The Generator London 
37 Tavistock Place, Russell Square, WC1H 9SE - London (United Kingdom)
Score from 259 reviews: 6.3 
The UK's largest, liveliest and funkiest hostel is located in the centre of London, and is the perfect place to meet other backpackers from all over the world.
Centrally located near Russell Square Tube station, the hostel offers 800 beds in private twin, triple, quad and 5-bed rooms, all with a washbasin. A free continental breakfast and bed linen is included. You can also enjoy free hot showers 24 hours a day.
Party the night away in the famous Generator Bar, with a free drink for all guests over 18 years old. Happy hour is from 18:00 to 21:00, with drinks at great discounted prices. There are events every night: karaoke on Thursdays, a live DJ on Saturdays and free movies on Wednesdays and Sundays. The Generator also has an internet cafe, a lounge area and a games room with pool tables, all open 24 hours.
Rooms: 217
Availability
Hotel Facilities
| General |
Restaurant, Gay Friendly, Luggage Storage, Heating, Safety Deposit Box, Express Check-In/Check-Out, Elevator, Family Rooms, Rooms/Facilities for Disabled Guests, Continental Breakfast, Bar, 24-Hour Front Desk, Non-Smoking Rooms, All Public and Private spaces non-smoking |
| Activities |
Billiards, Karaoke, Games Room |
| Services |
Airport Shuttle, Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN, Internet Services, Fax/Photocopying, Laundry, Tour Desk, Packed Lunches, Business Centre, Souvenirs/Gift Shop |
Room information
The hostel has over 800 beds, which includes shared and private rooms. The rooms are all single bunk beds and the bathrooms are shared facilities located on each floor. Bed linen is included.
The rooms are all dormitory style rooms with the smallest room having 2 bed and the largest having 8 beds. They are all bunk beds with a wash basin in each room and a locker provided for each bed.
Travel information
By public transport: Take the Piccadilly Line Underground to Russell Square. From there cross over the road onto Marchmont Street, walk to the traffic lights and turn right onto Tavistock Place. At number 37 Tavistock Place turn down into Compton Place - the Generator is at the end. You can also walk to us from King's Cross and Euston stations. Please email us if you would like further directions.
Important information
We do not accept American Express!
All the rooms at The Generator are non-smoking. However, we have smoking and non-smoking areas throughout the hostel. ALL group bookings over 10 people need to contact us once they have booked rooms, as we require FULL PAYMENT 1 month before the arrival to avoid cancellation. We do not accept group bookings with students under the age of 18 years old. Sorry, we do not allow animals EXCEPT guide/hearing dogs.
Hotel Policies
| Check in |
14:00 |
| Check out |
10:00 |
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