Generator Hostel London (England): See 891 Reviews and 148 Photos

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

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 #194 of 496 Speciality lodging in London

Price range (per night): S$50 - 181

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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stevey_h_11

Antibes, France

Reviewer

3 reviews

3 hotel reviews

Reviews in 3 cities

“fantastic”

Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

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

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RaggmanJr

2 reviews

“Warm comfy stay”

Reviewed 14 May 2013

Great location very close to kings cross station. Bed was comfy and warm breaky was terrible was a lil bag with not much in it showers where very slow but still warm. Was very loud due to renovations but I cant hold that against them as it needs to be done

Hey RaggmanJr, Thank you for sharing your Generator experience with us. Its always great to hear what our guests thought of the service they received and helps us improve for your next visit. As you mentioned we are going through a make over at the moment, but we now have our brand new and improved Bar and kitchen area open... More

camisrocha

Doylestown, Pennsylvania

Reviews in 2 cities

“Great location BUT dirty!”

Reviewed 13 May 2013

I was there for 2 nights and I have two big negatives points to share: dirty place and breakfast! The bed is very small! You need pay for your wifi! This' s insane! :( The showers are so old, was a miracle find a hot shower and I don't recomend this hostel if you're alone! The positive point is the... More

Dear camisrocha, Its good to hear from you after your stay with us at Generator London. Many thanks for your comments. Its always great to get feedback, as it really helps us improve our service moving forward. At Generator we're setting out to transform the hostel experience and are aware that our London property is starting to look a little... More

Caza p

Halifax, United Kingdom

1 review

“Great stay, great location”

Reviewed 9 May 2013

I stayed in a private room, room 209! Very good atmosphere, cool set up around the building, friendly staff and its in a great location, within 5 minutes waking distance to Russel Square tube station and Kings Cross station. The breakfast was pretty poor, it's given to you in a bag and it had a yoghurt, orange juice, a cereal... More

Hey there Caza P, Its excellent to hear such positive feedback after your stay with us in room 209! We cant wait to welcome you back to Generator London again soon, and don’t forget to check out generatorhostels.com for all the latest deals and news! We’re a little disappointed to hear your feedback about breakfast, we think 4.50GBP is a... More

J B

St. John's, NL

Senior Contributor

37 reviews

Reviews in 10 cities

15 helpful votes

“A big step down”

Reviewed 2 May 2013

I stayed for 5 nights in mid-March and paid for a private twin room. The good: location, hot showers and free wifi (in lobby only). The bad: shabby room, heat dial was broken, the place was overrun with hoardes of shrieking teenagers shrieking, pulling fire alarms all hours of the night, crying drunkenly and vomiting in the bathrooms, some bathroom... More

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Hey JB, Thanks for taking some time to let us know how your stay went at Generator London. At Generator we're setting out to transform the hostel experience and are aware that our London property is starting to look a little frayed around the edges after years of being the number one place for fun-loving visitors to London to stay.... More

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James C

London, United Kingdom

“Electric”

Reviewed 30 April 2013

Great value, great people, astonishingly clean, showers to put most 5* to shame, and has little or no road noise........ok so it's not 5* luxury, it hasn't got quiet reading rooms, or a pool or a spa.......but it delivers straight forward student/budget hostel accommodation that's clean friendly, safe and with showers that work ( and in London that's rare!!). Many... More

Hey there James C, Thank you for your excellent feedback, its exactly what we hope for and we’re super glad that we’ve met your expectations and more. We hope we’ll be seeing you again soon at Generator London and that you had a chance to enjoy the sights while you were here. Stay safe and see you soon Best Wishes... More

Megan G

West Milford, New Jersey

1 helpful vote

“Indifferent”

Reviewed 28 April 2013

I wouldn't recommend the Generator Hostel. I chose to ignore the reviews of others as a lot of the complaints were things I expected out of hostel staying but my experience echos the experiences of others. Some Points: - the WIFI only works for an hour a day. They will give you another log in but you are unable to... More

Dear Megan G Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback after your recent stay at Generator London. Our Wi-Fi is available for our guests to use on the ground and communal levels, but plans are underway to upgrade our connection so our guests are able to roam further afield while connected. The Wi-Fi is free all the... More

MrBahweed

Fife, United Kingdom

Contributor

16 reviews

5 hotel reviews

Reviews in 8 cities

11 helpful votes

“The worst place I have ever stayed.”

Reviewed 26 April 2013

The room stunk, the beds were dirty, the mattresses worn out. There were bars on the windows, and none of the lockers had a functioning lock. Our door didn't have a privacy lock, either. The toilets were clean, but the showers were freezing cold. As we were travelling as part of a large group, the girls had got a female-only... More

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Dear Mr Baweed, First of all can I thank you for taking some time to share your comments with us after your stay back in May 2012. Here at Generator our guests feedback is really important as it helps us to continually improve our service and standard of facilities. I appreciate your comments regarding your room and I assure you... More

usiku

Lecce, Italy

13 reviews

Reviews in 5 cities

2 helpful votes

“A good choice in London”

Reviewed 24 April 2013

Me and my friend stayed in the Generator Hostel for 4 nights and everything was really good...it's just 20 minutes walking from Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus so even if it's late and there's no underground you can go out at night... Great value for money! Recommended!

ElisaS94

Mesa, Arizona

22 reviews

10 hotel reviews

Reviews in 11 cities

14 helpful votes

“You only get what you pay for”

Reviewed 22 April 2013

It's a very veeery cheap hostel and I must say that I was happy with my choice. I was travelling with a group of friends and none of us had high expections. If you go to London to walk the whole day long and get back dead tired at night then the Generator is a good idea. The place is... More

Hi ElisaS94 Thank you for leaving your feedback in regards to your recent stay with us at Generator London. It is great to hear that you were happy with your choice to stay at our hostel. We can cater for over 800 guests and at times especially during peak hours the hostel can appear crowded. I do appreciate your comments... More

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