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Hostel with restaurant, near Russell Square

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Dates

May 2025

June 2025

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Overview
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Location
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Generator London, located close to Russell Square and Tottenham Court Road, offers an energetic vibe with a nightclub and arcade/game room. Unwind with dinner at the on-site restaurant or connect over WiFi in your room. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.

Good

Popular amenities

Bar
24/7 front desk
Laundry facilities
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Restaurant

Main amenities (12)

Daily housekeeping
Restaurants and bar/lounge
Nightclub
Breakfast available
24-hour front desk
Arcade/games room
Front desk safe
ATM/banking services
Vending machine
Water dispenser
Self-serve laundry
Multilingual staff

Feel at home (4)

Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities
Lift
Arcade/games room

includes taxes & fees

26 May - 27 May

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2 beds

3+ beds

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Private 4 bed Room - Shared Bathroom

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Heating

Separate bedroom

Eco-friendly toiletries

Daily housekeeping

8 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Single Bunk Beds

Bed in 4 bed Dorm - Shared Bathroom

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Heating

Separate bedroom

Eco-friendly toiletries

Daily housekeeping

8 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Single Bunk Bed

Twin

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Heating

Separate bedroom

Eco-friendly toiletries

Private bathroom

Pet friendly

Daily housekeeping

11 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Single Beds

1 Bed in a 6-Bed Dorm

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Heating

Eco-friendly toiletries

Daily housekeeping

26.0 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Single Bunk Bed

8-bed Private Dormitory room ensuite

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Heating

Eco-friendly toiletries

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

28 sq m
Sleeps 8
4 Single Bunk Beds

6-bed Private Dormitory room ensuite

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Heating

Eco-friendly toiletries

Daily housekeeping

26.0 sq m
Sleeps 6
3 Single Bunk Beds

Shared Dormitory, Women only (8-12 Beds) - shared bathroom facilities

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Heating

Eco-friendly toiletries

Daily housekeeping

26.0 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Single Bunk Bed

Bed in a 8-13 bed Dorm (Shared Bathroom)

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Heating

Eco-friendly toiletries

Daily housekeeping

24 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Single Bunk Bed

6 Bed Private Room

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Heating

Eco-friendly toiletries

Daily housekeeping

26 sq m
Sleeps 6
3 Single Bunk Beds

Superior King

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Heating

Eco-friendly toiletries

Private bathroom

Pet friendly

Daily housekeeping

11 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

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Heating

Eco-friendly toiletries

Daily housekeeping

9 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Single Bunk Bed

Bed In 6 Bed Dorm With Shared Bathrooms

Sleeps 1
1 Single Bunk Bed

Bed In Large Dorm With Shared Bathrooms (Mixed Gender)

Sleeps 1
1 Single Bunk Bed

Private 6 Bed Room With Shared Bathrooms

Sleeps 6
3 Single Bunk Beds

Private 6-bed Room Private Bathroom

Sleeps 6
3 Single Bunk Beds

Bed In Quadruple Room With Shared Bathroom (Mixed Gender)

Sleeps 1
1 Single Bunk Bed

Superior King Room Ensuite

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Twin Room With Private Bathroom

Sleeps 2
2 Single Bunk Beds

Private 4 Beds Room with Shared Bathroom

Sleeps 4
2 Single Bunk Beds

Private 13 bed Room with Shared Bathrooms

Sleeps 13
6 Single Bunk Beds

Private 10 bed Room with Shared Bathrooms

Sleeps 10
5 Single Bunk Beds

Private 8 Beds Room with Private Bathrooms

Sleeps 8
4 Single Bunk Beds

Private 8 Bed Female Room With Shared Bathrooms

Sleeps 8
4 Single Bunk Beds

Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

Sleeps 2
1 Single Bunk Bed

Bed In Medium Dorm - Ensuite

Sleeps 1
1 Single Bunk Bed

Bed In Dorm With Shared Bathrooms (Female Only)

Sleeps 1
1 Single Bunk Bed

Private 8 Bed Room With Shared Bathrooms

Sleeps 8
4 Single Bunk Beds

Private 12 Bed Room With Shared Bathrooms

Sleeps 12
6 Single Bunk Beds

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Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
24/7 front desk
Non-smoking

includes taxes & fees

25 May - 26 May

About the area

37 Tavistock Place, Russel Square, London, England, WC1H 9SE

What's nearby

Russell Square - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
The British Museum - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Leicester Square - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
Piccadilly Circus - 5 min drive - 2.3 km
Trafalgar Square - 5 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

London (LCY-London City) - 44 min drive
Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 55 min drive
London (LTN-Luton) - 64 min drive
London (STN-Stansted) - 70 min drive
London (SEN-Southend) - 79 min drive
Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 96 min drive
London (QQS-St. Pancras International Train Station) - 9 min walk
London (QQK-King's Cross Train Station) - 10 min walk
St Pancras International Station - 10 min walk
Russell Square Underground Station - 4 min walk
King's Cross & St. Pancras Underground Station - 10 min walk
Euston Underground Station - 11 min walk

Restaurants

‪The Marquis of Cornwallis - ‬3 min walk
‪Nando's - ‬3 min walk
‪Slim Chickens - ‬3 min walk
‪Gourmet Burger Kitchen - ‬3 min walk
‪Store St. Espresso - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Generator London

Generator London features a nightclub and puts you within a 10-minute walk of Russell Square and University College London. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. Also, The British Museum and Leicester Square are a short five-minute drive away. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff and location. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Russell Square Underground Station is 4 minutes and King's Cross & St. Pancras Underground Station is 10 minutes.

