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Reviews of Generator Dublin 3 stars

Smithfield Square, Smithfield, D7 Dublin, Ireland

#145 of 165 hotels in Dublin

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 4291 hostel reviews

7.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.2

  • Comfort

    7.2

  • Location

    8.5

  • Facilities

    7.3

  • Staff

    8.4

  • Value for money

    7.3

  • Free WiFi

    8.2

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  • Reviewed: 4 June 2024

    8.0
    First time in a hostel and it was a great stay. I didn't stay for breakfast so no idea about food
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Minor point - 3 hooks on the back of the bathroom door. 6 occupants so nowhere for the other 3 people to hang towels.

    Great vibe in the place when you enter. Bar area with music and people mingling/chilling. Staff were attentive and helpful. Good shower with lots of hot water and nice handwash. I was in a 6 bed all female room with en suite Small shelf above the bed to put a few items and a reading light which was great. Big storage drawer on wheels under the bed - bring a largish padlock or you can buy one at reception.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 June 2024

    8.0
    Convenient and comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom and Toilet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No soap in the room

    Spacious

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 June 2024

    8.0
    Good hostel for a fun weekend!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom and Toilet
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms were pretty hot and didn't have AC. Pillows weren't great, pretty thin.

    Very cool place, a nice bar with billiard and shuffleboard tables. A very nice social area to hang out with friends! Location is conveniently near the city center and a shared bike point, making movement around the city easy. Friendly staff!

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom and Toilet
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    They have Toilets and washrooms for men on the second floor and for ladies on the first floor. Therefore, every time you have to go up and down.

    Staff was very supportive. Excellent location. Cleanliness.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 May 2024

    6.0
    Could be a bit cheaper for the facilities provided.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It hasn't been cleaned anone of the days, unfortunately. There was no bathroom mat or even a towel when you step out of the shower. The water was alright though. There was also a bad smell in the bathroom.

    20 minutes to walk to the Temple bar and the rest of the attractions. It was not too loud at night, although could hear people hanging around singing or making noise. But for me, it was not annoying. Used my earplugs. Mind the fact if you need a hairdryer, you need to ask reception for it. Liked that there are at least 3-4 cafes to grab coffee and breakfast.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    7.0
    Good location, efficient staff, outdated bathroom
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in Female Dorm Ensuite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shower and overall bathroom are a bit outdated

    The option of female only dormitory

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    6.0
    Poor bathroom facilities but good vibes
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I stayed in a 6th dorm room on the ground floor. The room didnt look like the pictures at all. It was very small(old and not clean) and only one bathroom in the room and no other bathroom available on the floor. Reading the reviews i think there is a big difference if you stay on ground floor or higher floors....only one bathroom availabe and no other toilets|bathroom on the floor is not acceptable.

    Nice bar with great atmosphere. Most of the staff was friendly. Good breakfast. And also they offered free taxi from airport to hostel on my booking.com account which is a big plus.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-bed Dorm - Ensuite
    • Stayed 1 night

    The four bed dorm was fairly small and was rather hot.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I wish they cleaned more occasional for everyone and changed bed sheets more

    It was very nice

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Full Irish breakfast (price €12.50) was lovely.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom and Toilet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    129 euro for two nights in an 8 bed dorm is high, but still one of the cheaper options in Dublin.

    Bar atmosphere, food, and staff.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom and Toilet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathrooms were on split floors, I was roomed on the second floor and had to go to the first floor to use the bathrooms, this is very inconvenient when waking up mid night needing to use the toilet. Only selected showers had hot water and overall the showers were not overly clean. We were unable to purchase coffee of a morning until the bar opened at 10am

    Great location! Right around the corner from Jameson which was great. We had great staff experience upon check in!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    8.0
    Good vibe throughout the 3 night stay for group of 5. Definitely recommend.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Private 6-bed Room - Ensuite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/a

    Group of 5 had a private dorm. Beds were comfy facilities were more than acceptable. Location was great! 10mins bike ride from main city.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    7.0
    Good but lack equipment
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No kitchen, no microwave or place to store the food, that’s a little odd for an hostel, I’ve been to hundreds of hostel and they always have at least a kettle or something, it gets so pricey to eat outside if you stay for a while

    The bar was very nice and the events as well, we spent some great nights there and the DJ was super cool

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2024

    6.0
    It was a mostly good stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom and Toilet
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I didn’t like rooming with males. They made me feel uncomfortable. I would recommend booking a female dorm for women travelling alone.

    I like meeting some people. The staff were very accomodating 🙂

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2024

    6.0
    Average
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom and Toilet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No toilet or showers on the first floor

    Good location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some rudeness, had to change room due to loudest donkey noise snoring x 2 men , but staff were superb.

    Location and staff, most people

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2024

    8.0
    Nice hostel at a great location, BUT...
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The music in the communal areas was sometimes way too loud. There is a bar downstairs, so be aware there is loads of noise on the street below as well as noisy guests slamming the doors of their rooms constantly at night. Nothing the earplugs wouldn't solve, though. Continental breakfast was very basic with a little choice, not worth the money from my point of view. However, if you prefer to eat on the site, the option is there. I was hugely disappointed by the state of the en-suite bathroom in the female 6-bed dormitory (room 208). There was black mould in the bathroom and it was just disgusting. The shower cubicle hasn't been cleaned properly for ages, apparently. And the bathroom floor deserved a proper scrub! I complained about this at the front desk and they arranged additional cleaning promptly, however, that didn't solve the problems with the black mould. The other room mates complained as well, nothing changed. We all felt that given the fact we paid extra for the en-suite, it was not worth the money at all. The communal showers were all clean, however, our en-suite bathroom was in a rough shape and the cleaning was simply insufficient - long term! This kind of black mould and dirt does not appear after a few days...

    Everyone at the front desk was really helpful, friendly, and welcoming. The location was great, literally 20 mins walking distance to the city centre. All sites on your doorstep. A bus stop for local city buses and the Dublin Express was round the corner, just 3 mins walk down the street. Cafés and local food stores (Tesco Express, Lidl) on the tip of your nose!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom and Toilet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Too much noise , loud music. If you want to get drunknis okay , but the only social area is connected to the pub so if cant chill there...

    Good location.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    7.0
    All Tickity Boo
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom and Toilet
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathrooms need updating

    Easy access but secure, good social space, good utilites

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2024

    8.0
    I enjoyed my stay there.
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No free luggage space

    Location . Spacious. Clean

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    8.0
    It’s not that bad, actually.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A plastic cover on a mattress . Was staying on 4 floor, saw a signs of an addiction toilet, but couldn’t find. What to do , if you have an emergency and the only toilet isn’t vacant.

    Everything was good.,

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    7.0
    Big ILLUSION
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom and Toilet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    You pay A LOT of money to leave your bag there out of check in hours, no toilet paper, reception has no support on information. Its a big space full of people but with no interaction, no soul. No way to charge your phone if you don't buy from them an adapter. However, you probably can adapt your own charger to use it instead of buying them one adapter, they are not going to tell you this.

    Location, clean, comfortable

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom and Toilet
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Stuffy rooms

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    6.0
    Good location, could use better cleaners
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom and Toilet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms were stuffy, too small a window to properly air it out. Bathrooms were dirty and almost all toilets were not usable

    Good location, great bar and entertainment

    Stayed in April 2024

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