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Generator Dublin

Family-friendly hostel with nightclub and 24-hour front desk

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Good

Popular amenities

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

includes taxes & fees

20 Nov - 21 Nov

Explore the area

Smithfield Square, Smithfield, Dublin, Dublin, 7

Place, Guinness Storehouse
‪10 min walk‬
Place, Dublin Castle
‪12 min walk‬
Place, Trinity College
‪17 min walk‬
Airport, Dublin (DUB)
‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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

Deluxe Twin

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds

LED TV

Separate bedroom

Tempur-Pedic bed

Private bathroom

Eco-friendly toiletries

Digital channels

Desk

14 sq m
City view
Sleeps 3
2 Twin Beds

Private 4 Bed Room

Highlights

Tempur-Pedic bed

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Eco-friendly toiletries

Daily housekeeping

Pet friendly

15 sq m
City view
Sleeps 4
2 Twin Bunk Beds

Bed in Small Dorm Enusite

Very good

Highlights

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Eco-friendly toiletries

Daily housekeeping

15 sq m
City view
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Private Room with 6 bed Ensuite

Highlights

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Eco-friendly toiletries

Daily housekeeping

Pet friendly

15 sq m
City view
Sleeps 6
6 Twin Beds

Bed in Mixed Dorm Shared Bathroom

Excellent

Highlights

Separate bedroom

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

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Eco-friendly toiletries

Digital channels

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

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Eco-friendly toiletries

Daily housekeeping

15 sq m
City view
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Private 5-bed Room - Ensuite

Very good

Highlights

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Eco-friendly toiletries

Daily housekeeping

Pet friendly

16 sq m
1 bedroom
City view
Sleeps 5
5 Twin Beds

Private 6-bed Female Room

Highlights

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Eco-friendly toiletries

Daily housekeeping

Pet friendly

15 sq m
1 bedroom
City view
Sleeps 6
6 Twin Beds

Private 8-bed Room

Highlights

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Eco-friendly toiletries

Daily housekeeping

Pet friendly

21 sq m
1 bedroom
City view
Sleeps 8
8 Twin Beds

Private 10-bed Room

Highlights

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Eco-friendly toiletries

Daily housekeeping

Pet friendly

35 sq m
City view
Sleeps 10
10 Twin Beds

Bed in Female Dorm Ensuite

Highlights

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Eco-friendly toiletries

Daily housekeeping

35 sq m
City view
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Deluxe King

Good

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds

LED TV

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Eco-friendly toiletries

Digital channels

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

Separate bedroom

Eco-friendly toiletries

Daily housekeeping

Pet friendly

5 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

4-bed Private Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Separate bedroom

Eco-friendly toiletries

Daily housekeeping

Pet friendly

14 sq m
City view
Sleeps 4
2 Twin Bunk Beds

Private 6-bed Room - Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Separate bedroom

Eco-friendly toiletries

Daily housekeeping

Pet friendly

16 sq m
City view
Sleeps 6
3 Twin Bunk Beds

Private 8-bed Room - Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Separate bedroom

Eco-friendly toiletries

Daily housekeeping

Pet friendly

21 sq m
City view
Sleeps 8
4 Twin Bunk Beds

Bed in Mixed Dorm - Ensuite

Very good

Highlights

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Eco-friendly toiletries

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

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

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
‪The Reserve Bar - ‬1 min walk
‪Oxmantown - ‬1 min walk
‪Generator Hostel bar - ‬1 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

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.

Similar properties

Buffet breakfast on weekdays (EUR 10.90 per person)

Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Breakfast available
Bar

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

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

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.

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 25 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Generator Dublin on 20 Nov 2025 start from AU$140.45, 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.

Generator Dublin Reviews

7.8

Good

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

William

26 July 2025

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jasmine

25 July 2025

First timer.. had okay sleeps pick the top.bunk for more head room!

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Travelled with family

20 July 2025

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

4/10 Poor

Andrea

Travelled with family

16 July 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Barry

10 July 2025

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessa

9 July 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Great time

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Business traveller

7 July 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

It was very nice

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Roberta

7 July 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The staff are really helpful.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

6 July 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Claustro triple bunk bed

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

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Neda

5 July 2025

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Ok but could be better

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.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Leon

Travelled with family

4 July 2025

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

katie

3 July 2025

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tavis

3 July 2025

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Great location

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

1 July 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Location and value

Clean, confortable, electrical appliances on bed, Men washroom/shower separate from Women washroom/shower, fan in the room, 24hrs reception, good location at 20 minutes walk to Temple Pubs, at 50 meters from tram and buses, across a supermarket, safe neighborhood. The only issue was the last night we had twice fire alarm and we evacuated the building, but we had little communication from staff if it was safe to return to the building.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Yue

28 June 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

good for the price

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Business traveller, Travelled with group

27 June 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Austen

27 June 2025

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Timothy

Travelled with family

26 June 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Amenities

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.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

26 June 2025

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

24 June 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

aron

22 June 2025

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Kay

21 June 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Diwakar, Seattle

17 June 2025

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Geoffery

16 June 2025

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Travelled with group

16 June 2025

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location and great price Private rooms were perfect for us

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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