Name: Generator Hostel Dublin
Address: Smithfield Square, Smithfield, D7 Dublin, Ireland, Smithfield Square, Smithfield, Dublin County, D7, Ireland
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at £15 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.3

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Generator Hostel Dublin

Smithfield Square, Smithfield, D7 Dublin, Ireland – Great location - show map

*8.3* St. Michan's Church: only 3 minutes away! (250 yards on foot)

*8.3* Jameson Distillery: only 2 minutes away! (100 yards on foot)

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Friendly staff,helpful when I had trouble connecting to the free wifi, Nice entertainment facilities ,lively bar, Central to all transport.In. A cosmopolitan surrounding.

Elderly, Ireland

Central, live, clean, conformable with a good crowd. Everything you want from a city centre hostel. Can't give out about a single thing here.

Steven, Ireland

The burgers were delicious!! Live music was cool! Because of the card needed to go in the elevator and to get into the room I felt very safe.

Sara, United Kingdom

I thought the staff were very nice and friendly, the location is great, Smithfield is a great part of Dublin, and the bar and food were both excellent. All in all good value for money.

Aodhan, Ireland

It was all good. Got there early, was able to avail of large locker down stairs and head off for the day. Food very good, nice cafe, nice options.

Josie, Ireland

Bedroom was perfect, staff were friendly and the bar was outstanding

David, Ireland

Friendly staff, excellent food, clean and comfortable surroundings, best hostel i have ever stayed in,

Rodney, United Kingdom

I liked the building, design, staff, room perfect, the bar and breakfast area, good choice of breakfast and hot drinks. Fab place. It right next to.my favourite pub the cobblestone, also walking distance to luas track. Which also nice walk.

Josie, Ireland

Everything. The rooms were very clean and spacious, you didn't feel on top of each other. The food/drinks were delicious. The atmosphere was amazing. And the staff were very helpful.

Roisin, Italy

My second stay at Generator. Would surely stay there again

Well, Russia

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8.7

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

The award-winning, brand-new Generator Hostel is located next door to the Jameson Distillery and Smithfield LUAS tram station. It offers budget en suite accommodation and a late night bar. A tutored tasting experience hosted by the Jameson Irish Whiskey Ambassadors is available until the end of February 2017.

Dublin Castle and the Guinness Storehouse are just a 10-minute walk away. Famous and lively Temple Bar is just 2 tram stops away.

Each morning traditional breakfasts are available at the Generator Hostel Dublin. Light snacks are available from the bar and there are regular entertainment evenings, including movie nights and quizzes.

Guests can relax in the 24-hour lounge and free Wi-Fi is available in all public areas of the hostel. There are also internet terminals available for a small charge.

Free walking tours are provided, and the hostel has a 24-hour reception and provides laundry and ironing facilities for guests. There is an on-site travel shop where guests can book sightseeing tickets and make travel arrangements.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8 for a two-person trip.

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

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Continental, Full English/Irish

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	Double Room with Extra Bed and private bathroom 1 single bed and 1 double bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room size: 205 ft² Room facilities: Shower, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Linen Check-in + / / Check-in date Check-out + / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children
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댴 Private bathroom Room size: 205 ft² Private Twin Room with a private bathroom, a hanging unit or locker, bed linen, and towels. Please note room may have 2 single beds or a set of bunk beds. Room facilities: Shower, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Linen Check-in + / / Check-in date Check-out + / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children
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댴 Private bathroom Room size: 205 ft² This room has 2 sets of bunk beds and an en-suite bathroom with shower. Room facilities: Shower, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Linen Check-in + / / Check-in date Check-out + / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children
× 6	6-Bed Dormitory Room 3 bunk beds	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room size: 172 ft² Dormitory Room for 6 with bunk beds and en suite bathroom. Includes bed linen and individual lockers. Room facilities: Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Linen Check-in + / / Check-in date Check-out + / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children
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댴 Private bathroom Room size: 172 ft² Bed in a Dormitory Room with en suite bathroom and bunk beds. Includes bed linen and individual lockers. Room facilities: Shower, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Linen Check-in + / / Check-in date Check-out + / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children
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댴 Private bathroom Room size: 205 ft² Bed in a Dormitory Room with en suite bathroom and bunk beds. Includes bed linen and individual lockers. Room facilities: Shower, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Linen Check-in + / / Check-in date Check-out + / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children
	Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom and Toilet 1 bunk bed	Show prices
Room size: 161 ft² Bed in a Dormitory Room with shared external bathroom and toilet. Includes bed linen and individual lockers. Room facilities: Shared Bathroom, Heating, Shared Toilet, Linen Someone just booked this Check-in + / / Check-in date Check-out + / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children
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Room size: 205 ft² Bed in a Dormitory Room with shared external bathroom and toilet. Includes bed linen and individual lockers. Room facilities: Shared Bathroom, Heating, Shared Toilet, Linen Check-in + / / Check-in date Check-out + / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children

