Generator Dublin
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About this property
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a nightclub, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and an arcade/game room. This Art Deco hostel also features a television in a common area, tour/ticket assis...
Amenities
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a nightclub, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and an arcade/game room. This Art Deco hostel also features a television in a common area, tour/ticket assistance, and a reception hall.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage.
Dining
Stop by the hostel's restaurant, Generator Food, for lunch or brunch, or grab snacks at the coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to noon and on weekends from 8:00 AM to noon for a fee.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 109 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Housekeeping is provided daily, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Location
Generator Dublin is centrally located in Dublin, a 1-minute walk from Jameson Distillery Bow St. and 14 minutes by foot from Guinness Storehouse. This family-friendly hostel is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Trinity College and 1.2 mi (2 km) from Dublin Castle.
What's nearby
Jameson Distillery Bow St.(0.1 miles)
River Liffey(0.3 miles)
Abbey Street(0.5 miles)
Jervis Shopping Center(0.5 miles)
Christ Church Cathedral(0.6 miles)
Vicar Street(0.6 miles)
Henry Street Shopping District(0.6 miles)
Dame Street(0.7 miles)
Guinness Storehouse(0.7 miles)
Dublin City Hall(0.7 miles)
Olympia Theatre(0.8 miles)
Phoenix Park(0.8 miles)
Ha' Penny Bridge(0.8 miles)
O'Connell Street(0.8 miles)
St. Patrick's Cathedral(0.9 miles)
The preferred airport for Generator Dublin is Dublin Airport (DUB)(7.2 miles)
Restaurant
Non-Smoking Rooms
Tour Desk
Housekeeping
Banquet Facilities
Safe-Deposit Box
Location
Smithfield Square, Smithfield, Smithfield, Dublin, Ireland
Jameson Distillery Bow St. (0.1 miles)
River Liffey (0.3 miles)
Abbey Street (0.5 miles)
Jervis Shopping Center (0.5 miles)
Christ Church Cathedral (0.6 miles)
Vicar Street (0.6 miles)
Guest reviews
7.6
Good
Based on 4,702 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
5%
Couple
13%
Family
9%
Group
46%
Solo
24%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Generator Dublin is praised for its central, tram-accessible location and value, while recurring critiques include late-night noise, inconsistent cleanliness and maintenance, warm or poorly ventilated rooms, and extra charges for basics like towels or luggage storage.
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What guests think
Generator Dublin is praised for its central, tram-accessible location and value, while recurring critiques include late-night noise, inconsistent cleanliness and maintenance, warm or poorly ventilated rooms, and extra charges for basics like towels or luggage storage.
Many guests highlight friendly staff and the fun bar with games and activities, though others encountered curt service or slow help with problems. There is no guest kitchen and outside food is restricted, and several reviews mention limited breakfast and bar prices that can feel high. Overall, expect a social, central base rather than a quiet, full-service hotel.
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Facilities
Lively bar and social spaces with games and events are a highlight. There is no guest kitchen and outside food is restricted, and several reviews cite paid extras like towels and luggage storage.
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Toshihiro
Sep 24, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
タオルが有料なのは良くない。 ロビーエリアは広く、バーでwelcome 1shotが飲める。地階はゲームエリアになっていて、複数人で来たら楽しめそう。
タオルが有料なのは良くない。 ロビーエリアは広く、バーでwelcome 1shotが飲める。地階はゲームエリアになっていて、複数人で来たら楽しめそう。
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Janeen
Aug 28, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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DIANA
Aug 17, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
El hostal tiene buena ubicación de las paradas de los buses y varios supermercados cerca. La habitación para 6 estába bien y tenía el baño dentro. Pero no hay cocina ni comedor compartido. No sé puede ingresar comida de afuera, quería calentar la leche para mi bebé y no había un microondas para utilizar, tienes que comprar todo hasta el agua caliente para el té.
El hostal tiene buena ubicación de las paradas de los buses y varios supermercados cerca. La habitación para 6 estába bien y tenía el baño dentro. Pero no hay cocina ni comedor compartido. No sé puede ingresar comida de afuera, quería calentar la leche para mi bebé y no había un microondas para utilizar, tienes que comprar todo hasta el agua caliente para el té.
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Neda
Jul 5, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The staff was super nice, however we needed to pay for our towels (4 eur) and the cleanliness of the bathroom and the room was ok… nothing more. I think this hostel needs an update. I have been in hostels before but this one didn’t even have a fridge to keep our food nor a kitchen to cook.. which is a purpose for a hostel I believe. The location is amazing though..: tram, bus, restaurants, etc. were super close.
