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Generator Dublin

Art Deco hostel with restaurant, near Jameson Distillery Bow St.

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Generator Dublin features a nightclub and puts you only steps from Jameson Distillery Bow St.. Guests looking for a bite to eat can visit Generator Food, which serves breakfast and lunch. Other highlights at this Art Deco hostel include a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travellers. Public transportation is only a short walk: Smithfield Station is 2 minutes and Four Courts Station is 6 minutes.
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk
£58
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov

Room options

Showing 18 of 18 rooms
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with red curtains.

Deluxe Twin

  • City view
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
A bunk bed with two drawers, a wooden floor, and a blue door in the background.

Private 4 Bed Room

  • City view
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds
A bunk bed room with wooden flooring and a window with sheer curtains.

Bed in Small Dorm Enusite

Good
  • City view
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
A bunk bed room with wooden flooring and a window with sheer curtains.

Private Room with 6 bed Ensuite

  • City view
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Bunk Beds
A train compartment with bunk beds, wooden flooring, and a window with curtains.

Bed in Mixed Dorm Shared Bathroom

Excellent
  • City view
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
A hotel room with two single beds, a bunk bed, and a headboard with a wall-mounted light.

Family Room for 4

Very good
  • City view
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed
A bunk bed with two drawers, a wooden floor, and a blue door in the background.

Bed in 4 bed Dorm

Exceptional
  • City view
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
A bunk bed room with four numbered beds and storage drawers.

Private 5-bed Room - Ensuite

Wonderful
  • City view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Bunk Beds
A bunk bed with two levels, each marked with a number. There is a desk and chair to the right, and a mirror on the wall.

Private 6-bed Female Room

  • City view
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Bunk Beds
A dormitory-style room with bunk beds numbered 2 to 8, wooden flooring, and built-in storage drawers.

Private 8-bed Room

  • City view
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Single Bunk Beds
A train compartment with bunk beds, wooden flooring, and a window with curtains.

Private 10-bed Room

  • City view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 10
  • 10 Single Bunk Beds
A room with bunk beds, a round table with a plant, and leather chairs.

Bed in Female Dorm Ensuite

  • City view
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with red curtains.

Deluxe King

Good
  • City view
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
A small, neatly arranged bedroom with a single bed, a desk, and shelves with books and decorative items.

Single room with Shared bathroom

Wonderful
  • 5 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
A bunk bed with two drawers, a wooden floor, and a blue door in the background.

4-bed Private Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom

  • City view
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds
A bunk bed room with wooden flooring and a window with sheer curtains.

Private 6-bed Room - Shared Bathroom

Exceptional
  • City view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Bunk Beds
A dormitory room with bunk beds, wooden flooring, and a small stool.

Private 8-bed Room - Shared Bathroom

Very good
  • City view
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Single Bunk Beds
A dormitory-style room with bunk beds numbered 2 to 8, wooden flooring, and built-in storage drawers.

Bed in Mixed Dorm - Ensuite

Excellent
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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About the area

Map
Smithfield Square, Smithfield, Dublin, Dublin, 7

What's nearby

  • Jameson Distillery Bow St. - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Guinness Storehouse - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Dublin Castle - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Trinity College - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Grafton Street - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 24 min drive
  • Dublin Tara Street Station - 23 min walk
  • Connolly Station - 24 min walk
  • Dublin Drumcondra Station - 28 min walk
  • Smithfield Station - 2 min walk
  • Four Courts Station - 6 min walk
  • Museum Station - 8 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪JJ's Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bonobo - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Copper + Straw - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Liffey Saint - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Generator Dublin

  • Generator Dublin features a nightclub and puts you only steps from Jameson Distillery Bow St.. Guests looking for a bite to eat can visit Generator Food, which serves breakfast and lunch. Other highlights at this Art Deco hostel include a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travellers. Public transportation is only a short walk: Smithfield Station is 2 minutes and Four Courts Station is 6 minutes.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 109 rooms
    • Arranged over 5 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • 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

