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Generator Dublin

2.0 star property

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Bed in Female Dorm Ensuite | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
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Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Smithfield Square, Smithfield, Dublin, Dublin, 7
  • Place, Jameson Distillery Bow St.
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Guinness Storehouse
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Dublin Castle
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Dublin (DUB)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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

Deluxe Twin

  • City view
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Private 4 Bed Room

  • City view
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Bed in Small Dorm Enusite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Private Room with 6 bed Ensuite

  • City view
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Bed in Mixed Dorm Shared Bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • City view
  • 221 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room for 4 | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Family Room for 4

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Bed in 4 bed Dorm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Private 5-bed Room - Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Private 6-bed Female Room

  • City view
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Private 8-bed Room

  • City view
  • 224 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Private 10-bed Room

  • City view
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 10
  • 10 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Bed in Female Dorm Ensuite | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Bed in Female Dorm Ensuite

  • City view
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Deluxe King

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Single room with Shared bathroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Single room with Shared bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 56 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

4-bed Private Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom

  • City view
  • 150 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Private 6-bed Room - Shared Bathroom

  • City view
  • 176 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Private 8-bed Room - Shared Bathroom

  • City view
  • 221 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Bed in Mixed Dorm - Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Dublin

Located in City Centre Dublin, Generator Dublin is adjacent to Jameson Distillery Bow St. and within a 15-minute walk of popular sights like Guinness Storehouse. This 109-room hostel has conveniences like a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and a nightclub.
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What's nearby

  • Jameson Distillery Bow St. - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Guinness Storehouse - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Dublin Castle - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Grafton Street - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Trinity College - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Proper Order Coffee Co. - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪JJ's Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Reserve Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Copper + Straw - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Generator Dublin

Guests of Generator Dublin enjoy a nightclub, free WiFi in public areas, and coffee in a common area. The front desk has multilingual staff on hand 24/7 to help with luggage storage, securing valuables, and tours or tickets. Other amenities at this family-friendly hostel include a meeting room, an arcade/game room, and laundry facilities.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi.

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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

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to noon on weekdays and 8:00 AM to noon on weekends; EUR 11 per person
  • 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

  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower

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 at the property
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for EUR 25 per pet, per stay
  • Dogs only
  • 1 total (75 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Pets may not be left unsupervised
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately EUR 11 per person
  • 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)
  • Towels fee: EUR 4 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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, 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
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • Charges or special cancellation policies for group reservations may apply (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates).
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

National rating

This property does not have a Ireland Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

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

Are free cancellation options available at Generator Dublin?

Generator Dublin provides free cancellation on certain room rates. To learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Generator Dublin?

As of May 30, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Generator Dublin on Jun 14, 2026 start from $143, including 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.

What can I see around Generator Dublin?

This hostel is situated in City Centre Dublin within a short 14-minute walk of Guinness Storehouse and also 17 minutes on foot from Dublin Castle. You'll also find Phoenix Park and O'Connell Street less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Generator Dublin?

No, there isn't parking available at the hostel.

Does Generator Dublin feature a casino?

No, Generator Dublin doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Generator Dublin?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

Is Generator Dublin a good place to stay for couples?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hostel, including a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and concerts/live shows.

Are there hot tubs at Generator Dublin?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hostel.

Does Generator Dublin feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Generator Dublin serves a cooked-to-order breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Generator Food.

Will Generator Dublin allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at Generator Dublin for a fee of EUR 25 per pet, per stay.

Are there connecting rooms at Generator Dublin?

No, this hostel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from Generator Dublin?

The closest major airport to Generator Dublin is Dublin Airport (DUB), which is 7.2 mi away (24 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Generator Dublin?

No, there aren't any rooms at Generator Dublin that offer a balcony.

Generator Dublin Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 362 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 321 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 181 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 81 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 61 out of 1006 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pat

Alway straight forward, for a simple stay in Dublin.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Nicole

Room was clean but staff was not very responsive. Our flight was cancelled day of and I messaged and tried to call multiple times with no response. When we arrived a day later (after completing pre-check in on time, paying ahead, and messaging to let them know we were still coming) they had given our room away. There was another room available thankfully, but we definitely got lucky. Overall not a bad stay, but not the most hospitable either.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
didnt get breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Traveled with group
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Dirty. Bathroom flooded so had to move rooms. Some staff rude
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Sumil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location and cheap for Dublin area. Bathroom was a bit dirty but still usable. Sleeping was fine and reception is 24/7 so really helpful. Area is safe. There's a bar in the ground floor..great for sports and food. Also right next to jameson distillery tour! Would come again as a solo traveller.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I didn't have breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Radoslaw

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic location. Nice big room and very clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cory Scott

Stayed 20 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Evan

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Par for the course you’ll get a snorer or two and drunkards outside that will wake you up, but the random fire alarms at 4 am days in a row were a nice touch 👌
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Drinking options suited me ( although generator said card only ) I didn’t use bar until last day when I saw them take cash They put me in 6 bunk room instead of 4 Drunk came in late and kept all 5 of us awake by being sick , choking , spitting etc , girls were worried (x2) he only stayed one night !
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Tim

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Front staff was very unfriendly and curt. Never saw any of them smile once and they exuded a "put out to be there" attitude that made me feel unwelcome except I saw they did this to everyone. For a hostel, things were expensive here even by Dublin standards, especially the bar and games they offer.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Aurelie

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Travelers condition of the room very poor. Staff helpful. Alarm went off. No instructions were given.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jason

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Giuseppe

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, really nice hotel, friendly staff and exactly what we needed for our stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paulo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

enrique

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paulo

Traveled with group
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well located and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service

Perfectly fine party hostel

The stay was good, it’s a loud party hostel but that should be obvious to those booking.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Isaac

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a good spot for maybe 2 nights Longer trip look somewhere else
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

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