See all properties

Generator Dublin

2.0 star property
Art Deco hostel with restaurant, near Jameson Distillery Bow St.

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Generator Dublin

View from property
Interior
Lobby sitting area
Bar (on property)
Family Room for 4 | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
In Dublin's city center, Generator Dublin offers a vibrant atmosphere with concerts and live shows. Enjoy breakfast, brunch or lunch at the on-site restaurant or grab a snack from the grocery store. Connect to in-room WiFi and have fun at the arcade/game room.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Non-smoking
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Nightclub
  • Breakfast available
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Arcade/game room
  • Front-desk safe
  • Convenience store
  • Snack bar/deli
  • ATM/banking services

Feel at home (5)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Arcade/game room
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Grocery/convenience store
$139 nightly
The total price is $158
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Total includes taxes and fees

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 18 of 18 rooms

View all photos for Private 4 Bed Room

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

Private 4 Bed Room

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Tempur-Pedic bed
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
  • 161 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Private 8-bed Room - Shared Bathroom

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

Private 8-bed Room - Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
  • 221 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Bed in Small Dorm Enusite

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
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 161 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Family Room for 4

Family Room for 4 | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room for 4

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

LED TV
Separate bedroom
Tempur-Pedic bed
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 161 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Bed in Mixed Dorm - Ensuite

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

Bed in Mixed Dorm - Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Single room with Shared bathroom

Single room with Shared bathroom | 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
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
  • 56 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Private 6-bed Room - Shared Bathroom

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

Private 6-bed Room - Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
  • 176 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Deluxe King

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

Deluxe King

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 161 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Bed in 4 bed Dorm

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
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 161 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Private 10-bed Room

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

Private 10-bed Room

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
  • 377 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 10 Twin Beds

View all photos for Bed in Mixed Dorm Shared Bathroom

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

View all photos for Private 6-bed Female Room

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

Private 6-bed Female Room

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

View all photos for 4-bed Private Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom

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

4-bed Private Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
  • 150 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Private 8-bed Room

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

Private 8-bed Room

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
  • 224 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Twin

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

Deluxe Twin

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Tempur-Pedic bed
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 151 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Private 5-bed Room - Ensuite

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

Private 5-bed Room - Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Beds

View all photos for Private Room with 6 bed Ensuite

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

Private Room with 6 bed Ensuite

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
  • 161 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

View all photos for Bed in Female Dorm Ensuite

Bed in Female Dorm Ensuite | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Female Dorm Ensuite

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 377 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Similar properties

Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 10.50 per person)

Clink i Lár

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, 799 reviews
$124 nightly
The price is $141
Aug 18 - Aug 19
Total includes taxes and fees
Clink i Lár
Terrace/patio

Latroupe Jacobs Inn

  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, 1,000 reviews
$149 nightly
The price is $169
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Total includes taxes and fees
Latroupe Jacobs Inn
Room amenity

Astra Hostel

  • Free WiFi
7.0 out of 10, Good, 74 reviews
$57 nightly
The price is $65
Aug 18 - Aug 19
Total includes taxes and fees
Astra Hostel
Lobby

Clayton Hotel Liffey Valley

  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
7.8 out of 10, Good, 1,005 reviews
$123 nightly
The price is $140
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Total includes taxes and fees
Clayton Hotel Liffey Valley
Mod logo
Earn OneKeyCash on thousands of hotels when you sign in and book. More rewards for more adventures!
Sign inSign up, it's free

About the neighborhood

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

  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 24 min drive
  • Dublin Tara Street Station - 23 min walk
  • Connolly Station - 24 min walk
  • Dublin Drumcondra Station - 28 min walk
  • Smithfield Station - 2 min walk
  • Four Courts Station - 6 min walk
  • Museum Station - 8 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪JJ's Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Proper Order Coffee Co. - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Light House Cinema - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Cobblestone - ‬2 min walk
  • The Reserve Bar

About this property

Generator Dublin

Generator Dublin features a nightclub and puts you within a 15-minute walk of Guinness Storehouse. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Generator Food, which serves breakfast and lunch. Other highlights at this Art Deco hostel include a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travelers. Public transportation is just a short walk: Smithfield Station is 2 minutes and Four Courts Station is 6 minutes.

