Generator London
3 stars
6.9
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Generator London

3 stars
37 Tavistock Place, Russell Square, London, WC1H 9SE
6.9
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8869 reviews
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Overview

In central London in the vibrant area of Bloomsbury, this large, vibrant hostel is near Russell Square Tube Station. The Generator has an internet cafe, a lounge and a games room with pool tables. The famous Generator Bar has special deals on meals a…Booking.com
In central London in the vibrant area of Bloomsbury, this large, vibrant hostel is near Russell Square Tube Station. The Generator has an internet cafe, a lounge and a games room with pool tables. The famous Generator Bar has special deals on meals and drinks every night. Entertainment includes karaoke, a live DJ and free movies. The Generator has dormitory-style shared and private rooms with en suite bathoom. There is a friendly, cosmopolitan atmosphere. A free walking tour of the city is available.Booking.com
6.9
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Based on 8869 verified guest reviews

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Thu 2/12
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The neighborhood - Camden

37 Tavistock Place, Russell Square, London, WC1H 9SE

What's nearby

  • Cartwright Gardens3 min walk
  • Tavistock Square Gardens5 min walk
  • Russell Square Tube Station5 min walk
  • Pullman London St Pancras Hotel5 min walk
  • UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health7 min walk
  • University of London7 min walk
  • Y Touring Theatre Company3 min walk
  • Foundling Museum5 min walk
  • The Place5 min walk
  • Shaw Theatre6 min walk
  • British Library7 min walk
  • British Library Sound Archive7 min walk

Reviews

6.9
Okay
8869 verified ratings
Wonderful
2007
Very good
1672
Good
2002
Okay
1077
Fair
881
Mediocre
445
Poor
788

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests appreciated the great location and comfortable beds of the hostel, with many mentioning the convenience of nearby transport options. However, there were consistent complaints about cleanliness and service quality, with several guests noting issues with staff friendliness and maintenance of facilities.
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Location10 out of 10
Cleanliness3 out of 10
Service2.5 out of 10
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7.6
Good
Anonymous, Feb 2026
The most important thing is that prime location for the hostel
6.0
Okay
Anonymous, Feb 2026
A decent place to stay if noise isn’t a problem
10
Wonderful
Anonymous, Jan 2026
Good safe hostel
8.0
Very good
Benjamin, Jan 2026
Pros (+) My room was clean and roomates were cool guys. The sitting environment is also clean and if you are the type that likes to make new friends, then this is a great place. Excellent location. Budget frindly
Cons (-) No drinking water and no kettle to boil water. Guests have to go to the restaurant to request a cup of water. I suggest a tap, not in the toilet where quests can get water. I also suggest a kettle for boiling water
9.2
Wonderful
Anonymous, Jan 2026
Great location, nice stuff, good place. Rooms are small, no plugs on rhe beds, only usb charging. Two nights people come in the room in the middle of the night what was not nice.
7.0
Good
Stephen, Jan 2026
Pros (+) Location
Cons (-) Room was too cramped
8.0
Very good
David, Jan 2026
Pros (+) Cool scene. Great staff. Your stay basically depends on who your roommates end up being. Especially hygiene wise. If this is an issue, you might be able to ask reception to change accommodations. Washrooms need some maintenance. If you don’t like yours go to another floors. I would recommend to them also to put in air freshener or something in the rooms.
7.0
Good
Tugba.c, Jan 2026
Pros (+) Incredibly budget friendly, location is perfect and I think this was my luck my room was not so full we were 2 people in 4people room during my stay.
Cons (-) Common areas are not so clean. Water is not hot at all.
5.0
Fair
Tamara, Jan 2026
Pros (+) It is in a nice, quiet location.
Cons (-) The property and rooms could use some sprucing up.
10
Wonderful
Nunez, Jan 2026
Pros (+) Location
Cons (-) Service

Amenities

  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Coffee shop
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Free toiletries
  • Airport shuttle
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Internet
  • Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
  • Night club

Things to keep in mind

Check-in: From 2:00 pm
Check-out: Prior to 10:00 am
Cancellation/prepayment
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