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Reviews of Generator London 3 stars

37 Tavistock Place, Russell Square, Camden, London, WC1H 9SE, United Kingdom

#786 of 1,008 hotels in London

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Review score

Based on 5223 hostel reviews

7.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.1

  • Comfort

    7.0

  • Location

    8.7

  • Facilities

    7.1

  • Staff

    8.1

  • Value for money

    7.3

  • Free WiFi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: 9 May 2024

    6.0
    Did the job but wouldn't do a long stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4 Bed Dorm - Shared Bathrooms
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms were very small, I had a 4 bed women's room Bathrooms were 1 female 1 male per floor they were showers and toilets very cold/drafty and hygiene below average unfortunately Also a very busy hostel with young kids around seemed a school camp or something

    Location was good

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Private 4 bed Room - Shared Bathrooms
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was a gap between one of the bunk beds and the wall, so having the safety rail on both sides would make for a more comfortable sleep.

    The staff were amazing. Breakfast was great too. Lockers to leave your luggage and the late check out option were extremely helpful.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    8.0
    convenient place to stay for a city trip
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin - Shared Bathrooms
    • Stayed 4 nights

    bunk beds ok, huge hostel, nice in-house bar, near St Pancras/Eurostar, great neighbourhood: British Museum, Waitrose, Russell Sq. tube, great Fish & Chips at the Fryer's Delight and many other restaurants and shops

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2024

    7.0
    it was a safe area, but we had to walk far to find cool places
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 10 + Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There were no outlets in the bathrooms, which was very inconvenient.

    Close to public transportation and always clean

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Private 4 bed Room - Shared Bathrooms
    • Stayed 1 night

    very few place in the room for our luggage

    shuffle board

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2024

    8.0
    Near Kings Cross Station
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10 + Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great showers

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2024

    8.0
    Good for a night or 2
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4 Bed Dorm - Shared Bathrooms
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was a used plaster on my bed. The bathrooms, particularly taps are dated and could do with a refresh. If there would be a kitchen it would have been perfect

    Central location, social area downstairs is great

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Private 4 bed Room - Shared Bathrooms
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The male toilets were not well maintained. Cistern tops were mixing. Many doors in toilets didn't lock properly.

    The ease of checking in. Location excellent

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The water didn’t fully work half of the time so we were forced to go up/down the stairs to use the bathrooms or take showers

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4 Bed Dorm - Shared Bathrooms
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    good place considering it's a hostel. It's more for people in their twenties. Staying there you have a great chance of sharing room with guys who will come drunk in the room if you sleep earlier, but i had no problem. You just should consider this and understand that the enviroment is mainly for young people having fun during London nights!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4 Bed Dorm - Shared Bathrooms
    • Stayed 4 nights

    pizza smell coming from the kitchen all the time filled the room

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10 + Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No curtains in bunk beds

    Entertainment and sociability

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4 Bed Dorm - Shared Bathrooms
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Despite having messaged twice to let them know that I would check-in very late, the staff still tried to tell me I was checking in at the wrong time and then gave me no instructions at all about toilet and shower locations. I was ok with a shared bathroom, but I didn't know my floor wouldn't have one and that a lot of the others in the building would be out of service. When I checked out I tried three floors and didn't find a working toilet, it was very frustrating. I hope this was an isolated problem

    Huge hostel, with lots of things inside like bar, activities, etc Fairly comfortable and clean room Good wi-fi Good location, it's not right next to any underground station, but close enough.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • 1 Bed in a 6-Bed Mixed Shared Dorm
    • Stayed 1 night

    Sinks were not working so you couldn't wash your hands or brush your teeth. Quite unacceptable for such a large hostel. In addition, my room was on the top floor and had to use the stairs from 6th to 7th floor. Not convenient at all. Also quite noisy.

    Good location, good value for the money paid.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The bathrooms, which are outside the room, are a bit difficult to use. Very tiny shower cubicle, and your water goes straight to other people's feet, as does their washing water. The 10 bed room was very small, being a tall person I was constantly banging my head on the top beds and there was not much space from one bed to another. The sitting area in the restaurant was a bit dirty too.

    Staff very friendly, except for this guy that just pointed the lockers place for me without a word haha. I liked that the place has a bar/restaurant, and a nice sitting area for you to meet people or just work. Very nice breakfast too!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    7.0
    Good value for money for private room
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Private 4 bed Room - Shared Bathrooms
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathrooms could have been a bit cleaner. A few showers/toilets were out of order on our floor, but this didn’t cause us too much of an issue.

    Good value for money in a good location for a private room in central London. I would stay again for a short stay.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Private 4 bed Room - Shared Bathrooms
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Too small room. No towels at room

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    My main reason for choosing this hostel was the location with regards to the eurostar, which is just a short walk away. It was easy to check in and out. There was a friendly vibe.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    7.0
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4 Bed Dorm - Shared Bathrooms
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

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  • Reviewed: 19 April 2024

    6.0
    Meh
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4 Bed Dorm - Shared Bathrooms
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Was quite uncomfortable to only share with men. The bathrooms were quite nasty some times. The night personal; what was the deal?, was it a requirement to hate life? Always so annoyed and short tempered (I’m not saying all of them, but damn there was a few that I wanted just to apologize for my presence even tho they where at work). Rude and pissed One day they had a fire drill around 10am, we got scared but they didn’t announce anything beforehand Idk, I’ve stayed at Generator Stockholm and Amsterdam so I trusted that it was going to be a nice place but seriously:; Do Better.

    Quite central

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    8.0
    Noisy but close
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin - Shared Bathrooms
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The noise outside the room

    The facilities

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    8.0
    Noisy but close to the historic places
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 10 + Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The noise in the shared room.

    The style and spaces.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    7.0
    As expected
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10 + Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Tables in the bar/restaurant areas were full of empty plates and glasses. Clearly not enough staff working to be able to both serve and keep the area clean.

    Great location and facilities. Good atmosphere in the bar area. Rooms as expected.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    7.0
    Great people, great location, great value for the price
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10 + Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The prices at the bar 😅😅

    The community rooms, the staff and how welcoming everyone and everything was

    Stayed in April 2024

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