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Generator London

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A reception area with a wooden counter, a digital information board, and a luggage store sign.
A modern interior with a wooden ceiling, a digital information board, a smiling emoji, and a 'hello' sign.
A modern interior with a wooden reception desk, a chalkboard menu, and a red staircase.
A bar area with a wooden counter, bar stools, and a coffee machine.
A cozy room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Laundry
The current price is $93
$78 nightly
$93 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2

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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
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LCY-London City)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

A room with bunk beds, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

7.0 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)
  • 97 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a window with curtains, a radiator, and a kitchenette.

Private 4 bed Room - Shared Bathroom

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

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A corridor with bunk beds numbered 4 and 6, wooden flooring, and a bright interior.

6 Bed Private Room

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Bed in 4 bed Dorm - Shared Bathroom

A compact room with bunk beds, a small kitchenette, and a window with a view.

Bed in 4 bed Dorm - Shared Bathroom

7.4 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)
  • 86 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for 1 Bed in a 6-Bed Dorm

A room with bunk beds numbered 3, 4, 5, and 6, wooden flooring, and a window with curtains.

1 Bed in a 6-Bed Dorm

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Bed in a 8-13 bed Dorm (Shared Bathroom)

A room with bunk beds numbered 3, 4, 5, and 6, wooden flooring, and a window with curtains.

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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A room with a bunk bed, a desk with a chair, a window with curtains, and a radiator.

Twin

  • 118 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A modern hotel room with bunk beds, a wooden floor, and a window with curtains.

6-bed Private Dormitory room ensuite

  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for 8-bed Private Dormitory room ensuite

A modern hotel room with bunk beds, a wooden floor, and a window with curtains.

8-bed Private Dormitory room ensuite

  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Women only (8-12 Beds) - shared bathroom facilities

A modern hotel room with bunk beds, a wooden floor, and a window with curtains.

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

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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A room with a bed, a desk, and a shower area.

Superior King

  • 118 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

London

Located in London (London City Centre), Generator London is within a 15-minute walk of The British Museum and Russell Square. .This hostel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Oxford Street and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from St. Paul's Cathedral.
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What's nearby

  • Cartwright Gardens - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • University College London - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Russell Square - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • British Library - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • The British Museum - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪TA’MINI Lebanese Bakery - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Marquis Cornwallis - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Slim Chickens - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Gourmet Burger Kitchen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Generator London

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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 214 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Housekeeping is provided daily, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including a nightclub and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this hostel include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and gift shops/newsstands.
At Generator London, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 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 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
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reception hall
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Some LED lighting used
  • 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
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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

Generator London Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 265 out of 999 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 336 out of 999 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 172 out of 999 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 108 out of 999 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 118 out of 999 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay for our family. Good breakfast available too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fine for a quick stopover
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very nice hostel situated just next to Kings Cross and Euston Railways and Tube stations. Best location in the heart of London, easy public transportation access, safe and clean and convenient, beds are very comfortable, staff are very friendly, shoutout to Prince, Carlos, Junior and Ainy (If I spelt it right) for being fantastic, use this hostel on all my travels to London.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall a very positive experience, very reasonably priced, helpful staff and plenty of amenities within the building to enjoy and take part in. Great for all ages, only complaint would be the Matresses are very tough to sleep on. Highly recommend otherwise.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Great location at vibe the toilets were so nasty in the girls rooms.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Amenities
The best thing about the Generator is the location. You can get to the sights easily. It was my first time staying in shared rooms with communal bath and shower. It's not for the introvert. I can see the allure for young people though. London is expensive and if you can save money while visiting the city then places like the Generators cater to your wallet.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

I booked a Superior King Room but was given two single beds.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Fan in room was caked in dust and there were stains on some of the sheets and duvets. Staff were very helpful and the public space was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The fees to borrow a towel or to get soap were super expensive. The carpets were dirty (and smelled) amd the showers need urgent maintainance.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Generator its one of the best hostel in London for me. Its just it should me more toilets as sometimes the room it's far from the toilet And the bed should be with something bigger to hide yourself!! Otherwise great place
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were really helpful during the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have been here before, needed a night to crash after a late night in London. I've felt the place has got worse than I'd expected. Would prefer for example fast charching USB ports, privacy curtains and storage space with locks in rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great Stay , Staff was nice and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wet room shower, so flooded bathroom floor. Asked for passport or driving license to check in, though no advance warning on line
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No ac, beds were mot made, beds are far from charging point
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed here on my own (40s female). The location is good, very close to stations. I had a king size room which was spacious, and it came with towels and a hairdryer which I didn't expect. The bed was comfy and the shower was hot and drained fine, and there was lots of space to put stuff. There were loads of students staying so I think your sleep probably depends on what room you have and where it is. I slept fine with earplugs and the windows shut. The bed was actually 2 single mattresses pushed together - not an issue for me but worth knowing. No air con but a fan had been left in so it was cool when I arrived (28+ degrees that day).
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really convenient stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All of my linens had streaks of dirt on them. The lift was broken at times (I stayed on the 5th floor). The lounges were under construction (undisclosed) and unusable due to noise/closures. My room was smaller than pictured and did not have all the shown amenities. Overall really disappointed. The location was great, but not worth all that hassle.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very unhelpful staff and experience wouldn’t recommend
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not sure how this place was worth the £200 a night fee a paid…. It's a over priced hostel… had a single room checked in late at night into a room that had a continuous fan running so had to go and asked to move rooms. The decoration of the rooms is outdated and needs refreshing. The floor was peeling up and had a hole under the laminate. No Air con just fans. Didn't eat there so couldn't comment, just slept and got away the next morning.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location near Kings Cross. Staff helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay for what it costs
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice affordable place
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful place to hang out. Very convenient to Kings Cross. And a very lively place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025