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Generator London

2.0 star property
Hostel near Russell Square in London

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Reception
Front of property
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Reception

Overview of Generator London

Reviews
7.2

Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • Free WiFi

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37 Tavistock Place, Russel Square, London, England, WC1H 9SE
  • Popular LocationRussell Square6 min walk
  • Popular LocationThe British Museum14 min walk
  • Popular LocationTrafalgar Square6 min drive
  • AirportLondon (LHR-Heathrow)51 min drive

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 4 bed Room - Shared Bathroom

  • 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

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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin

  • 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

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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

8-bed Private Dormitory room ensuite

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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

6-bed Private Dormitory room ensuite

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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

  • 26.0 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)

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

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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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Superior King

Superior King

  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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The price is CA $224
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includes taxes & fees
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About the area

London

London City Centre stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this London City Centre hostel, you'll find Russell Square and University College London. The British Museum and Leicester Square are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Russell Square - 6 min walk
  • The British Museum - 14 min walk
  • Leicester Square - 4 min drive
  • Trafalgar Square - 6 min drive
  • Piccadilly Circus - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Russell Square Underground Station - 4 min walk
  • London (QQS-St. Pancras International Train Station) - 9 min walk
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Marquis of Cornwallis - 3 min walk
  • Nando's - 3 min walk
  • Half Cup - 5 min walk
  • Fuwa Fuwa - 4 min walk
  • Slim Chickens - 3 min walk

About this property

Generator London

Hostel near Russell Square in London
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.

  • 214 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Nightclub
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Lockers available
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

Languages

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

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities

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 daily 7:00 AM–11:00 AM: GBP 7.90 for adults and GBP 3.95 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Nightclub

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)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Shower

More

  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • LED light bulbs

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
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
For more details, please contact the property 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. Any other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival.

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.

Property payment types

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

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 fire extinguisher 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates). This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Eurocard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

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.

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Generator London Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 220 out of 1007 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 390 out of 1007 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 208 out of 1007 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 99 out of 1007 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 90 out of 1007 reviews" "

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Josef

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This place is good only if you are short of money, don’t expect this to be like the Ritz. You will encounter with low class uneducated people, loud rude teenagers that won’t let you sleep. However I supposed if you are lucky you will get a quiet room, a good with considerate roommates and a clean wall without buggers.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Herman

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Lesley

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Headache for the night, but will have more money!?
Value for money but headache for your night. This brand used to be very good when it launched.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best possible location, Russell Square underground station is a straight shot from Heathrow on the Piccadilly line, the hostel is also 2 blocks from Euston, a major train station. Shopping center half block away with 3 groceries including an awesome Asian one, restaurants everywhere in every direction. 2 block from the Nat’l library & its reading rooms if you need somewhere to sit quietly & relax, b/c that won’t be happening in the hostel which has no common areas except it’s restaurant/bar where you must buy something to hang out. British Museum less than 15 minutes by foot on the other side of Russell Square. Cramped rooms, tiny showers, half the bathroom stall doors don’t lock, not enough electrical outlets, but with this location they really don’t have to make any apologies…

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Gunta

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Lesley

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Make sure you dont get the basement rooms.
Stayed up in London, and been asked for ID they trow up a fuss if you dont have a physical ID and seem to make up the rules as they go along. The smell in the basement floor rooms was horrendous, like the piss house of london.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very handy to those main attractions like British Museum. It is in close proximity to the main traffic hub, King's cross St Pancras Station, so easy to plan travelling to the places nearby London. During my stay, I woke up very earlier due to noise; I am not sure whether it was due to the operation of the Underground (my best guess, it is located on top of an underground line. In addition, it was not warm inside the room as the heater was mounted almost up to the celling and it was central controlled (only turned on around 20:00 during my stay)
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Andrei

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very bad experience
They put the heating on only 3 hours day.Was -1C outside and no heating in the room. was very cold in the room. The reception didn't care about this.was very unfriendly. I got sick because of this.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023