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8,988 reviews

Generator London

Generator London

37 Tavistock Place, Russell Square, London, WC1H 9SE, United Kingdom

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Free wifi

Bar

Tour desk

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Live music/Performance

Wheelchair accessible

Elevator

Generator London

Welcome to Generator London, a vibrant 3-star hotel located at 37 Tavistock Place in the heart of Russell Square, London. Just 1.2mi from the city center, this trendy hotel is a perfect choice for budget-savvy travelers looking to explore the city.

With prices starting from $74, Generator London offers a fantastic value for accommodation in a prime London location. Boasting 8988 reviews, this hotel is popular among guests for its lively atmosphere and convenient amenities.

The hotel features include a 24-hour front desk, free WiFi, pet-friendly options (with extra charges), live music performances, a bar, and non-smoking rooms. With a focus on guest comfort and accessibility, Generator London ensures a memorable stay for all travelers, including those needing wheelchair-accessible rooms.

For animal lovers, Generator London is the place to be! This hotel welcomes pets upon request, although additional charges may apply. So, you can bring your furry friend along on your London adventures without any worries. Keep in mind to inquire about the pet policy during your booking process to ensure a smooth stay for you and your four-legged companion.

Concerned about payment methods during your stay? Generator London accepts cash payments along with popular card options, including Mastercard, Visa, and Maestro. This flexibility provides guests with convenient payment choices and caters to a wide range of preferences, making your check-in and check-out processes hassle-free.

Looking for an exciting and budget-friendly accommodation option in London? Generator London offers a variety of room types, including shared dormitories and private rooms, catering to solo travelers, couples, families, and groups. With lively common areas, a welcoming bar, live music, and a vibrant atmosphere, this 3-star hotel provides much more than just a place to stay. Immerse yourself in the dynamic surroundings of Generator London for a memorable and social travel experience in the heart of Russell Square.

Closest airports

London City Airport

7.9mi

London Heathrow Airport

14.8mi

London Gatwick Airport

25.7mi

Luton Airport

26.3mi

London Stansted Airport

29.2mi

Most popular amenities

Free wifi

Bar

Tour desk

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Live music/Performance

Wheelchair accessible

Elevator

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Rooms

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Dormitory, 12 Bed, Bunk, Female Only

1 Bunk Bed

280 sqft

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This room offers a bed in a shared female-only dormitory. Guests have access to shared showers and toilets located nearby on every floor. These rooms have 12 beds. All bunks include a light feature, personal shelf, charging station with USB port, and under-bed lockers. Pillow, duvet and linen are supplied. Towels are available at reception for an additional fee.

1 Bed in a 6-Bed Mixed Shared Dorm in Generator London

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Dormitory, 1 Bed, Shared Room

1 Bunk Bed

185 sqft

Shower

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Stay in a vibrant 6-bed mixed shared dorm with a comfy bunk bed. The cozy room is perfect for solo travelers seeking a budget-friendly and social accommodation option.

8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room in Generator London

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Dormitory, 8 Bed

8 Bunk Beds

260 sqft

Shower

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Stay in our spacious 8-bed mixed dormitory room with a private bathroom, accommodating 8 adults and 4 children. Enjoy a comfortable stay in 280 sqft with bunk beds for a cozy retreat.

Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room   in Generator London

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Dormitory, Bunk, Female Only

1 Bunk Bed

280 sqft

Shower

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Sleep comfortably in our cozy bunk bed in the female dormitory room, perfect for solo travelers. A relaxing 280 sqft space awaits you, with no smoking allowed.

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm - Shared Bathrooms in Generator London

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Dormitory, 4 Bed, Shared Bathroom

1 Bunk Bed

85 sqft

Shower

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Sleep in comfort in our cozy 86 sqft dorm room with a bunk bed, suitable for 1 adult. Enjoy a budget-friendly stay with shared bathrooms, perfect for solo travelers.

6 Bed Private Room with Shared Bathroom in Generator London

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Private, 6 Bed, Shared Bathroom

6 Bunk Beds

185 sqft

Shower

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Welcome to our spacious 6 Bed Family Room, perfect for families with 6 adults and 4 children. Enjoy a cozy stay in this 183 sqft room with 6 bunk beds and a shared bathroom. No smoking allowed.

