Description: Location. The Generator Hostel London is located in the centre of London, England, 700 metres from King's Cross station and 1.5 kilometres from the nightlife of Soho.
Hotel Features. This six-storey hostel, decorated in bright colours, is aimed at backpackers and young travellers. There are 24-hour laundry facilities, an Internet room with high-speed Internet access, and a travel shop for booking tours and trips. Multilingual staff are available at the 24-hour front desk. A complimentary continental breakfast is provided daily. The Fuel Stop Restaurant serves dinner, including burgers, pizzas, salads and vegetarian dishes, at budget prices in a brightly decorated room. The Generator Bar is open until 2 a.m. nightly and has a happy hour from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. nightly. The bar hosts regular entertainment, such as quiz, pool and karaoke nights.
Guestrooms. The 214 guestrooms and dormitories have simple decor and basic furnishings. Large or small dormitories are available, and private rooms for two, three or four; all rooms have bunk beds. Rooms have wash basins and individual lockers. Male and female showers and toilets are found on every floor.
Please note: Group bookings do not guarantee same-room accommodations for all guests.
Overview: Check In Time - 2 p.m.
Check Out Time - 10 a.m.
Children not allowed - 17 Years and Under
Credit card required
Minimum check-in age - 18
Multilingual staff
Photo identification required
Smoke-free property
Tour assistance
Rooms: Standard triple-One bunk bed and one twin bed. Bright, modern decor with bed linen included. Wash basin and three individual lockers.
Bed in Large Mixed Dorm-Bed in a shared dorm room. Eight to 12 beds. Bright, modern decor with bed linen included. Wash basin and 12 individual lockers.
Please note that children under 18 are not permitted to stay in this room type.
Groups booking a dorm room may not all be accommodated in the same room. Bed in Small Mixed Dorm-Bed in a shared dorm room. Four to six beds. Bright, modern decor with bed linen included. Wash basin and six individual lockers.
Please note that children under 18 are not permitted to stay in this room type.
Groups booking a dorm room may not all be accommodated in the same room. Standard Quadrulpe -Two bunk beds. Bright, modern decor with bed linen included. Wash basin and four individual lockers.
Standard twin-One bunk bed. Bright, modern decor with bed linen included. Wash basin and hanging unit.
Check-in: 2:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Transportation: From London City Airport (LCY): Distance to Generator Hostel London is 12 miles, approximately 25 minutes' drive.
Getting there. Located within the airport terminal is the Docklands Light Railway station (DLR), which departs regularly for Canning Town, 10 minutes, Canary Wharf, 14 minutes, and Bank, 22 minutes. At Canning Town, visitors should take the Jubilee line to connect to London Underground (Tube) services. King's Cross Underground Station is 700 metres from the hostel. Tickets cost 4 GBP for a single, but a one-day travel pass is more economical and practical for multiple journeys. The airport is also served by local buses and London black taxis. Taxis to the hostel cost approximately 30 to 50 GBP. Prices are all subject to change.
Getting around. The London Underground (Tube) and buses are the easiest ways to travel within London. Single tickets are expensive, but an electronic Oyster card offers a cheaper fare. Oyster cards can be purchased from ticket offices for 3 GBP (refundable). Daily or weekly travel passes are the most economical way to travel, and are valid on buses, trams, trains, and DLR, as well as on the Underground. Black taxis are available on the streets, but can be expensive. Driving is not recommended for visitors and a congestion charge zone is operated in central London.
