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Guest Rating: 
3.2 / 5
The UK's largest, liveliest and funkiest hostel is located in the centre of London, and is the perfect place to meet other backpackers from all over the world.
Centrally located near Russell Square Tube station, the hostel offers 800 beds in private twin, triple, quad and 5-bed rooms, all with a washbasin. A free continental breakfast and bed linen is included. You can also enjoy free hot showers 24 hours a day.
Party the night away in the famous Generator Bar, with a free drink for all guests over 18 years old. Happy hour is from 18:00 to 21:00, with drinks at great discounted prices. There are events every night: karaoke on Thursdays, a live DJ on Saturdays and free movies on Wednesdays and Sundays. The Generator also has an internet cafe, a lounge area and a games room with pool tables, all open 24 hours.
Important! Some policies may vary from these depending on your room, date and rate selection. Please check the room information when booking.
Children older than 18 years are welcome. There is no capacity for extra beds/cots in the room.
If cancelled up to 1 day before the date of arrival, no fee will be charged. If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged.
To cancel an existing booking please go to the Cancellation page.
VAT is included. Service charge is included. City/tourist tax is included.
No parking available.
Pets are not allowed.
Wireless internet is available in public areas and costs GBP 1.50 per hour. Wired internet is available in public areas and costs GBP 1.50 per hour.
No deposit will be charged.
Children older than 18 years are welcome. There is no capacity for extra beds/cots in the room.
We do not accept American Express!
All the rooms at The Generator are non-smoking. However, we have smoking and non-smoking areas throughout the hostel. ALL group bookings over 10 people need to contact us once they have booked rooms, as we require FULL PAYMENT 1 month before the arrival to avoid cancellation. We do not accept group bookings with students under the age of 18 years old. Sorry, we do not allow animals EXCEPT guide/hearing dogs.
The hostel has over 800 beds, which includes shared and private rooms. The rooms are all single bunk beds and the bathrooms are shared facilities located on each floor. Bed linen is included.
The rooms are all dormitory style rooms with the smallest room having 2 bed and the largest having 8 beds. They are all bunk beds with a wash basin in each room and a locker provided for each bed.
The twin room houses a bunk bed and a wash basin. All new arrivals over 18 will receive a free drink in the bar. Includes only continental breakfast, bed linen and VAT.
The triple room houses a bunk bed, a single bed and a wash basin. All new arrivals over 18 will receive a free drink in the bar. Includes only continental breakfast, bed linen and VAT.
The quad room houses 2 bunk beds and a wash basin. All new arrivals over 18 will receive a free drink in the bar. Includes only continental breakfast, bed linen and VAT.
The 6 bed private room has three bunk beds.
This is a dormitory room, you are paying for one bed in a shared room. Includes only continental breakfast, one bed and VAT.
You are paying for one bed in a shared dormitory.
By public transport: Take the Piccadilly Line Underground to Russell Square. From there cross over the road onto Marchmont Street, walk to the traffic lights and turn right onto Tavistock Place. At number 37 Tavistock Place turn down into Compton Place - the Generator is at the end. You can also walk to us from King's Cross and Euston stations. Please email us if you would like further directions.
*Directions included in email booking confirmation