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • 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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 34 kg per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only. Pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation; restrictions apply*
    • Pets must be supervised

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • No on-site parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

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Generator Dublin Reviews

7.8

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities

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8/10 Very good

Good vibes nice bar and decent staff
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6/10 Good

Nice place to stay, in walking distance to the city centre. Car parking and supermarket close by. Friendly staff. A little noisy in the lobby and the hallways, related to the young crowd the place attracts.
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6/10 Good

Convenient location, rooms and beds were decent. Biggest drawback is it’s not quiet at night especially with World Cup matches taking place.
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8/10 Very good

Good location, rooms were as described and as expected for a hostel
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8/10 Very good

nice location, clean rooms, staff seemed friendly and helpful. beds were hard as a rock and the pillows were so flat it was like i didn’t have one at all, but overall a good place to stay for a few days in dublin
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10/10 Exceptional

Had a great experience! Super convenient location to all the attractions I wanted to go and see . Very close and walkable
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10/10 Exceptional

Easy to navigate and friendly staff, the shared room was clean too Easy check in and check out, everything that costed extra was all signposted so you know what you are expecting to pay if you want it. Overall nice stay at my first hostel experience
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10/10 Exceptional

Had a wonderful stay at this hotel last week. The staff were very welcoming, friendly, and always ready to help with anything I needed. The room was clean, comfortable, and well-maintained, which made my stay very relaxing.
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was clean, and toilets cleaned regularly but at busy times which made things a bit awkward. The bar usually had many people but there was always a space or table free
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8/10 Very good

Good friendly people it is its own little community, so much more than a hotel. It a pub, an office, a great place to hang out. Fancy some ping pong, shuffle board, darts, pool? They got cha!!
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location, really nice hotel, friendly staff and exactly what we needed for our stay
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10/10 Exceptional

WOW. My first time in a Hostel and I am so impressed! I stayed in an all girls dorm and it was like having a girls night sleepover every night (I’m a chatty Kathy and love connecting with people). GREAT location and I bought a bike pass to get around the city. Easy check in and they have a small shop wall with items if you forget anything. HOT showers and massage level pressure. Didn’t try any food but the bar had a good selection and price. Staff is very friendly and prompt with requests.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location and great price Private rooms were perfect for us
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10/10 Exceptional

Well located and friendly
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location

Great location, cheap and cheerful
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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic location. Nice big room and very clean
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8/10 Very good

The staff are really helpful.
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8/10 Very good

Good location and cheap for Dublin area. Bathroom was a bit dirty but still usable. Sleeping was fine and reception is 24/7 so really helpful. Area is safe. There's a bar in the ground floor..great for sports and food. Also right next to jameson distillery tour! Would come again as a solo traveller.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay!

It was great, comfortable, had a gig on when i went great company and people!
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2/10 Poor

I wish I could give this hotel a zero star rating, but unfortunately one star is the lowest I can go. I couldn’t spend the night because of how bad this hotel is. It is way over priced. Here’s a list of issues I had. Cons: -dirty room -not a safe area -door didn’t lock -door was on it’s hinges, but vary lose and almost came off when someone pounded on the door. -window to the ally did not close securely. -8 euros extra if you want a towel -3 euros extra if you want shampoo -Staff was not helpful, and even hostile to work with. -despite failing to provide the advertised accommodations, the hotel refused to process a refund.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location for accessing Dublin's core and staff were super helpful and friendly.
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8/10 Very good

Really nice and helpful staff. A nice stay, but was difficult to get to sleep with the noise from the DJ 3 stories below!
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location and vibe

Lovely atmosphere, easy to find. Very good location and not noisy
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10/10 Exceptional

The generation station

Great value and great location
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8/10 Very good

This is a great place to stay for a younger crowd. We were looking for somewhere cheap so it was perfect. However, it is better suited for a young traveler wanting to meet new people and have entertainment in the evening.