Attractions: British Library: 500 metres
Euston Station: 700 metres
King's Cross Station: 700 metres
British Museum: 0.5 miles
Oxford Circus: 1.5 miles
Camden High Street: 1.5 miles
Soho: 1.5 miles
Covent Garden: 1.5 miles
Piccadilly Circus: 1.5 miles
Madame Tussauds: 1.5 miles
Regent's Park: 1.5 miles
Tate Modern: 1.5 miles
London Zoo: 1.5 miles
Westminster Abbey: 2.5 miles
Buckingham Palace: 2.5 miles
Tower of London: 3.5 miles
Facilities: ATM/banking, Security guard, Laundry facilities, Internet public area - surcharge, Microwave in lobby, Restaurant(s), Safe-deposit box, Parking nearby, Nightclub, Arcade/game room, Air-conditioned public areas, Television in lobby, Use of nearby fitness center (discount), Bar/lounge, Internet public area - high-speed, Elevator/lift, Gift shop or newsstand, Airport transportation (fees apply), Pool table, Complimentary breakfast
Room Facilities: Wake-up calls, Shared bathroom, Iron/ironing board (on request, Blackout drapes/curtains, Electronic/magnetic keys, Window opens
Overview: 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: 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.
Twin Room - The twin room houses a bunk bed and a wash basin. All new arrivals over 18 will receive a free drink in the bar. Includes only continental breakfast, bed linen and VAT.
Triple Room - The triple room houses a bunk bed, a single bed and a wash basin. All new arrivals over 18 will receive a free drink in the bar. Includes only continental breakfast, bed linen and VAT.
Quadruple Room - The quad room houses 2 bunk beds and a wash basin. All new arrivals over 18 will receive a free drink in the bar. Includes only continental breakfast, bed linen and VAT.
6 Bed Private - The 6 bed private room has three bunk beds.
A Bed In An 8 Bedded Shared Dormitory - This is a dormitory room, you are paying for one bed in a shared room. Includes only continental breakfast, one bed and VAT.
A Bed In A 4 Bedded Shared Dormitory - You are paying for one bed in a shared dormitory.
Check-in: 14:00
Check-out: 10:00
Cancellation Policy: Cancellation Policy: If cancelled up to 1 day before the date of arrival, no fee will be charged.
If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged.
Children and Extra Bed Policy: Children older than 18 years are welcome.
There is no capacity for extra beds/cots in the room.
Deposit Policy: No deposit will be charged.
VAT and city/tourist taxes: VAT is included.
Service charge is included.
City/tourist tax is included.
Internet: Wireless internet is available in public areas and costs GBP 1.50 per hour.
Wired internet is available in public areas and costs GBP 1.50 per hour.
Meal Plan: Continental breakfast is included in the room rate.
Parking: No parking available.
Pets: Pets are not allowed.
The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
Transportation: 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.
Comments: 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.
Facilities: Restaurant, Bar, 24-Hour Front Desk, Non-Smoking Rooms, Continental Breakfast, Rooms/Facilities for Disabled Guests, Family Rooms, Elevator, Express Check-In/Check-Out, Safety Deposit Box, Heating, Luggage Storage, Gay Friendly, All Public and Private spaces non-smoking
Activities: Games Room, Billiards, Karaoke
Services: Airport Shuttle, Business Centre, Laundry, Internet Services, Souvenirs/Gift Shop, Packed Lunches, Tour Desk, Fax/Photocopying, Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN
Description: Generator Hostel in Russell Square in Central London is a great value, clean and fun place to stay. Being the biggest hostel in London and the UK, you are guaranteed to meet other backpackers and travellers from around the world, and you can party the night away in the famous Generator London Bar. There is a happy hour that runs from 6pm to 9pm and drinks are sold at 1.50. We pride ourselves on being the best hostel in London, and backpackers have consistently voted us into the top 10 hostels in the world. We have also recently been chosen as one of the 10 best places to stay in London by The Independent National Newspaper.
Come and join the fun in our hostel when you are next in London!
When booking dorm shares you must be over 18. When bookings groups over 15 people please book private rooms and not shared rooms to ensure that you are all placed together.
Rooms: Basic Twin Room - It is a basic room with 1 bunk bed and shared facilities.
Basic Triple Room - It is a basic room with one single bed + one bunk bed and shared facilities.
Basic Quad Room - It is a basic room with 2 bunk beds and shared facilities
4 share basic dorm room - It is a basic dorm room with 2 bunk beds in a room and shared facilities. Each bed has its own locker large enough for a backpack to be stored. Book these rooms by the bed.