The staff was super nice, however we needed to pay for our towels (4 eur) and the cleanliness of the bathroom and the room was ok… nothing more. I think this hostel needs an update. I have been in hostels before but this one didn’t even have a fridge to keep our food nor a kitchen to cook.. which is a purpose for a hostel I believe. The location is amazing though..: tram, bus, restaurants, etc. were super close.
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ROBERT
Oct 14, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
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.
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.
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Maxwell
Jun 12, 2024
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Stayed 6 nights
The bunks would benefit from a simple curtain to afford some privacy while changing, and the policy of not allowing outside food on the property is not ideal when the onsite kitchen closes by 10pm. Everything else was excellent.
The bunks would benefit from a simple curtain to afford some privacy while changing, and the policy of not allowing outside food on the property is not ideal when the onsite kitchen closes by 10pm. Everything else was excellent.
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ingunn
Jul 3, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Rimelig overnatting, ok avstand fra hovegatene, men dessverre masse bråk i gangene fra andre gjester om natta. Men kult område ved resepsjonen med bar, spill og sitteplass.
Rimelig overnatting, ok avstand fra hovegatene, men dessverre masse bråk i gangene fra andre gjester om natta. Men kult område ved resepsjonen med bar, spill og sitteplass.
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Christine
Sep 25, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
No complaints. And happy to discover that the Cobblestone Bar, where i wanted to go for music, was only a couple of blocks away. It seemed more like a hotel than a hostel. Hostels don't usually provide towels. But they do usually have cooking facilities. Not only were there none, no food is allowed in the rooms. This was not a problem for me, but it might be for some people. The music in the restaurant was too loud for me. Generator seems to be geared to young adults. I'm 82.
No complaints. And happy to discover that the Cobblestone Bar, where i wanted to go for music, was only a couple of blocks away. It seemed more like a hotel than a hostel. Hostels don't usually provide towels. But they do usually have cooking facilities. Not only were there none, no food is allowed in the rooms. This was not a problem for me, but it might be for some people. The music in the restaurant was too loud for me. Generator seems to be geared to young adults. I'm 82.
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Amanda
May 30, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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!!!!!
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!!!!!
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Bernd
Sep 11, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
The fee for the towels should be mentioned in advance so that people can bring their own towels.
The fee for the towels should be mentioned in advance so that people can bring their own towels.
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Cleanliness
Mixed feedback: some found clean rooms and bathrooms, but many report dirty or moldy bathrooms, flooding or clogged drains, odors, and uneven housekeeping.
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Emily
Aug 12, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Bathroom in shared room was disgusting. Leaking toilet with water all over the floor, no toilet paper, mould and mildew around, unpleasant mould smell, shower drain was completely clogged so water didn’t drain when showering. Cancelled the remaining 5 nights and switched to a different location.
Bathroom in shared room was disgusting. Leaking toilet with water all over the floor, no toilet paper, mould and mildew around, unpleasant mould smell, shower drain was completely clogged so water didn’t drain when showering. Cancelled the remaining 5 nights and switched to a different location.
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Susan
Jan 6, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Filthy
Filthy
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James
Jun 27, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
It was fine staying here. It was a bit loud, the property wasn't the cleanest, but it was in a nice area.
It was fine staying here. It was a bit loud, the property wasn't the cleanest, but it was in a nice area.
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Daniel
Dec 24, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Dirty. Bathroom flooded so had to move rooms. Some staff rude
Dirty. Bathroom flooded so had to move rooms. Some staff rude
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Roxanne
Aug 17, 2023
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Déçu par la chambre, pas très propre, moins spacieuse que ce que je pensais. Aspirateur dans les couloirs à 7h, merci le réveil... Par contre, personnel est très sympa et le petit déjeuner très bon
Déçu par la chambre, pas très propre, moins spacieuse que ce que je pensais. Aspirateur dans les couloirs à 7h, merci le réveil... Par contre, personnel est très sympa et le petit déjeuner très bon
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Cricket
Jul 8, 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
We stayed for 5 nights. The shower completely flooded the bathroom and room the first morning and we did not get it cleaned and repaired until the final night. The room smelled of mildew and sewage. There were silverfish on the bed and a roach in the bathroom. When we were at the front desk complaining, the staff were kind but did not have immediate solutions. One staff member offered extra towels. Another gave us free laundry tokens. But the room was saturated for days. One time there was another person who tossed his key and said it was too disgusting to stay and he didn’t care that they wouldn’t refund
We stayed for 5 nights. The shower completely flooded the bathroom and room the first morning and we did not get it cleaned and repaired until the final night. The room smelled of mildew and sewage. There were silverfish on the bed and a roach in the bathroom. When we were at the front desk complaining, the staff were kind but did not have immediate solutions. One staff member offered extra towels. Another gave us free laundry tokens. But the room was saturated for days. One time there was another person who tossed his key and said it was too disgusting to stay and he didn’t care that they wouldn’t refund
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sandra
Apr 24, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
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James
Sep 20, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Booked a bed in a four-person room and luckily I was the only one there for the night. Property is very noisy—you could hear music from the ground floor three floors up. Sheets weren't too clean, and bathroom was a bit grotty. Did not sleep well.
