Generator London

Hostel with a nightclub, a short walk to Russell Square

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August 2025

September 2025

Welcome to our reception area, where you can check in and discover a range of amenities, including a travel shop, dining options, and more.

Experience a unique blend of modern and industrial design in this stylish space, featuring a welcoming atmosphere and comfortable seating options.

Relax in a stylish room with a unique globe ceiling, comfortable sofa, and a bookshelf filled with personal touches.

Follow the directional signs through this well-lit corridor.

Stylish hallway with a bold number '5' and a violin mural, leading to a staircase with a glass railing.

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Popular amenities

Bar
24/7 front desk
Laundry
Pet-friendly
Housekeeping

Room options

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 28 of 28 rooms

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 4 bed Room - Shared Bathroom

Good

Highlights

Heating

Separate bedroom

Eco-friendly toiletries

Daily housekeeping

86 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Twin Bunk Beds

Bed in 4 bed Dorm - Shared Bathroom

Good

Highlights

Heating

Separate bedroom

Eco-friendly toiletries

Daily housekeeping

86 sq ft
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Twin

Highlights

Heating

Separate bedroom

Eco-friendly toiletries

Private bathroom

Pet friendly

Daily housekeeping

118 sq ft
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

1 Bed in a 6-Bed Dorm

Very good

Highlights

Heating

Eco-friendly toiletries

Daily housekeeping

280 sq ft
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

8-bed Private Dormitory room ensuite

Highlights

Heating

Eco-friendly toiletries

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

301 sq ft
Sleeps 8
4 Twin Bunk Beds

6-bed Private Dormitory room ensuite

Highlights

Heating

Eco-friendly toiletries

Daily housekeeping

280 sq ft
Sleeps 6
3 Twin Bunk Beds

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

Very good

Highlights

Heating

Eco-friendly toiletries

Daily housekeeping

280 sq ft
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

Exceptional

Highlights

Heating

Eco-friendly toiletries

Daily housekeeping

258 sq ft
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

6 Bed Private Room

Highlights

Heating

Eco-friendly toiletries

Daily housekeeping

280 sq ft
Sleeps 6
3 Twin Bunk Beds

Superior King

Highlights

Heating

Eco-friendly toiletries

Private bathroom

Pet friendly

Daily housekeeping

118 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Good

Highlights

Heating

Eco-friendly toiletries

Daily housekeeping

97 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed In 6 Bed Dorm With Shared Bathrooms

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed In Large Dorm With Shared Bathrooms (Mixed Gender)

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Private 6 Bed Room With Shared Bathrooms

Sleeps 6
3 Twin Bunk Beds

Private 6-bed Room Private Bathroom

Sleeps 6
3 Twin Bunk Beds

Bed In Quadruple Room With Shared Bathroom (Mixed Gender)

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Superior King Room Ensuite

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Twin Room With Private Bathroom

Sleeps 2
2 Twin Bunk Beds

Private 4 Beds Room with Shared Bathroom

Sleeps 4
2 Twin Bunk Beds

Private 13 bed Room with Shared Bathrooms

Sleeps 13
6 Twin Bunk Beds

Private 10 bed Room with Shared Bathrooms

Sleeps 10
5 Twin Bunk Beds

Private 8 Beds Room with Private Bathrooms

Sleeps 8
4 Twin Bunk Beds

Private 8 Bed Female Room With Shared Bathrooms

Sleeps 8
4 Twin Bunk Beds

Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

Sleeps 2
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed In Medium Dorm - Ensuite

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed In Dorm With Shared Bathrooms (Female Only)

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Private 8 Bed Room With Shared Bathrooms

Sleeps 8
4 Twin Bunk Beds

Private 12 Bed Room With Shared Bathrooms

Sleeps 12
6 Twin Bunk Beds

About the area

37 Tavistock Place, Russel Square, London, England, WC1H 9SE

What's nearby

Russell Square - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
The British Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Leicester Square - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
Piccadilly Circus - 5 min drive - 2.3 km
Trafalgar Square - 5 min drive - 2.3 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