6 share basic dorm room - It is a basic dorm room with 3 bunk beds in a room and shared facilities. Each bed has its own locker large enough for a backpack to be stored.
Book these rooms by the bed.
8 share basic dorm room - It is a basic dorm room with 8 bunk beds in a room and shared facilities. Each bed has its own locker large enough for a backpack to be stored.
Book these rooms by the bed.
Check-in: 2:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Check-in Policy: Check in is from 2pm - ensure you bring your photo I.D
Child Policy: Dorm rooms - over 18's only
Transportation: 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.
Car Parking: no car park available
Facilities: Bar, Bar / Lounge, Broadband Internet Access, Business Centre with Internet, Cocktail Bar, Direct Internet Access, Faxing Facilities, Guest Laundry, Lift, Meeting / Banquet Facilities, Restaurant, Safe Deposit Box, Shops / Commercial Services, Tour Desk, Wireless Internet Access
Room Facilities: Non Smoking Rooms, Safe Deposit Box
Description: The rooms in this hotel are very basically decorated and furnished to cater for the backpacker market. However, the public areas are very modern and geared towards young 18-35 year old travellers. There is an excellent lively bar in the hotel which serves cheap drinks every night. No guests are allowed in this hostel under 18 years of age. (0507RPL) The building used to be a police residential building, relatively featureless architecturally, in red brick. The hotel is located just five minutes walk from Russell Square underground station. Within fifteen minutes walk are Covent Garden, Oxford Street and lively Theatreland.
Location Description: The rooms in this hotel are very basically decorated and furnished to cater for the backpacker market. However, the public areas are very modern and geared towards young 18-35 year old travellers. There is an excellent lively bar in the hotel which serves cheap drinks every night. No guests are allowed in this hostel under 18 years of age. (0507RPL) The building used to be a police residential building, relatively featureless architecturally, in red brick. The hotel is located just five minutes walk from Russell Square underground station. Within fifteen minutes walk are Covent Garden, Oxford Street and lively Theatreland.
Rooms: Guest Rooms
The rooms are small and in fair condition with bright colour schemes. The hotel has a vast array of different types of rooms, (double rooms are not available) with up to 20 beds, most rooms (including twins) are with bunk beds. Facilities are shared with a maximum of ten other guests and bathrooms are in good condition. However, the rooms do have their own small steel wash basins. Rooms have combination key locks, rather than keys.
Dining: The restaurant is on the ground floor and is decorated in the same style as the rest of the hotel, with polished silver tables and plenty of exposed metal work. The hotel also benefits from a lively bar, games rooms with a pool table and games machines.
Check-in: 2 PM
Check-out: 11 AM
Facilities: Elevators, Laundry Service, Shops/Commercial Services
Category: Tourist Class Modern Bed & Breakfast
Description: The rooms in this hotel are very basically decorated and furnished to cater for the backpacker market. However, the public areas are very modern and geared towards young 18-35 year old travellers. There is an excellent lively bar in the hotel which serves cheap drinks every night. No guests are allowed in this hostel under 18 years of age. (0507RPL)
Location Description: The hotel is located just five minutes walk from Russell Square underground station. Within fifteen minutes walk are Covent Garden, Oxford Street and lively Theatreland.
Exterior: The building used to be a police residential building, relatively featureless architecturally, in red brick.
Lobby: The lobby is small decorated in an extraordinary futuristic style with an abundunce of chrome and coloured lights with an eyecatching silver statue of a robot in the centre.
Rooms: The rooms are small and in fair condition with bright colour schemes. The hotel has a vast array of different types of rooms, (double rooms are not available) with up to 20 beds, most rooms (including twins) are with bunk beds. Facilities are shared with a maximum of ten other guests and bathrooms are in good condition. However, the rooms do have their own small steel wash basins. Rooms have combination key locks, rather than keys.
Dining: The restaurant is on the ground floor and is decorated in the same style as the rest of the hotel, with polished silver tables and plenty of exposed metal work. The hotel also benefits from a lively bar, games rooms with a pool table and games machines.
