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37 Tavistock Place Russell Square London WC1H 9SE
Generator Hostel in Russell Square in Central London is a great value, clean and fun place to stay. Being the biggest hostel in London and the UK, you are guaranteed to meet other backpackers and travellers from around the world, and you can party the night away in the famous Generator London Bar. There is a happy hour that runs from 6pm to 9pm and drinks are sold at 2.00. We pride ourselves on being the best hostel in London, and backpackers have consistently voted us into the top 10 hostels in the world. We have also recently been chosen as one of the 10 best places to stay in London by The Independent National Newspaper. Come and join the fun in our hostel when you are next in London! When booking dorm shares you must be over 18. When bookings groups over 20 people please book private rooms and not shared rooms to ensure that you are all placed together. Breakfast is available at a small charge of £4.50 per person per meal.
Check-in Time: 2:00 PM
Check-out Time: 10:00 AM
Getting there:Take the Piccadilly Line Underground to Russell Square. From there cross over the road onto Marchmont Street, walk to the traffic lights and turn right onto Tavistock Place. At number 37 Tavistock Place turn down into Compton Place - the Generator is at the end. You can also walk to us from King's Cross and Euston Stations. Please email us if you would like further directions.
Check-in Procedure:Check in is from 2pm - ensure you bring your photo I.D
Car parking:no car park available
Child Policy:Dorm rooms - over 18's only
Very helpful staff. Of course it's a hostel, so don't expect to have an undisturbed sleep
Positive aspects: the hostel is just a 5-minute walk from king's cross station; the staff is always kind and helpful; there is a small canteen were you can have a dinner for a few pounds; if you need internet there is both pay per use internet terminals and free wi-fi. Negative aspects: showers are cold in the morning; toilets are not always clean.
It is a basic dorm room with 8 bunk beds in a room and shared facilities. Each bed has its own locker large enough for a backpack to be stored. Book these rooms by the bed.
It is a basic dorm room with 2 bunk beds in a room and shared facilities. Each bed has its own locker large enough for a backpack to be stored. Book these rooms by the bed.
It is a basic dorm room with 3 bunk beds in a room and shared facilities. Each bed has its own locker large enough for a backpack to be stored. Book these rooms by the bed.
It is a basic room with 1 bunk bed and shared facilities.
It is a basic room with one single bed + one bunk bed and shared facilities.
It is a basic room with 2 bunk beds and shared facilities
I simply cannot believe that with so many people the place is totally spotless all the time--the showers, bathrooms, the bedroom they gave me; the sheets. Totally unbelievable. And the fantastic entertainment in the bar. And the breakfast service and the lounge with the internet access. I would recommend it to everyone. And all the personnell were super super polite.
Cheap, clean place to crash. Quite a long walk from Kings Cross (had heavy bags to carry). Renovations were inconvenient to negotiate but didn't disturb my stay. Noisy air conditioning unit left on all night, so didn't get any sleep. Can't fault staff or clean facilities. Breakfast good.
C'est pas le luxe, mais il est idéalement situé (15minutes à pieds de Soho!), il est vraiment pas cher, et le petit-dèj. est offert jusqu'à 11h!!! Le repas du soir coute a peine 4pounds soit 6euros!! Et il y a des visites guidées gratuites tous les matins! Le seul problème serait peut être le bruit, vu que la population de l'hôtel est plutôt jeune et nocturne! Mais si vous voulez passer un week-end à Londres entre potes, c'est l'endroit idéal! J'ai pas trouvé mieux! Enjoy London!!!
bad things are: 1. my room heater has turned off for 2 nights and I wonder why it's so cold - maybe it's so cheap hostel :-) 2. I paid for triple room but unluckily lived in quadriple which is less convenient.
When you walk in it looks like you just entered some futuristic after-school special. Rooms are average, and the showers were nice and hot. The bar is pretty cool. Different activities every night if you don't wanna go out. And the happy hour is pretty sweet at a pound and a half a drink. As well, dinner for just over 3 pounds was a great value. Though i thought the breakfast was pretty meager. But overall a decent place to stay.
The best place to stay in London for under 15pound per night
It would had been great to have a cupboard for your clothes.
Friendly staff, great food, and bar!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I thought it would be more noisy, but found it easy to relax and chill even in the early hours of the morning!!! Very impressed as i normally stay at the Hilton, or holiday inn, but my budget is tight at the moment and i have already bookec my next stay at the generator!!!! Also my brother is applying for a job there, its that good!!
Great for groups in London for nights out, not so great if you''re on your own. Very cool but the decor and lighting are a bit full on. Very laid back but our room was absolutely filthy. ok for one night and for £10 you can''t complain!
The generator is definetly the place to stay, if you are young and new to london. It will give you instant access to the city not only in terms of its location but also via the people that work there and also those that stay there! I had a blast in the exclusive nightclub on the premises!
The staff is very friendly.
Compared to the size of the hostel and the amount of guests the hotel was very clean, and very nice. The people working there was very nice to help you out i anyway they could.
Perfect place for young and party people! Cheap and good location. It's a hostel so don't wait anything fancy. Good place for that price.
An overall level of excellence, value for money, central location and a friendly and efficient staff who were responsive to all customer needs in a friendly and really cheerful manner.
This is a huge hostil that is very youth oriented with a fun environment.
Had a great time at this hotel.
I enjoyed my stay at the generator.
The location is very central. The stuffs are really friendly, and its bar offers cheap drinks as well as fun party every night. I even got a free drink ticket when I checked in. Definitely stay here next time in London!
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