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Generator Dublin

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

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Dates

June 2025

July 2025

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Good

Popular amenities

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

includes taxes & fees

3 July - 4 July

Explore the area

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

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

Private 4 Bed Room

Highlights

Tempur-Pedic bed

Private bathroom

Eco-friendly toiletries

Daily housekeeping

Pet friendly

City view
15 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Single Bunk Beds

Private 8-bed Room - Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Eco-friendly toiletries

Daily housekeeping

City view
21 sq m
Sleeps 8
4 Single Bunk Beds

Bed in Small Dorm Enusite

Highlights

Private bathroom

Eco-friendly toiletries

Daily housekeeping

City view
15 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Single Bunk Bed

Family Room for 4

Highlights

LED TV

Tempur-Pedic bed

Private bathroom

Eco-friendly toiletries

Digital channels

Daily housekeeping

Desk

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

Bed in Mixed Dorm - Ensuite

Highlights

Private bathroom

Eco-friendly toiletries

Daily housekeeping

35 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Single Bed

Single room with Shared bathroom

Highlights

Eco-friendly toiletries

Daily housekeeping

5 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Single Bed

Private 6-bed Room - Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Eco-friendly toiletries

Daily housekeeping

City view
16 sq m
Sleeps 6
3 Single Bunk Beds

Deluxe King

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds

LED TV

Private bathroom

Eco-friendly toiletries

Digital channels

Pet friendly

Desk

Daily housekeeping

City view
15 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Bed in 4 bed Dorm

Highlights

Private bathroom

Eco-friendly toiletries

Daily housekeeping

City view
15 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Single Bunk Bed

Private 10-bed Room

Highlights

Private bathroom

Eco-friendly toiletries

Daily housekeeping

City view
36.4 sq m
Sleeps 10
10 Single Beds

Bed in Mixed Dorm Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Eco-friendly toiletries

Daily housekeeping

City view
20.5 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Single Bunk Bed

Private 6-bed Female Room

Highlights

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Eco-friendly toiletries

Daily housekeeping

City view
15 sq m
Sleeps 6
6 Single Beds

4-bed Private Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Eco-friendly toiletries

Daily housekeeping

City view
14 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Single Bunk Beds

Private 8-bed Room

Highlights

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Eco-friendly toiletries

Daily housekeeping

City view
21 sq m
Sleeps 8
8 Single Beds

Deluxe Twin

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds

LED TV

Tempur-Pedic bed

Private bathroom

Eco-friendly toiletries

Digital channels

Pet friendly

Desk

City view
14 sq m
Sleeps 3
2 Single Beds

Private 5-bed Room - Ensuite

Highlights

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Eco-friendly toiletries

Daily housekeeping

City view
16 sq m
Sleeps 5
5 Single Beds

Private Room with 6 bed Ensuite

Highlights

Private bathroom

Eco-friendly toiletries

Daily housekeeping

City view
15 sq m
Sleeps 6
6 Single Beds

Bed in Female Dorm Ensuite

Highlights

Private bathroom

Eco-friendly toiletries

Daily housekeeping

City view
35 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Single Bunk Bed

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. On weekday mornings buffet breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM. .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 - ‬2 min walk
‪Copper + Straw - ‬5 min walk
‪Urbanity Coffee - ‬3 min walk
‪Light House Cinema - ‬1 min walk
‪The Cobblestone - ‬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. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. 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

Computer for guest use

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.

Languages

Dutch, English, German, Irish, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish

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Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Breakfast available
Bar

includes taxes & fees

7 July - 8 July

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

Weekday buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: 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

Housekeeping (daily)
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.
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
Towels provided

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 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)

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 9 June 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Generator Dublin on 3 July 2025 start from AU$175.32, 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, buffet breakfast is on offer on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

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

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Michael

9 Mar 2025

Liked: Amenities

Very nice and professional

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ahmed

5 Feb 2025

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Travelled with group

2 Feb 2025

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

A+

Absolutely amazing stay staff where friendly food was Delicious only complaint was the morriti tasted stale but i didnt let that ruin a good overall experience

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with group

30 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

24 Jan 2025

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

HEATH LEDGER

I SAW HEATH LEDGER!!!

