Name: Generator 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 £13 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 7.7

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Hostel Generator 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 – Metro access

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

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

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

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

Great atmosphere great meet people from all over the world. Make friends

John, United Kingdom

Great friendly Staff and good Security team. The other Guest could be a little bit more Consideration for other Guest trying to Sleep

John, United Kingdom

I liked the atmosphere and the friendly staff. And the cheap bar

Louise, United Kingdom

It is an absolutely beautiful, though after and friendly hostel. Nice for solo travelers. The location is just great with the tube 2 min away and city centre within walking distance. Love-love the Dr.Who themed floor.

Mariya97, United Kingdom

Location is great. 5 mins walk to the underground station

Yuan, China

We liked where this hostel was located. Located conveniently close to the Russell Square tube station and Kings Cross/St. Pancras International station. Location was the only thing we really liked. We only stayed here for the location and the price - most hotels in London were way too expensive so this was our only choice. Another positive was their WiFi connection - it was fast and never disconnected.

Jprasad, Canada

Hostel is located perfectly close to tube and bus stops and a few locations are walkable. Our room was super clean, one night we had issues with the radiator, but the girls at reception managed to fix that. Bathrooms on floor 5 were clean and never saw anyone in them, so super convenient compared to other hostels. Staff are super helpful and genuinely nice, would definitely stay again.

Sophie, Germany

The location is simply perfect! It’s so close to the tube station, main attractions, cafès, etc. The hostel is clean, all the facilities are really good, the rooms are spacious.

Radostina, Bulgaria

We choose the double private room with our own bathroom, it was really nice and clean. The bathroom was pretty new and we had towels and shampoo and gel. The common areas was great, nice environment young people hanging out in the bar. The restaurant was also pretty cool. Super nice option for going with friends.

Berta, Spain

The design was fun. The localisation was great too for the purpose of my stay. Great security around. It was quite clean in the light of the number of people going there.

Maud, Belgium

8.7

Great location!

What guests loved the most:
“Great atmosphere great meet people from all over the world. Make friends”

John United Kingdom
“Great friendly Staff and good Security team. The other Guest could be a little bit more Consideration for other Guest trying to Sleep”

John United Kingdom
“I liked the atmosphere and the friendly staff. And the cheap bar”

Louise United Kingdom
“It is an absolutely beautiful, though after and friendly hostel. Nice for solo travelers. The location is just great with the tube 2 min away and city centre within walking distance. ”

Mariya97 United Kingdom
“Location is great. 5 mins walk to the underground station”

Yuan China
“We liked where this hostel was located. Located conveniently close to the Russell Square tube station and Kings Cross/St. Pancras International station. Location was the only thing we really...”

Jprasad Canada
“Hostel is located perfectly close to tube and bus stops and a few locations are walkable. ”

Sophie Germany
“The location is simply perfect! It’s so close to the tube station, main attractions, cafès, etc. The hostel is clean, all the facilities are really good, the rooms are spacious.”

Radostina Bulgaria
“We choose the double private room with our own bathroom, it was really nice and clean. The bathroom was pretty new and we had towels and shampoo and gel. ”

Berta Spain
“The design was fun. The localisation was great too for the purpose of my stay. Great security around. It was quite clean in the light of the number of people going there.”

Maud Belgium

Stay in the heart of London –

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 8.2 for a two-person trip.

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Continental, Full English/Irish, Buffet

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Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent

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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.

Property surroundings – This neighbourhood is a great choice for travellers interested in theatre, shopping and sightseeing – Check location Guests loved walking around the neighbourhood!

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
Gordon Square
0.3 miles
Bloomsbury
0.3 miles
St Pancras Railway Station
0.3 miles
University of London
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
Gatwick Airport
25.5 miles

What travellers love about this location

“It is an absolutely beautiful, though after and friendly hostel. Nice for solo travelers. The location is just great with the tube 2 min away and city centre wi...”

Mariya97

United Kingdom

“The location is simply perfect! It’s so close to the tube station, main attractions, cafès, etc. The hostel is clean, all the facilities are really good, the ro...”

Radostina

Bulgaria

“Good location, good prices at the bar and the karaoke night was very fun.”

Alexander

Australia

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14:00 - 00:00

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Until 10:00 hours

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Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation 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.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

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

Generator London accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

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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.

“It is an absolutely beautiful, though after and friendly hostel. Nice for solo travelers. The location is just great with the tube 2 min away and city centre within walking distance. Love-love the Dr.Who themed floor.”

