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Generator Dublin

2.0 star property

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Billiards
Bar (on property)
Porch
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Shower, eco-friendly toiletries, towels

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping

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Map
Smithfield Square, Smithfield, Dublin, Dublin, 7
  • Jameson Distillery Bow St.
    1 min walk
  • Christ Church Cathedral
    11 min walk
  • Vicar Street
    11 min walk
  • Dublin (DUB)
    24 min drive

Room options

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

Private 4 Bed Room

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

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

8-bed Private Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom

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

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

1 bed in 6 bed mixed dormitory Ensuite

  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Family Room for 4 | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Family Room for 4

  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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

Bed 10-bed Room - Ensuite

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Single room with Shared bathroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Single room with Shared bathroom

  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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

6-bed Private Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom

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

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

Deluxe King

  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Bed in 4 bed Dorm

  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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

1 bed in 8 bed mixed dormitory Ensuite

  • 20.8 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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

10-bed Private Dormitory Room Ensuite

  • 36.4 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 10 Single Beds

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

1 bed in 6-bed Female Only Dormitory Room Ensuite

  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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

1 bed in 8 bed mixed dormitory- Shared

  • 20.5 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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

6-bed Female Only Private Dormitory Room Ensuite

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

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

4-bed Private Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom

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

View all photos for 8-bed Private Dormitory Room Ensuite

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

8-bed Private Dormitory Room Ensuite

  • 21 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Single Beds

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

Deluxe Twin

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

View all photos for 5-bed Private Dormitory Room Ensuite

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

5-bed Private Dormitory Room Ensuite

  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Beds

View all photos for 1 bed in 6 bed mixed dormitory with shared bathroom

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

1 bed in 6 bed mixed dormitory with shared bathroom

  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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

Private Room with 6 bed Ensuite

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

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1 bed in 15-bed Female Only Dormitory Room Ensuite | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

1 bed in 15-bed Female Only Dormitory Room Ensuite

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

View all photos for Private 15-bed Room - Ensuite

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

Private 15-bed Room - Ensuite

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 15
  • 5 Single Bunk Beds

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About this property

Generator Dublin

Family-friendly Dublin hostel in City Centre Dublin with a nightclub
This smoke-free hostel features a restaurant, a nightclub and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, a coffee shop/cafe and coffee/tea in a common area.
Generator Dublin offers 109 shared accommodations. This Dublin hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Generator Dublin. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Jameson Distillery Bow St.. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar.
  • Free WiFi
  • Options for a bite to eat or a relaxing drink include a coffee shop, a restaurant and a bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, locker space and a meeting room
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • Steps from Jameson Distillery Bow St. and 14 minutes on foot from Guinness Storehouse
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
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. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A nightclub, a vending machine, and an arcade/games room are also featured at the family-friendly Generator Dublin.

This Art Deco Dublin hostel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Generator Food – This café serves breakfast, brunch and lunch.

Languages

Dutch, English, German, Irish, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site 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; EUR 10 for adults and EUR 5 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Generator Food

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 2011
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reception hall
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Shared accommodation

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
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 more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 25 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 75 lb 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

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: from approximately EUR 10 for adults and from EUR 5 for children
  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. The credit card used when booking the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo ID. Other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
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 ratings system.

Property is also known as

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Generator Dublin Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 366 out of 1030 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 362 out of 1030 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 168 out of 1030 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 71 out of 1030 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 63 out of 1030 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ian

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

John

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arizbe

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Moira

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was dirty when we arrived and checked in. There were beer bottles and hair accessories from previous occupants. Mold was growing in the shower and the bathroom ceiling was peeling. On the day prior to our departure, the bathroom shower drain overflowed and flooded our room. Maintenance fixed it, and they suggested that we move rooms. However, we were told by the front desk that we were not able to change rooms. I filed a complaint with Expedia with the after repeatedly trying to get a hold of somebody at The Generator. Expedia responded back and stated that nobody was responding to their request for response either.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay!
It was great, comfortable, had a gig on when i went great company and people!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Emily