Booked a bed in a four-person room and luckily I was the only one there for the night. Property is very noisy—you could hear music from the ground floor three floors up. Sheets weren't too clean, and bathroom was a bit grotty. Did not sleep well.
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Stella
Nov 4, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
A rede Generator é muito boa. A de Dublin foi a mais organizada e também silenciosa, não tinha muitos adolescentes como no Generator Londres, por exemplo. Os banheiros estavam muito limpos e o chuveiro era quentinho. Isso foi de uma felicidade imensa! O quarto tinha travesseiros bons e roupa de cama limpinha e cheirosa. O atendmento também foi muito bom. Fomos super bem atendidas e a equipe foi muito solícita.
A rede Generator é muito boa. A de Dublin foi a mais organizada e também silenciosa, não tinha muitos adolescentes como no Generator Londres, por exemplo. Os banheiros estavam muito limpos e o chuveiro era quentinho. Isso foi de uma felicidade imensa! O quarto tinha travesseiros bons e roupa de cama limpinha e cheirosa. O atendmento também foi muito bom. Fomos super bem atendidas e a equipe foi muito solícita.
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Amanda
Nov 30, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Fantastic location. Nice big room and very clean
Fantastic location. Nice big room and very clean
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Rooms
Rooms are basic and can feel hot or poorly ventilated; bunks are low or claustrophobic and pillows or mattresses thin. Noise from the bar, corridors, or street often carries into rooms.
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Stacey
Sep 4, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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!
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!
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Timothy
Jun 26, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The location is fine, but it is quite loud at night. The Generator is trying to walk the line between a hotel and a hostel. We thought we were getting a hotel. We paid $290 for a tiny room with the worst and thinnest mattresses I’ve ever slept on. The pillows are not much thicker than a pancake. The room did not have any tissue or a bar of soap. Check out time is an hour earlier than every hotel I’ve ever stayed in. No on-site parking so we had to pay 18 euros per night for a parkade a block away.
The location is fine, but it is quite loud at night. The Generator is trying to walk the line between a hotel and a hostel. We thought we were getting a hotel. We paid $290 for a tiny room with the worst and thinnest mattresses I’ve ever slept on. The pillows are not much thicker than a pancake. The room did not have any tissue or a bar of soap. Check out time is an hour earlier than every hotel I’ve ever stayed in. No on-site parking so we had to pay 18 euros per night for a parkade a block away.
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S
May 19, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
If you are deaf or one of those people who can sleep through an earthquake this would no doubt be fine. Stayed for one night (Saturday) in a single room (no ensuite) and the noise overnight was insane. Between 0100 and 0430 I experienced the following - multiple people having loud conversations in the hallways, slamming doors, squeaky doors (someone needs to run round with some WD-40), someone playing a weird dance version of Irish traditional music and humming loudly outside my door (that one was at 0415), some shouting "Watsooooon" at the top of their lungs (0145) as if they had just found their nemesis at last. Oh and I was on the courtyard and whilst my window was closed every other window was open. What that meant practically was that I could hear everything from the dorms including loud "banter" and a raging arguement (about 0330 for that one). I got just under 4 hours sleep in two sessions. There are literally no signs up telling people to be quiet or considerate which is a bit wild. No staff seemed to check on the hallways at any point. Other stuff was fine, people complaining about the bathrooms being a bit messy need to remember it's a hostel (even if it does cost the same as a hotel in other cities). I used the showers and it was fine. The single room was clean and the bed was comfortable. I get my experience may be to do with the crowd staying there being inconsiderate but the walls / doors are paper thin. I could even hear the snorer in the next room.
If you are deaf or one of those people who can sleep through an earthquake this would no doubt be fine. Stayed for one night (Saturday) in a single room (no ensuite) and the noise overnight was insane. Between 0100 and 0430 I experienced the following - multiple people having loud conversations in the hallways, slamming doors, squeaky doors (someone needs to run round with some WD-40), someone playing a weird dance version of Irish traditional music and humming loudly outside my door (that one was at 0415), some shouting "Watsooooon" at the top of their lungs (0145) as if they had just found their nemesis at last. Oh and I was on the courtyard and whilst my window was closed every other window was open. What that meant practically was that I could hear everything from the dorms including loud "banter" and a raging arguement (about 0330 for that one). I got just under 4 hours sleep in two sessions. There are literally no signs up telling people to be quiet or considerate which is a bit wild. No staff seemed to check on the hallways at any point. Other stuff was fine, people complaining about the bathrooms being a bit messy need to remember it's a hostel (even if it does cost the same as a hotel in other cities). I used the showers and it was fine. The single room was clean and the bed was comfortable. I get my experience may be to do with the crowd staying there being inconsiderate but the walls / doors are paper thin. I could even hear the snorer in the next room.
