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Generator Dublin

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

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In Dublin's city center, Generator Dublin offers a vibrant atmosphere with concerts and live shows. Enjoy breakfast, brunch or lunch at the on-site restaurant or grab a snack from the grocery store. Connect to in-room WiFi and have fun at the arcade/game room.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Nightclub
  • Breakfast available
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Arcade/game room
  • Front-desk safe
  • Convenience store
  • Snack bar/deli
  • ATM/banking services

Feel at home (5)

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

Room options

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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
Pet friendly
Desk
  • 14 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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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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Bed in Small Dorm Enusite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Private Room with 6 bed Ensuite

Highlights

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

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Bed in Mixed Dorm Shared Bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Family Room for 4

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Bed in 4 bed Dorm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Private 5-bed Room - Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Private 6-bed Female Room

Highlights

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

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Private 8-bed Room

Highlights

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

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Private 10-bed Room

Highlights

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

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Bed in Female Dorm Ensuite

Highlights

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

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Deluxe King

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Bed In 6 Bed Mixed Dormitory Room With Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1

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Quadruple Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

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Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Single room with Shared bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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4-bed Private Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

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Private 6-bed Room - Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

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Private 8-bed Room - Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

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Bed in Mixed Dorm - Ensuite

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Single Room Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

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Bed In 4 Bed Dorm - Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1

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Private 4-Bed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4

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Private 6-Bed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 6

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Private 8-Bed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 8

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Private 6 Bed Room - Ensuite

  • Sleeps 6

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Private 8 Bed Room - Ensuite

  • Sleeps 8

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Private 10-bed Room

  • Sleeps 10

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Private 5 Bed Room - Ensuite

  • Sleeps 5

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Bed In 15-bed Dorm – Female Only - Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1

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Private 6 Bed Female Room - Ensuite

  • Sleeps 6

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Bed In Mixed Dorm - Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4

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Family Room With Ensuite

  • Sleeps 4

Private 4-Bed Room

  • Sleeps 4

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Bed In 8 Bed Mixed Dormitory Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

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Quadruple Room With Ensuite

  • Sleeps 4

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About the neighborhood

Map
Smithfield Square, Smithfield, Dublin, Dublin, 7

What's nearby

  • Jameson Distillery Bow St. - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Guinness Storehouse - 10 min walk - 0.9 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
  • ‪Proper Order Coffee Co. - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Reserve Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Oxmantown - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Generator Dublin

Generator Dublin features a nightclub and puts you within a 15-minute walk of Guinness Storehouse. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out 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 travelers. Public transportation is just a short walk: Smithfield Station is 2 minutes and Four Courts Station is 6 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 109 rooms
    • Arranged over 5 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 10 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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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
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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
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 1 total, up to 75 lbs per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
    • Pets must be supervised
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No onsite parking
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–noon on weekdays and 8:00 AM–noon on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Grocery/convenience store

What to do

  • Concerts/live shows
  • Evening entertainment
  • Pool table
  • Foosball
  • Winery tours nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

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

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2011
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Television in common areas
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle parking
  • Nightclub
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture & ecosystem education
  • Double-glazed windows
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • No plastic soda bottles
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Lockers available
  • Reception hall
  • Art Deco architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Eco-friendly toiletries

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

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

Special features

Dining

Generator Food - This café serves breakfast, brunch, and lunch.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 11 per person
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Towels are available for an extra charge of EUR 4 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

Pets

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

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's 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
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.

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

Does Generator Dublin offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Generator Dublin 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 to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Generator Dublin?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total and maximum weight of 75 lbs per pet. There's a charge of EUR 25 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at Generator Dublin?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Generator Dublin.

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

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).

What is there to do at Generator Dublin and nearby?

Generator Dublin has a nightclub and an arcade.

Are there restaurants at or near Generator Dublin?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Generator Food.

What's the area around Generator Dublin like?

Generator Dublin is in City Centre Dublin, a short 2-minute walk from Smithfield Station and 14 minutes' walk from Guinness Storehouse. Travelers say the area is walkable and good for shopping.

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Generator Dublin Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Location
Bar
Shower
Bathroom
Family friendly
Bed
Restaurant
Live music

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic location. Nice big room and very clean
Amanda, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, really nice hotel, friendly staff and exactly what we needed for our stay
Giuseppe, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location

Great location, cheap and cheerful
William, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I didn't have breakfast
William, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfectly fine party hostel

The stay was good, it’s a loud party hostel but that should be obvious to those booking.
Justin, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location and great price Private rooms were perfect for us
Harry, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice very good for the price
Veronica, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had a great time
Andrew, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hostel

Everything you expect from a good hostel. It was basic but totally adequate, felt safe, clean and the beds were comfier than I expected.
Ruth, 2-night trip

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!
Geoffrey, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location
Tavis, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice trip

We had a great time
Andrew, 8-night trip

6/10 Good

Travelers condition of the room very poor. Staff helpful. Alarm went off. No instructions were given.
Aurelie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Bar downstairs and the Jameson distillery is right next door. The river Liffey is just down the street.
Byron, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

The staff are really helpful.
Roberta, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

Easy to meet people, easy to walk around and very accessible to all tourist attractions ! I would say the towel situation is a little annoying I feel like we should be given one towel for they stay for free instead of paying 4€… also when they come in the rooms to clean I notice they down wipe down the actual beds so make sure to wipe down and cover with sheets but you get what you pay for and it’s already convenient with walking and the trains I would stay here again :)
Rachel, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay at the generator. Clean and quiet room. Good bar and area. Only thing that lets them down were the pillows. Booked a private room (not cheap at £400+ for 2 nights). Got two pillows (total) which were like paper. Howay!
Stacey, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great time
Jessa, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

If you don’t like noise then ask for a higher floor. Lots of young vibrant people.
TRISHA, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was very nice
Michael, 4-night trip

2/10 Poor

Very terrible place. Lots of drunk people shouting and vomiting all over the room. Could not sleep the whole night and had to check out in the middle of the night. Stay away for your mental health
Emenike, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

Noisy
cory, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

First timer.. had okay sleeps pick the top.bunk for more head room!
Jasmine, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The stay was really good, the property was in good walking distance from anything needed.
Holly, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

All was good but I was unlucky to end up in a room with two chaos that were on the booze and other things all night
Ragnar, 1-night trip