“We liked where this hostel was located. Located conveniently close to the Russell Square tube station and Kings Cross/St. Pancras International station. Location was the only thing we really liked. We only stayed here for the location and the price - most hotels in London were way too expensive so this was our only choice. Another positive was their WiFi connection - it was fast and never disconnected.”

Jprasad

Canada

“Hostel is located perfectly close to tube and bus stops and a few locations are walkable. Our room was super clean, one night we had issues with the radiator, but the girls at reception managed to fix that. Bathrooms on floor 5 were clean and never saw anyone in them, so super convenient compared to other hostels. Staff are super helpful and genuinely nice, would definitely stay again. ”

Sophie

Germany

“The location is simply perfect! It’s so close to the tube station, main attractions, cafès, etc. The hostel is clean, all the facilities are really good, the rooms are spacious.”

“We choose the double private room with our own bathroom, it was really nice and clean. The bathroom was pretty new and we had towels and shampoo and gel. The common areas was great, nice environment young people hanging out in the bar. The restaurant was also pretty cool. Super nice option for going with friends.”

Berta

Spain

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Reviewed: 15 January 2019

Víctor
Spain

3 helpful votes
7.9

“Good”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • 1 Bed in a 6-Bed Mixed Shared Dorm
- • Stayed 1 night
Showers very very small and without convenient water pressure
Location and price

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: 14 January 2019

John
United Kingdom
10

Exceptional
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • 1 Bed in a 6-Bed Mixed Shared Dorm
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Luggage going missing and offered a black refuse sack to carry my stuff away in. Not acceptable Luggage Replacement. Sleeping is not optional before 3am if above the the bar and breakfast Area
Great atmosphere great meet people from all over the world. Make friends

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: 14 January 2019

Heshoooo
United Kingdom
Age group: 25 – 34
5.0

Passable
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • 1 Bed in a 4-Bed Mixed Shared Dorm
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
My bed with not cleaned when i checked in and i need to wait to next day to be resorted
The location only

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: 14 January 2019

Amber
USA
6.3

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • 1 Bed in a 6-Bed Mixed Shared Dorm
- • Stayed 1 night
be able to charge my phone at my bed side

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: 14 January 2019

Peter
United Kingdom

2 helpful votes
6.3

“Could be better for the price paid.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • 1 Bed in a 8-Bed Mixed Shared Dorm
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
There was a beam above my head in the top bunk in my room which left very little headroom. Room was a bit smelly as not great ventilation.
Good location, good shower, clean sheets.

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: 14 January 2019

Alan
USA
7.1

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • 1 Bed in a 6-Bed Mixed Shared Dorm
- • Stayed 1 night
Like typical Generator they will charge you for literally everything and not cheaply either.
Good location and decent hostel.

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: 14 January 2019

Norzilawati
Malaysia
5.4

Passable
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The room is a but small to accommodate 4 pax
Easily acces to public transport

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: 13 January 2019

Ines
United Kingdom
9.6

“It was great. I was only there 1 night”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • 1 Bed in a 4-Bed Mixed Shared Dorm
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Showers too small and nowhere so that you can keep an eye o& your stuff while showering
Toilets very clean and bedroom bed very comfy

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: 12 January 2019

John
United Kingdom
10

“GENERATOR A Great place to call home away from Home ”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • 1 Bed in a 8-Bed Mixed Shared Dorm
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Great friendly Staff and good Security team. The other Guest could be a little bit more Consideration for other Guest trying to Sleep

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: 12 January 2019

Louise
United Kingdom
7.9

“I enjoyed it, it was comfortable and I would recommend it.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 10 + Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
I didn’t like how far away the toilet was from the room. And also the music was really loud and could be heard clearly from the first floor.
I liked the atmosphere and the friendly staff. And the cheap bar

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: 12 January 2019

Jjvm10
Costa Rica

1 helpful vote
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Small, scarce and uncomfortable bathrooms.
Cool design!

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: 11 January 2019

Girish
United Kingdom
9.6

Exceptional
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 10 + Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
one thing is my bed wasn't made up and the other thing is the free wifi is a big big disappointment because the connection was getting lost atleast 5 times every 30 seconds. please take an action about the wifi the remaining stay was rocking would love to keep visiting you guys again and again.

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: 11 January 2019

mariya97
United Kingdom
Age group: 18 – 24
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • 1 Bed in a 4-Bed Mixed Shared Dorm
- • Stayed 1 night
It is an absolutely beautiful, though after and friendly hostel. Nice for solo travelers. The location is just great with the tube 2 min away and city centre within walking distance. Love-love the Dr.Who themed floor.