Languages

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

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 109 rooms
    • Arranged over 5 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 10 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability
DONE

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
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
DONE

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
DONE

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 1 total, up to 75 lbs per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
    • Pets must be supervised
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No onsite parking
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–noon on weekdays and 8:00 AM–noon on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Grocery/convenience store

What to do

  • Concerts/live shows
  • Evening entertainment
  • Pool table
  • Foosball
  • Winery tours nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2011
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Television in common areas
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle parking
  • Nightclub
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture & ecosystem education
  • Double-glazed windows
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • No plastic soda bottles
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Lockers available
  • Reception hall
  • Art Deco architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Eco-friendly toiletries

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared accommodations
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches
  • LED light bulbs

Special features

Dining

Generator Food - This café serves breakfast, brunch, and lunch.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 11 per person
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Towels are available for an extra charge of EUR 4 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 25 per pet, per stay

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
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.

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Generator Dublin offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Generator Dublin does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Generator Dublin?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total and maximum weight of 75 lbs per pet. There's a charge of EUR 25 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Generator Dublin?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Generator Dublin.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Generator Dublin?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).

What is there to do at Generator Dublin and nearby?

Generator Dublin has a nightclub and an arcade.

Are there restaurants at or near Generator Dublin?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Generator Food.

What's the area around Generator Dublin like?

Generator Dublin is in City Centre Dublin, a short 2-minute walk from Smithfield Station and 14 minutes' walk from Guinness Storehouse. Travelers say the area is walkable and good for shopping.

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Generator Dublin Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
Service staff
Location
Bar
Shower
Bathroom
Family friendly
Restaurant
Bed
Live music

Reviews

8/10 Good

Great location
Tavis, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great location and great price Private rooms were perfect for us
Harry, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

The staff are really helpful.
Roberta, 5-night trip

6/10 Okay

First timer.. had okay sleeps pick the top.bunk for more head room!
Jasmine, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great time
Jessa, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

It was very nice
Michael, 4-night trip

6/10 Okay

The room was way too hot and it gets very loud from the club downstairs
Corinne Elizabeth Lianne, 4-night trip

6/10 Okay

It was fine staying here. It was a bit loud, the property wasn't the cleanest, but it was in a nice area.
James, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

good for the price
Yue, 2-night trip

6/10 Okay

This property is in a good location - we were able to walk to many places easily. It is also very close to a tram stop and once we got visitor leap cards, we traveled even greater distances easily. There is a small market across the street that we used a couple mornings as well. The property itself is okay - quite noisy at night, bit warm on the top bunks (for us in July), and you must provide your own towels, unless you want to pay to rent one. This worked for our family for a short stay, but wouldn’t do it for much longer as sleep was hard with the noise throughout the night.
Jennifer, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The stay was really good, the property was in good walking distance from anything needed.
Holly, 1-night trip

4/10 Poor

people smoking under my room windows , drinking and loud talking all night long, couldn't sleep until 1am, and the smoke kept going into our room all day and all night long,
Billy, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

The social environment was great - people of all ages gathering from around the world.
Amy, 1-night trip

6/10 Okay

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
Kay, 1-night trip

2/10 Terrible

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.
Norman, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

It was great
Laurent, 1-night trip

4/10 Poor

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.
Timothy, 1-night trip

6/10 Okay

Near to the LUAS stop and various eateries
Wan Amril, 2-night trip

6/10 Okay

Much noise
Tomas Pablo, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Good place convenient good price.
Adam, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful location for our family vacation!
2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great stay!

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

6/10 Okay

Are place is walking distance to everything we wanted to see for the short time we had.
Vicente, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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.
Dora, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great location for accessing Dublin's core and staff were super helpful and friendly.
Michael, 2-night trip