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Generator Dublin

Art Deco hostel with nightclub and 24-hour front desk

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Dates

December 2025

January 2026

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Good

Popular amenities

Breakfast available
Bar
Pet-friendly
Laundry
24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Smithfield Square, Smithfield, Dublin, Dublin, 7

Place, Jameson Distillery Bow St.
‪1 min walk‬
Place, Guinness Storehouse
‪10 min walk‬
Place, Dublin Castle
‪12 min walk‬
Airport, Dublin (DUB)
‪15 min drive‬

Room options

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Deluxe Twin

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds

LED TV

Tempur-Pedic bed

Eco-friendly toiletries

Private bathroom

Digital channels

Pet friendly

Desk

14 sq m
City view
Sleeps 3
2 Twin Beds

Private 4 Bed Room

Highlights

Tempur-Pedic bed

Eco-friendly toiletries

Private bathroom

Pet friendly

Daily housekeeping

15 sq m
City view
Sleeps 4
2 Twin Bunk Beds

Bed in Small Dorm Enusite

Very good

Highlights

Eco-friendly toiletries

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

15 sq m
City view
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Private Room with 6 bed Ensuite

Highlights

Eco-friendly toiletries

Private bathroom

Pet friendly

Daily housekeeping

15 sq m
City view
Sleeps 6
6 Twin Beds

Bed in Mixed Dorm Shared Bathroom

Excellent

Highlights

Eco-friendly toiletries

Daily housekeeping

20 sq m
City view
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Family Room for 4

Very good

Highlights

LED TV

Tempur-Pedic bed

Eco-friendly toiletries

Private bathroom

Digital channels

Pet friendly

Desk

Daily housekeeping

15 sq m
City view
Sleeps 4
2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in 4 bed Dorm

Exceptional

Highlights

Eco-friendly toiletries

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

15 sq m
City view
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Private 5-bed Room - Ensuite

Very good

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 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

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

Private 10-bed Room

Highlights

Eco-friendly toiletries

Private bathroom

Pet friendly

Daily housekeeping

35 sq m
City view
Sleeps 10
10 Twin Beds

Bed in Female Dorm Ensuite

Highlights

Eco-friendly toiletries

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

35 sq m
City view
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Deluxe King

Good

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds

LED TV

Eco-friendly toiletries

Private bathroom

Digital channels

Pet friendly

Desk

Daily housekeeping

15 sq m
City view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Deluxe Twin Room

Sleeps 2

Bed In 6 Bed Mixed Dormitory Room With Ensuite

Sleeps 1

Quadruple Room With Shared Bathroom

Sleeps 2

Deluxe King Room

Sleeps 2

Single room with Shared bathroom

Wonderful

Highlights

Eco-friendly toiletries

Pet friendly

Daily housekeeping

5 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

4-bed Private Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Eco-friendly toiletries

Pet friendly

Daily housekeeping

14 sq m
City view
Sleeps 4
2 Twin Bunk Beds

Private 6-bed Room - Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Eco-friendly toiletries

Pet friendly

Daily housekeeping

16 sq m
City view
Sleeps 6
3 Twin Bunk Beds

Private 8-bed Room - Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Eco-friendly toiletries

Pet friendly

Daily housekeeping

21 sq m
City view
Sleeps 8
4 Twin Bunk Beds

Bed in Mixed Dorm - Ensuite

Good

Highlights

Eco-friendly toiletries

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

35 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Single Room Shared Bathroom

Sleeps 1

Bed In 4 Bed Dorm - Ensuite

Sleeps 1

Private 4-Bed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom

Sleeps 4

Private 6-Bed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom

Sleeps 6

Private 8-Bed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom

Sleeps 8

Private 6 Bed Room - Ensuite

Sleeps 6

Private 8 Bed Room - Ensuite

Sleeps 8

Private 10-bed Room

Sleeps 10

Private 5 Bed Room - Ensuite

Sleeps 5

Bed In 15-bed Dorm – Female Only - Ensuite

Sleeps 1

Private 6 Bed Female Room - Ensuite

Sleeps 6

Bed In Mixed Dorm - Ensuite

Sleeps 1

Family Room

Sleeps 4

Family Room With Ensuite

Sleeps 4

Private 4-Bed Room

Sleeps 4

Bed In 8 Bed Mixed Dormitory Room With Shared Bathroom

Sleeps 1

Quadruple Room With Ensuite

Sleeps 4

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.

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What's nearby

Jameson Distillery Bow St. - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
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 - 17 min walk - 1.5 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
‪The Reserve Bar - ‬1 min walk
‪Oxmantown - ‬1 min walk
‪Costa Coffee - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Generator Dublin

Art Deco 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

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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Free WiFi
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Bar

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

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

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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.

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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.

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.

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