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ALVIN
Feb 24, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
It's decent and centrally located. Noisy hallways. Loud talking, slamming doors and running even during late night and early morning.
It's decent and centrally located. Noisy hallways. Loud talking, slamming doors and running even during late night and early morning.
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Corinne Elizabeth Lianne
Aug 11, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
The room was way too hot and it gets very loud from the club downstairs
The room was way too hot and it gets very loud from the club downstairs
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Andrea
Jul 16, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This was a hostel priced like a luxury hotel. The balcony door was broken and there was no ventilation in the washroom. We had to ask for a fan. Everything cost extra, in-spite of the price we paid to stay. Also the noise from the bar downstairs carried on well into the night.
This was a hostel priced like a luxury hotel. The balcony door was broken and there was no ventilation in the washroom. We had to ask for a fan. Everything cost extra, in-spite of the price we paid to stay. Also the noise from the bar downstairs carried on well into the night.
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Linda
May 24, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Generellt ett väldigt bra utformat hostel! Socialt, fräscht, roligt allmänrum, bra bar. Två största punkterna att påpeka dock var att det var unket i rummet längst in. Fönstret var blockerat av en säng och vi som sov längst in kunde knappt andas för att luften inte cirkulerade och det luktade svett. Gick på toa en gång under natten och flera personer viskade att jag bör hålla dörren öppen. Vi fick göra det på dagarna istället när folk var vakna så ingen skulle komma in och sno våra saker … Andra saken var att tjejernas bad och toalett var på en annan våning vilket var lite omständigt men man anpassar sig.
Generellt ett väldigt bra utformat hostel! Socialt, fräscht, roligt allmänrum, bra bar. Två största punkterna att påpeka dock var att det var unket i rummet längst in. Fönstret var blockerat av en säng och vi som sov längst in kunde knappt andas för att luften inte cirkulerade och det luktade svett. Gick på toa en gång under natten och flera personer viskade att jag bör hålla dörren öppen. Vi fick göra det på dagarna istället när folk var vakna så ingen skulle komma in och sno våra saker … Andra saken var att tjejernas bad och toalett var på en annan våning vilket var lite omständigt men man anpassar sig.
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Sayuri
Dec 6, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
las literas Estan muy bajas, ni sentado puedes estar derecho, eso se me hizo muy incomodo , de todo lo demas esta muy bie.
las literas Estan muy bajas, ni sentado puedes estar derecho, eso se me hizo muy incomodo , de todo lo demas esta muy bie.
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Amanda
Jul 6, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
It was fine but those triple bunk beds are claustrophobic and I would hit my head often. It was also difficult getting out without hitting my back off the roof of my bunk. Staff were lovely
It was fine but those triple bunk beds are claustrophobic and I would hit my head often. It was also difficult getting out without hitting my back off the roof of my bunk. Staff were lovely
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Jennifer
Jul 20, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
This property is in a good location - we were able to walk to many places easily. It is also very close to a tram stop and once we got visitor leap cards, we traveled even greater distances easily. There is a small market across the street that we used a couple mornings as well. The property itself is okay - quite noisy at night, bit warm on the top bunks (for us in July), and you must provide your own towels, unless you want to pay to rent one. This worked for our family for a short stay, but wouldn’t do it for much longer as sleep was hard with the noise throughout the night.
This property is in a good location - we were able to walk to many places easily. It is also very close to a tram stop and once we got visitor leap cards, we traveled even greater distances easily. There is a small market across the street that we used a couple mornings as well. The property itself is okay - quite noisy at night, bit warm on the top bunks (for us in July), and you must provide your own towels, unless you want to pay to rent one. This worked for our family for a short stay, but wouldn’t do it for much longer as sleep was hard with the noise throughout the night.
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Service
Reports range from very friendly, helpful staff to curt or unresponsive service, with occasional issues around check-in flexibility and handling of problems or refunds.
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Roberta
Jul 7, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
The staff are really helpful.
The staff are really helpful.
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Tim
Oct 19, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Front staff was very unfriendly and curt. Never saw any of them smile once and they exuded a "put out to be there" attitude that made me feel unwelcome except I saw they did this to everyone. For a hostel, things were expensive here even by Dublin standards, especially the bar and games they offer.
