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Generator London

2.0 star property

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Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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37 Tavistock Place, Russel Square, London, England, WC1H 9SE
  • Place, University College London
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Russell Square
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, The British Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪67 min drive‬

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

7.0 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)
  • 97 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 86 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

6 Bed Private Room

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4 bed Dorm - Shared Bathroom

7.6 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • 86 sq ft
  • 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

  • 280 sq ft
  • 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)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin

  • 118 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

6-bed Private Dormitory room ensuite

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

8-bed Private Dormitory room ensuite

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Superior King | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior King

  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room With Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

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Superior King Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2

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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)

  • Sleeps 1

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Private 8 Beds Room with Private Bathrooms

  • Sleeps 8

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Bed In 6 Bed Dorm With Shared Bathrooms

  • Sleeps 1

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Bed In Dorm With Shared Bathrooms (Female Only)

  • Sleeps 1

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Bed In Large Dorm With Shared Bathrooms (Mixed Gender)

  • Sleeps 1

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Bed In Medium Dorm - Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1

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Private 8 Bed Female Room With Shared Bathrooms

  • Sleeps 8

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Private 8 Bed Room With Shared Bathrooms

  • Sleeps 8

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 12 Bed Room With Shared Bathrooms

  • Sleeps 12

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 10 bed Room with Shared Bathrooms

  • Sleeps 10

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 6 Bed Room With Shared Bathrooms

  • Sleeps 6

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 13 bed Room with Shared Bathrooms

  • Sleeps 13

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Private 4 Beds Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4

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Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

London

Generator London places you in London City Centre, within a leisurely stroll of popular sights such as The British Museum and Russell Square. This 214-room hostel has a restaurant along with conveniences like free in-room WiFi and a nightclub.
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What's nearby

  • Cartwright Gardens - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • University College London - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Russell Square - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • British Library - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • The British Museum - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

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

  • ‪Sandwich Street Kitchen - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Marquis Cornwallis - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪TA’MINI Lebanese Bakery - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Project68 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Generator London

Guests of Generator London enjoy features like a nightclub, free WiFi in public areas, and an arcade/game room. The front desk has multilingual staff on hand 24/7 to help with luggage storage, securing valuables, and access to locker space. Additional amenities include express check-out, laundry facilities, and a water dispenser.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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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

  • 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)

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 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

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 25 per pet, per stay
  • Dogs only
  • 1 total (31 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 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)

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
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
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services.

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

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Generator London Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 261 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 347 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 176 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 107 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 113 out of 1004 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Francine

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Claire

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Poe K

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

manik

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Jasmine

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samira

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great service
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

ASSANE

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great Stay , Staff was nice and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were really helpful during the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Ben

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Akmal

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean room, but the bathroom needs some improvement
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and comfortable . Welcoming and a great atmosphere . I slept very well
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
bathrooms could be better kept but otherwise nothing terrible
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

sophie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Okay. Bathrooms very tired and broken locks. The bedrooms didn’t have shelves or even a hook. Just one overhead light in room, individual beds could have benefitted from personal light and charger point. Woken twice in the night by noise. Clean sheets. Decent food and drinks. Staff were lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Samira

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 17 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

angelina

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very poor service.
Stayed 27 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kyle Keth

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Marie-Sophie

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ali

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Regina

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ammar

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
GREAT!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Kokil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place has a fun vibe and most of the staff is quite good. However, during my second stay there was a new lady who appeared to be completely uninterested and for some reason gave me the worst rooms possible even after I mentioned the first room was a dump with no windows and 8 people crammed inside a small space (how is that even legal?) I hope and believe that it wasn’t on purpose but later when I tried to change the guys were wonderful and helpful and assisted with request. It’s a great hostel but they need to have more female dorms. It’s not fair to be forced to sleep next to drunk and smelly boys on a week night or any night for that matter.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

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