Guest Ratings

3.6

Fair hostel.

based on 9230 reviews

Location rated 4.8/5 based on reviews

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Generator London

2-Star Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

London, 37 Tavistock Place, Russel Square

Check-in time

2:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM


Excellent hostel

Top 1% in city

Excellent Economy Hostel

Top 3% in city

Excellent Restaurants & Bars

Top 5% in city

4.8/5

Location

2035 reviews

4/5

Breakfast

476 reviews

3.5/5

Service

2027 reviews

2.1/5

WiFi

105 reviews

Choose from the Available Rooms

Check in
13 Oct, 2026
1
Check out
14 Oct, 2026

About this property

Location

Located in London (London City Centre), Generator London is within a 10-minute walk of Russell Square and University College London. This hostel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from The British Museum and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Oxford Street.

Dining

At Generator London, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.

Rooms

Make yourself at home in one of the 214 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Housekeeping is provided daily, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Amenities

Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including a nightclub and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this hostel include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and gift shops/newsstands.

Business Amenities

Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff.

Property Specifications

Total number of rooms - 214. Number of floors - 6

Languages our Staff can assist you in

Bulgarian, English, German, Italian, Portuguese, Romanian, Spanish

Payment types at the property

Mastercard, Visa, Cash not accepted, Debit cards

Check-in Instructions

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. Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, 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.Minimum check-in age is 18.

Check-in Special Instructions

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will be asked to provide the property with a copy of their government-issued photo ID before arrival. If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for 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. 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. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools. Minimum check-in age is: 18.

Optional extras

Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 7.90 for adults and GBP 3.95 for children. Pet fee: GBP 25 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability). The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Pets Policy

Pets allowed, Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 14, Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 31, Only dogs are allowed, Maximum number of pets per room 1, Service animals are allowed, Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions, Pets cannot be left unattended

What You Need to Know

The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Discover places near the hotel

  • Russell Square

    500 m

  • University College London

    500 m

  • British Library

    600 m

  • The British Museum

    1.2 km

  • Tottenham Court Road

    1.3 km

  • Oxford Street

    1.5 km

  • Portland Place

    1.7 km

  • Royal Opera House

    1.8 km

  • Aldwych Theatre

    1.9 km

  • Regent's Park

    2.0 km

  • Oxford Circus

    2.0 km

  • Covent Garden Market

    2.0 km

  • The Strand

    2.0 km

  • Leicester Square

    2.1 km

  • Camden Markets

    2.2 km

  • London City Airport (LCY)

    15.2 km

  • Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    32.8 km

  • Luton Airport (LTN)

    54.5 km

  • Stansted Airport (STN)

    65.0 km

  • Gatwick Airport (LGW)

    88.3 km

Hotel Amenities

  • Coffee

  • Lounge

  • Entertainment activities

  • Housekeeping

  • Public transport

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • WC

  • Bathroom

  • Special diets

  • Hairdryer

  • Security Features

  • Smoke detector

  • TV

  • Cleaning

  • First aid

  • Breakfast

  • Shower

  • Night club

  • Cot

  • 24H. Security

  • ATM

  • Internet access

  • Luggage storage

  • Free Wifi

  • Family Rooms

  • Non-smoking rooms

  • Wifi

  • Pets allowed

  • 24-hour front desk

  • Banquet

  • Bars

  • Laundry Service

  • Dry cleaning service

  • Games room

  • Iron and board

  • Towels

  • Lift

  • Express check in

  • Safe

  • Pool bar

  • Lunch

  • Copy

  • Smoking area

  • Toiletries

  • Karaoke