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 $22 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.1

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Generator Hostel Dublin

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Smithfield Square, Smithfield, D7 Dublin, Ireland –

*8.2* Smithfield: only 1 minute away! (150 feet by foot)

*8.6* St. Michan's Church: only 3 minutes away! (700 feet by foot)

*8.4* Jameson Distillery: only 2 minutes away! (350 feet by foot)

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Friendly and helpful staff Good common areas - bar and cafe Location - not in the tourist area which I didn’t like at first, but it wasn’t a very far walk to get to the tourist attractions (about 15-30 min depending on which attraction), it was also nice to be a little further away as things were cheaper and there were more local stuff (like local pubs that weren’t super touristy) Lockers under the beds (you need your own lock!)

Madison, United States of America

Good food and good beers, but they close this areas too early

Ramon, Chile

Nice staff during breakfast, we where around 11, and we still get food. Also we get help near desk from nice blonde polish lady (problems with wi fi).

Ewa, Ireland

The bar in the hostel was a great way to meet new people! There were two power plugs in each bed The beds in shared rooms were made a bit more "private" because there's a piece of plastic that extends a bit where your head is

Hannah, Canada

Its a lot more than a hostel with really good common area / bar at reception space, games and loads of space. Its always busy with good atmosphere. Rooms are modern with a socket at each bed, and light in each bunk ,its always clean and tis great value for money in the heart of the city.

Mick, Ireland

Loved the bar set up Music great Even security friendly

Ssonko, Ireland

The bar was really cool, the facilities were great and the shops outside had yummy food.

Jemma, Italy

Communal areas excellent. Chance to meet others staying in hostel. Very easy to find and right next to Luas for getting into town

Caroline, Ireland

The place is really clean, and the staff are super sweet.

Erin, Ireland

The staff was very friendly and helpful, the rooms were clean and the walking tour offered was very fun

Molly, United States of America

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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 rooms and dorms with private bathrooms and a late night bar.

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 front desk 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 8.1 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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댴 Private bathroom Room Size 205 ft² Room Facilities: • Shower • Toilet • Bathroom • Heating • Linens Can you tell us what you'd like to see here? (We'll use your feedback to improve the information in this section) Enter your feedback Submit No thanks Thank you for your time Your feedback will help us improve this feature for all of our customers. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your comment. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Brilliant! Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / 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 linens, and towels. Room Facilities: • Shower • Toilet • Bathroom • Heating • Linens Can you tell us what you'd like to see here? (We'll use your feedback to improve the information in this section) Enter your feedback Submit No thanks Thank you for your time Your feedback will help us improve this feature for all of our customers. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your comment. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Brilliant! Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
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댴 Private bathroom Room Size 205 ft² Private Quadruple Room with a private bathroom, a hanging unit or locker, and bed linens. Room Facilities: • Shower • Toilet • Bathroom • Heating • Linens Can you tell us what you'd like to see here? (We'll use your feedback to improve the information in this section) Enter your feedback Submit No thanks Thank you for your time Your feedback will help us improve this feature for all of our customers. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your comment. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Brilliant! Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
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댴 Private bathroom Room Size 172 ft² Dormitory Room for 6 with bunk beds and private bathroom. Includes bed linens and individual lockers. Room Facilities: • Toilet • Bathroom • Heating • Linens Can you tell us what you'd like to see here? (We'll use your feedback to improve the information in this section) Enter your feedback Submit No thanks Thank you for your time Your feedback will help us improve this feature for all of our customers. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your comment. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Brilliant! Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
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댴 Private bathroom Room Size 172 ft² Bed in a Dormitory Room with private bathroom and bunk beds. Includes bed linens and individual lockers. Room Facilities: • Shower • Toilet • Bathroom • Heating • Linens Can you tell us what you'd like to see here? (We'll use your feedback to improve the information in this section) Enter your feedback Submit No thanks Thank you for your time Your feedback will help us improve this feature for all of our customers. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your comment. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Brilliant! Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
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댴 Private bathroom Room Size 205 ft² Bed in a Dormitory Room with private bathroom and bunk beds. Includes bed linens and individual lockers. Room Facilities: • Shower • Toilet • Bathroom • Heating • Linens Can you tell us what you'd like to see here? (We'll use your feedback to improve the information in this section) Enter your feedback Submit No thanks Thank you for your time Your feedback will help us improve this feature for all of our customers. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your comment. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Brilliant! Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
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Room Size 161 ft² Bed in a Dormitory Room with shared external bathroom. Includes bed linens and individual lockers. Room Facilities: • Shared bathroom • Heating • Shared toilet • Linens Can you tell us what you'd like to see here? (We'll use your feedback to improve the information in this section) Enter your feedback Submit No thanks Thank you for your time Your feedback will help us improve this feature for all of our customers. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your comment. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Brilliant! Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
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Room Size 205 ft² Bed in a Dormitory Room with shared external bathroom. Includes bed linens and individual lockers. Room Facilities: • Shared bathroom • Heating • Shared toilet • Linens Can you tell us what you'd like to see here? (We'll use your feedback to improve the information in this section) Enter your feedback Submit No thanks Thank you for your time Your feedback will help us improve this feature for all of our customers. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your comment. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Brilliant! Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / 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 & Markets

Fresh Supermarket Supermarket 0.1 miles
Cobblestones Cafe/Bar 0.1 miles

Natural Beauty

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

Closest Airports

Dublin Airport 5.6 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Location is amazing, the place looks stunning, the bar is great, craft beers, guinness, and lots of options on tap. Breakfast was good, and staff was helpful.”

Juan Francisco
Ireland

Ireland

“Close, but not too close to the action. Beds were comfy...quiet rooms and very bright. Nice big bathroom.”

