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Generator London

2.0 star property
Travelers dance the night away at the vibrant nightclub or challenge friends in the arcade room before exploring iconic London landmarks like The British Museum

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Generator London, near Russell Square and Tottenham Court Road, offers an energetic atmosphere with a nightclub and arcade room. Guests enjoy dinner at the on-site restaurant and WiFi in their rooms. Previous visitors particularly appreciate the attentive, helpful staff.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry

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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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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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
(20 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin

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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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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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 | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

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Private 6-bed Room Private Bathroom

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Bed In Quadruple Room With Shared Bathroom (Mixed Gender)

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Private 8 Beds Room with Private Bathrooms

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Bed In 6 Bed Dorm With Shared Bathrooms

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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)

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Bed In Medium Dorm - Ensuite

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Private 8 Bed Female Room With Shared Bathrooms

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Private 8 Bed Room With Shared Bathrooms

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Private 12 Bed Room With Shared Bathrooms

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Private 10 bed Room with Shared Bathrooms

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Private 6 Bed Room With Shared Bathrooms

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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 the neighborhood

Located in London City Centre, a neighborhood in London, Generator London is near a metro station. Oxford Street and Covent Garden Market are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Hyde Park and Russell Square. Check out an event or a game at Emirates Stadium, and consider making time for London Eye, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our London travel guide
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37 Tavistock Place, Russel Square, London, England, WC1H 9SE

What's nearby

  • Beautiful view of the garden in Russell square with residential buildings view
    Russell Square
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • British Library
    British Library
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • The British Museum
    The British Museum
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Cartwright Gardens
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • University College London
    4 min walk - 0.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Sandwich Street Kitchen
    4 min walk
  • The Marquis Cornwallis
    3 min walk
  • TA’MINI Lebanese Bakery
    1 min walk
  • Project68
    2 min walk
  • Nando's
    3 min walk

About this property

Generator London

Hostel near The British Museum
Close to Russell Square and Covent Garden Market, Generator London provides a nightclub, an arcade/game room, and laundry facilities. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast and dinner. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and express check-out
  • A vending machine, luggage storage, and a billiards/pool table
  • A reception hall, tour/ticket assistance, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 214 rooms have amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • LED light bulbs, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

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 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.
  • Elevator
  • 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 organized 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 allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 31 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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

  • 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Generator London pet-friendly?

Yes, Generator London allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 31 lbs per pet. There's a fee of GBP 25 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Generator London doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Generator London?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Generator London?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Generator London located?

Located in London City Centre, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Russell Square and The British Museum. Leicester Square and Oxford Street are also within 2 mi (3 km). Russell Square Underground Station is only a 4-minute walk and King's Cross & St. Pancras Underground Station is 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Generator London Reviews

7.2

Good

7.0

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

7.6

Staff & service

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 261 out of 999 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 346 out of 999 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 176 out of 999 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 105 out of 999 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 111 out of 999 reviews

Reviews

Verified

2/10 Terrible

Elizabeth

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was rude and didn't explain anything or where anything was. The hall ways were dirty and smell of vomit, alcohol and marijuana
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Berenice Esmeralda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La ubicación es excelente, cercana a varias estaciones de transporte. La habitación estaba bien, cama cómoda.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Hitomi

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
キッチンがなく、自分で購入した食べ物を食べるスペースもない。追加料金を払わないとシーツも交換されない。シャワーは基本冷水。受付の態度が悪い。
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stefan Hermann

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Alles Gut
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Kokil

It was okay. One of the travellers was somewhat hostile and seemed to have mental issues. It was very scary but luckily I was checking out next morning.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room and facilities, only complaint was charges for towels.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andreas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Zimmer war sauber, ganzes Gebäude gefällt mir. Schöne Wände, schöne Bar. Werde wieder kommen
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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6/10 Okay

Nauzet

Liked: Cleanliness
Not much space between the bunk beds meaning only 1 of the 4 sleepers can access the under the bed locker at the time. Only 2 hooks on the wall to hang jackets for 4 people. Beds very basic but comfortable. No privacy whatsoever! Other hostels deal with this with roller blinds… plug sockets away from the beds so bring a long cable (like a 2-3 meters one. Toilets and showers are at the very end of a long corridor so if you need a wee in the middle of the night get ready for an excursion. The gents toilets were either blocked, out of service or in a very bad state. None of the 5 toilet doors would close because the entire frame was out of place. The bar (although painfully slow) and the breakfast were good and the atmosphere was young and vibrant.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bon séjour dans une auberge propre. Peu d'espace pour déposer ses affaires dans les salles de douches. Je conseille le petit déjeuner-buffet English Breakfast qui est une bonne option rapport qualité-prix
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Melina greeted us with warm welcome and made check-in a breeze. Clean room, sufficient basic necessities for the stay. Shared bathroom stalls can have a refresh, especially the locks. Walking distance to public transit. Great pub right beside the front desk, lovely staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Vitória

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
O quarto é pequeno
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stefan Hermann

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Alles Gut
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Conny

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Stabilt. Får vad man betalar för och rummet höll bra standard. Lite konstigt att man inte kunde checka in via självincheckningen och var tvungen att köa lite. Strömbrytaren till rummet var sönder men åtgärdades under tiden vi var ute på kvällen.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Laetitia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Merci au personnel de l’auberge qui a été adorable avec moi pour me faciliter les choses malgré mon handicap
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Roman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bonne expérience
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Aldo

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Bien pero deficiente en limpieza y elevador super justo
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Samira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great service
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2025
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6/10 Okay

Ennio

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
O de Miami é outro nível, esse é podre, sujo, todo quebrado, barulhento e caro!!!! O café da manhã é muito bom e variado, sem miséria! O atendimento é muito bom também!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

ASSANE

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great Stay , Staff was nice and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

KEIICHI

スタッフの対応が良かった 隣のベッドはおじさんだったけど若者のchaoticな雰囲気と騒々しさに溢れていて楽しいところだった。
smoking space
smoking space
don't bring alcohol that you buy outside
smoking space
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were really helpful during the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Marko

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The matress and bedsheet are good Not clean enough could bei better
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
La gentilezza e la pronta professionalità del personale, la manager Jena prima di tutti è bravissima e attenta alle richieste, disponibile verso i clienti. Generator è grande e pieno di gente e ragazzi provenienti da tutta Europa, un ambiente piacevolmente globale.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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4/10 Poor

Andrej

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Personale var søde men der var beskidt og ulækkert på toiletterne og i badene
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Emil

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Føj
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025