Name: Generator Hostel London
Address: 37 Tavistock Place, Russell Square, Camden, London, WC1H 9SE, United Kingdom, 37 Tavistock Place, Russell Square, Greater London, WC1H 9SE, UK
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at £18 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 7.8

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Generator Hostel London

This neighbourhood is a great choice for travellers interested in theatre, shopping and sightseeing – Check location 37 Tavistock Place, Russell Square, Camden, London, WC1H 9SE, United Kingdom – This neighbourhood is a great choice for travellers interested in theatre, shopping and sightseeing – Check location Great location - show map – Metro access

Russell Square: only 4 minutes away! (350 yards on foot)

*8.7* British Library: only 5 minutes away! (450 yards on foot)

*8.2* Tavistock Square: only 5 minutes away! (450 yards on foot)

*8.5* Bloomsbury: only 6 minutes away! (550 yards on foot)

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China · 5 July 2016

Loved the staff. I arrived late at night after attending a conference all day. I had only intended to stay for one night, but cancelled my other London booking and stayed through 4 nights. Location was fabulous. I've never stayed in this area of London and I recommend it 100%. It was conveniently close to Kings Cross but on the other 'nicer' side. Quiet at night, too. Thank you to Adam and Bec at reception - they were wonderful!

Laura, Crimea

The staff, especially Adam, was really friendly and helpful. Great facilities, great location, great service.

Suleyman, Turkey

I liked the atmosphere of the hostel. It was really nice and friendly. The bed was comfortable, and my 2.5m charger reached to my bed. I thought overall the toilets and showers were really good!

H, Sweden

Great staff. nice facilities and accessibility. clean shower.

Chaeeun, South Korea

I know Generator Hostels in other cities and I like design and facilities in general.

Caterina, France

Clean, comfortable, quiet, secure, well organised and decorated. Bloomsbury's a very pleasant district, and the hotel's just 10' walk from the British museum.

Christophe, France

Good localisation near the train station. Some rstaurants just across the street, 5 minutes to subway station and 24h tesco. Room was spacious and quiet - loved that. Security at night hours is looking after th place.

Aga&, Poland

Great location and super breakfast . Arrived 2 am due to late arrival of flight and friendly check in by Luis . Excellent breakfast

Burkiefromhk, Hong Kong

I loved the overall look of the hostel. I felt as if I was more at a hotel! The staff was amazing and I made some really cool friends during my stay. The room was very clean, a little tight but still manageable. Everything was very easily accessible and the location is PERFECT. So easy to get around the city as it's so close to 2 different tube stations. I rarely needed to use public transit anyways because so much was in walking distance! Would definitely recommend this place to anyone and everyone travelling in London! Thanks Generator London!

Sierra, Canada

Great friendly staff meals are very affordable .very relaxed vibe very close too all London underground

Sean, Australia

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8.8

Stay in the heart of London – Great location - show map

In central London in the vibrant area of Bloomsbury, this large, vibrant hostel is near Russell Square Tube Station. The Generator has an internet cafe, a lounge and a games room with pool tables.

The famous Generator Bar has special deals on meals and drinks every night. Entertainment includes karaoke, a live DJ and free movies.

The Generator has dormitory-style shared and private rooms with en suite bathoom. There is a friendly, cosmopolitan atmosphere.

A free walking tour of the city is available.

Camden is a great choice for travellers interested in theatre, shopping and sightseeing.

This is our guests' favourite part of London, according to independent reviews.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9 for a two-person trip.

This property is also rated for the best value in London! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.

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Continental, Buffet

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Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent

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	Twin Room with Private Bathroom 2 single beds	Show prices
Room size: 97 ft² This room has a either 2 single beds or 1 bunk bed and an en suite bathroom with shower. Towels are provided. Room facilities: Shower, Desk, Toilet, Heating, Hardwood/Parquet floors, Towels, Linen, Clothes rack Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in + / / Check-in date Check-out + / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children
	1 Bed in a 6-Bed Mixed Shared Dorm 1 single bed	Show prices
Room size: 97 ft² This room consists of 3 bunk-beds, 6 lockers and a washbasin. Room facilities: Heating, Towels Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in + / / Check-in date Check-out + / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children
	1 Bed in a 4-Bed Mixed Shared Dorm 1 single bed	Show prices
Room size: 97 ft² This room consists of 2 bunk-beds, 4 lockers and a washbasin. Towels are not provided. Room facilities: Heating, Towels Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Someone just booked this Check-in + / / Check-in date Check-out + / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children
	1 Bed in a 8-Bed Mixed Shared Dorm 1 single bed	Show prices
Room size: 312 ft² This room consists of 4 bunk-beds, 8 lockers and a washbasin. Towels are not provided. Room facilities: Heating, Towels Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in + / / Check-in date Check-out + / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children
	Twin Room with Shared Bathroom 2 single beds	Show prices
Room size: 97 ft² This room has a bunk-bed, 2 lockers and a washbasin. Towels are not provided. Room facilities: Heating, Towels Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in + / / Check-in date Check-out + / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children
	Triple Room with Shared Bathroom 1 single bed and 1 bunk bed	Show prices
Room size: 97 ft² This room consists of a single bed, a bunk-bed and a washbasin. Towels are not provided. Room facilities: Heating Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in + / / Check-in date Check-out + / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children
	Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom 2 bunk beds	Show prices
Room size: 97 ft² This room consists of 2 bunk-beds, 4 lockers and a washbasin. Towels are not provided. Room facilities: Heating Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in + / / Check-in date Check-out + / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children
× 6	6 Bed Private 3 bunk beds	Show prices
Room size: 178 ft² This room consists of 3 bunk-beds, 6 lockers and a washbasin. Towels are not provided. Room facilities: Heating Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in + / / Check-in date Check-out + / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children

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Originally built in the early 20th century as accommodation for the London Metropolitan Police Force, Generator London has been welcoming travellers rom all over the world for over 20 years. Fully refurbished in 2013, the property takes inspiration from the diversities of London, the design, art, food and drink.

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Property surroundings – This neighbourhood is a great choice for travellers interested in theatre, shopping and sightseeing – Check location Great location - show map

Closest landmarks

The Brunswick 0.1 miles
BMA House 0.2 miles
Russell Square 0.2 miles
The Place 0.2 miles
British Library 0.2 miles
Tavistock Square 0.3 miles
Bloomsbury 0.3 miles
St Pancras Railway Station 0.3 miles
University of London 0.3 miles
Kings Cross Station 0.3 miles

Restaurants and markets

Waitrose Supermarket 0.2 miles

Closest airports

London City Airport 7.7 miles
London Heathrow Airport 14.6 miles
London Gatwick Airport 25.6 miles

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Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Activities

Evening entertainment
Nightclub/DJ (Additional charge)
Entertainment staff
Karaoke
Billiards (Additional charge)
Games room

Food & Drink

Internet

Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking

No parking available.

Reception services

ATM/cash machine on site
Luggage storage (Additional charge)
Tour desk
Express check-in/check-out
24-hour front desk

Cleaning services

Laundry (Additional charge)

General

Shared lounge/TV area
Vending machine (snacks)
Vending machine (drinks)
Designated smoking area
Non-smoking throughout
Heating
Packed lunches
Gift shop
Safety deposit box (Additional charge)
Lift
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking rooms

Languages spoken

Italian
Hungarian
French
Spanish
English

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From 14:00 hours

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Until 10:00 hours

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Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to room type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and extra beds

Children older than 18 years are welcome.

There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking for more than 10 persons, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

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The fine print

Check-In
All guests will require proof-of-age photo ID upon check-in.

Group Bookings:
- Your booking will be considered a group booking if includes 10 or more people.
- The hostel will contact guests after booking.
- Guests will need to confirm the exact age of your party (groups under 18 years of age are not accepted).
- You will also need to pay the entire cost of the reservation at least 1 month before arrival.
- Late payment will result in the rooms being re-sold.

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24 June 2017

Geraldine
United Kingdom
Age group: 18 – 24
7.5

“Great location. Room was a little cramped for 6 beds.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • 1 Bed in a 6-Bed Mixed Shared Dorm
- • Stayed 1 night
눉The room I was staying in felt a little cramped. A power socket at each bed would be nice. It would prevent people from tripping over wires. The level of hospitality from the staff has dipped, maybe because it’s peak season or something and it gets busy. A little let-down after my first stay earlier this year. You need to rent your lockers if you check out early or arrived earlier than check-in time and it’s expensive but you can access it as many times as you like while you use it, just do not lose the slip of paper with the barcode to reopen the locker.
눇I’ve already stayed here once and the lounge area and bar are still nice. I had time to explore the area. It’s beautiful and there are cool affordable cafes and lovely parks nearby. It’s also walkable distance to the British Museum!
24 June 2017

