Generator London
37 Tavistock Place, Russell Square · London
Generator London is in London · 3-star · rated 6.9 by 14,301 guests.
Central London Hostel in Bloomsbury Vibrant Atmosphere: Located near Russell Square Tube Station, The Generator features an internet cafe, lounge, and games room with pool tables. The famous Generator Bar offers nightly deals on meals and drinks, along with karaoke, a live DJ, and free movies for entertainment. Comfortable Accommodation: Choose from dormitory-style shared or private rooms with en suite bathrooms. Experience a friendly and cosmopolitan atmosphere during your stay. City Exploration: Take advantage of the free walking tour of the city offered by the hostel. Immerse yourself in the heart of London's culture and history. Book now to experience the vibrant atmosphere and convenient amenities at The Generator in Bloomsbury!
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Facilities
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Pets allowed
- Lift / Elevator
- Laundry
- Luggage storage
- Express check-in/check-out
- Safety deposit box
- Bar
- Fax/photocopying
- Tour desk
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Ironing service
- Meeting/banquet facilities
- Dry cleaning
- Packed lunches
- Games room
- Billiards
- Karaoke
- Non-smoking throughout
- Private check-in/check-out
- Daily housekeeping
- Designated smoking area
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Special diet menus - on request
- Wheelchair accessible
- ATM/cash machine on site
- Lockers
- Vending machine - drinks
- Toilet with grab rails
- Public transport tickets
- Vending machine - snacks
- Evening entertainment
- Lower bathroom sink
- Higher level toilet
- Emergency cord in bathroom
- Nightclub/DJ
- Wine/champagne
- Coffee Shop on site
- Staff adhere to local safety protocols
- Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
- Guest rooms disinfected between stays
- Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
- Cashless payment available
- Fire extinguishers
- First aid kit available
- Sanitized tableware & silverware
- Contactless check-in/check-out
- Invoice provided
- Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
- Smoke alarms
- Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
- Guest room sealed after cleaning
- Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
- Physical distancing in dining areas
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Process in place to check health of guests
- Access to health care professionals
- Face masks for guests available
- 24-hour security
- Security alarm
- Breakfast takeaway containers
- Key card access
- Live music/performance
- Happy hour
AI summary of the guest reviews below
The short version
Guests repeatedly praise the convenient location near transport and sights, friendly staff, decent breakfast/bar, and generally clean facilities with good shower water pressure and comfortable beds.
Common complaints include small or hot rooms, noisy environment, limited or distant/shared bathrooms with poor signage, and inconsistent bathroom cleanliness.
Written from 26 of the guest reviews below. Read them yourself — they are shown as written.
What guests said
- 6.0
Good location
Only one set of bathrooms for the entire floor and no signage to find them. Also, the bathrooms were not cleaned very often
solo_traveller · September 2026
- 1.0
Not much
The rooms are so tiny you can’t move between the bunks more than one at a time and when you are feeling unsafe due to other room mate this is not the best for me. I went and spoke with staff but they were not able to assist me, so I left early and booked another place. No refund was offered or given.
solo_traveller · September 2026
- 10.0
Nice stuf
The generator is like home to me
solo_traveller · September 2026
- 10.0
Near my doctor and hospital
solo_traveller · September 2026
Good location
8.0Room was spacious and clean, good location to get to kings cross and out to Wembley for a concert, reception staff were friendly
The showers are a bit of a strange set up, wish there was a dry area within the shower cubical to store things and get dressed
solo_traveller · September 2026
I choose Generator for it's attractive room / bed rate ( i did take a single room after a night )
7.0all as expected
noisy door while closing and room inmates kept coming in and out
solo_traveller · September 2026
Although the location was amazing for this hostel, we would not stay here again due to the unsanitaryness we experienced
3.0- Very good location! Tube stations, shops and bars/restaurants within walking distance. -Beds were comfy. - The bar downstairs was nice to said at and priced reasonably. -Water pressure from the showers were really good.
-Even though the bathrooms were apparently checked regularly, the one of our floor was minging most of the time from sanitary bins over flowing with used products on the floor and even in the shower along with big clumps of hair- we had to go to the other floor for showers. -4 bed hostel was tiny! Bit awkward when 4 p…
couple · September 2026
Great for a one night stay, excellent breakfast
8.0Pretty convenient location and the food from the onsite bar was very nice. It was convenient to order at the table on my phone. The bed was clean and it was kind of a staff member to make it for me. The dorm was not full. Nice disabled toilet that not many people used as your key card had to be activated for it. The br…
A few snorers in the room, bring ear plugs. The lock on the valuables box for my bed didn't work, couldn't get my padlock in it.
solo_traveller · September 2026
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