Generator Dublin

2.0 star property
Family-friendly Dublin hostel in City Centre Dublin with nightclub
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Generator Dublin

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Billiards
Porch
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Lounge
Shower, eco-friendly toiletries, towels

Overview of Generator Dublin

Reviews
8.0

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Free WiFi
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Restaurant
The price is NZ$159
Price available on 1/4/2024

Explore the area

Smithfield Square, Smithfield, Dublin, Dublin, 7
  • Popular LocationGenerator Hostel bar1 min walk
  • Popular LocationSparks Bistro1 min walk
  • Popular LocationJameson Distillery Bow St.1 min walk
  • Popular LocationOscars Café Bar1 min walk
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Room options

Private 4 Bed Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Renovated in 2019
Tempur-Pedic bed
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

8-bed Private Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom

cleanliness

Highlights

Renovated in 2019
Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
  • 21 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

1 bed in 6 bed mixed dormitory Ensuite

cleanliness

Highlights

Renovated in 2019
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

Family Room for 4

cleanliness

Highlights

LED TV
Renovated in 2019
Tempur-Pedic bed
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Deluxe King

cleanliness

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Renovated in 2019
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Bed in 4 bed Dorm

cleanliness

Highlights

Renovated in 2019
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bed in 8 bed mixed dormitory Ensuite

cleanliness

Highlights

Renovated in 2019
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 20.8 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

10-bed Private Dormitory Room Ensuite

cleanliness

Highlights

Renovated in 2019
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 36.4 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 10 Single Beds

1 bed in 6-bed Female Only Dormitory Room Ensuite

cleanliness

Highlights

Renovated in 2019
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bed in 8 bed mixed dormitory- Shared

cleanliness

Highlights

Renovated in 2019
Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
  • 20.5 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

6-bed Female Only Private Dormitory Room Ensuite

cleanliness

Highlights

Renovated in 2019
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Beds

4-bed Private Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom

cleanliness

Highlights

Renovated in 2019
Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

8-bed Private Dormitory Room Ensuite

cleanliness

Highlights

Renovated in 2019
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 21 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Single Beds

Deluxe Twin

cleanliness

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Renovated in 2019
Tempur-Pedic bed
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Desk
  • 14 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

Single room with Shared bathroom

cleanliness

Highlights

Renovated in 2019
Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

5-bed Private Dormitory Room Ensuite

cleanliness

Highlights

Renovated in 2019
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Beds

1 bed in 6 bed mixed dormitory with shared bathroom

cleanliness

Highlights

Renovated in 2019
Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

6-bed Private Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom

cleanliness

Highlights

Renovated in 2019
Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

Standard Room, Ensuite (Private Room 6 Beds)

cleanliness

Highlights

Renovated in 2019
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Beds

1 bed in 10-bed Female Only Dormitory Room Ensuite

cleanliness

Highlights

Renovated in 2019
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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About the area

Dublin

Generator Dublin is located in City Centre Dublin, a neighbourhood in Dublin, and is in the entertainment district and near a metro station. Guinness Storehouse and 3Arena are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Jameson Distillery Bow St. and Dublin Castle. Looking to enjoy an event or a match? See what's going on at Croke Park or Aviva Stadium. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours.

What's nearby

  • Jameson Distillery Bow St. - 1 min walk
  • Guinness Storehouse - 14 min walk
  • Dublin Castle - 17 min walk
  • Grafton Street - 5 min drive
  • Trinity College - 6 min drive

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
  • The Cobblestone - 2 min walk
  • The Reserve Bar - 2 min walk

About this property

Generator Dublin

Family-friendly hostel revitalised in 2019 and located near Guinness Storehouse
Located close to Jameson Distillery Bow St. and Dublin Castle, Generator Dublin provides a nightclub, a corner/local shop and concerts and live shows. The on-site café, Generator Food, features brunch. In addition to a coffee shop/cafe and an arcade/games room, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), games and a front desk safe
  • A TV in reception, a 24-hour front desk and meeting rooms
  • A billiards/pool table, coffee/tea in reception and a reception hall
  • Guest reviews give good marks for the helpful staff and walkable location
Room features
All 109 rooms have amenities such as free WiFi. Guests reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.
More 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 transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 10 for adults and EUR 5 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Generator Food

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Evening entertainment
  • Foosball table
  • Games
  • Nightclub
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and 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.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 5 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Building
  • Built in 2011
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated entire property - April 2019
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting

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
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification. Any other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are 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 lb per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 10 for adults and from 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

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

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 lb 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 28 Mar 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Generator Dublin on 1 Apr 2024 start from NZ$159.02, 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?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late checkout 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 Grafton Street are also within 1 mi (2 km). Smithfield Station is only a 2-minute walk and Four Courts Station is 6 minutes.

Generator Dublin Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 358 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 383 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 152 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 58 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 52 out of 1003 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Madison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clelia

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Harrison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were nice and welcoming. The room was good and clean. There were a lot of things to do in the evening in the area and inside. Would come back. People were respectful and kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lively, a short walk from plenty to do and see, as well as a lovely staff members. I appreciate everyone at reception and the bar/cafe for their patience with me on my first solo trip out of the U.S. Ill be sure to come back to the Generator the next time Im in Ireland. (And I promise i wont have as many misshaps next time)
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Sophie

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

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

lisa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Holger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Very central, the cheapest stay in Dublin but not a bargain, with no bath room attached, shared bath room not on the same floor
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Patrick Trevor

Liked: Staff & service
Overall my stay was enjoyable barring a single issue that was promptly resolved. Another thing that didn’t impact my visit but could potentially be an issue is that their bathroom and shower rooms need some maintenance.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Michael

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023