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Generator Dublin

2.0 star property
Family-friendly hostel with a nightclub and a 24-hour front desk

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Billiards
Bar (on property)
Shower, eco-friendly toiletries, towels
Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 10 per person)
Family Room for 4 | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AED 327
AED 371 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Mar - 14 Mar

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Private 4 Bed Room

Highlights

Tempur-Pedic bed
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

8-bed Private Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
  • 21 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

1 bed in 6 bed mixed dormitory Ensuite

Highlights

Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Family Room for 4 | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Family Room for 4

Highlights

LED TV
Tempur-Pedic bed
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Bed 10-bed Room - Ensuite

Highlights

Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Single room with Shared bathroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Single room with Shared bathroom

Highlights

Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

6-bed Private Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Deluxe King

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Pet friendly
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Bed in 4 bed Dorm

Highlights

Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

1 bed in 8 bed mixed dormitory Ensuite

Highlights

Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 19.8 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

10-bed Private Dormitory Room Ensuite

Highlights

Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 36.4 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 10 Twin Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

1 bed in 6-bed Female Only Dormitory Room Ensuite

Highlights

Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

1 bed in 8 bed mixed dormitory- Shared

Highlights

Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
  • 20.5 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

6-bed Female Only Private Dormitory Room Ensuite

Highlights

Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

4-bed Private Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

8-bed Private Dormitory Room Ensuite

Highlights

Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 21 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Deluxe Twin

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Tempur-Pedic bed
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 14 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

5-bed Private Dormitory Room Ensuite

Highlights

Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

1 bed in 6 bed mixed dormitory with shared bathroom

Highlights

Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Private Room with 6 bed Ensuite

Highlights

Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

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1 bed in 15-bed Female Only Dormitory Room Ensuite | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

1 bed in 15-bed Female Only Dormitory Room Ensuite

Highlights

Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Private 15-bed Room - Ensuite

Highlights

Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 15
  • 5 Twin Bunk Beds

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  • Air conditioning
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8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (601)
The price is AED 327
AED 371 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar
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About the neighborhood

Map
Smithfield Square, Smithfield, Dublin, Dublin, 7

What's nearby

  • Guinness Storehouse - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Dublin Castle - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Croke Park - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Trinity College - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Grafton Street - 5 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Smithfield Station - 2 min walk
  • Dublin Drumcondra Station - 3 min drive
  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪JJ's Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Copper + Straw - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Urbanity Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Light House Cinema - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Cobblestone - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Generator Dublin

Family-friendly hostel near Jameson Distillery Bow St.
Located close to Dublin Castle and Guinness Storehouse, Generator Dublin provides a nightclub, a grocery/convenience store, and concerts and live shows. The on-site restaurant, Generator Food, offers breakfast, brunch, and lunch. In addition to a coffee shop/cafe and an arcade/game room, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and 1 meeting room
  • A reception hall, a billiards/pool table, and a front-desk safe
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, a foosball table, and ATM/banking services
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 109 rooms offer amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • LED light bulbs and daily housekeeping

Languages

Dutch, English, German, Irish, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee weekdays 7:00 AM–10:00 AM: EUR 10 for adults and EUR 5 for children
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Restaurants on site

  • Generator Food

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Evening entertainment
  • Foosball table
  • Nightclub

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Front-desk safe
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Lockers available
  • Reception hall
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • In-room accessibility

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers
  • Biodegradable drinking straws
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Games
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture & ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soda bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels

More

  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • LED light bulbs
  • Shared accommodations

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 25 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 75 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 10 for adults and EUR 5 for children
  • Pet fee: EUR 25 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property caters to guests ages 18 and over.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

This property does not have a Ireland Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Dublin Generator
Dublin Generator Hostel
Dublin Hostel Generator
Generator Dublin
Generator Dublin Hostel
Generator Hostel
Generator Hostel Dublin
Hostel Dublin Generator
Hostel Generator
Hostel Generator Dublin
Generator Hostel Dublin Hotel Dublin

Frequently asked questions

Is Generator Dublin pet-friendly?

Yes, this hostel allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 75 lbs per pet. There's a fee of EUR 25 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Generator Dublin?

As of 6 March 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Generator Dublin on 31 March 2025 start from $121.11, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Generator Dublin?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Generator Dublin?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Generator Dublin?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Generator Dublin located?

This family-friendly Dublin hostel is located in the entertainment district, within a 15-minute walk of Jameson Distillery Bow St. and Guinness Storehouse. Dublin Castle and Trinity College are also within 1 mi (2 km). Smithfield Station is only a 2-minute walk and Four Courts Station is 6 minutes.

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Generator Dublin Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 359 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 345 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 164 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 72 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 61 out of 1001 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Good place convenient good price.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Susan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Filthy
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Vicente

Liked: Staff & service
Are place is walking distance to everything we wanted to see for the short time we had.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay!
It was great, comfortable, had a gig on when i went great company and people!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Lily

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
They try to squeeze money out of you in every possible way (towels, hair dryer). Rooms are cold with no working radiator. Floor was dirty. Absolutely no cooking facilities and food not allowed in rooms. Security act like cops and wouldn’t let our friends in on NYE. However, beds were comfortable and the staff friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful location for our family vacation!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I always have a good experience at any generator property i stay at.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The generation station
Great value and great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for accessing Dublin's core and staff were super helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Janeen

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Generator offered a fun bar and restaurant, that was busy and entertaining. The property was fairly well taken care of, though the busy nature caused some mess.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I stayed in a 6 bunk hostel room. Accommodation was average but the main bar and eating area were good , as was the breakfast. Neat location really, with good access by tram and trendy restaurants and cinema over the road. As with most things in Dublin, this seemed rather expensive to me - about double compared to Madrid and Barcelona. Common areas didn’t have much seating and it wasn’t somewhere to snooze.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karmjeet

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and vibe
Lovely atmosphere, easy to find. Very good location and not noisy
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had never slept in a pod before. It worked surprisingly well.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
10/10
First time staying in a hostel, very good experience. Staff is friendly, everything was great. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Bailey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Fine for a one-night stay
Downstairs bar and facilities were very well-kept, but actual rooms were very run down
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dylan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean property, enjoyed my stay, would book again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Time Great Staff
Amazing stay. Great reception. Stuck for a few days in Dublin and they were amazing. Vincente so helpful!!! Great location to center. karaoke, trivia, DJ. Definitely stay if you wanna have a great time!!!!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Riley

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The condition and cleanliness of the common areas was pretty bad. Bed was comfortable enough and bedding was good. Glad i only stayed one night.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Mike

The place was handy for the city but alas I found the staff at reception quite unhelpful…..
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Roland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A friendly hostel, well placed for visiting central Dublin Great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jimmie

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Should not be listed as a hotel ever-
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Hostel
This is a hostel. It is in an ideal location to the Dublin sites and a good value. It is not particularly clean, my bed had a discarded bottle and empty chip bag atill in the bed. It was also loud at night, but still easy for an overnight Dublin stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eoghan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very pleased
Excellent hostel. Clean, comfortable, well located, great facilities. Would return and would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Georges

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly except the guy with the tattoos, he was very rude. The light, plugs on my bed were not working. Shower was broken! Falling all the time. Needs to be screwed on the wall. Great area, safe, quiet, and lots of eating places around.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024