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Come to stay with us this Winter! We are delighted to present to you a fantastic tutored tasting experience, hosted by Jameson Irish Whiskey Ambassadors - our friends next door - available until the end of February 2017. Come stay with Generator and shake of the cold - join this tasting! Just a short stroll from Temple Bar, Generator Dublin sits beside the Jameson distillery right on Smithfield Square, home to the Smithfield market and food market. With exposed stonework, reclaimed timber and tailor made Jameson bottle chandelier, the open spaces of the Generator bar serves as a magnet to locals as well as the wander-lusting traveller.

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Closest landmarks

Smithfield 0 miles
Chimney Viewing Tower 0 miles
Jameson Distillery 0.1 miles
St. Michan's Church 0.1 miles
James Joyce House of the Dead 0.3 miles
National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History 0.3 miles
St. Audoen's Park 0.3 miles
National College of Art and Design 0.3 miles
St. Mary's Abbey 0.3 miles
St. Audoen's Church 0.3 miles

Restaurants and markets

Fresh Supermarket Supermarket 0.1 miles
Cobblestones Cafe/bar 0.1 miles

Natural beauty

Liffey River 0.1 miles
Irish Sea Sea/ocean 2 miles
Dublin Mountain 8 miles

Closest airports

Dublin Airport 5.6 miles

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Facilities of Generator Hostel Dublin Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

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Pets are not allowed.

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Snack bar
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Internet

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

Parking

No parking available.

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Vending machine (snacks)
Vending machine (drinks)
Luggage storage (Additional charge)
Ticket service
Laundry (Additional charge)
24-hour front desk

General

Non-smoking throughout
Heating
Safety deposit box (Additional charge)
Lift
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking rooms

Languages spoken

Portuguese
French
Spanish
English

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14:00 - 00:00 hours

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10:00 - 10:30 hours

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Children cannot be accommodated at the hotel.

Extra beds are not available.

There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.

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Pets are not allowed.

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Group Bookings:

- Your booking will be considered a group booking if includes 10 or more people.
- The hostel will contact guests after booking.
- 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.

Kindly note food purchased outside the hostel cannot be brought in or consumed in Generator Hostel Dublin.

Valid photo ID is required for check in - passport or drivers license only.

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24 June 2017

Des
Ireland
5.8

Okay
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom and Toilet
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
눉No kitchen, NO atmosphere and NO character. Probably representative of modern Dublin but not ireland. Corridors very dark. Poor emergency exit signage.
눇Excellent location. Ensuite room was very good. Got a good night's sleep. Very good wifi.
24 June 2017

Charlotte
United Kingdom
8.3

“Great!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • 6-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
눉Sadly Breakfast was a Bit of a palaver.
23 June 2017

Elderly
Ireland

2 helpful votes
10

“Elderly Friendly”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom and Toilet
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
눇Friendly staff,helpful when I had trouble connecting to the free wifi, Nice entertainment facilities ,lively bar, Central to all transport.In. A cosmopolitan surrounding.
20 June 2017

