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Generator Dublin

2.0 star property
Family-friendly Dublin hostel in City Centre Dublin with nightclub

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Generator Dublin

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Bar (on property)
Porch
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Lounge
Shower, eco-friendly toiletries, towels

Overview of Generator Dublin

Reviews
8.0

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping

Your area essentials

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Smithfield Square, Smithfield, Dublin, Dublin, 7
  • Popular LocationGuinness Storehouse14 min walk
  • Popular LocationDublin Castle17 min walk
  • Popular LocationTrinity College6 min drive
  • AirportDublin (DUB)22 min drive
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Room options

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

Private 4 Bed Room

Highlights

Renovated in 2019
Tempur-Pedic bed
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 161 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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

8-bed Private Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Renovated in 2019
Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
  • 221 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for 1 bed in 6 bed mixed dormitory Ensuite

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

1 bed in 6 bed mixed dormitory Ensuite

Highlights

Renovated in 2019
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 161 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

Family Room for 4

Highlights

LED TV
Renovated in 2019
Tempur-Pedic bed
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 161 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

Deluxe King

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Renovated in 2019
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 161 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Bed in 4 bed Dorm

Highlights

Renovated in 2019
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 161 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for 1 bed in 8 bed mixed dormitory Ensuite

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

1 bed in 8 bed mixed dormitory Ensuite

Highlights

Renovated in 2019
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 224 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

10-bed Private Dormitory Room Ensuite

Highlights

Renovated in 2019
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 377 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 10 Twin Beds

View all photos for 1 bed in 6-bed Female Only Dormitory Room Ensuite

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

1 bed in 6-bed Female Only Dormitory Room Ensuite

Highlights

Renovated in 2019
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 161 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

1 bed in 8 bed mixed dormitory- Shared

Highlights

Renovated in 2019
Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
  • 221 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for 6-bed Female Only Private Dormitory Room Ensuite

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

6-bed Female Only Private Dormitory Room Ensuite

Highlights

Renovated in 2019
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 161 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

View all photos for 4-bed Private Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom

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

4-bed Private Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Renovated in 2019
Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
  • 150 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for 8-bed Private Dormitory Room Ensuite

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

8-bed Private Dormitory Room Ensuite

Highlights

Renovated in 2019
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 224 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Beds

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

Deluxe Twin

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Renovated in 2019
Tempur-Pedic bed
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Desk
  • 151 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Single room with Shared bathroom

Highlights

Renovated in 2019
Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
  • 56 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

5-bed Private Dormitory Room Ensuite

Highlights

Renovated in 2019
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 172 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Beds

View all photos for 1 bed in 6 bed mixed dormitory with shared bathroom

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

1 bed in 6 bed mixed dormitory with shared bathroom

Highlights

Renovated in 2019
Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
  • 176 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for 6-bed Private Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom

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

6-bed Private Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Renovated in 2019
Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
  • 176 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, Ensuite (Private Room 6 Beds)

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

Standard Room, Ensuite (Private Room 6 Beds)

Highlights

Renovated in 2019
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 161 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

View all photos for 1 bed in 10-bed Female Only Dormitory Room Ensuite

1 bed in 10-bed Female Only Dormitory Room Ensuite | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

1 bed in 10-bed Female Only Dormitory Room Ensuite

Highlights

Renovated in 2019
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 377 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

Dublin

Generator Dublin is located in City Centre Dublin, a neighborhood in Dublin, and is in the entertainment district and near a metro station. Guinness Storehouse and 3Arena are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Jameson Distillery Bow St. and Dublin Castle. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Croke Park or Aviva Stadium. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours.
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What's nearby

  • Jameson Distillery Bow St. - 1 min walk
  • Guinness Storehouse - 14 min walk
  • Dublin Castle - 17 min walk
  • Grafton Street - 5 min drive
  • Trinity College - 6 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • JJ's Bar - 2 min walk
  • Copper + Straw - 5 min walk
  • Urbanity Coffee - 3 min walk
  • The Cobblestone - 2 min walk
  • The Reserve Bar - 2 min walk

About this property

Generator Dublin

Family-friendly hostel revitalized in 2019 and located near Jameson Distillery Bow St.
Located close to Dublin Castle and Guinness Storehouse, Generator Dublin provides a nightclub, a grocery/convenience store, and concerts and live shows. The on-site restaurant, Generator Food, offers breakfast, brunch, and lunch. In addition to a coffee shop/cafe and an arcade/game room, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a TV in the lobby, and smoke-free premises
  • ATM/banking services, tour/ticket assistance, and games
  • Evening entertainment, an elevator, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say good things about the helpful staff and walkable location
Room features
All 109 rooms offer amenities such as free WiFi. Guests reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • LED light bulbs and daily housekeeping

Languages

Dutch, English, German, Irish, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish

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–10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 10 for adults and EUR 5 for children
  • 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

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • In-room accessibility
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

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
  • Renovated entire property - April 2019
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • 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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property 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. Any other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 25 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 75 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 10 for adults and EUR 5 for children
  • 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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 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
This property caters to guests ages 18 and over.

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

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

Is Generator Dublin pet-friendly?

Yes, this hostel allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 75 lbs per pet. There's a fee of EUR 25 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Generator Dublin?

As of Apr 19, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Generator Dublin on May 2, 2024 start from $100.23, 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.

How much is parking at Generator Dublin?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Generator Dublin?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Generator Dublin?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Generator Dublin located?

This family-friendly Dublin hostel is located in the entertainment district, within a 15-minute walk of Jameson Distillery Bow St. and Guinness Storehouse. Dublin Castle and Grafton Street are also within 1 mi (2 km). Smithfield Station is only a 2-minute walk and Four Courts Station is 6 minutes.

Generator Dublin Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 359 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 379 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 151 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 58 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 54 out of 1001 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Andrew Robert

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Honestly, hostels are not what they used to be. I of course expected groups of high school groups and college kids traveling around to be staying there, but due to the housing crisis in Dublin, hostels have become a place for the homeless population to reside. The staff tries to avoid that, but there are workarounds, as I’ve been told by some of the homeless residents. In the room, people were smoking out the tiny balcony window/door and all the smoke was coming inside. I was up coughing all night. That is probably more of a unique circumstance, but wanted to share my experience. Besides that, there is a lot of theft and random people sneaking into the hostel, despite there being security. Just a few things to keep in mind depending on the type of person you are. The staff were absolutely wonderful though. Truly understanding and kind. If backpacking around and need a place to crash, of course would still recommend, but just keep your wits about you and be careful where you put your stuff and who is around you at all times.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

John, BROOKLYN

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Never again. They wouldn’t refund me. There were some shady characters so I went across the street and booked a room in the Maldron. When I went back to ask for a refund they said they could cancel the reservation but not refund me. Money hungry because they know their sub par and need all the revenue they can get.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I would recommend to friends
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Madison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clelia

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Harrison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were nice and welcoming. The room was good and clean. There were a lot of things to do in the evening in the area and inside. Would come back. People were respectful and kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lively, a short walk from plenty to do and see, as well as a lovely staff members. I appreciate everyone at reception and the bar/cafe for their patience with me on my first solo trip out of the U.S. Ill be sure to come back to the Generator the next time Im in Ireland. (And I promise i wont have as many misshaps next time)
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Sophie

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Nice Bathroom & Property Cleanliness
Check-In Time
2:00 PM
Check-Out Time
10:00 AM
Star Rating
2.0