Name: Generator London
Address: 37 Tavistock Place, Russell Square, St. Pancras, London, London (and vicinity), England, United Kingdom, London, Greater London, United Kingdom
Rating: 7.05

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7

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Based on 5,459 verified reviews

Who stays here?

Business

4%

Couple

9%

Family

14%

Group

46%

Solo

24%

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AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Across reviews of Generator London, travellers praise the central location near transport and the sociable bar vibe, while many highlight friendly staff; common complaints focus on worn shared bathrooms, maintenance issues, summer heat in rooms, and late-night noise.

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sophie

Oct 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Okay. Bathrooms very tired and broken locks. The bedrooms didn’t have shelves or even a hook. Just one overhead light in room, individual beds could have benefitted from personal light and charger point. Woken twice in the night by noise. Clean sheets. Decent food and drinks. Staff were lovely.

10

Ammar

Oct 13, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

GREAT!

8

Joachim

Oct 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I find Generator to be one of the best hostels in London. The location is excellent and the staff tend to be both welcoming and friendly. The basement shower area could do with "an upgrade", but the water is always warm.

2

Daniel

Oct 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Disappointing Stay Experience at this hostel was rubbish..On arrival, we were told our room had been given away (this was at 10pm) and we were forced to stay in separate rooms for the first night. The staff were short-tempered and unhelpful when we tried to resolve the issue. The rooms themselves were just about average but clearly in need of some maintenance. The shower blocks were also poorly maintained and could do with a thorough clean and refresh. Overall, a disappointing stay that I wouldn’t recommend.

8

David

Oct 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Location is amazing, staff are rockstars and social aspect is exactly what I hoped for. The reason for the downgrade in rating is due to the obvious lack of maintenance. There was a fire door near our room with a broken closure that caused the door to slam into a wall each time someone walked through it. The showers were is a VERY poor state, with only three showers operating on our floor. With as many customers who stay here I feel it’s a shame a place I have always enjoyed to stay falling due to simple lack of upkeep.

37 Tavistock Place, Russell Square, St. Pancras, London, London (and vicinity), England, United Kingdom

Location

Located in London (London City Centre), Generator London is within a 15-minute walk of The British Museum and Russell Square. This hostel is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Leicester Square and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from St. Paul's Cathedral.

Russell Square(0.3 miles)

University College London(0.3 miles)

The British Museum(0.7 miles)

Tottenham Court Road(0.8 miles)

Portland Place(1.1 miles)

Royal Opera House(1.1 miles)

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Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee of approximately GBP 7.90 for adults and GBP 3.95 for children.

Pets are allowed in specific rooms only, with a fee of GBP 25 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Guests should contact the property directly to arrange for bringing pets.

Check-in is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Early check-in and late check-out may be available for a fee, subject to availability. Guests should contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival to make arrangements.

The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in some areas. Guests should confirm specific needs with the property prior to arrival.

Located in London City Centre, the property is within a 15-minute walk of The British Museum and Russell Square. It is approximately 1.4 miles from Leicester Square and 1.7 miles from St. Paul's Cathedral. Public transport options are available nearby.

Children are allowed at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified, so guests should confirm directly with the property.

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