Front staff was very unfriendly and curt. Never saw any of them smile once and they exuded a "put out to be there" attitude that made me feel unwelcome except I saw they did this to everyone. For a hostel, things were expensive here even by Dublin standards, especially the bar and games they offer.
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jerome
Aug 30, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Une nuit passée dans un dortoir privé avec salle de bain. Ça fait le job
Une nuit passée dans un dortoir privé avec salle de bain. Ça fait le job
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Michael
Jun 18, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location for accessing Dublin's core and staff were super helpful and friendly.
Great location for accessing Dublin's core and staff were super helpful and friendly.
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Thomas
Mar 22, 2023
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Stayed 6 nights
From the moment i checked in to when I left, the staff were extremely friendly and hospitable. There were locking lockers under the bunks for your luggage. There are rentables that you may have forgotten like locks, towels, soaps, etc. And there is a bar/grill in the common area. Super convenient! And, the property in a very centralized are, so walking ANYWHERE is super easy. Unless you're trying to go to the other side of the island lol. The hostel will also schedule a taxi ride for you whenever youre trying to venture further out or heading back to the airport. 10/10 would definitely stay again! Hope to bring friends next time too!
From the moment i checked in to when I left, the staff were extremely friendly and hospitable. There were locking lockers under the bunks for your luggage. There are rentables that you may have forgotten like locks, towels, soaps, etc. And there is a bar/grill in the common area. Super convenient! And, the property in a very centralized are, so walking ANYWHERE is super easy. Unless you're trying to go to the other side of the island lol. The hostel will also schedule a taxi ride for you whenever youre trying to venture further out or heading back to the airport. 10/10 would definitely stay again! Hope to bring friends next time too!
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Norman
Jun 8, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Everything was an inconvenience to the staff and I can honestly i would sleep in the car before staying in this place again. This was also one of the dirtiest places i have staye.
Everything was an inconvenience to the staff and I can honestly i would sleep in the car before staying in this place again. This was also one of the dirtiest places i have staye.
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Amanda
Jun 2, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
I’m sure some people enjoy the stay. Sadly, my experience was bad. It all started at check-in. I got there extremely early, which was my own fault. Asked for early check-in and was told no promises by the manager. so I waited patiently (4hrs). In that time not one person on the staff asked me if I was OK. Asked me if I needed a glass of water. To be completely honest, they ignored me. Secondly the hostel looks very high-end online. It is not it’s all a façade. What you get especially in the female dorms is mouldy showers with zero hot water, broken shower faucets. When the water does run, it floods the entire shared bathroom, which causes it to be extremely slippery. And when you’re going to the bathroom in the middle of the night, you feel like you’re going to slip and fall. My next problem with the place is that the bathroom stall doors hardly lock and when they do lock they get stuck. So in the middle of the night I ended up locked in the bathroom stall because this place is so cheap. Another major problem is the noise level. The girls were actually quite quiet. The only downfall was that the doors in the building don’t have a bumper so that you don’t slam every time somebody comes in and out. A member of the staff in the middle of the night came to talk to me about my complaints, which I appreciated except he came up at 4 AM knocked on the door to the dorm and proceeded to walk in a female only dorm. I left early and lost money. I was refused any reimbursement.
I’m sure some people enjoy the stay. Sadly, my experience was bad. It all started at check-in. I got there extremely early, which was my own fault. Asked for early check-in and was told no promises by the manager. so I waited patiently (4hrs). In that time not one person on the staff asked me if I was OK. Asked me if I needed a glass of water. To be completely honest, they ignored me. Secondly the hostel looks very high-end online. It is not it’s all a façade. What you get especially in the female dorms is mouldy showers with zero hot water, broken shower faucets. When the water does run, it floods the entire shared bathroom, which causes it to be extremely slippery. And when you’re going to the bathroom in the middle of the night, you feel like you’re going to slip and fall. My next problem with the place is that the bathroom stall doors hardly lock and when they do lock they get stuck. So in the middle of the night I ended up locked in the bathroom stall because this place is so cheap. Another major problem is the noise level. The girls were actually quite quiet. The only downfall was that the doors in the building don’t have a bumper so that you don’t slam every time somebody comes in and out. A member of the staff in the middle of the night came to talk to me about my complaints, which I appreciated except he came up at 4 AM knocked on the door to the dorm and proceeded to walk in a female only dorm. I left early and lost money. I was refused any reimbursement.
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Amanda
Jul 6, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
It was fine but those triple bunk beds are claustrophobic and I would hit my head often. It was also difficult getting out without hitting my back off the roof of my bunk. Staff were lovely
It was fine but those triple bunk beds are claustrophobic and I would hit my head often. It was also difficult getting out without hitting my back off the roof of my bunk. Staff were lovely
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Georges
Aug 28, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
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.
