Name: Generator Dublin
Address: Smithfield Square, Smithfield, D7 Dublin, Ireland, Smithfield Square, Smithfield, Dublin County, D7, Ireland
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $14 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.1

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Hostel Generator Dublin

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

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

*8.5* Jameson Distillery: only 1 minute away! (30 feet by foot)

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I just love setting. I never expected generator can be as beautiful and clean that outstanding others Hostels that i have stayed. It is very cleaned, well located and reception was great

Ogungbemi

Ireland

I like the cleanliness and the beddings plus the locker

Ogungbemi

Ireland

Excellent breakfast! Good variety and plenty of delicious food and coffee.

Breeze

United States of America

I am 62 years old. I chose an all-women dorm. Everyone in there was considerate and quiet, and I had a great night's sleep.

American

United States of America

Comfortable, lots of we and bath rooms. Good breakfast buffet.

Dave

United States of America

This was my first solo trip and first time staying in a hostel, couldn’t picked any better. Great location and facilities. Friendly, helpful and kind staff.

Sonia

Honduras

Super friendly and helpful staff. My room was big. Close to the bus going to the airport and to tramway. Light inside my bed corner.

Emma

United States of America

The location was good, walkable to the heart of Dublin. Very youth oriented, so loud pumping music all the time in the lobby if you like that sort of thing. We were the oldest ones there (my husband, our 30+ year old daughter and me). It was very clean. They obviously made design choices to make it trendy and inviting. They accommodated our family and put us in a 4 person room without adding in a 4th person.

Janis

United States of America

The staff was very friendly, superb location, nice rooms and comfortable beds. It was a good experience to stay there.

Tamás

Hungary

The space was great. Great location, friendly staff, and clean.

Bertie

Poland

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What guests loved the most:
“I just love setting. I never expected generator can be as beautiful and clean that outstanding others Hostels that i have stayed. It is very cleaned, well located and reception was great”

Ogungbemi Ireland
“I like the cleanliness and the beddings plus the locker”

Ogungbemi Ireland
“Excellent breakfast! Good variety and plenty of delicious food and coffee.”

Breeze United States of America
“I am 62 years old. I chose an all-women dorm. Everyone in there was considerate and quiet, and I had a great night's sleep.”

American United States of America
“Comfortable, lots of we and bath rooms. Good breakfast buffet.”

Dave United States of America
“This was my first solo trip and first time staying in a hostel, couldn’t picked any better. Great location and facilities. Friendly, helpful and kind staff.”

Sonia Honduras
“Super friendly and helpful staff. My room was big. Close to the bus going to the airport and to tramway. Light inside my bed corner.”

Emma United States of America
“The location was good, walkable to the heart of Dublin. Very youth oriented, so loud pumping music all the time in the lobby if you like that sort of thing.”

Janis United States of America
“The staff was very friendly, superb location, nice rooms and comfortable beds. It was a good experience to stay there.”

Tamás Hungary
“The space was great. Great location, friendly staff, and clean.”

Bertie Poland

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

The award-winning, Generator Dublin is located next door to the Jameson Distillery and Smithfield LUAS tram station. It offers budget en suite accommodations 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 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.

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 in particular like the location – they rated it 8.3 for a two-person trip.

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24-hour front desk

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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

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Continental, Full English/Irish

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Max adults: 1	Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed	Show prices
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Max adults: 1	Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom and Toilet 1 bunk bed	Show prices
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Area Info

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Closest Landmarks *

Jameson Distillery
0 miles
Smithfield Chimney Viewing Tower
0 miles
Smithfield
0 miles
St. Michan's Church
0.1 miles
St. Audoen's Park
0.3 miles
St. Audoen's Church
0.3 miles
National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History
0.4 miles
National College of Art and Design
0.4 miles
Dublin City Council
0.4 miles
The Tailor's Hall
0.4 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

“Clean comfortable beds Nice bar area Hot water Shops nearby”

Karima

Ireland

7.9

“Service, location, food, good value, nice hostel, bed very compfy. And also good entertainment example billiard tables available. ”

Line77

Ireland

9.1

“Great location and staff all facilities very clean”

Selina

Ireland

7.9

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1 Restaurant On Site

Restaurant

Food: International

Menu: Buffet

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From 2:00 PM

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Until 10:00 AM

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Children & Beds

Children not allowed.

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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The fine print

Group Bookings:

- Your booking will be considered a group booking if includes 10 or more people.

- The hostel will contact guests after booking.

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.

“I just love setting. I never expected generator can be as beautiful and clean that outstanding others Hostels that i have stayed. It is very cleaned, well located and reception was great”

“The location was good, walkable to the heart of Dublin. Very youth oriented, so loud pumping music all the time in the lobby if you like that sort of thing. We were the oldest ones there (my husband, our 30+ year old daughter and me). It was very clean. They obviously made design choices to make it trendy and inviting. They accommodated our family and put us in a 4 person room without adding in a 4th person.”