Facilities: Medium sized lobby, Earliest check-in at 14:00, 1 lift, 6 floors, Shop, Laundry facilities
Category: Not Classified
Description: A multi award-winning hostel, we have been voted in the top ten hostels in the world. We think this is because we provide fantastic hostel accommodation in comfortable surroundings and our futuristic design theme offers an exciting backdrop to your stay. We can accommodate our guests in singles, twins, multi bedded rooms and dormshare all in bunk bed style. Wash basins are provided in every room, and there are plenty of toilets and hot showers on every floor for use 24 hours a day. If you don't want to party you can enjoy our quieter communal areas including the internet room and 'turbine', where we have pool tables and televisions. Don't worry if you haven't planned the rest of your trip. We have a Travel desk here at The Generator where you can buy day trips to all the major tourist attractions in England, as well as bus tours to Scotland, Ireland and the rest of Europe. We look forward to giving you a warm welcome to The Generator in the near future.
Cancellation Policy: Cancellation is 24 hours before arrival date. If you do not cancel within 24 hours your credit card will be charged for the first night.
Facilities: Lift/elevator, Credit card accepted, Park, Shuttle service from and/or to the airport, Shuttle service from and/or to the railway station, Satellite TV, Internet/Email services, TV Lounge, Discotheque, Bar, Restaurant, Laundry room, Shops in the hotel, Front desk - 24 hour, Front desk - fax service, City tour, City guide, City maps, Tourist information, Luggage room, Multilingual staff, Billiards/Snooker, Heating, Groups welcome, Congress facilities, Meals for groups
Description: This Hotel is Designed in a Youth Hostel Style, Which is Open To Guests Over the Age of 18, is Simply Equipped, and Yet Still Manages To Offer Guests a Number of Amenities. The Hotel Has Lifts and a 24-Hour Reception, a Kiosk, a Small Supermarket, a Bar, a Pub, a Nightclub and an Air-Conditioned Restaurant With a Separate Non-Smoking Area. There is a Conference Room and Internet Connection Available For Those Travelling On Business. In Their Free Time, Guests May Make Use of the Tv Room and the Games Room. The Rooms Include Pillow and Bed Linen. Towels Are Not Provided But Can Be Bought from Our Travel Shop, Where Can Also Be Found Theatre Tickets, Travel Passes, Tourist Information and Most Travel Essentials.
Overview: This Hotel is Designed in a Youth Hostel Style, Which is Open To Guests Over the Age of 18, is Simply Equipped, and Yet Still Manages To Offer Guests a
Cancellation Policy: Cancellation policies vary from hotel to hotel. Most current and accurate cancellation policies will appear on your reservation form.
Facilities: TV room, Breakfast room, Supermarket, Bar-s, Lift-s, Kiosk, Carpeted, Disco / Club, Conference room, Game room, Air-conditioned in common areas, Reception area, Central heating, 24h check-in, 24h. Reception, Safe, Cloakroom, Bicycle storage, Launderette, Public Internet, WLAN access point, Restaurant -s, Restaurant - non-smoking area, Dining room
Category: Hotel
Overview: The Generator is the UK's largest, liveliest and funkiest hostel located in the centre of London. With over 800 beds, it is the perfect place to meet other backpackers from all over the world. We do not accept group bookings with students under the age of 18 years old! Centrally located near Russell Square Tube station, the hostel offers private twin, triples, quad and 5-bed rooms, all with a wash basin. A free continental breakfast is included for everybody, as are free bed linen and towels. You can also enjoy free hot showers 24 hours a day. Party the night away in the famous Generator bar, which is open 18:00 to 02:00 every night. A free drink is offered for all arriving guests over 18 years old. Happy hour is 18:00 to 21:00, when all drinks are only 1.50 GBP. There are events every night, including karaoke on Thursdays and a live DJ on Saturdays. On Wednesdays and Sundays there are also free movies. The Generator also has an internet café (approx 0.50 GBP for 10 minutes) and a lounge area and games room with pool tables, all open 24 hours.
