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Generator Dublin

2.0 star property
Family-friendly stay near Grafton Street

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Bar (on property)
Bed in Female Dorm Ensuite
Cafe
Lobby sitting area
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Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Smithfield Square, Smithfield, Dublin, Dublin, 7
  • Place, Jameson Distillery Bow St.
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Guinness Storehouse
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Dublin Castle
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Dublin (DUB)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Deluxe Twin

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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Private 4 Bed Room

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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Bed in Small Dorm Enusite

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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Private Room with 6 bed Ensuite

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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Bed in Mixed Dorm Shared Bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Family Room for 4

Family Room for 4

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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Bed in 4 bed Dorm

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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Private 5-bed Room - Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Private 6-bed Female Room

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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Private 8-bed Room

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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Private 10-bed Room

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

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Bed in Female Dorm Ensuite

Bed in Female Dorm Ensuite

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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Deluxe King

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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Bed In 6 Bed Mixed Dormitory Room With Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Quadruple Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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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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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

4-bed Private Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom

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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Private 6-bed Room - Shared Bathroom

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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Private 8-bed Room - Shared Bathroom

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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Bed in Mixed Dorm - Ensuite

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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Single Room Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Bed In 4 Bed Dorm - Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Private 4-Bed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Private 6-Bed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 6

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Private 8-Bed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 8

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Private 6 Bed Room - Ensuite

  • Sleeps 6

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Private 8 Bed Room - Ensuite

  • Sleeps 8

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Private 10-bed Room

  • Sleeps 10

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Private 5 Bed Room - Ensuite

  • Sleeps 5

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Bed In 15-bed Dorm – Female Only - Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1

View all photos for Private 6 Bed Female Room - Ensuite

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Private 6 Bed Female Room - Ensuite

  • Sleeps 6

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Bed In Mixed Dorm - Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Family Room With Ensuite

  • Sleeps 4

Private 4-Bed Room

  • Sleeps 4

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Bed In 8 Bed Mixed Dormitory Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Quadruple Room With Ensuite

  • Sleeps 4

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About the area

Dublin

City Centre Dublin stay.At this City Centre Dublin hostel, you'll be steps from Jameson Distillery Bow St. and within a 15-minute walk of Guinness Storehouse. Dublin Castle and Trinity College are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Jameson Distillery Bow St. - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Guinness Storehouse - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Dublin Castle - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Trinity College - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Grafton Street - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Smithfield Station - 2 min walk
  • Dublin Drumcondra Station - 3 min drive
  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪JJ's Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Proper Order Coffee Co. - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Reserve Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Copper + Straw - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Generator Dublin

Family-friendly stay near Grafton Street
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.

  • 1 building
  • 109 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Built in 2011
  • Nightclub
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Convenience store
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • Lockers available
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite 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

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Evening entertainment
  • Foosball table
  • Games
  • Nightclub
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility

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 accommodations

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.

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 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

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
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, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

This property caters to guests ages 18 and over.

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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Generator Dublin Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 356 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 322 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 178 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 81 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 64 out of 1001 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Drinking options suited me ( although generator said card only ) I didn’t use bar until last day when I saw them take cash They put me in 6 bunk room instead of 4 Drunk came in late and kept all 5 of us awake by being sick , choking , spitting etc , girls were worried (x2) he only stayed one night !
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Tim

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Front staff was very unfriendly and curt. Never saw any of them smile once and they exuded a "put out to be there" attitude that made me feel unwelcome except I saw they did this to everyone. For a hostel, things were expensive here even by Dublin standards, especially the bar and games they offer.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Aurelie

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Travelers condition of the room very poor. Staff helpful. Alarm went off. No instructions were given.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jason

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Giuseppe

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, really nice hotel, friendly staff and exactly what we needed for our stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paulo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

enrique

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paulo

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well located and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service

Perfectly fine party hostel

The stay was good, it’s a loud party hostel but that should be obvious to those booking.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Isaac

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a good spot for maybe 2 nights Longer trip look somewhere else
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lauren

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Eric

Liked: Room comfort
On the bright side: the room was clean and the bed was comfortable. Unfortunately this didnt keep me from having a bad sleep caused by the extremely noisy doors that were constantly opened and banged closed during the night. I also wish i had been notified in advance that you werent allowed to bring any type of food stuff into the hostel. Not even an apple.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Sarah

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bathrooms were terrible rooms were stuffy with poor ventilation
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice area
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

James

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Booked a bed in a four-person room and luckily I was the only one there for the night. Property is very noisy—you could hear music from the ground floor three floors up. Sheets weren't too clean, and bathroom was a bit grotty. Did not sleep well.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Steve

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Rooms and hallway had a certain smell. Bathroom wasn't cleaned properly, other people's hair in the shower (I had a private room so it certainly wasn't mine). People screaming right outside the window at all hours. I've stayed at the Generator Stockholm, and it was miles above this one. Bar looked fun but I never visited unfortunately.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Nigel

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nowt to say about it , apart from they don’t take cash it’s all card , which I don’t like doing
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

cory

Travelled with group
Noisy
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

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

Great location

Great location, cheap and cheerful
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025