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: 11 January 2019

Yuan
China
7.5

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The heater is too small for the room. Room is still cold especially sleeping in the upper bed so that I need to ask for another duvet. The tap of cold water in the room stucks. Only warm water comes out which is pretty annoying.
Location is great. 5 mins walk to the underground station

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: 10 January 2019

Fedoseeva
Russia
2.5

“Hostel doesn’t worth its money ”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 10 + Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Hostel doesn’t have a kitchen and it’s forbidden to bring your own food I hade a room on a -1 floor, where was a very strong smell of mold During two days there was no hot water, was impossible to take shower In this area there are other hostels, which provides same level of service, included breakfast, hot water and kitchen for a less money
Good location

Stayed in January 2019

Sleeps	Room type
	Twin Room with Shared Bathroom 2 bunk beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content This room has a bunk-bed, 2 lockers and a washbasin. Towels are not provided. Room facilities: • Shower • Hairdryer • Shared Bathroom • Toilet • Heating • Towels • Linen • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Please select everything you’d like to know more about (Your response helps provide better information for travellers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the selected options? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve, so you can book more easily next time. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in date / / Check-in date Check-out date / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Triple Room with Shared Bathroom 1 single bed and 2 bunk beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content This room consists of a single bed, a bunk-bed and a washbasin. Towels are not provided. Room facilities: • Shower • Hairdryer • Shared Bathroom • Toilet • Heating • Towels/Sheets (extra fee) • Towels • Linen • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Please select everything you’d like to know more about (Your response helps provide better information for travellers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the selected options? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve, so you can book more easily next time. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in date / / Check-in date Check-out date / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom 2 bunk beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content This room consists of 2 bunk-beds, 4 lockers and a washbasin. Towels are not provided. Room facilities: • Shower • Hairdryer • Shared Bathroom • Toilet • Heating • Towels/Sheets (extra fee) • Towels • Linen • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Please select everything you’d like to know more about (Your response helps provide better information for travellers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the selected options? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve, so you can book more easily next time. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in date / / Check-in date Check-out date / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
× 6	6 Bed Private Room with Shared Bathroom 6 bunk beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content This room consists of 3 bunk-beds, 6 lockers and a washbasin. Towels are not provided. Room facilities: • Shower • Hairdryer • Shared Bathroom • Toilet • Heating • Towels/Sheets (extra fee) • Towels • Linen • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Please select everything you’d like to know more about (Your response helps provide better information for travellers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the selected options? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve, so you can book more easily next time. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in date / / Check-in date Check-out date / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	1 Bed in a 8-Bed Mixed Shared Dorm 1 bunk bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content This room consists of 4 bunk-beds, 8 lockers and a washbasin. Towels are not provided. Room facilities: • Shower • Hairdryer • Shared Bathroom • Toilet • Heating • Towels/Sheets (extra fee) • Towels • Linen • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Please select everything you’d like to know more about (Your response helps provide better information for travellers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the selected options? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve, so you can book more easily next time. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in date / / Check-in date Check-out date / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	1 Bed in a 4-Bed Mixed Shared Dorm 1 bunk bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content This room consists of 2 bunk-beds, 4 lockers and a washbasin. Towels are not provided. Room facilities: • Shower • Hairdryer • Shared Bathroom • Toilet • Heating • Towels/Sheets (extra fee) • Towels • Linen • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Please select everything you’d like to know more about (Your response helps provide better information for travellers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the selected options? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve, so you can book more easily next time. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in date / / Check-in date Check-out date / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Twin Room with Private Bathroom 2 single beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom 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 • Hairdryer • Desk • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private bathroom • Heating • Hardwood or parquet floors • Towels • Linen • Clothes rack • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Please select everything you’d like to know more about (Your response helps provide better information for travellers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the selected options? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve, so you can book more easily next time. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in date / / Check-in date Check-out date / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	1 Bed in a 6-Bed Mixed Shared Dorm 1 bunk bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content This room consists of 3 bunk-beds, 6 lockers and a washbasin. Room facilities: • Shower • Hairdryer • Shared Bathroom • Toilet • Heating • Towels/Sheets (extra fee) • Towels • Linen • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Please select everything you’d like to know more about (Your response helps provide better information for travellers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the selected options? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve, so you can book more easily next time. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in date / / Check-in date Check-out date / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Bed in 10 + Mixed Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content Rooms are 29 square metres. Room facilities: • Shower • Hairdryer • Shared Bathroom • Toilet • Heating • Towels/Sheets (extra fee) • Towels • Linen • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Please select everything you’d like to know more about (Your response helps provide better information for travellers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the selected options? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve, so you can book more easily next time. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in date / / Check-in date Check-out date / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content

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