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.
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Araks
Sep 6, 2024
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Stayed 7 nights
Very dissatisfied. Terrible stuff.
Very dissatisfied. Terrible stuff.
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Location
Widely praised as central and walkable, close to LUAS stops, the River Liffey and the Jameson Distillery. Some note it’s a 15–30 minute walk to key tourist areas.
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Virginia
Aug 4, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
I loved the location that was very convenient to everything (transportation, shopping, food market, the square, etc. The staff were very nice and very helpful. Rooms were clean and beds were quite comfortable. I highly recommend the Generator Dublin.
I loved the location that was very convenient to everything (transportation, shopping, food market, the square, etc. The staff were very nice and very helpful. Rooms were clean and beds were quite comfortable. I highly recommend the Generator Dublin.
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Marianne
Sep 14, 2023
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april 4 to 9 2023 - dublin was my first solo trip and i had the best time! the generator is within walking distance from the busiest sections of dublin, and also the jameson distillery is right behind it! there are also tram stops less than 5 minutes away if you're wanting to go somewhere further. there were a couple of nights when things got loud in the hallways (from my understanding it was students on a school trip) but it didn't bother me too much. it was also my first hostel stay (bunked in a room with 5 other girls) and i felt very safe. i got what i paid for, and they offered just what i needed. i would go here again, and would also recommend to anyone looking to travel on a budget :)
april 4 to 9 2023 - dublin was my first solo trip and i had the best time! the generator is within walking distance from the busiest sections of dublin, and also the jameson distillery is right behind it! there are also tram stops less than 5 minutes away if you're wanting to go somewhere further. there were a couple of nights when things got loud in the hallways (from my understanding it was students on a school trip) but it didn't bother me too much. it was also my first hostel stay (bunked in a room with 5 other girls) and i felt very safe. i got what i paid for, and they offered just what i needed. i would go here again, and would also recommend to anyone looking to travel on a budget :)
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Keara
Apr 12, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Pretty good place, about a 30 minute walk to areas that your buses pick up.
Pretty good place, about a 30 minute walk to areas that your buses pick up.
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Tavis
Jul 3, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great location
Great location
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Jennifer
Jul 20, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
This property is in a good location - we were able to walk to many places easily. It is also very close to a tram stop and once we got visitor leap cards, we traveled even greater distances easily. There is a small market across the street that we used a couple mornings as well. The property itself is okay - quite noisy at night, bit warm on the top bunks (for us in July), and you must provide your own towels, unless you want to pay to rent one. This worked for our family for a short stay, but wouldn’t do it for much longer as sleep was hard with the noise throughout the night.
This property is in a good location - we were able to walk to many places easily. It is also very close to a tram stop and once we got visitor leap cards, we traveled even greater distances easily. There is a small market across the street that we used a couple mornings as well. The property itself is okay - quite noisy at night, bit warm on the top bunks (for us in July), and you must provide your own towels, unless you want to pay to rent one. This worked for our family for a short stay, but wouldn’t do it for much longer as sleep was hard with the noise throughout the night.
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Paul
Aug 3, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great value and great location
Great value and great location
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Wan Amril
Mar 18, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Near to the LUAS stop and various eateries
Near to the LUAS stop and various eateries
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Harry
Jun 16, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great location and great price Private rooms were perfect for us
Great location and great price Private rooms were perfect for us
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Amanda
Nov 30, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Fantastic location. Nice big room and very clean
Fantastic location. Nice big room and very clean
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Byron
Aug 22, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Bar downstairs and the Jameson distillery is right next door. The river Liffey is just down the street.
Bar downstairs and the Jameson distillery is right next door. The river Liffey is just down the street.
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Dining
The on-site bar and restaurant are popular and social, but breakfast is described as limited and some find prices high or options like vegan dishes limited.
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Steve
May 29, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The generator is the perfect place to stay as a family. We had a family room for four, which came with hairdryer and towels and a shower and toilet. Downstairs has a pool table, table tennis and shuffleboard which are perfect for keeping the kids entertained in those in between moments. Small public playground outside as well for smaller children. 24 hour reception is handy and the restaurant serves food till late. Just a few minutes walk from the Liffey and 20 minutes into Temple bar. Nice and quiet in the evening too-we all had a great night sleep.
The generator is the perfect place to stay as a family. We had a family room for four, which came with hairdryer and towels and a shower and toilet. Downstairs has a pool table, table tennis and shuffleboard which are perfect for keeping the kids entertained in those in between moments. Small public playground outside as well for smaller children. 24 hour reception is handy and the restaurant serves food till late. Just a few minutes walk from the Liffey and 20 minutes into Temple bar. Nice and quiet in the evening too-we all had a great night sleep.
