Generator Dublin

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

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View from property
Lobby sitting area
Interior
Family Room for 4
Bar (on property)

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$156
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept

Explore the area

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Smithfield Square, Smithfield, Dublin, Dublin, 7
  • Guinness Storehouse
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Dublin Castle
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Trinity College
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Dublin (DUB)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bed in Mixed Dorm Shared Bathroom

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dublin

A family-friendly stay in the heart of Dublin awaits you at Generator Dublin. You'll find Jameson Distillery Bow St. a few steps away and Guinness Storehouse within a 15-minute stroll. Highlights at this Art Deco hostel include a restaurant, a nightclub and a bar/lounge. .The café, Generator Food, is open for breakfast, brunch and lunch. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and noon and on weekends between 8:00 AM and noon. .Sights within a 30-minute walk of this City Centre Dublin hostel include Dublin Castle and Trinity College.

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
  • ‪The Reserve Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Generator Dublin

Family-friendly hostel with nightclub and 24-hour front desk
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A nightclub, a vending machine, and an arcade/games room are also featured at the family-friendly Generator Dublin.

This Art Deco Dublin hostel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 109 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Built in 2011
  • Nightclub
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Corner/local shop
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • Locker space
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Generator Dublin offers 109 shared accommodations. This Dublin hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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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: EUR 25 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 75 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates). This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Generator Dublin?

Generator Dublin offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Generator Dublin?

As of 10 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Generator Dublin on 22 Sept 2025 start from AU$155.70, 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.

Are there any beaches close to Generator Dublin?

The closest beach to Generator Dublin is Portmarnock Beach (13.1 km).

Is Generator Dublin family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as an arcade, a corner/local shop and laundry facilities, it's no surprise that Generator Dublin is a hit with families.

Does Generator Dublin serve breakfast?

Yeah, cooked-to-order breakfast is on offer weekdays from 7:00 AM to noon and on weekends from 8:00 AM to noon.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Generator Dublin?

No, Generator Dublin does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Generator Dublin?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, brunch and lunch.

What time are check-in & check-out at Generator Dublin?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.