Luis
Spain
4.6

Disappointing
- • Couple
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
눉Bad
눇Very bad all
20 June 2017

Nerissa
Philippines
5.4

Passable
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Room with Extra Bed and private bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
눇The location was very good, the staff were friendly and helpful.But the downside was the rooms have no Aircon and we arrived at the place in the afternoon, at the peak of the sun, the room was very hot.only 1 window slightly open, veranda door is locked to allow some ventilation, although the staff provided a standfan but it only helped a bit. During our visit, the weather was good and sunny, but that has bad effect on us because the room became hotter. At night time, it was cooler, but since no aircon and has to content with the slightly open window for ventilation, we can hear the outside noise from the neighbouring pubs.Although the bed was comfortable, we can hardly have a sound sleep because of the noise outside and a warm room.
19 June 2017

M
Poland
7.1

Good
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom and Toilet
- • Stayed 1 night
눇Good location.
18 June 2017

Brian
China

4 helpful votes
5.4

“Find Somewhere Else”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom and Toilet
- • Stayed 1 night
눉Overpriced (like Dublin) and nothing special at all. Very little character or personality. Staff were arguing with each other when I was checking in.
눇Basically clean and ok. Smooth check-in and out.
18 June 2017

Steven
Ireland
10

“Best hostel I've stayed in Dublin ”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom and Toilet
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
눉Not a thing.
눇Central, live, clean, conformable with a good crowd. Everything you want from a city centre hostel. Can't give out about a single thing here.
16 June 2017

Victor VH
Spain

1 helpful vote
8.3

“A good youth hostel, just 10 min walk from Dublin´s nightlife and 20 from most monuments”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom and Toilet
- • Stayed 5 nights
눉The level of English of some members of the staff (reception) could use a slight improvement (nothing too serious, you do get to understand each other and most rules are on paper anyhow), though I have noted that translators for most languages are available (if you need them).
눇Some years ago I stayed in the Generator in Berlin, back then it was good value for my (student) money, the Dublin one exceeded that. - The lockers under the bed are excellent, they are ample enough to fit a piece of hull luggage. - The two plugs and reading lamp for each bed are a great feature. - Plenty of showers, thought not always on the same floor. - Secure environment (access to the hostel itself can only be done trough 2 checks of the room card, 3 at night) - There is always something going on at the bar (but honestly, there is always something going on in Dublin´s Pub life so nonetheless do yourself a favour and explore)
15 June 2017

Chris
United Kingdom

14 helpful votes
8.8

Fabulous
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom and Toilet
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
눉Mens toilet & bathrooms located on the next floor
눇Clean beddings, comfortable bed & amenities nearby
14 June 2017

Ogbonie
Estonia
Age group: 25 – 34
9.2

Superb
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom and Toilet
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
눉The location is not too close to the town centre.
눇Everything was perfect and they actually exceed my expectations in all ways, ranging from the helpfulness of the staff to the comfort and tidiness of the property. Free entertainment and so you'll never get bored.
14 June 2017

YOLOFISH23
United Kingdom
Age group: 18 – 24

1 helpful vote
9.2

“Good location, good bar, good food”
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom and Toilet
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
눇The room was comfortable, upgraded me for free and were knowledgable on local transport
14 June 2017

Leah
USA
9.6

“Cool hostel, weird location”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom and Toilet
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
눉The neighborhood felt a little deserted and sketchy at times. It didn't precisely feel dangerous, just odd.
눇It felt almost like a resort inside.
12 June 2017

Sara
United Kingdom
10

“Brilliant!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom and Toilet
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
눇The burgers were delicious!! Live music was cool! Because of the card needed to go in the elevator and to get into the room I felt very safe.
11 June 2017

Lori
USA
7.5

“Great location and fun environment”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
눉If it is your first time at a hostel be sure you know what a hostel really is. that is more of a critique of me than of the Generator.
눇The Generator is a fun atmosphere in the restaurant and bar and they have plenty of space to hang out and work if you need to.

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