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Janeen
Aug 28, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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Crystal
Jul 1, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
It was a decent spot. If you are looking for a place near lots to do and want a place for a nightcap or quick food, it’s good. We had a private room and the toilet wouldn’t flush so that was a bummer. We ended up using the public toilets anyways but the private shower was good. What you expect from a hostel. I’d probably check out other hostels before booking this one again though. It was annoying that at the end of the night you can’t bring any outside food to your room. Especially when as a vegan, they only had one option for me.
It was a decent spot. If you are looking for a place near lots to do and want a place for a nightcap or quick food, it’s good. We had a private room and the toilet wouldn’t flush so that was a bummer. We ended up using the public toilets anyways but the private shower was good. What you expect from a hostel. I’d probably check out other hostels before booking this one again though. It was annoying that at the end of the night you can’t bring any outside food to your room. Especially when as a vegan, they only had one option for me.
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Tony
Feb 2, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Absolutely amazing stay staff where friendly food was Delicious only complaint was the morriti tasted stale but i didnt let that ruin a good overall experience
Absolutely amazing stay staff where friendly food was Delicious only complaint was the morriti tasted stale but i didnt let that ruin a good overall experience
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ROBERT
Oct 14, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
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.
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.
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Coralie
Oct 18, 2022
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Stayed 3 nights
Très bon accueil. Chambre pour 4 avec SDB privée. Literie confortable. On a demandé un oreiller de plus on l a eu rapidement. Hotel sécurisé. Pas du tout bruyant par rapport a ce qu on avait lu de certains commentaires. Pourtant notre fenêtré de chambre donnait au dessus du bar. Seul bémol, le petit dej très rudimentaire. Mieux vaut depenser 4 euros dd plus et aller se faire un breakfast ailleurs. Idéalement situé, avec le tramway et l arrêt du bus de la navette aéroport a 3 mins a pied de l hôtel !
Très bon accueil. Chambre pour 4 avec SDB privée. Literie confortable. On a demandé un oreiller de plus on l a eu rapidement. Hotel sécurisé. Pas du tout bruyant par rapport a ce qu on avait lu de certains commentaires. Pourtant notre fenêtré de chambre donnait au dessus du bar. Seul bémol, le petit dej très rudimentaire. Mieux vaut depenser 4 euros dd plus et aller se faire un breakfast ailleurs. Idéalement situé, avec le tramway et l arrêt du bus de la navette aéroport a 3 mins a pied de l hôtel !
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Nathalie
Nov 6, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
La chambre familiale correct,le sol benol c est la salle de bain a revoir, abattant cassé et le support du miroir tout rouillé, ça s'est miettais sur le lavabo, ne pouvant rien poser dessus..juste un petit détail ça ne va pas empêché de passer un bon séjour. Le personnel très correct et très courtois . Le petit déjeuner continental c était limite vu le prix,, cafe imbuvable
La chambre familiale correct,le sol benol c est la salle de bain a revoir, abattant cassé et le support du miroir tout rouillé, ça s'est miettais sur le lavabo, ne pouvant rien poser dessus..juste un petit détail ça ne va pas empêché de passer un bon séjour. Le personnel très correct et très courtois . Le petit déjeuner continental c était limite vu le prix,, cafe imbuvable
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Stephen
Aug 29, 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
Great location. Easy walk to activity and red line. Great lobby bar.
Great location. Easy walk to activity and red line. Great lobby bar.
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Paul
May 11, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
We had a private room which was very clean and had a comfortable bed and a decent shower room with toiletries. It's a basic hostel type hotel. It's well organised. There's a good continental breakfast buffet for EUR10. There's entertainment, games room and bar if you want it and it's not too noisy.
We had a private room which was very clean and had a comfortable bed and a decent shower room with toiletries. It's a basic hostel type hotel. It's well organised. There's a good continental breakfast buffet for EUR10. There's entertainment, games room and bar if you want it and it's not too noisy.
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Amanda
May 27, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great room price and reception is amazing help. Vicente was so helpful!!! Rooms are very nice but tiny window doesn’t give much ventilation. Games and Bar but you’re gonna pay. Great party hostel!!
Great room price and reception is amazing help. Vicente was so helpful!!! Rooms are very nice but tiny window doesn’t give much ventilation. Games and Bar but you’re gonna pay. Great party hostel!!
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kurtis
Jun 10, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
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
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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Michael
Jun 7, 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
Good location, rooms were as described and as expected for a hostel
Good location, rooms were as described and as expected for a hostel
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Joel
May 31, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
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!!
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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kristen
May 29, 2026
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Stayed 6 nights
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.
