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Generator Dublin

2.0 star property
Family-friendly stay near Grafton Street

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Shower, eco-friendly toiletries, towels
Family Room for 4 | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

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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

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

Private 4 Bed Room

  • City view
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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

8-bed Private Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom

  • City view
  • 221 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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

1 bed in 6 bed mixed dormitory Ensuite

  • City view
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Family Room for 4 | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Family Room for 4

  • City view
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

Bed 10-bed Room - Ensuite

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Single room with Shared bathroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Single room with Shared bathroom

  • 56 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

6-bed Private Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom

  • City view
  • 176 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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

Deluxe King

  • City view
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Bed in 4 bed Dorm

  • City view
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

1 bed in 8 bed mixed dormitory Ensuite

  • City view
  • 224 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

10-bed Private Dormitory Room Ensuite

  • City view
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 10
  • 10 Twin Beds

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

1 bed in 6-bed Female Only Dormitory Room Ensuite

  • City view
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

1 bed in 8 bed mixed dormitory- Shared

  • City view
  • 221 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

6-bed Female Only Private Dormitory Room Ensuite

  • City view
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

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

4-bed Private Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom

  • City view
  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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

8-bed Private Dormitory Room Ensuite

  • City view
  • 224 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Beds

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

Deluxe Twin

  • City view
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

5-bed Private Dormitory Room Ensuite

  • City view
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Beds

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

1 bed in 6 bed mixed dormitory with shared bathroom

  • City view
  • 176 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

Private Room with 6 bed Ensuite

  • City view
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

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1 bed in 15-bed Female Only Dormitory Room Ensuite | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

1 bed in 15-bed Female Only Dormitory Room Ensuite

  • City view
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

Private 15-bed Room - Ensuite

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 15
  • 5 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

Dublin

City Centre Dublin stay.At this City Centre Dublin hostel, you'll be steps from Jameson Distillery Bow St. and within a 15-minute walk of Guinness Storehouse. Dublin Castle and Trinity College are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Guinness Storehouse - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Dublin Castle - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Trinity College - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Grafton Street - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Croke Park - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles

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 stay near Grafton Street
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/game 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 is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Convenience store
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • Lockers available
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Generator Dublin offers 109 shared accommodations. This Dublin hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Languages

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

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite 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

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Evening entertainment
  • Foosball table
  • Games
  • Nightclub
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

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

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 lbs 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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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: approximately EUR 10 for adults and 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 onsite 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 each accommodation.

This property caters to guests ages 18 and over.

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 rating system.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Generator Dublin to the airport?

Generator Dublin is 7.2 mi (24-min drive) away from the Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Generator Dublin?

As of Jun 2, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Generator Dublin on Jun 12, 2025 start from $134.49, excluding 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.

Does Generator Dublin have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Generator Dublin.

How close is Generator Dublin to the beach?

This hostel is 8.7 mi (42-min drive) from Portmarnock Beach and 11.9 mi (42-min drive) from Malahide Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Generator Dublin offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Generator Dublin, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 10 for adults and EUR 5 for children.

Is there a casino at Generator Dublin?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Generator Dublin?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Generator Dublin?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Generator Dublin have a pool?

Generator Dublin does not have a pool.

Does Generator Dublin have a restaurant?

Generator Dublin is home to Generator Food, which features brunch.

Does Generator Dublin have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Generator Dublin to downtown Dublin?

Generator Dublin is 0.7 mi away from Dublin.

Generator Dublin Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 359 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 340 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 166 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 75 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 62 out of 1002 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ahmed

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Traveled with group
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 traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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 traveler

Traveled with family
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

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Filthy
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Natalie, Corpus Christi

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Lily

Traveled with group
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

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Good place convenient good price.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT

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

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna, Rainier

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

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
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

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

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very dissatisfied. Terrible stuff.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Traveled with partner
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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Georges, Los Angeles

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

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

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

John

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arizbe

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Moira

Traveled with family
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 traveler

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

6/10 Okay

Emily

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Bathroom in shared room was disgusting. Leaking toilet with water all over the floor, no toilet paper, mould and mildew around, unpleasant mould smell, shower drain was completely clogged so water didn’t drain when showering. Cancelled the remaining 5 nights and switched to a different location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024