Generator Dublin
2.0 star property

Family-friendly Dublin hostel in City Centre Dublin with a nightclub

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Billiards
Porch
Family Room for 4 | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Lounge
Shower, eco-friendly toiletries, towels

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

    • BarBar
    • Breakfast availableBreakfast available
    • Pet friendlyPet friendly
    • LaundryLaundry
    • 24/7 front desk24/7 front desk
    • HousekeepingHousekeeping
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Private 4 Bed Room

Highlights

Tempur-Pedic bed
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
  • 161 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

8-bed Private Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
  • 221 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

1 bed in 6 bed mixed dormitory Ensuite

Highlights

Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 161 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Family Room for 4

Highlights

LED TV
Tempur-Pedic bed
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 161 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed 10-bed Room - Ensuite

Highlights

Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Single room with Shared bathroom

Highlights

Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
  • 56 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

6-bed Private Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
  • 176 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

Deluxe King

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
  • 161 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Bed in 4 bed Dorm

Highlights

Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 161 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

1 bed in 8 bed mixed dormitory Ensuite

Highlights

Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 224 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

10-bed Private Dormitory Room Ensuite

Highlights

Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 377 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 10 Twin Beds

1 bed in 6-bed Female Only Dormitory Room Ensuite

Highlights

Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 161 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

1 bed in 8 bed mixed dormitory- Shared

Highlights

Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
  • 221 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

6-bed Female Only Private Dormitory Room Ensuite

Highlights

Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 161 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

4-bed Private Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
  • 150 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

8-bed Private Dormitory Room Ensuite

Highlights

Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 224 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Beds

Deluxe Twin

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Tempur-Pedic bed
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 151 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

5-bed Private Dormitory Room Ensuite

Highlights

Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 172 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Beds

1 bed in 6 bed mixed dormitory with shared bathroom

Highlights

Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
  • 176 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Private Room with 6 bed Ensuite

Highlights

Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 161 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

1 bed in 15-bed Female Only Dormitory Room Ensuite

Highlights

Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 377 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Private 15-bed Room - Ensuite

Highlights

Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 15
  • 5 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Smithfield Square, Smithfield, Dublin, Dublin, 7

What's nearby

  • Jameson Distillery Bow St. - 1 min walk
  • Guinness Storehouse - 14 min walk
  • Dublin Castle - 17 min walk
  • Croke Park - 4 min drive
  • Trinity College - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Smithfield Station - 2 min walk
  • Dublin Drumcondra Station - 3 min drive
  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪JJ's Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Gaucho’s Dog - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Urbanity Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Light House Cinema - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Copper + Straw - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Generator Dublin

Family-friendly hostel near Jameson Distillery Bow St.
Located close to Dublin Castle and Guinness Storehouse, Generator Dublin provides a nightclub, a grocery/convenience store, and concerts and live shows. The on-site restaurant, Generator Food, offers breakfast, brunch, and lunch. In addition to a coffee shop/cafe and an arcade/game room, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), evening entertainment, and a vending machine
  • Multilingual staff, coffee/tea in the lobby, and 1 meeting room
  • A 24-hour front desk, a front-desk safe, and a reception hall
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 109 rooms offer amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • LED light bulbs and daily housekeeping

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 transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Weekday buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: 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

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Evening entertainment
  • Foosball table
  • Games
  • Nightclub
  • TV in common areas

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 elevator
  • 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 organized 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 accommodations

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
For more details, please contact the property 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. Any other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 25 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 75 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 EUR 10 for adults and 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)

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
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
This property caters to guests ages 18 and over.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Dublin Generator
Dublin Generator Hostel
Dublin Hostel Generator
Generator Dublin
Generator Dublin Hostel
Generator Hostel
Generator Hostel Dublin
Hostel Dublin Generator
Hostel Generator
Hostel Generator Dublin
Generator Hostel Dublin Hotel Dublin

Frequently asked questions

Is Generator Dublin pet-friendly?

Yes, this hostel allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 75 lbs per pet. There's a fee of EUR 25 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Generator Dublin?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Generator Dublin?

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 Dublin?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Generator Dublin located?

This family-friendly Dublin hostel is located in the entertainment district, within a 15-minute walk of Jameson Distillery Bow St. and Guinness Storehouse. Dublin Castle and Trinity College are also within 1 mi (2 km). Smithfield Station is only a 2-minute walk and Four Courts Station is 6 minutes.

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 358 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 355 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 162 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 70 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 60 out of 1005 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

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was definitely nothing I did not like, & it would be easier to tell you something not unique about this property than to tell you what is. Honestly, we left Dublin feeling much less than enthused due to problems, such as being left by the bus we reserved and paid in full to take us on a tour. In fact, the company provided an address that more than ten local city employees could not find, then took off without us not even checking their voicemail for messages we left or texting to check on us or try to ascertain a reason for our absence. And worst of sll, they refuse to provide us a full refund. Thus, as it turns out, Generator Dublin is the only thing in this city aboit which we rave. From the first second to the last, this place raised the gold standard bar for extraordinary excellence. The staff (each & every front desk clerk, housekeeper, cook, server, bartender, security agent, interior designer, marketer, promoter, technician, manager and all others) are friendly, helpful, bend over backward helpful, aim to please, place great value on performing their jobs exceedingly well & actually care about high quality customer service. The hostel/hotel's location is primo, near shopping, convenience stores, restaurants, many of the city's best sites & activities and modes of transportarion. The bar is top shelf in every way, the restaurant checks all boxes, our room was as clean as my house & even the laundry room is phenomenal. All this at a price that cannot be matched.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Ricky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Georges, Los Angeles

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly except the guy with the tattoos, he was very rude. The light, plugs on my bed were not working. Shower was broken! Falling all the time. Needs to be screwed on the wall. Great area, safe, quiet, and lots of eating places around.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Janeen

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Generator offered a fun bar and restaurant, that was busy and entertaining. The property was fairly well taken care of, though the busy nature caused some mess.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Moira

Traveled 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

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

8/10 Good

Helen

Traveled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

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

2/10 Terrible

Cricket

Traveled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Miguel, mayaguez

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Mike

The place was handy for the city but alas I found the staff at reception quite unhelpful…..
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for accessing Dublin's core and staff were super helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Stanley

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness
Property was close to good bars, restaurants and popular tourist attractions. We enjoyed a drink in the bar playing pool and shuffle board. Property could do with re-decoration in communal areas and room. Bedding was clean but overall the room was dirty so pretty disappointed in that respect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Maxwell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The bunks would benefit from a simple curtain to afford some privacy while changing, and the policy of not allowing outside food on the property is not ideal when the onsite kitchen closes by 10pm. Everything else was excellent.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Alexandra

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The restroom in private dormitory smelled like dirty bleach water, the shower was visibly dirty and the floor was wet, the toilet wouldn’t flush sometimes, mystery stains on the sheets, and the hallway smelled like literal piss
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Martin

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Regan

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Nice Bathroom & Property Cleanliness
Check-In Time
2:00 PM
Check-Out Time
10:00 AM
Star Rating
2.0