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Generator Dublin

2.0 star property
Family-friendly hostel with a nightclub and a 24-hour front desk

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Family Room for 4 | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Lobby sitting area
Bar (on property)
Interior

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Smithfield Square, Smithfield, Dublin, Dublin, 7
  • Place, Guinness Storehouse
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Dublin Castle
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Trinity College
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Dublin (DUB)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 4 Bed Room

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

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 8-bed Room - Shared Bathroom

  • 221 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Small Dorm Enusite

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

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Family Room for 4 | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room for 4

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

View all photos for Bed in Mixed Dorm - Ensuite

1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Mixed Dorm - Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Single room with Shared bathroom | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single room with Shared bathroom

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

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 6-bed Room - Shared Bathroom

  • 176 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe King

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

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4 bed Dorm

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

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 10-bed Room

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

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Mixed Dorm Shared Bathroom

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 221 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 6-bed Female Room

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

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

4-bed Private Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom

  • 150 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 8-bed Room

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

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Twin

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

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 5-bed Room - Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Beds

View all photos for Private Room with 6 bed Ensuite

1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Room with 6 bed Ensuite

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

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Bed in Female Dorm Ensuite | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Female Dorm Ensuite

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

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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

  • Guinness Storehouse - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Dublin Castle - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Trinity College - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Grafton Street - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Croke Park - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪JJ's Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Proper Order Coffee Co. - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Oxmantown - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Reserve Bar - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Generator Dublin

Family-friendly hostel with a nightclub and a 24-hour front desk
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 access to locker space, luggage storage, and securing valuables. 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

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 Sep 25, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Generator Dublin on Oct 13, 2025 start from $106.53, 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.

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 16 minutes on foot from O'Connell Street. You'll also find St. Patrick's Cathedral and Dublin Castle less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Generator Dublin?

Bicycle parking is also available for guests.

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.

What do couples enjoy most about Generator Dublin?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hostel, including a bar, a restaurant, and 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).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Generator Dublin?

No, you won't find rooms with balconies at Generator Dublin.

Generator Dublin Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 361 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 336 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 172 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 80 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 64 out of 1013 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

James

Traveled with group, Business traveler
It was fine staying here. It was a bit loud, the property wasn't the cleanest, but it was in a nice area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Austen

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Timothy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The location is fine, but it is quite loud at night. The Generator is trying to walk the line between a hotel and a hostel. We thought we were getting a hotel. We paid $290 for a tiny room with the worst and thinnest mattresses I’ve ever slept on. The pillows are not much thicker than a pancake. The room did not have any tissue or a bar of soap. Check out time is an hour earlier than every hotel I’ve ever stayed in. No on-site parking so we had to pay 18 euros per night for a parkade a block away.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

aron

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Kay

Liked: Cleanliness
Definitely more of a hostel than a hotel. Clean, and the blackout curtains were effective, but it would benefit from a refresh. It’s a little Tartt round the edges
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diwakar, Seattle

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Geoffery

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Traveled with group
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location and great price Private rooms were perfect for us
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Aiden

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All good, thanks
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Norman

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Everything was an inconvenience to the staff and I can honestly i would sleep in the car before staying in this place again. This was also one of the dirtiest places i have staye.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pablo Giuliano

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pablo Giuliano

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pablo Giuliano

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Dennis

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My family stayed there for a night before flying back to America. This is not a hotel for a family to rest. It is full of young people and they are noisy all night. I would have gotten more sleep laying on the road by the airport. You also have to pay for a towel. I’m sure it has its place but this was a bad choice by me for what we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Amanda

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’m sure some people enjoy the stay. Sadly, my experience was bad. It all started at check-in. I got there extremely early, which was my own fault. Asked for early check-in and was told no promises by the manager. so I waited patiently (4hrs). In that time not one person on the staff asked me if I was OK. Asked me if I needed a glass of water. To be completely honest, they ignored me. Secondly the hostel looks very high-end online. It is not it’s all a façade. What you get especially in the female dorms is mouldy showers with zero hot water, broken shower faucets. When the water does run, it floods the entire shared bathroom, which causes it to be extremely slippery. And when you’re going to the bathroom in the middle of the night, you feel like you’re going to slip and fall. My next problem with the place is that the bathroom stall doors hardly lock and when they do lock they get stuck. So in the middle of the night I ended up locked in the bathroom stall because this place is so cheap. Another major problem is the noise level. The girls were actually quite quiet. The only downfall was that the doors in the building don’t have a bumper so that you don’t slam every time somebody comes in and out. A member of the staff in the middle of the night came to talk to me about my complaints, which I appreciated except he came up at 4 AM knocked on the door to the dorm and proceeded to walk in a female only dorm. I left early and lost money. I was refused any reimbursement.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David, Medina

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Ezrah

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Adam

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Amy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The social environment was great - people of all ages gathering from around the world.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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