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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Sandia
May 15, 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
You get what you pay for hahah
You get what you pay for hahah
FAQs about Generator Dublin
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to noon and on weekends from 8:00 AM to noon for a fee of approximately EUR 11 per person.
Are pets allowed at the property?
The property allows pets in specific rooms only, with a pet fee of EUR 25 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is at 2:00 PM and check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee, subject to availability.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas.
What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?
The property is centrally located in Dublin, just a 1-minute walk from Jameson Distillery Bow St. and 14 minutes by foot from Guinness Storehouse. It is also 1.2 miles from Trinity College and Dublin Castle.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
The property caters to guests ages 18 and over, and children are not allowed to stay.
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How much do rooms at Generator Dublin usually cost?
Over the next 60–90 days, room rates at Generator Dublin in Dublin City typically land around $50 a night for two guests, ranging from $35 to $156 on available dates.
What part of town is Generator Dublin in and who is it good for?
Generator Dublin in Dublin City is a central base near Jameson Distillery Bow St., the Guinness Storehouse and St. Patrick's Cathedral, with River Liffey sights and O'Connell Street within easy reach. The hostel caters to groups and solo travellers and is well suited to city breaks and business trips.
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Average nightly price across deals, with taxes & fees.
Prices in USD for 2 guests, updated daily.
- 2026-09-08: 278.84097253863524USD
- 2026-09-09: NO DATA
- 2026-09-10: 97.67134443145751USD
- 2026-09-11: 209.2671576631622USD
- 2026-09-12: 316.0014317073364USD
- 2026-09-13: 55.77790210790253USD
- 2026-09-14: 60.41939170798492USD
- 2026-09-15: 72.08313366959763USD
- 2026-09-16: 67.44509648903274USD
- 2026-09-17: 74.42769483924103USD
- 2026-09-18: 167.42230659117126USD
- 2026-09-19: 174.40489162870787USD
- 2026-09-20: 67.44509648903274USD
- 2026-09-21: 60.46249813882446USD
- 2026-09-22: 64.88414227909088USD
- 2026-09-23: 66.98492624282837USD
- 2026-09-24: 76.74855501576995USD
- 2026-09-25: 156.95840466349793USD
- 2026-09-26: 179.06663423994445USD
- 2026-09-27: 58.14163352473831USD
- 2026-09-28: 69.7659611031189USD
- 2026-09-29: 64.88414227909088USD
- 2026-09-30: 60.448155953887934USD
- 2026-10-01: 73.2472558054695USD
- 2026-10-02: 131.8490640139694USD
- 2026-10-03: 190.4508677849121USD
- 2026-10-04: 55.82077334820938USD
- 2026-10-05: 64.88414227909088USD
- 2026-10-06: 60.46249813882446USD
- 2026-10-07: 60.46249813882446USD
- 2026-10-08: 62.78336275291061USD
- 2026-10-09: 134.87018847011566USD
- 2026-10-10: 210.9233427689819USD
- 2026-10-11: 60.46249813882446USD
- 2026-10-12: 60.46249813882446USD
- 2026-10-13: 66.98492624282837USD
- 2026-10-14: 58.14163352473831USD
- 2026-10-15: 79.06942406741332USD
- 2026-10-16: 120.92499627764892USD
- 2026-10-17: 186.02921476953125USD
- 2026-10-18: 48.838174998001094USD
- 2026-10-19: 55.82077334820938USD
- 2026-10-20: 55.82077334820938USD
- 2026-10-21: 58.14163352473831USD
- 2026-10-22: 64.88414227909088USD
- 2026-10-23: 123.24585645417785USD
- 2026-10-24: 253.2342261002655USD
- 2026-10-25: 60.46249813882446USD
- 2026-10-26: 64.88414227909088USD
- 2026-10-27: 62.78336275291061USD
- 2026-10-28: 62.78336275291061USD
- 2026-10-29: 55.82077334820938USD
- 2026-10-30: 123.24585645417785USD
- 2026-10-31: 146.494511610939USD
- 2026-11-01: 44.19644576982879USD
- 2026-11-02: 46.517310383914946USD
- 2026-11-03: 46.517310383914946USD
- 2026-11-04: 46.517310383914946USD
- 2026-11-05: 46.517310383914946USD
- 2026-11-06: 133.9498479777069USD
- 2026-11-07: 148.5952955746765USD
- 2026-11-08: 48.838174998001094USD
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. 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.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- 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.
- Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
- The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately EUR 11 per person
- 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)
- Towels fee: EUR 4 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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Self Laundry
24-Hour Front Desk
Lockers Available
General
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Packed Lunches
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Wheelchair Accessible (Limited)
Activities
Billiards
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