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Generator London
3 stars

Generator London

37 Tavistock Place, Russell Square, London, WC1H 9SE, United Kingdom
London, United Kingdom
See location+44 207 388 7666
From
C$ 23
Cheapest

rate per night

6.8
Okay
based on 8112 reviews
8,112 reviews
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Standard Room
C$ 23
Double room
C$ 122
Superior Room
C$ 232

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Guests visiting London and searching for affordable accommodations within easy reach of all that greater London has to offer will find that the Generator London is a good choice. This is a hostel property that offers dormitory-style rooms with few frills. However, it is within easy reach of most of London’s top attractions, including the British Library, The Foundling Museum, The Postal Museum, the Charles Dickens Museum, Covent Gardens, Regent’s Park, and a great deal more.

The 210 rooms within Generator London offer dormitory-style sleeping arrangements, with eight beds per room. The rooms are climate controlled and include a safe for personal valuables. All rooms are also nonsmoking. Note that there are female-only dorms available. A limited number of private twin rooms are available, as well.

While the rooms might provide only basic amenities, the property itself offers quite a lot. For instance, there is a café on site. There is also a travel shop where guests can pick up sundries and such. Free Wi-Fi is provided throughout the property, and there is also a bar here where guests can grab a quick drink. The laundry area offers self-service cleaning, and there is event space on offer, too. Luggage storage and a chill-out area complete the picture.

While the hostel does offer a café on property, guests will also find there are over 150 restaurants within less than a half-mile’s walk. These include Aux Pains de Papy, and Albertini Restaurant for Italian fare. Cappadocia is an Italian café, while Pizza Sophia also serves up Italian fare. Other options include The Banc, Patisserie Deux Amis, and North Sea Fish Restaurant.

Rating
6.8
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Based on 8,112 verified guest reviews

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Amenities at Generator London

  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Coffee shop
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Free toiletries
  • Airport shuttle
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Internet
  • Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
  • Night club

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Body soap
  • Trash cans
  • Conditioner

Accessibility and suitability

  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
  • Disabled Access
  • Elevator
  • Accessible by elevator
  • No smoking
  • Non-feather pillow
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
  • Designated smoking area

Services and conveniences

  • ATM on-site
  • Safety deposit box
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Tour desk
  • Key card access
  • Express check-out
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • 24hr front desk

Things to do

  • Gift shop
  • Bicycle rental
  • Game room
  • Evening entertainment
  • Karaoke
  • Pool table
  • Night club

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Private bathroom

Dining

  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Coffee shop
  • Vending machine (snacks)

General

  • Family rooms
  • Seating area
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Lockers
  • Storage available

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry service

Bedroom

  • Reading light
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Safe

Parking and transportation

  • Airport shuttle

Media and entertainment

  • Shared lounge/TV area

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying

Family friendly

  • Cribs available

Reviews of Generator London

6.8
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8112 verified ratings
Wonderful
1833
Very good
1539
Good
1862
Okay
973
Fair
825
Mediocre
403
Poor
680

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests appreciated the excellent location of the hostel, with many mentioning easy access to public transport and nearby attractions. However, there were significant complaints regarding the service quality, with reports of discriminatory treatment and poor staff interactions. Cleanliness was also a recurring issue, particularly in shared bathrooms and showers, leading to a less than satisfactory experience for some guests.
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Wonderful
John, Mar 2018
Pros (+) Clean with very friendly and helpful staff.
Cons (-) Location and price.
9.1
Wonderful
Anonymous, Jun 2016
Pros (+) The hostel was very clean. The bathrooms were cleaned every few hours. There was a nice mix of travelers,young and old,people travelling in groups and lone travelers. There were also young families and babies. Lots of people ,lots of activity. At night ,there was added security in the building. I was very happy with the Generator Hostel.
Cons (-) The mornings were rough .You had to time it right to get a sink in the bathroom. Everyone seemed to need the showers at the same time. You just have to try to avoid the busy times.

Location

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

What's nearby

  • British Museum0.7 km
  • Leicester Square1.8 km
  • Strand1.8 km
  • Piccadilly Circus1.9 km
  • Trafalgar Square2 km
  • Charing Cross2.1 km
  • Central London2.1 km
  • St. Paul's Cathedral2.3 km
  • Oxford Street2.5 km
  • London Eye2.5 km
  • Big Ben2.8 km
  • Waterloo2.9 km

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 2:00 PM, check out anytime before 10:00 AM

Cancellation/prepayment

Cancellation/prepayment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about Generator London

Low season

November

High season

September

Average price (weeknight)

C$ 81

Average price (weekend night)

C$ 38
Cheapest month to stay with an average 67% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 188% rise in price.
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Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

When to book a room at Generator London

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KAYAK's top tips for your stay at Generator London

  • If you’re after a cheap room at Generator London, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in November and May.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at Generator London, plan to stay on a Tuesday or Friday. The most expensive day is usually Thursday.
  • The cheapest price a room at Generator London was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was C$ 46, while the most expensive was C$ 46.
  • How long should you stay at Generator London? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 4 days.
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FAQs when booking at Generator London

  • Where is Generator London located?

    Generator London is located at 37 Tavistock Place, Russell Square in Camden, 3 km from the centre of London. British Museum is the closest landmark to Generator London.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Generator London?

    Check-in time is 2:00 PM and check-out time is 10:00 AM at Generator London.

  • Does Generator London offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Generator London offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is Generator London from the airport?

    Generator London is 11.9 km from London City.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Generator London hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Generator London in London and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Generator London and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Generator London.

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Good to know

Value for money

7.4

Distance to downtown

3.0 km

Nearest Airport

London City

Distance to airport

12.3 km