Private 4 bed Room - Shared Bathrooms in Generator London

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Private, 4 Bed, Shared Bathroom

2 Bunk Beds

85 sqft

Shower

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Experience cozy and affordable accommodation in our Quadruple room with 2 bunk beds for 4 adults and 3 children. Enjoy shared bathrooms in a comfortable 86 sqft space.

Bed in 10 + Mixed Dormitory Room in Generator London

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Dormitory

1 Bunk Bed

260 sqft

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Stay in the vibrant 10 + Mixed Dormitory Room, featuring a cozy bunk bed for one adult in 258 sqft space, ensuring a comfortable and sociable stay.

Twin - Shared Bathrooms in Generator London

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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

2 Bunk Beds

95 sqft

Shower

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This room has 2 beds. Guests have access to shared showers and toilets located nearby on every floor. All bunks include a light feature, personal shelf, charging station with USB port, and under-bed lockers. Towels are included in the price.

Twin in Generator London

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Room - 2 Twin

2 Bunk Beds

120 sqft

Private Bathroom

Shower

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Cozy Twin room perfect for 2 adults and 1 child, with 2 bunk beds and a private bathroom. Smoke-free space to relax and enjoy your stay.

Superior King Room in Generator London

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Superior, King Size

1 Queen Size Bed

120 sqft

Private Bathroom

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Shower

Free toiletries

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Indulge in luxury in our Superior King Room, featuring a comfortable Queen size bed, modern decor, and a private bathroom with complimentary toiletries. Perfect for a couple's retreat or a family getaway.

6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room in Generator London

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Dormitory, 6 Bed

6 Bunk Beds

280 sqft

Private Bathroom

Shower

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Gather your friends and family for a cozy stay in our spacious 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room, featuring private bathrooms. Accommodates up to 6 adults and 4 children.

Guest reviews

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8,988 reviews

Categories of assessments

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Comfort

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Facilities

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Value for money

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Featured reviews:

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Šimon

8.2

December 2023

Great price, good location, very kind and helpful staff, nice bar.

Pity that room didn’t have any table for small things or jacket hanger. Some people were loud almost whole night which was annoying.

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Marije

8.2

August 2023

Great location. Comfortable beds. Big lockers under the bed and sink in the room. Good atmosphere.

No kitchen to make your own food or heat things up. No water refill options. Only 2 USB A ports and no normal plug near the bed so charging other devices was a challenge. Had to share 1 bathroom with just 4 showers with 2 floors and I had to walk down every time to use the bathroom.

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Tanise

10

October 2023

Very decent hostel. Likely the best in London, especially for the price. The staff were all really lovely. :)

The menu in the restaurant was good, but could have more variety. I don't eat fried food (chips as the British say ☺️) so a soup option would have been nice.

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Boris

9.1

November 2022

Staying at Generator was a very pleasant experience. The location of the hostel is absolutely great (few minutes from tube station) and near a few bars and restaurants. The staff is very professional and always ready to help. The bed was very comfortable and the room was well ventilated. For those who like to have a drink or have fun with other guests, it is very nice that Generator has its own bar/club with music (keep in mind that the music is on every night until 3AM).

The only thing that can be a bit improved is about bathrooms - more space for storing clothes when showering and slightly better toilet hygiene.

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Daniel

8.2

April 2023

Great location near Kings Cross station. Friendly and helpful staff. Clean, simple room. Lockers to store your luggage.

Plug points in room were hard to access (had to move the beds). Room is a little small and barebones for the price. Can be a little loud on the weekends (to be expected from a place with a bar downstairs though!)

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Lacey

8.2

December 2023

Staff are great (lots of friendly aussies), beds are comfy, dorms are pretty spacious (except 4 bed which are a bit cramped), food is good from the bar, location is safe close to Kings Cross, Euston and Russell Square stations for heaps of tube line options, nice shops around the hostel to buy coffee, food, supermarket etc

Prices at the bar for food and drinks are a bit steep for a hostel, no kitchen if you like cooking during your stay (I dont personally but just means no fridge for basic items etc not possible and no outside food allowed in bar), paying for towels to be changed over where other Generator's allow new towels for the once off rental cost (if youre staying more than a few days renting for 4.5 pound is annoying), some of the staff weren't super friendly and were real sticklers for rules when not necessary, lots of school groups stayed here during my stay so it got a bit noisy, crowded and full of young kids being pests, but this isn't always the case obviously.