Laura
Crimea
9.2

“Perfect location, great staff.”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • 1 Bed in a 4-Bed Mixed Shared Dorm
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉It's a huge place with lots of group travel. If you're travelling solo and seeking mates, it's not prime for meeting others. It would be perfect for a small group of friends.
눇Loved the staff. I arrived late at night after attending a conference all day. I had only intended to stay for one night, but cancelled my other London booking and stayed through 4 nights. Location was fabulous. I've never stayed in this area of London and I recommend it 100%. It was conveniently close to Kings Cross but on the other 'nicer' side. Quiet at night, too. Thank you to Adam and Bec at reception - they were wonderful!
24 June 2017

Diego
Uruguay
5.4

“If possible, avoid it”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
눉Smallest rooms I've ever seen. On top of this, there's no AC or ventilation so you can imagine how it is to sleep in a tiny room with 3 more guests without AC or ventilation (windows barely open). Only one small lift for the whole hostel (the lift is for 4-5 people and the hostel must have 500 beds distributed in 5 floors). Only one laundry machine was working.
눇The common areas, such as the bar and the place where you can have breakfast, were really good.
24 June 2017

Suleyman
Turkey
Age group: 25 – 34
9.6

“Great Place”
- • Solo traveller
- • 1 Bed in a 4-Bed Mixed Shared Dorm
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
눇The staff, especially Adam, was really friendly and helpful. Great facilities, great location, great service.
22 June 2017

Sophia
Canada
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • 1 Bed in a 4-Bed Mixed Shared Dorm
- • Stayed 7 nights
눉Only complaint would be the DJ being a bit of a jerk.
눇SUPER friendly staff, great food, very clean.
21 June 2017

Anonymous
Brazil
7.1

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
눇 clean and comfortable for a hostel
20 June 2017

Ryan
United Kingdom
9.2

Superb
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • 1 Bed in a 4-Bed Mixed Shared Dorm
- • Stayed 2 nights
눇Good place to meet people!
20 June 2017

HPZV
Brazil
7.1

“Don´t worth the money”
- • Solo traveller
- • 1 Bed in a 6-Bed Mixed Shared Dorm
- • Stayed 7 nights
눉No kitchen avaiable, food and drinks are very expensive for a hostel, breakfast it is expensive and is not a buffet (you need to choose only one option from a menu: one croissant or one cereal with milk...) the coffee is free but it is no good. The room have some wall sockets but in the same part of the room and far from the bed.
눇Very modern and safe hostel, beatiful and well decorated. Good location, nice bar!
20 June 2017

Lloyd
United Kingdom
7.1

“Cheap and cheerful. Can't argue for the money. I would stay again.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • 1 Bed in a 8-Bed Mixed Shared Dorm
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
눉Room was far too hot. No windows in the dorm was not good, fans provided but they weren't very good either. Overall cleanliness of the dorms and toilets was not great either.
눇All of the living and seating areas where presentable and there's a nice atmosphere throughout. Staff where helpful and obliging. Location wise it was handy too.
19 June 2017

H
Sweden
9.6

“Nice hostel in a good spot.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • 1 Bed in a 4-Bed Mixed Shared Dorm
- • Stayed 4 nights
눉It was constantly hot. Just walking in to the hostel was warm, and in my room I could barely breathe. I'm glad I could sit by the window so I could cool down a bit. I'd suggest bringing a little mini fan or something because I was barely ever cooled down. Other than that the hostel was very nice.
눇I liked the atmosphere of the hostel. It was really nice and friendly. The bed was comfortable, and my 2.5m charger reached to my bed. I thought overall the toilets and showers were really good!
19 June 2017

Jeremy
United Kingdom
9.2

“Marvellous”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • 1 Bed in a 6-Bed Mixed Shared Dorm
- • Stayed 1 night
눉I requested a bottom bunk, got a top bunk, poor form lads.
눇Excellent facilities
18 June 2017

Hanna
Ukraine

1 helpful vote
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
눉No double bed in our room, no hairdryer in room and no hairdryer on reception
눇Clean room, interesting hostel, bar, location
16 June 2017

Ana
Brazil
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
눇The best hostel of my life!
15 June 2017

Chaeeun
South Korea
8.3

“Great enough. recommend!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • 1 Bed in a 8-Bed Mixed Shared Dorm
- • Stayed 3 nights
눉My friend said men toilet always had problems.. :( breakfast was nice enough
눇Great staff. nice facilities and accessibility. clean shower.
14 June 2017

Anonymous
Italy
7.1

Good
- • Group of friends
- • 1 Bed in a 8-Bed Mixed Shared Dorm
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
눉Would have been better if we had a power socket each,maybe on the side of the bed...

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