Languages

Bulgarian, English, German, Italian, Portuguese, Romanian, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

- 214 rooms
- Arranged over 6 floors

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
- Express check-out available
- Late check-in subject to availability
- Minimum check-in age – 18
- Check-out time is 10 AM
- Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

- Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
- To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
- You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
- If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
- The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
- For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

- Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

- No cots (infant beds)

Pets

- Pets allowed (dogs only, 1 total, up to 14 kg per pet)*
- Service animals welcome
- Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
- Pets must be supervised

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

- No on-site parking

Other information

- Designated smoking area (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

Buffet breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Water dispenser

What to do

Pool table
Discount at nearby fitness centre
Bike rentals nearby
Scooter/moped hire nearby

Services

24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Bike hire

Facilities

ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Television in common areas
Arcade/games room
Nightclub
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian dining options
Humane treatment of captive wild animals
Locally owned and organised tours and activities
Double-glazed windows
At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
Water dispenser
Reusable cups only
Reusable tableware only
Lockers available
Reception hall

Accessibility

Lift

Room amenities

Home comfort

Heating
Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

Shower only
Eco-friendly toiletries

Stay connected

Free WiFi

Daily housekeeping
Eco-friendly toiletries
Bulk dispenser for toiletries
Energy-saving switches
LED light bulbs

Special features

Dining

On-site venue – This restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 7.90 for adults and GBP 3.95 for children
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Pets

Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25 per pet, per stay

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit on-site.

Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates).

This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Eurocard

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Generator Hostel

Generator Hostel London

Generator London

Generator London Hostel

Hostel Generator

Hostel Generator London

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London Generator

London Generator Hostel

London Hostel Generator

Generator Hostel London England

Generator Hostel London Hotel London

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Frequently asked questions

Does Generator London offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Generator London does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Generator London?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total and maximum weight of 14 kg per pet. There's a charge of GBP 25 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Generator London?

Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Generator London.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Generator London?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out is available.

What is there to do at Generator London and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as cycling. Enjoy amenities such as a nightclub and an arcade.

Are there restaurants at or near Generator London?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant that offers international cuisine.

What's the area around Generator London like?

Generator London is a short 4-minute walk from Russell Square Underground Station and 14 minutes' walk from The British Museum. Travellers love the hostel's prime location.

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Generator London Reviews

7.2

Good

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

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Food

10/10

The bed was comfortable, everything was clean- it was cheap and cheerful, I'd definitely use it again.

1-night trip

10/10

Great stay

2-night trip

10/10

Absolutely love generator. The only place i'm staying when i'm in London. It'll always be my favourite. Perfect location, great staff, comfy beds. Wish it was more privacy curtains in the bunks but other than that great.

5-night trip

10/10

We booked last minute due to having to cancel our trip into France because they closed the station due to finding an unexploded bomb from WWII. With that being said it was our first time staying in a hostel and we were pleasantly surprised how nice it was. The rooms are small of course if you are traveling with lots of luggage which we were. But for just 1 night it was perfect for us. The atmosphere was great and there were plenty to do. The drinks and food were amazing. My son said their fish and chips were the best he had in all of London.

1-night trip

2/10

Place is at a great location for a cheap price… but it’s cheap for a reason…

2/10

Bad stay and dirty Run away

1-night trip

8/10

Good but not kitchen facility at all, place need to think about budget people need to eat and have to spend outside on at the restaurant into the hostel

17-night trip

8/10

Close by to everthing

1-night trip

8/10

Nice location and convenient location

5-night trip

6/10

Great hostel for a mid 20’s crowd.

2-night trip

8/10

It was great area and good stuffs

2-night trip

10/10

Very nice place

1-night trip

10/10

The location of this place is perfect, close to the metro station and by walk to covent garden, Leicester square and so on! The structure is so cool and well organized, the self check in is so easy, fast and comfortable The room also were really nice! It was my 3rd time in London and thanks to this place I loved it more

3-night trip

8/10

It was a nice place to stay due to location being near to the city centre and transportation is accessible

3-night trip

8/10

Liked the environment of the hostel - bathrooms on the older side!

3-night trip

6/10

It was average

5-night trip

10/10

Super clean, roomy, eclectic and thoughtful design. Great staff, great location, great value.

1-night trip

4/10

Geared towards school groups, university groups, kids out to party. Drumming and yelling and running around at 1100pm. Young teenagers wandering the corridors and down at the bar in pyjamas. Not good for a solo adult actually wanting to sleep. Rooms reasonably clean but stuffy and bit airless. Staff friendly and helpful though.

1-night trip

10/10

Central location. Great vibe and facilities with luggage storage. Dorm was a bit squished but fine if you are only there to sleep. They could do with more staff at reception but I would still book again

1-night trip

4/10

When we went into our room the window had been left open and the temperature of the room was around 10C. We couldn't adjust the thermostat. The front desk told us that they only turn on the heat for two hours during the day and three hours at night. The heat is not a boiler and is just a ceiling mount electric heater. The bathrooms were dirty and stunk. The room floor was sticky.

3-night trip

8/10

Simple no fuss good value and entertaining stay.

1-night trip

10/10

Great central location, friendly vibe

1-night trip

8/10

It's a really good option: *Good price. *Delicious breakfast *Beautiful area You can meet another people for many parts of the world. Excellent location.

4-night trip

10/10

For the cheapest stay in London and a great atmosphere, I love staying at Generator. It was my third stay and even though it was a 13 bed room, it was not even half full. They’ve adjusted the food hours so you can eat at the bar later than before, and as always the staff were very courteous.

1-night trip

4/10

I Paid for a female only room and there was a male in the room. There was no hot water to shower either.

3-night trip

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