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Generator London

2.0 star property
Hostel with a nightclub, a short walk to Russell Square

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Generator London, near Russell Square and Tottenham Court Road, offers an energetic atmosphere with a nightclub and arcade room. Guests enjoy dinner at the on-site restaurant and WiFi in their rooms. Previous visitors particularly appreciate the attentive, helpful staff.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
The current price is RM369
RM443 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

7.0 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 4 bed Room - Shared Bathroom

7.4 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

6 Bed Private Room

Highlights

Heating
Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4 bed Dorm - Shared Bathroom

7.4 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 Bed in a 6-Bed Dorm

Highlights

Heating
Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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6-bed Private Dormitory room ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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8-bed Private Dormitory room ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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

Highlights

Heating
Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior King

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Twin Room With Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

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Superior King Room Ensuite

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Private 6-bed Room Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 6

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Bed In Quadruple Room With Shared Bathroom (Mixed Gender)

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Private 8 Beds Room with Private Bathrooms

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Bed In 6 Bed Dorm With Shared Bathrooms

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Bed In Dorm With Shared Bathrooms (Female Only)

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Bed In Large Dorm With Shared Bathrooms (Mixed Gender)

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Bed In Medium Dorm - Ensuite

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Private 8 Bed Female Room With Shared Bathrooms

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Private 8 Bed Room With Shared Bathrooms

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Private 12 Bed Room With Shared Bathrooms

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Private 10 bed Room with Shared Bathrooms

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Private 6 Bed Room With Shared Bathrooms

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Private 13 bed Room with Shared Bathrooms

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Private 4 Beds Room with Shared Bathroom

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Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Located in London City Centre, a neighbourhood in London, Generator London is near a metro station. Wimbledon Tennis Club and Twickenham Stadium are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit London Eye and ZSL London Zoo. Check out an event or a game at Lord's Cricket Ground, and consider making time for Sky Garden, a top attraction not to be missed.
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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 (LCY-London City) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Marquis Cornwallis - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪TA’MINI Lebanese Bakery - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Half Cup - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Lord John Russell - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Gourmet Burger Kitchen - ‬3 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/games 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 hire and express check-out
  • Luggage storage, a reception hall and a front desk safe
  • A billiards/pool table, a lift and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 214 rooms offer amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • LED light bulbs, heating and daily housekeeping

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includes taxes & fees
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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; 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.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 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 organised 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

More

  • 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 are 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 14 kg per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately GBP 7.90 for adults and from 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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Frequently asked questions

Is Generator London pet-friendly?

Yes, Generator London allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 14 kg per pet. There's a fee of GBP 25 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Generator London?

As of 5 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Generator London on 12 Oct 2025 start from RM 368.98, 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?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late checkout 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 mile (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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Reviews

Generator London Reviews

7.2

Good

7.0

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

7.6

Staff & service

7.2

Eco-friendliness

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 249 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 354 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 181 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 105 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 118 out of 1007 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful place to hang out. Very convenient to Kings Cross. And a very lively place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice affordable place
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location near Kings Cross. Staff helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
staff friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great if you are traveling in a large group and just need a place to crash!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kokil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful spot to explore London
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Cintia

More fresh air in the rooms is necessary, and during check-in, no one explains anything; they just give you the room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Breakfast was to many people at the same time and not given any bed sheets or pillow cases and lockers on showers do not work , Put bed was comfortable and staff were friendly ,
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Khaled

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place and safe area
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Winfried

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Jederzeit wieder
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Rachael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely night. No problem. Breakfast was lovely
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Der Frauen-Schlafraum war schön eingerichtet und gemütlich. Ich habe mich sicher gefühlt,jedoch war es auf Grund der Lage sehr stickig und dunkel.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Preis-Leistungsverhältnis war top
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Giacinta

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Cheap, clean and fun to meet new people.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kokil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good! Great vibe.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I was staying here with a group of friends, all of the staff were friendly and accommodating, which led to a great atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had a king size bed for a reasonable price. The staff was friendly and helpful. However, we were on the 5th floor and the lift was down for at least the 3 days we were there.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Casper

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It had nice facilities to use as a base
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Maia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our room had bed bugs. The management was super unhelpful with our situation. They gave us free detergent but still made us pay to wash all of our things. The manager said he would give us a full refund for our stay, and I never received the refund.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Melanie

Disliked: Staff & service
Dark and not inviting No one tells you where bathrooms are. Bed are terrible and uncomfortable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Nathaneal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sultan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked a room with private bath. The room was very spacious, even with a King bed in it. The bath was large also. It was at a corner, offering quietness and privacy. There were a lot of school kids from likely Spain, literally hundreds, but this did not bother me at all. The full breakfast was great at 9.50 pounds. Also tried a hamburder for dinner - it was amazing! Easy walk to the Brunswick and Euston stations. There are a bunch of cafes and eating places next to the Generator. Overall, this was a good place to stay. I will return again if the opportunity presents itself. Staff was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Hussain

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The toilets were extremely dirty and in bad condition. It would be a health hazard and should be reported to authorities to allow people to live in such conditions. The rooms were also not properly cleaned.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Toujours satisfait de cet hôtel, jeune et dynamique. Proche de St Pancras et des transports. Super rapport qualité/prix
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay for what it costs
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025