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Bathroom in shared room was disgusting. Leaking toilet with water all over the floor, no toilet paper, mould and mildew around, unpleasant mould smell, shower drain was completely clogged so water didn’t drain when showering. Cancelled the remaining 5 nights and switched to a different location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Van Trong Thien

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ok
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Obi

Travelled with partner
Dirty
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Helen

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you were staying as an individual I think this would be great. Felt safe, was central and you’d be getting good value for money. . As a family we had paid 160 euros for the room to then have to pay for a locker to be able to leave our bag there while we went out and about before check in - to also have to pay to have a towel to dry our hands - to have to make our own beds was really poor value for money. Ie. We could have had a hotel room for similar price and not had to pay extra for everything. In addition while I would not say there was a lot of noise disturbance we were right above the entrance so found it very loud including the music from the bar - it would make sense to move families away from that as with younger kids they are likely to need a quieter bed time earlier. I think it would be a great hostel experience for none family groups but for a family group was poor value for money (that said it was only place available in Dublin in that price range and in similar circumstances would stop here again).
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Yvette Anne

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The generation station
Great value and great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Katiuscia, Lebanon

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The front staff was great! But that was it. The hotel was dirty overall, they didnt clean the in room shared bathroom 1 of 3 days, there was no AC, which meant the windows had to be oen to the very loud streer. There were tons of guest screaming ans singing at the hotel door and no one requested they stopped to be considerate to other guests. Also, no
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Elaine

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not a great place at all ....
This hostile was not a good stay. The bathrooms had mildew and grime on the floors of the showers. The rooms have no fans, no circulation for air. We had 8 people in a room,, without air, without a fan, and the windows barely cracked open. We asked the staff for a fan, brought one to the room and it didn't work. They brought a second fan it wasn't enough for the room so we requested a second fan. We also decided to rent a second room to give each of us space, that king room was better but same issues. Windows didn't open but a crack and no fans for room. Rooms are stale, stagnant and hot even when it's 55 degrees outside! You can't open the windows to cool the room. I requested a fan and was told they didn't have one and to ask again the next day. I did and was met with the same answer. No sorry no fan. Personally I made an error and paid for my room but thought I booked it through Monday like the rest of my famiys room. When I returned on Sunday afternoon from touring My key didn't work. I went to the front desk where I found my entire room full of me and my daughters belongings in black trash bags. They threw our snacks in with clothes/shoes. The open bag of chips was everwhere and our toothbrushes were inside shoes and I was unnerved! My credit card was on file. They could have called or even emailed me. But no communication. The blonde lady at the front desk was rude and dismissive when I was worried about passports! Terrible service! Rude staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Bailey

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Fine for a one-night stay
Downstairs bar and facilities were very well-kept, but actual rooms were very run down
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Dillon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

John, Denver

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was dirty and so hot, there are no climate controls
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Dirk

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Cricket

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for 5 nights. The shower completely flooded the bathroom and room the first morning and we did not get it cleaned and repaired until the final night. The room smelled of mildew and sewage. There were silverfish on the bed and a roach in the bathroom. When we were at the front desk complaining, the staff were kind but did not have immediate solutions. One staff member offered extra towels. Another gave us free laundry tokens. But the room was saturated for days. One time there was another person who tossed his key and said it was too disgusting to stay and he didn’t care that they wouldn’t refund
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Riley

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The condition and cleanliness of the common areas was pretty bad. Bed was comfortable enough and bedding was good. Glad i only stayed one night.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Crystal

Travelled with group
Ok
It was a decent spot. If you are looking for a place near lots to do and want a place for a nightcap or quick food, it’s good. We had a private room and the toilet wouldn’t flush so that was a bummer. We ended up using the public toilets anyways but the private shower was good. What you expect from a hostel. I’d probably check out other hostels before booking this one again though. It was annoying that at the end of the night you can’t bring any outside food to your room. Especially when as a vegan, they only had one option for me.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jimmie

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Should not be listed as a hotel ever-
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Saneya

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
This is a great place to stay for a younger crowd. We were looking for somewhere cheap so it was perfect. However, it is better suited for a young traveler wanting to meet new people and have entertainment in the evening.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024