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Generator Dublin

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

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Bar (on property)
Family Room for 4
Lobby sitting area
Generator Dublin sits in the city center where a vibrant atmosphere comes alive with concerts and live shows. Guests can enjoy meals at the on-site restaurant or pick up snacks from the grocery store. The property offers in-room WiFi and an arcade/game room for entertainment.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$192
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 4 Bed Room

Highlights

Separate bedroom
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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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 8-bed Room - Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Small Dorm Enusite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Family Room for 4

Family Room for 4

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Mixed Dorm - Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Single room with Shared bathroom

Single room with Shared bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 6-bed Room - Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe King

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4 bed Dorm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 10-bed Room

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Mixed Dorm Shared Bathroom

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

4-bed Private Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Twin

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Room with 6 bed Ensuite

Highlights

Separate bedroom
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 Female Dorm Ensuite

Bed in Female Dorm Ensuite

Highlights

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

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About the area

Map
Smithfield Square, Smithfield, Dublin, Dublin, 7

What's nearby

  • 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 - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Croke Park - 4 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪JJ's Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Proper Order Coffee Co. - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Oxmantown - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Reserve Bar - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Generator Dublin

Family-friendly hostel near Jameson Distillery Bow St.
Located close to Dublin Castle and Guinness Storehouse, Generator Dublin provides a nightclub, a corner/local shop and concerts and live shows. The on-site restaurant, Generator Food, offers breakfast, brunch and lunch. In addition to a coffee shop/cafe and an arcade/games room, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), bike parking and evening entertainment
  • Games, coffee/tea in reception and multilingual staff
  • A front desk safe, a 24-hour front desk and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 109 rooms have amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • LED light bulbs and daily housekeeping

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

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to noon on weekdays and 8:00 AM to noon on weekends; EUR 11 per person
  • 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

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 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.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • 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
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower

More

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

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets 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 34 kg 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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from 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.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property caters to guests ages 18 and over.

We should mention

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

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Generator Dublin pet-friendly?

Yes, this hostel allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 34 kg per pet. There's a fee 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.

How much does it cost to stay at Generator Dublin?

As of 19 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Generator Dublin on 13 Oct 2025 start from NZ$191.63, 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 Trinity College are also within 1 mi (2 km). Smithfield Station is only a 2-minute walk and Four Courts Station is 6 minutes.

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Generator Dublin Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 361 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 336 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 172 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 78 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 62 out of 1009 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice very good for the price
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice and helpful staff. A nice stay, but was difficult to get to sleep with the noise from the DJ 3 stories below!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Byron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bar downstairs and the Jameson distillery is right next door. The river Liffey is just down the street.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tavis

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
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 :)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

cory

Noisy
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

TRISHA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you don’t like noise then ask for a higher floor. Lots of young vibrant people.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Steve

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Rooms and hallway had a certain smell. Bathroom wasn't cleaned properly, other people's hair in the shower (I had a private room so it certainly wasn't mine). People screaming right outside the window at all hours. I've stayed at the Generator Stockholm, and it was miles above this one. Bar looked fun but I never visited unfortunately.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location and great price Private rooms were perfect for us
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ragnar

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
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
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nowt to say about it , apart from they don’t take cash it’s all card , which I don’t like doing
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessa

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Roberta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are really helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very nice
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Jasmine

First timer.. had okay sleeps pick the top.bunk for more head room!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Corinne Elizabeth Lianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was way too hot and it gets very loud from the club downstairs
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

James

It was fine staying here. It was a bit loud, the property wasn't the cleanest, but it was in a nice area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Yue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
good for the price
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The stay was really good, the property was in good walking distance from anything needed.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The social environment was great - people of all ages gathering from around the world.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Disliked: Amenities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All good, thanks
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Kay

Liked: Cleanliness
Definitely more of a hostel than a hotel. Clean, and the blackout curtains were effective, but it would benefit from a refresh. It’s a little Tartt round the edges
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Norman

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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