Deborah

United States of America

“Nice atmosphere, good bar, good trendy location.”

Michelle

Ireland

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2:00 PM - 12:00 AM

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10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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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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Reviewed: April 23, 2018

Madison
United States of America
Age group: 18 – 24
6.3

“Over-priced but friendly staff”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom and Toilet
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Bathrooms - the floors alternated having men’s or women’s bathrooms, so I happened to be on the second floor and the female bathroom was on the first. This was extremely annoying! It was such a long walk if you forgot something in the room and had to go back to get it and then go back to the bathroom or if you had to pee in the middle of the night it was a long trip. Also the bathrooms were not very nice and they were almost always dirty. The hallways and rooms were really smelly! It was super gross! The floors in the room were also dirty I didn’t like that the beds weren’t made for you already. They just set the sheets and blanket on the bed and when you get there you have to make it yourself. I got in very late at night (11:30 pm) and was exhausted from my trip and it sucked to have to try to make my bed on the top bunk when I was so tired, and I was trying so hard to be quiet because people were sleeping in my room! I felt it was very over-priced for the quality of hostel it was. I paid $45/night to stay in an 8 bed mixed room (breakfast not included). The rooms smelled bad, the whole building wasn’t very clean, my bathroom was on a different floor, I had to make my own bed, you have to pay for luggage storage, and the quality of the facilities was pretty poor. I have stayed at other hostels for much cheaper and felt that they were much better quality than this one!
눇Friendly and helpful staff Good common areas - bar and cafe Location - not in the tourist area which I didn’t like at first, but it wasn’t a very far walk to get to the tourist attractions (about 15-30 min depending on which attraction), it was also nice to be a little further away as things were cheaper and there were more local stuff (like local pubs that weren’t super touristy) Lockers under the beds (you need your own lock!)

Stayed in April 2018
Reviewed: April 22, 2018

Ramon
Chile
7.5

“Fare price”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • 2 rooms
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Needs more ventilation in the rooms, they are too small
눇Good food and good beers, but they close this areas too early

Stayed in April 2018
Reviewed: April 22, 2018

Alan
Ireland

6 helpful votes
8.3

“Good mix of people”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom and Toilet
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Forgetting to put key card into lift
눇I liked the breakfast

Stayed in April 2018
Reviewed: April 21, 2018

James
Ireland
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • 6-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉The room was very stuffy and crammed. Could do with AC
눇Staff, location and faculties

Stayed in April 2018
Reviewed: April 18, 2018

Ewa
Ireland
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom and Toilet
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉It was a litte bit to warm in room, but I think is normal when 6 people stay in room.
눇Nice staff during breakfast, we where around 11, and we still get food. Also we get help near desk from nice blonde polish lady (problems with wi fi).

Stayed in April 2018
Reviewed: April 17, 2018

Hannah
Canada
9.6

“Amazing atmosphere, slightly far away from O'Connell Street and Temple Bar”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 8 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Having an ensuite bathroom was annoying because I had to wait to use it in the morning when other people were in it.
눇The bar in the hostel was a great way to meet new people! There were two power plugs in each bed The beds in shared rooms were made a bit more "private" because there's a piece of plastic that extends a bit where your head is

Stayed in March 2018
Reviewed: April 16, 2018

Cathal
Ireland

1 helpful vote
7.5

“A good bet.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉It was pricey, but that's Dublin
눇Very central, close to alot of tourist amenities

Stayed in April 2018
Reviewed: April 16, 2018

Mick
Ireland

2 helpful votes
8.8

Excellent
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom and Toilet
- • Stayed 1 night
눇Its a lot more than a hostel with really good common area / bar at reception space, games and loads of space. Its always busy with good atmosphere. Rooms are modern with a socket at each bed, and light in each bunk ,its always clean and tis great value for money in the heart of the city.

Stayed in March 2018
Reviewed: April 16, 2018

Ssonko
Ireland
10

“Its a fabulous place to stay i would recommend it”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Paying for a towel
눇Loved the bar set up Music great Even security friendly

Stayed in March 2018
Reviewed: April 14, 2018

Michelle
Ireland
8.8

Excellent
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom and Toilet
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Space between bed rows is cramped and toilet is on different floor
눇Location and atmosphere

Stayed in April 2018
Reviewed: April 14, 2018

Anonymous
Germany
4.2

“Overpriced and unfriendly”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom and Toilet
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉The bed I was given was already occupied. After I noted this to the staff at reception they sent someone to sort things out. However, their solution was to just make the bed (which made no sense as the luggage locker was still occupied etc.). So of course when I returned in the evening someone was already sleeping in that bed. So I just chose whatever other bed was free in the room. Staff was very unfriendly and not helpful at all. Showers and room were quite dirty. Very overpriced for what they had to offer.
눇Live music at the lobby in the evening

Stayed in April 2018
Reviewed: April 13, 2018

Jemma
Italy
7.5

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom and Toilet
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Bit out of the way. A handful of staff were quite rude and I didn’t really enjoy the atmosphere. Felt more like a hotel than a friendly hostel!
눇The bar was really cool, the facilities were great and the shops outside had yummy food.

Stayed in April 2018
Reviewed: April 12, 2018

Joseph
Ireland
6.3

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom and Toilet
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Loud music from bar and poor noise insulation between dorms
눇Great location

Stayed in April 2018
Reviewed: April 12, 2018

Padraig
Ireland
7.9

Good
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom and Toilet
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇Staff were helpfull

Stayed in March 2018
Reviewed: April 11, 2018

Tj
Netherlands
6.7

“Great location.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Sound travels easily through walls and door. We were in a double room and could easily hear the guests next door. (Maybe it was a triple or quad?) Will bring earplugs if we return.
눇Location very convenient.

Stayed in April 2018

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