Facilities: 24 hour Front Desk, Billiard, Fax/photo-copy, Business Center, Elevator, Express checkin/checkout, Laundry, Internet services, Luggage storage, Bar, Non Smoking Rooms, Restaurant, Safe deposit box, Airport Shuttle
Description: Other amenities/services: restaurant for group only.
Renovations in January 1997.
NB. This hotel has rooms that contain bunk beds and there are no private facilities.
This hotel is designed in a youth hostel style, which is open to guests over the age of 18, is simply equipped, and yet still manages to offer guests a number of amenities. The hotel has lifts and a 24-hour reception, a kiosk, a small supermarket, a bar, a pub, a nightclub and an air-conditioned restaurant with a separate non-smoking area. There is a conference room and Internet connection available for those travelling on business. In their free time, guests may make use of the TV room and the games room. The rooms include pillow and bed linen. Towels are not provided but can be bought from our travel shop, where can also be found theatre tickets, travel passes, tourist information and most travel essentials.
Facilities: Non Smoking Rooms, CONFERENCE ROOM, Bar, Central Location, Internet Access, Non-smoking rooms, Laundry service, Restaurant
Room Facilities: Central heating, Safety deposit box, Air conditioning
Description: Generator London The UK's largest, liveliest and funkiest hostel. Ideal for young people. With over 800 beds, The Generator is the perfect place to meet other travellers from all over the world and party the night away in the famous Generator bar.
Centrally located near Russell Square tube station. Single, twin, triple, quad and dormshare rooms available. Free breakfast for everybody. Free bed linen and towels for everybody. All rooms with wash basin only, showers and toilets on every floor are shared.
Late bar open 6pm-2am every night. Events every night, including Karaoke on Thursdays, Live DJ on Saturdays. Free movies on Wednesdays and Sundays. Restaurant open every night from 6pm-9pm Internet cafe open 24 hours. Lounge area & games room with pool tables open 24 hours. Friendly and helpful staff available 24 hours a day.
Facilities: Bar(s), Breakfast Room, Restaurant(s)
Description: Enjoying a central location, the Generator Hostel London offers convenient facilities to make your stay a pleasant one. Located just 5 minutes from the Russell Square Underground Station, the Generator Hostel London is within a 15-minute walk from the Covent Garden, Oxford Street and lively Theatreland. The property offers comfortable guestrooms that are equipped with necessary amenities. Guests can relish a variety of delicacies at the onsite restaurant and later relax with a fine drink at the cocktail bar. During leisure, you can browse the net or explore the city and its surrounding attractions.
Facilities: Cocktail bar, Internet access, Laundry facilities, Lounge, Reception, Restaurant
Room Facilities: Shared bathroom
Description: The Generator Hotel London lies only 22 km (13 miles) away from the airport.
All 217 rooms at the hotel are well-appointed with necessary amenities to ensure that each guest's satisfaction.
Along with its convenient location in London, the hotel also offers a wide range of services and facilities to the guests.
To make your reservation at the Generator Hotel quick and easy, please select your preferred dates of stay and proceed with our secure online booking form.
Description: The UK's largest, liveliest and funkiest party hostel. Ideal for young people. With over 850 beds, Generator London is the perfect place to meet other travellers from all over the world and party the night away in the famous Generator bar. All rooms have comfortable bunk beds, wash basins and multi purpose hanging units. Showers and lavatories are off suite along each corridor.
Description: The Generator Hotel, London is only 5 minutes walk from Russell Square Tube Station and 15 minutes to Covent Garden and Oxford Street. Rooms are small and basic but in good condition.
Most rooms, either dormitory or private, have bunk beds and shared bathroom facilities. A number of r...
Description: The A valid photo I.D is required for checking in.
Facilities: 24-hour reception, restaurant, breakfast room, bar, TV room, left luggage facility, safe, fire alarm, lift/elevator, non-smoking rooms, ironing facilities, internet access, Wi-Fi, fax, meeting room(s), laundry service
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