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Kirsty

8.2

September 2023

5 min walk from King’s Cross meaning I could use their left-luggage lockers to store my bag before and after check-out. Room was spacious and clean with comfortable bed. Showers and toilets were well-appointed and clean. As with any hostel, showers were busy at peak times so I just made sure to use them in the afternoon when it was quieter. Common areas/bar was comfortable and had a good selection of drinks. Was very noisy in the evening meaning I retreated to bed to read. Still a friendly vibe if you’re looking to socialise!

A quiet area to read my book and chat to other guests in the evening. Bar became quite loud - definitely more of a party vibe!

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Lu

8.2

October 2022

Great location, it’s clean and neat, the toilets and showers are separated by gender, hair dryer and airblade are equipped.

the smoking area right next to our room, you can smell it in the room and it can be very noisy. Unfortunately, one of the roommates kept snoring all night long... earplugs are really necessary. Besides, it could be expensive for weekends

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Runa

10

January 2024

It is a fun, vivid, colorful place, full of activity and welcoming. The private 4 bed room was confortable and with plenty of heating, with good pillows and confy conforters, clean, individual lights and usb chargers in the bunk beds, and plenty of charging points in the walls. Location 10 min walking to St Pancras International to catch the Eurostar or trains to any airport, as close as to Russel Square St or Euston and to bus 14 to Kensington Gardens and Royal Albert Hall, Hyde Park, The V & A Museum, The Natural Science Museum. Really close to the British Library and British Museum, within pleasant walking distance to Leicester Square, Covent Garden, Piccadilly Circus, and even Big Ben / Westminster Abbey. Bar & food on premises.

Bathrooms a bit far in between, bins in bathrooms need to be emptied more often.

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Sofia

9.1

December 2023

We loved staying at Generator London, the manager Felix and all the staff (Will, Lachy and Aiden) were amazing. Anything we needed, they would help as best as they could. The room was ok (not a lot of space though), the bed was comfortable and they had 1 bathroom with a lot of showers in each floor. Next to the reception there’s a bar that serves drinks and food at a quite reasonable price, and a disco in the back which was really good. There’s also the option of breakfast buffet which we didn’t try. Overall an amazing experience, would totally recommend.

Some days the water in the shower was cold and the rooms could have been cleaned better.

Points of Interest Around Generator London

Attractions

Sir John Soane's Museum

0.7mi

Ambassadors Theatre

0.9mi

Duchess Theatre

1mi

Novello Theatre

1mi

Lyceum Theatre

1mi

Queen's Theatre

1mi

Lyric Theatre London

1.1mi

Her Majesty's Theatre

1.3mi

Gabriel's Wharf

1.4mi

Primrose Hill

1.8mi

Bomber Command Memorial

1.9mi

Lord's Cricket Ground

2.1mi

Lambeth Palace

2.1mi

Ascot

25.1mi

Rochester

28.6mi

Amenities of Generator London

Free wifi

Bar

Tour desk

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Live music/Performance

Wheelchair accessible

Elevator

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Stay rules - Generator London

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Generator London

Does Generator London have accommodations for guests with pets?

Yes, you can bring your pet to the Generator London hotel, but make sure to request permission beforehand and be aware that there may be additional charges.

How much does a stay at Generator London cost?

The beginning rate for stays at Generator London is $74. Bear in mind that pricing can alter depending on room configurations and dates. For a precise figure, enter your stay dates.

What are the room types available at Generator London?

At Generator London, guests can book a variety of rooms including Twin rooms featuring two bunk beds accommodating up to 2 adults and 1 child, and Dormitory rooms with multiple bunk beds for higher occupancy of up to 8 adults and 4 children. The rooms range in size from 86 sqft to 280 sqft, with both shared and private bathroom options available. Smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms at the hotel.

How can guests spend their time at Generator London?

At Generator London, guests can enjoy their time by attending live music performances in the bar. They can relax and unwind while listening to music in a vibrant atmosphere right at the hotel. The pet-friendly accommodation also allows guests to bring their furry companions along for the stay. The easy access to Wi-Fi ensures guests can stay connected, while the 24-hour front desk offers convenience. The non-smoking rooms provide a comfortable environment for all guests. Additionally, the wheelchair accessible feature and elevator access to upper floors make it convenient for everyone to move around the hotel easily. Free toiletries and private bathrooms are available for the guests' comfort during their stay.

What methods of payment does Generator London accept?

Generator London accepts cash as well as payment methods such as Mastercard, Visa, and Maestro.