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Generator Dublin

2.0 star property
Art Deco hostel with restaurant, near Jameson Distillery Bow St.

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Billiards
Bar (on property)
Shower, eco-friendly toiletries, towels
Family Room for 4
Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 10 per person)

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Non-smoking
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Nightclub
  • Breakfast available
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Arcade/games room
  • Computer station
  • Front desk safe
  • Corner/local shop
  • Snack bar/deli

Feel at home (5)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Arcade/games room
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Corner/local shop
The price is €61
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 January 2025

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Private 4 Bed Room

Highlights

Tempur-Pedic bed
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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8-bed Private Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
  • 21 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

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1 bed in 6 bed mixed dormitory Ensuite

Highlights

Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Family Room for 4

Family Room for 4

Highlights

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

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Bed 10-bed Room - Ensuite

Highlights

Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Single room with Shared bathroom

Single room with Shared bathroom

Highlights

Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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6-bed Private Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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Deluxe King

Highlights

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

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Bed in 4 bed Dorm

Highlights

Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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1 bed in 8 bed mixed dormitory Ensuite

Highlights

Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
  • 20.8 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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10-bed Private Dormitory Room Ensuite

Highlights

Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
  • 36.4 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 10 Single Beds

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1 bed in 6-bed Female Only Dormitory Room Ensuite

Highlights

Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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1 bed in 8 bed mixed dormitory- Shared

Highlights

Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
  • 20.5 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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6-bed Female Only Private Dormitory Room Ensuite

Highlights

Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Beds

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4-bed Private Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

8-bed Private Dormitory Room Ensuite

Highlights

Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
  • 21 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Single Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Deluxe Twin

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Tempur-Pedic bed
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
  • 14 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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5-bed Private Dormitory Room Ensuite

Highlights

Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Beds

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1 bed in 6 bed mixed dormitory with shared bathroom

Highlights

Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Private Room with 6 bed Ensuite

Highlights

Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Beds

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1 bed in 15-bed Female Only Dormitory Room Ensuite

1 bed in 15-bed Female Only Dormitory Room Ensuite

Highlights

Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Private 15-bed Room - Ensuite

Highlights

Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 15
  • 5 Single Bunk Beds

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About the area

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
  • Trinity College - 4 min drive
  • Grafton Street - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 24 min drive
  • Dublin Tara Street Station - 23 min walk
  • Connolly Station - 24 min walk
  • Dublin Drumcondra Station - 28 min walk
  • Smithfield Station - 2 min walk
  • Four Courts Station - 6 min walk
  • Museum Station - 8 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪JJ's Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Copper + Straw - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Urbanity Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Light House Cinema - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Cobblestone - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Generator Dublin

Generator Dublin features a nightclub and puts you within a 15-minute walk of Guinness Storehouse. Guests looking for a bite to eat can visit Generator Food, which serves breakfast and lunch. Other highlights at this Art Deco hostel include a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travellers. Public transportation is only a short walk: Smithfield Station is 2 minutes and Four Courts Station is 6 minutes.

Languages

Dutch, English, German, Irish, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 109 rooms
  • Arranged over 5 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • 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 time is 10 AM
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • 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 more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets allowed (dogs only, 1 total, up to 34 kg per pet)*
  • Service animals welcome
  • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
  • Pets must be supervised

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • No on-site parking

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) on weekday mornings 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Local/corner shop

What to do

  • Concerts/live shows
  • Evening entertainment
  • Pool table
  • Table football
  • Winery tours nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room
  • Computer station

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2011
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Television in common areas
  • Arcade/games room
  • Nightclub
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Double-glazed windows
  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • No plastic soft drinks bottles
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Lockers available
  • Reception hall
  • Art Deco architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared accommodations
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches
  • LED light bulbs

Special features

Dining

Generator Food – This café serves breakfast, brunch and lunch.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 10 for adults and EUR 5 for children
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 25 per pet, per stay

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on-site.
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.
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.

Also known as

Generator Hostel Dublin
Generator Hostel
Generator Dublin
Generator Hostel Dublin Hotel Dublin
Generator Dublin Hostel
Generator Dublin Dublin
Generator Dublin Hostel
Generator Dublin Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Generator Dublin Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Dublin

Frequently asked questions

Does Generator Dublin offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Generator Dublin does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Generator Dublin?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total and maximum weight of 34 kg per pet. There's a charge of EUR 25 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Generator Dublin?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Generator Dublin.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Generator Dublin?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).
What is there to do at Generator Dublin and nearby?
Generator Dublin has a nightclub and an arcade.
Are there restaurants at or near Generator Dublin?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, Generator Food.
What's the area around Generator Dublin like?
Generator Dublin is in City Centre Dublin, a short 2-minute walk from Smithfield Station and 14 minutes' walk from Guinness Storehouse. Travellers say that the area is walkable and good for shopping.

Generator Dublin Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

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 Exceptional

I stayed in a 6 bunk hostel room. Accommodation was average but the main bar and eating area were good , as was the breakfast. Neat location really, with good access by tram and trendy restaurants and cinema over the road. As with most things in Dublin, this seemed rather expensive to me - about double compared to Madrid and Barcelona. Common areas didn’t have much seating and it wasn’t somewhere to snooze.
ROBERT, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

I had never slept in a pod before. It worked surprisingly well.
Donna, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Are place is walking distance to everything we wanted to see for the short time we had.
Vicente, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

I always have a good experience at any generator property i stay at.
Tiffany, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Very dissatisfied. Terrible stuff.
Araks, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Kayla, 2-night romance trip
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6/10 Good

Ricky, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
Georges, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
Janeen, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Ian, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

John, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Arizbe, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

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.
Moira, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay!
It was great, comfortable, had a gig on when i went great company and people!
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

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.
Emily, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Ok
Van Trong Thien, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Dirty
Obi, 1-night romance trip
Verified Ebookers guest review

8/10 Very good

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).
Helen, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Yvette Anne, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The generation station
Great value and great location
Paul, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

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
Katiuscia, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Not a great place at all ....
This hostile was not a good stay. The bathrooms had mildew and grime on the floors of the showers. The rooms have no fans, no circulation for air. We had 8 people in a room,, without air, without a fan, and the windows barely cracked open. We asked the staff for a fan, brought one to the room and it didn't work. They brought a second fan it wasn't enough for the room so we requested a second fan. We also decided to rent a second room to give each of us space, that king room was better but same issues. Windows didn't open but a crack and no fans for room. Rooms are stale, stagnant and hot even when it's 55 degrees outside! You can't open the windows to cool the room. I requested a fan and was told they didn't have one and to ask again the next day. I did and was met with the same answer. No sorry no fan. Personally I made an error and paid for my room but thought I booked it through Monday like the rest of my famiys room. When I returned on Sunday afternoon from touring My key didn't work. I went to the front desk where I found my entire room full of me and my daughters belongings in black trash bags. They threw our snacks in with clothes/shoes. The open bag of chips was everwhere and our toothbrushes were inside shoes and I was unnerved! My credit card was on file. They could have called or even emailed me. But no communication. The blonde lady at the front desk was rude and dismissive when I was worried about passports! Terrible service! Rude staff!
Elaine, 1-night family trip
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6/10 Good

Fine for a one-night stay
Downstairs bar and facilities were very well-kept, but actual rooms were very run down
Bailey, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Marcus, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Jacqueline, 1-night family trip
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