daniele

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We booked 2 rooms for 2 families of 5 My family and i had the room downstairs which meant at -1 level. Room quite high with big windows that couldn’t be opened. There was a small air con machine barely functioning which was really noisy. Because of that was hot and my sleep was not great. Kids were ok Second room was on the 4th floor and was extremely hot. Window could only be opened by 5-6 cm and no air con machine. Sleeping was very difficult. Kids ok (it was the end of an exhausting day) We just staid for a night so we can’t tell more. Reception and other areas nice and welcoming. Staff too
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey, Brookfield

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great if you are traveling in a large group and just need a place to crash!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Haitong

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
The bed was clean and I do like the self check-in and fast check out. But the room was too warm in summer. The fan on the floor doesn’t help the upper bed at all. The room was quite small, only a weeny space between the two beds. The bathroom is quite far away from the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Sharon

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Beds were comfortable, showers were shocking
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Klarna

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not good tbf all amenities cost extra pretty shan
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kokil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful spot to explore London
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Alexa

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed in the 10-bed dorm mixed, as a girl and solo traveller and the hostel was a lot better than I was expecting. It’s in a great location and can be a good vibe. Theres a nightclub downstairs but it’s got a security guard so not anyone can come in. It was safe and clean. A bit of a walk to the ladies bathroom but that’s okay. The bunks don’t have curtains which I think in a mixed dorm they should. I’d brought a sarong with me by chance and just used that. I also think there should be kitchen facilities? There wasn’t anywhere to make a cup of tea or put perishable goods in the fridge. You can store luggage but not for free. Theres one tiny little elevator that serviced the whole hostel so its hard if you are moving luggage especially at the same time the staff are cleaning the rooms (which happens to be the same time as check out). Overall would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kokil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good! Great vibe.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

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

Good location but rooms very warm,difficult to sle

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darcy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Philip

Good value

Good value, fine for a quick stay. Ideal for young people visiting a city, not so great for family. But if I was on a budget I would comeback.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Karmela

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
rooms were ok, if you mainly just wanted a place to sleep and convenient location this place is for you. beds were clean and there is a sink inside the room. more than half of the facilities outside of the room were out of order. in the womens washroom only 2/5 stalls were working/doors could actually close. 2/4 sinks were working.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Giacinta

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Cheap, clean and fun to meet new people.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Chris

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Adam

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

TRAVIS

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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