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Reviewed: November 13, 2019

Aoife
Ireland
8.3

“Good value and adequate quality ”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Can be a little noisy. Check in process was a little slow but staff were very friendly and helpful.
Airy clean rooms. Good atmosphere. Respectful guests. Comfy beds.

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 13, 2019

Natalia
Spain
9.0

“Definitely would recommend”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Stayed 1 night
The bathroom shower has a little fence around it so the water doesn´t get out and it could have functioned a bit better, I think so much use and the fact that it was probably a little bit old make it a bit hard to use. But everything else was fine.
Great facilities, surrounded by restaurants which makes having dinner after a long day of tourism a HUGE PLUS and the breakfast was great for the price it has.

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 13, 2019

Sky_traveller_kam
United Kingdom

8 helpful votes
10

“100% recommended cheap close to centre would stay again”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Noting bad to say was good
Very clean bed was confie staff waas great

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 12, 2019

Kayla
South Africa
7.0

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Stayed 2 nights
The sheets were scratchy and it actually was quite far from all the attractions
Liked that it was affordable and clean rooms

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 12, 2019

Karima
Ireland
7.9

Good
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
That the girls bathroom was on a seperate floor... and there was no quieter area within the Common lounge area downstairs...meaning there was loud piped music in every zone were there were nice comfy seats...
Clean comfortable beds Nice bar area Hot water Shops nearby

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 12, 2019

Ogungbemi
Ireland
10

“The hostel has value for money and I keep staying there as my home.”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I have not seen yet. i will wait a little longer to observe that
I just love setting. I never expected generator can be as beautiful and clean that outstanding others Hostels that i have stayed. It is very cleaned, well located and reception was great
Reviewed: November 12, 2019

Anjuman
India
5.0

Fair
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Not clean
Good cafe and locality

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: November 11, 2019

Anonymous
Belgium

3 helpful votes
9.2

“Youth-oriented hostel”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing really. Although I didn’t quite like it that it wasn’t that quiet (you can hear the music from the bar, our room was one the 1st floor plus some rowdy teenagers on the hallway in the middle of the night), it was as expected since this is a hostel.
Good facilities. The women’s bathroom was clean. Easy to find location. There’s a bar and restaurant in the building and close by shops and restaurants.

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 10, 2019

Gearoidod1
Ireland
8.3

“Good”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 4 nights
A stranger coming back one night with an Aussie girl.
A nice hostel very big and has a nice bar and restaurant downstairs. I stayed in 6 bed dorm and had the bottom bunk designated to me which some girl took and then refused to get out of it and then proceeded to bring back some guy at 4.30 and kept me awake, disappointing from the hostel security that this guy was allowed in, although the poor guy wasnt able to perform due to too much drink hahaha. In future I will notify the staff the following day as this is not fair to people that have to work.

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 9, 2019

Mel
Ireland
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Everything the best place to stay in Dublin for a concert

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: November 8, 2019

Anonymous
Netherlands
6.3

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Good location, nice hostel with its own bar and merchandise. Our room was okay, the toilets were quite the walk, especially the men bathroom (I had to walk one floor up). staff was friendly, however one member of the staff just walked in the room to empty the bin without waiting for us to tell her to come in. we were still sleeping. there was also a stoppage in the drain and we didn’t really like the boxes for our belonings. (a drawer would have been more useful and convenient) there’s a couple of good stores around the corner and its next to the jameson distillery so that was quite fun. we also tried the breakfast one day which was really tasty. not a great hostel, but certainly good for its price!

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 8, 2019

Ogungbemi
Ireland
9.0

“I love the location. the people around the hostel are hospitable”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
nothing
I like the cleanliness and the beddings plus the locker

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 8, 2019

Anonymous
United Kingdom

3 helpful votes
4.0

“Great place for those who need a place to crash after a hard party night out.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 4 nights
I stayed 4 nights, none of which were able to sleep. Most roommates (solo travelers) were gross, and disrespectful. Hours between 23:00 and 4:00 are literally impossible to sleep, any day of the week. Making noise, slamming doors, smell of alcohol, puking in the bathroom, turning on lights or unleashing undesirable smells. Very unpleasant experience.
Building and facilities are nice. Staff is friendly and there is a nice atmosphere downstairs. Smithfields is a good area although there are plenty of dubious people hanging around the square at evening.

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 7, 2019

Jim
Ireland
9.0

“Very courteous mannerly and helpful staff !!!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
The Rain !!
The Location suits my appointments and I can get the Tram to my favourite restaurant !

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 7, 2019

Iuliia
Russia

5 helpful votes
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I like everything: location, the staff, atmosphere...

Stayed in October 2019

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