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Generator Dublin

2.0 star property
Family-friendly hostel with nightclub and 24-hour front desk

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Bar (on property)

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is S$164
includes taxes & fees
14 Jul - 15 Jul

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

Private 4 Bed Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Tempur-Pedic bed
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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

Private 8-bed Room - Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
  • 21 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

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

Bed in Small Dorm Enusite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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

Family Room for 4

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

LED TV
Tempur-Pedic bed
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Digital channels
Pet friendly
Desk
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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

Bed in Mixed Dorm - Ensuite

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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

Single room with Shared bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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

Private 6-bed Room - Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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

Deluxe King

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Digital channels
Pet friendly
Desk
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Bed in 4 bed Dorm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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

Private 10-bed Room

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 10 Single Beds

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

Bed in Mixed Dorm Shared Bathroom

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
  • 21 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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

Private 6-bed Female Room

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Beds

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

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 Single Bunk Beds

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

Private 8-bed Room

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
  • 21 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Single Beds

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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
Pet friendly
  • 14 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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

Private 5-bed Room - Ensuite

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Beds

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

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 Single Beds

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

Bed in Female Dorm Ensuite

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
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About the area

Map
Smithfield Square, Smithfield, Dublin, Dublin, 7

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 near Jameson Distillery Bow St.
Located close to Dublin Castle and Guinness Storehouse, Generator Dublin provides a nightclub, a corner/local shop and concerts and live shows. The on-site restaurant, Generator Food, offers breakfast, brunch and lunch. In addition to a coffee shop/cafe and an arcade/games room, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), multilingual staff and coffee/tea in reception
  • A front desk safe, a table football and 1 meeting room
  • A reception hall, smoke-free property and ATM/banking services
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 109 rooms have amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • LED light bulbs and daily housekeeping

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German, Irish, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish

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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

More

  • 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

More

  • 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 are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 25 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 34 kg per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on 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 at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property caters to guests ages 18 and over.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Generator Dublin pet-friendly?

Yes, this hostel allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 34 kg per pet. There's a fee of EUR 25 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Generator Dublin?

As of 30 Jun, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Generator Dublin on 14 Jul, 2025 start from S$163.56, 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.

How much is parking at Generator Dublin?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Generator Dublin?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Generator Dublin?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Generator Dublin located?

This family-friendly Dublin hostel is located in the entertainment district, within a 15-minute walk of Jameson Distillery Bow St. and Guinness Storehouse. Dublin Castle and Trinity College are also within 1 mi (2 km). Smithfield Station is only a 2-minute walk and Four Courts Station is 6 minutes.

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Generator Dublin Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 363 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 335 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 169 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 77 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 62 out of 1006 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Great location and great price Private rooms were perfect for us
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10

good for the price
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10

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

8/10

The social environment was great - people of all ages gathering from around the world.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10

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

The stay was really good, the property was in good walking distance from anything needed.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10

Everything was an inconvenience to the staff and I can honestly i would sleep in the car before staying in this place again. This was also one of the dirtiest places i have staye.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

It was great
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10

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

6/10

Much noise
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10

Near to the LUAS stop and various eateries
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10

Good place convenient good price.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

7 of us booked two family rooms of 4 for 2 nights. (Youngest of us is 7 oldest is 53) I didn’t know what to expect after reading the reviews, but we were all happy with everything. The beds were clean and nicely done, the bathrooms were clean. One of them didn’t smell the best, but it was understandable as there are no windows and the extractor fan wasn’t working either. We didn’t mind it though. There were tvs in the rooms as well as books to read. The floor (4th) was easily accessible by stairs or by lifts. Our floor wasn’t loud at all. The area is nice, and we walked to every place we visited as its in the centre. We used the bar to drink a coffee one morning, that was delicious, but we didn’t use the arcade or karaoke at all as it was too busy and we were not interested anyway.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Wonderful location for our family vacation!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

It was great, comfortable, had a gig on when i went great company and people!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10

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

I SAW HEATH LEDGER!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

I always have a good experience at any generator property i stay at.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

Great location for accessing Dublin's core and staff were super helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

4/10

Filthy
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Great value and great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

Lovely atmosphere, easy to find. Very good location and not noisy
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10

Nice and clean property, enjoyed my stay, would book again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10

This is a great place to stay for a younger crowd. We were looking for somewhere cheap so it was perfect. However, it is better suited for a young traveler wanting to meet new people and have entertainment in the evening.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10

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