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family

9 Jan 2025

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not all hostels are the same

Not all hostels are the same or ran the same. The condition of the room and property overall looked shabby and in need of some renovations. The bathroom really was not in the best condition. While there was heat, there wasn't much for air vents so no air circulation. Could not control the temp in room and it got stuffy. We were able to open the windows which allowed us to get some air flow. I did like that you could book a room (6 person- 3 bunkbeds) with it's own shower/toilet that was a bonus. This property had a bar/club with it so it is good for those seeking that kind of social experience. I would have preferred to have more security features that I have had from other hostels such as deadbolt for room and making each floor accessible only by key to keep out non registered guests from accessing floors. I traveled with my 3 kids (21, 19, 15). I would not recommend this property to family with younger kids again due to the bar/club atmosphere. There was a level below the bar which had foosball table, couple pool tables, and table tennis plus tables to play cards. Staff were available and friendly.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Susan

6 Jan 2025

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

Filthy

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Natalie, Corpus Christi

4 Jan 2025

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Lily

Travelled with group

3 Jan 2025

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

They try to squeeze money out of you in every possible way (towels, hair dryer). Rooms are cold with no working radiator. Floor was dirty. Absolutely no cooking facilities and food not allowed in rooms. Security act like cops and wouldn’t let our friends in on NYE. However, beds were comfortable and the staff friendly.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Adam

Travelled with group

4 Nov 2024

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness

Good place convenient good price.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT

14 Oct 2024

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

I stayed in a 6 bunk hostel room. Accommodation was average but the main bar and eating area were good , as was the breakfast. Neat location really, with good access by tram and trendy restaurants and cinema over the road. As with most things in Dublin, this seemed rather expensive to me - about double compared to Madrid and Barcelona. Common areas didn’t have much seating and it wasn’t somewhere to snooze.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

toby

30 Sept 2024

Disliked: Staff & service

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna, Rainier

22 Sept 2024

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

I had never slept in a pod before. It worked surprisingly well.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Vicente

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group

17 Sept 2024

Liked: Staff & service

Are place is walking distance to everything we wanted to see for the short time we had.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

14 Sept 2024

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

I always have a good experience at any generator property i stay at.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Araks

6 Sept 2024

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

Very dissatisfied. Terrible stuff.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Travelled with partner

31 Aug 2024

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

There was definitely nothing I did not like, & it would be easier to tell you something not unique about this property than to tell you what is. Honestly, we left Dublin feeling much less than enthused due to problems, such as being left by the bus we reserved and paid in full to take us on a tour. In fact, the company provided an address that more than ten local city employees could not find, then took off without us not even checking their voicemail for messages we left or texting to check on us or try to ascertain a reason for our absence. And worst of sll, they refuse to provide us a full refund. Thus, as it turns out, Generator Dublin is the only thing in this city aboit which we rave. From the first second to the last, this place raised the gold standard bar for extraordinary excellence. The staff (each & every front desk clerk, housekeeper, cook, server, bartender, security agent, interior designer, marketer, promoter, technician, manager and all others) are friendly, helpful, bend over backward helpful, aim to please, place great value on performing their jobs exceedingly well & actually care about high quality customer service. The hostel/hotel's location is primo, near shopping, convenience stores, restaurants, many of the city's best sites & activities and modes of transportarion. The bar is top shelf in every way, the restaurant checks all boxes, our room was as clean as my house & even the laundry room is phenomenal. All this at a price that cannot be matched.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Ricky

30 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Georges, Los Angeles

28 Aug 2024

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

The staff were very friendly except the guy with the tattoos, he was very rude. The light, plugs on my bed were not working. Shower was broken! Falling all the time. Needs to be screwed on the wall. Great area, safe, quiet, and lots of eating places around.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Janeen

28 Aug 2024

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

Generator offered a fun bar and restaurant, that was busy and entertaining. The property was fairly well taken care of, though the busy nature caused some mess.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ian

24 Aug 2024

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

John

23 Aug 2024

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arizbe

22 Aug 2024

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Moira

Travelled with family

20 Aug 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

The room was dirty when we arrived and checked in. There were beer bottles and hair accessories from previous occupants. Mold was growing in the shower and the bathroom ceiling was peeling. On the day prior to our departure, the bathroom shower drain overflowed and flooded our room. Maintenance fixed it, and they suggested that we move rooms. However, we were told by the front desk that we were not able to change rooms. I filed a complaint with Expedia with the after repeatedly trying to get a hold of somebody at The Generator. Expedia responded back and stated that nobody was responding to their request for response either.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

15 Aug 2024

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

Great stay!

It was great, comfortable, had a gig on when i went great company and people!

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

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