‪The Marquis of Cornwallis - ‬3 min walk
‪Nando's - ‬3 min walk
‪Slim Chickens - ‬3 min walk
‪Gourmet Burger Kitchen - ‬3 min walk
‪Store St. Espresso - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Generator London

Hostel near Russell Square

Close to University College London and The British Museum, 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 water dispenser, a TV in the lobby, and multilingual staff
ATM/banking services, a reception hall, and a front-desk safe
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

Languages

Bulgarian, English, German, Italian, Portuguese, Romanian, Spanish

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Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Business services
Housekeeping

CA $165 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 28 - Jul 29

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)

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

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

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

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Generator Hostel London

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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.

How much does it cost to stay at Generator London?

As of Jul 25, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Generator London on Aug 10, 2025 start from CA $107.03, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Generator London?

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 10-minute walk of Russell Square and University College London. The British Museum and Tottenham Court Road are also within 1 mi (2 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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Generator London Reviews

7.2

Good

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Good vibe

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Issei

Jul 9, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

It's very Convenient transport links. Clean bed room.But shower room was not good. I would like them to improve the shower room by adding a shelf.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rawle

Apr 26, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Loved the choice of menu for the dining options, and the dining area too.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jorda

Jul 15, 2025

Liked: Amenities

My stay this time around was an improvement over the last. The lift was working so I didn’t have to haul my luggage up multiple flights of stairs and my room was much more ventilated than the last. I still believe the hostel could benefit from a functional AC system as it does get very warm.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittani

May 18, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Best if you’re a female solo traveler. I highly recommend. Breakfast is great, bar food is great. Their location in Dublin was great too💜

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Darius

Jun 29, 2025

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

The employee who checked me in really must to be more friendly. I have been in 32 hostels and this check in was one of the worst. Good breakfast.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Muhammad

Apr 27, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Nice hostel 7 minutes walking distance from British library and Kings cross station and area of London

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Paolo

Jun 15, 2025

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Position top

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

May 12, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

This is a very busy hostel . The vibe is really friendly and fun. The rooms are very modern but a bit small. The breakfast is amazing and the staff are great . The self check in is a little bit confusing at first but there are staff to help.

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Apr 7, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfy night's sleep

The bed was comfortable, everything was clean- it was cheap and cheerful, I'd definitely use it again.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Hilary

May 16, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

I like the location and the quality of the beds and pillows at Generator London. Unfortunately I seem to have had a bit of a difficulty finding the washroom on the second floor and had to go around the entire floor once before I found it.

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

naeem

Jun 22, 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The elevator was broken for 3 days. 2 of the 5 showers on the floor that we stayed on were broken. The room had no airflow and was like 28 degrees inside during the night. I would never stay here agian.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Danna

Jul 2, 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The hostel did not look the same as shown in the picture. Went last week of June & the weather was very hot that time & rooms did not have air conditioning at all. They only offered a fan which was not really helpful. They have a communal bathroom that looks very old with poor maintainance, water leaks & stuffy bathrooms.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Enrico

Oct 21, 2024

Great stay

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deneyia

Jun 16, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Generators are excellent and I’ve never had a bad time at one except for one time in Paris. This Generator is excellent. They did have students at this one during my stay however security was excellent at keeping them in their rooms and well behaved during their stay. Staff are helpful and extremely accommodating. They let me use office space so that I could get work done. They made sure I got checked in early and had everything I needed including a charger. The staff were absolutely AMAZING and that’s an understatement. Kudos to this Generator. This was definitely the best staff I’ve ever encountered at a hostel or hotel. The rooms were cleaned daily. Their shower and toilets were also very well and up kept. Not a single shower stall was broken or dirty.

Restaurant on site with good menu and food

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

emma

Apr 18, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Yeah sure

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

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