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 $24 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.2

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Generator Hostel Dublin

Smithfield Square, Smithfield, D7 Dublin, Ireland –

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

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

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

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Hugely expensive for sparse facilities. Travelled and shared room with my daughter (30) ; a city break.Nearly £200 a night for a bed, a stool, a desk and a hanging space. No bedside lamps . Had to ask for a second pillow to get some comfort.Activities not as advertised. Popular venue and well located but would not return unless the price changed dramatically, shocking price for what was provided.

Jennifer, United Kingdom

Don't hesitate, book there! Great hostel, great people, great burgers, great common room making it easy to talk to new people.

Lapierre4, Canada

The facilities are the nicest I've seen in Dublin - new and clean at all times. The bed is comfy, plus you have your own power outlet and USB plug. Good-sized lockers. The bar area is nice for relaxing. Personally, I preferred this location as you're not in the middle of the hustle and bustle.

Anna, Russia

The good vibe always and the offer it has, the bar and events that happen there. Very comfortable!

Ivana, United Kingdom

The lay out of the bar and sit downbeat area easily one of the best hostels I've been too n easy too get too city centre and staff were excellent

Liam, Iceland

Had a nice vibe/ambience and staff were really accomodating. Good chips

Olivia, Canada

Super location, very close to city centre. Nice lounge area to chill in. Lockers avaliable.

Peter, United Kingdom

Location was great. Room was good with basic amenities. Place felt very alive

Amir, Malaysia

Twin bedroom single female guest. Bed was very comfy. I had a roomy private room. To be honest there were a few short dark curly hairs in the bathroom sink that were a bit off putting but overall staff brilliant and facilities wonderful.

Kirk2512, Australia

A travel agency in the entrance could allow guests book a travel easily. A good supermarket nearby.

Tong, United Kingdom

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 8.2 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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	Double Room with Extra Bed and private bathroom 1 twin bed and 1 full bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 205 ft² Room Facilities: Shower, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Linens 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 linens, and towels. Room Facilities: Shower, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Linens Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Quadruple Room 2 bunk beds	Show prices
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 Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / 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 Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed	Show prices
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 Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed	Show prices
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 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. Includes bed linens and individual lockers. Room Facilities: Shared bathroom, Heating, Shared toilet, Linens Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom and Toilet 1 bunk bed	Show prices
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 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 & 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

“Don't hesitate, book there! Great hostel, great people, great burgers, great common room making it easy to talk to new people.”

Lapierre4

Canada

“Location was great. Room was good with basic amenities. Place felt very alive”

Amir Farhan

Malaysia

“Twin bedroom single female guest. Bed was very comfy. I had a roomy private room. To be honest there were a few short dark curly hairs in the bathroom sink that were a bit off putting but overall staff brilliant and facilities wonderful.”

kirk2512

Australia

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Children cannot be accommodated at the hotel.

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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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August 18, 2017

Ch
United States of America
6.3

“I probably will not stay here again.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom and Toilet
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉There are no kitchens to prepare food, and no refrigerator to store food. It acts more like a hotel than a hostel. The room I stayed in was close to the front door of the hotel, where people were very loud at night, drinking and smoking. Cigarette smoke entered the room, and in the morning, all my belongings smelled of smoke.
눇The staff were very helpful and friendly.
August 17, 2017

Karen
Australia
Age group: 25 – 34

1 helpful vote
7.1

“Fun vibes!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom and Toilet
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉The room was so hot and uncomfortable and the hostel is a long walk/taxi to the main strip.
눇It was a fun hostel with a great vibe!
August 14, 2017

Jennifer
United Kingdom
5.8

“Fleeced without the warmth ; not referring to temperature.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉See above
눇Hugely expensive for sparse facilities. Travelled and shared room with my daughter (30) ; a city break.Nearly £200 a night for a bed, a stool, a desk and a hanging space. No bedside lamps . Had to ask for a second pillow to get some comfort.Activities not as advertised. Popular venue and well located but would not return unless the price changed dramatically, shocking price for what was provided.
August 13, 2017

David
United States of America
7.1

“Good price, but you get what you pay for. If traveling with many friends, I would highly recommend”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉If you are looking for privacy, a hostel is not for you. This would only be a last ditch effort to find a cheap place to stay. One of our roommates never left the room, only to eat. Another roommate took our clearly marked bed and moved our stuff. Mostly young people, and loud. Zero privacy.
눇For the price, you can't beat it.
August 13, 2017

Lapierre4
Canada
10

“One of the best hostel I've been to”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom and Toilet
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉There was no boy's bathrooms on my floor so I had to go up one floor to take a shower. That's about as negative as it gets in the hostel. Great place!
눇Don't hesitate, book there! Great hostel, great people, great burgers, great common room making it easy to talk to new people.
August 12, 2017

Anna
Russia

1 helpful vote
7.9

“A hostel with a hotel vibe”
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom and Toilet
- • Stayed 4 nights
눉I was here when it was very warm by Dublin standards, and the room had almost no ventilation (or so it felt). The people who slept next to the door had to keep it open throughout the night to get at least a bit of fresh air. The hostel is located a bit of a stroll away from the very heart of the city centre (e.g, Trinity College, the Spire, etc) so if you are not into walking you might not like it. The overall vibe is not very hostel-like despite different events every other night. If anything, it really looks like a hotel where the staff just do their job - not exactly a bad thing, it's just not particularly friendly. The lack of kitchen is a HUGE minus. The weekend rates are unreasonable (although that applies to all hostels in Dublin).
눇The facilities are the nicest I've seen in Dublin - new and clean at all times. The bed is comfy, plus you have your own power outlet and USB plug. Good-sized lockers. The bar area is nice for relaxing. Personally, I preferred this location as you're not in the middle of the hustle and bustle.
August 10, 2017

Ivana
United Kingdom
9.6

“very good!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
눇The good vibe always and the offer it has, the bar and events that happen there. Very comfortable!
August 10, 2017

Liam
Iceland
7.9

“Best hostel I've been too highly recommend”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom and Toilet
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉The rooms were too hot though n bit of a walk too the showers
눇The lay out of the bar and sit downbeat area easily one of the best hostels I've been too n easy too get too city centre and staff were excellent
August 10, 2017

Anonymous
Malaysia

1 helpful vote
7.5

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom and Toilet
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉We reached hostel around 12noon,but need to wait till 3pm only can check in.we plan to go out for a walk first,but the luggage need to pay for luggage storage.
August 9, 2017

Linda
United States of America
10

“Dublin hostel”
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom and Toilet
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇Efficient
August 8, 2017

Therese
Norway
Age group: 25 – 34

1 helpful vote
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom and Toilet
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Not showers in every floor. Not a biggie though.
August 8, 2017

Olivia
Canada
7.1

“Short but sweet”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom and Toilet
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Room was really hot - boys in my room kept leaving door open to circulate air, so worried about belongings a little bit
눇Had a nice vibe/ambience and staff were really accomodating. Good chips
August 7, 2017

Ryan
United Kingdom
8.3

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Quadruple Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇The bar area and food were excellent.
August 7, 2017

Peter
United Kingdom
8.8

“Great place but room let it down”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom and Toilet
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Room was super warm and uncomfortable. Like a sauna.
눇Super location, very close to city centre. Nice lounge area to chill in. Lockers avaliable.
August 6, 2017

Amir
Malaysia

1 helpful vote
8.8

“Overall good experience.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눉Bed could be improved. Its too thin for someone big (fat) like myself.
눇Location was great. Room was good with basic amenities. Place felt very alive

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