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Reviews of Generator Dublin 3 stars

Smithfield Square, Smithfield, D7 Dublin, Ireland

#145 of 166 hotels in Dublin

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 4267 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: 6 October 2023

    8.0
    It was fine. The hostel is clearly designed for young, single visitors who are there to party.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Did not like EDM pulsing all the time in public spaces. Silence is better than that IMHO. Also--the front desk staff gave me poor directions to a nearby parking garage. Once I found it it was clear that directions could have been simple and clear. I suspect the desk person was not a driver. Small printed maps, or a map laminated to the front desk, would have made things clearer and reduced stress.

    Nice facilities, pleasantly appointed public spaces.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 October 2023

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

    I knew Dublin was generally quite expensive but I was still a little surprised by the price of 73 ,- euros per night given I stayed in a mixed dorm room. I missed a curtain for the bed and some pegs to hang up my coat in the room and in the bathroom.

    I liked the location and modern feel to the place.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 October 2023

    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

    Kids screaming and running in the hallway. It’s just happened that a big group of high schoolers were staying at the same time with us.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 September 2023

    6.0
    Okay but expensive.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom and Toilet
    • Stayed 1 night

    The beds, dorms, shower,etc are okay-ish but not particularly new or nice. It is quite an expensive stay for such an average hostel.

    The location is very good, a short walk from most of the things to do in Dublin.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 September 2023

    8.0
    Good basic accommodation in the city
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Private 4-bed Room - Ensuite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good location

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 September 2023

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

    I was very disappointed to find out there is a charge for left luggage, even a small backpack, considering the price paid for a bunk bed

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 September 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom and Toilet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Don't have kitchen to make food, common room, toilets and showers in different floor, so far

    Staff avaliable, safe, near center town and good wifi

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 September 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Private 5-bed Room - Ensuite
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The rooms were extreme bare necesseties. Very small, a side table would be nice or a countertop in the bathroom would be nice. There is nowhere to even rest a toothbrush. There was a crowded group of kids in the room next door being extremely loud until 2-3am.

    Breakfast, check in and out, the location was great, and the common areas were very nice. Staff was super helpful!

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 September 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 9 nights

    Loud music in the morning

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 September 2023

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

    Unfortunately got stuck with some horrible and inconsiderate roommates. Everything else great

    Great for solo travel, plenty of opportunities to meet people. Good bar, facilities etc.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 September 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King - Ensuite
    • Stayed 1 night

    Could be slightly cleaner, but all in all pretty good for a hostel.

    Good location, central and the communal areas are nice.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 September 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom and Toilet
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was a weird smell in the room and was very hot at night

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 September 2023

    8.0
    Excellent stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom and Toilet
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There's not really anything that can be done about this, but one of the structural pillars was partly in front of the ladder to my top bunk, which caused me a couple of bruises. I appreciated the breakfast, but I feel the price is too high compared to a much better quality Full Irish breakfast I had just across the river. Otherwise, this was a wonderful stay and I'll be back soon!

    The staff were amazing, friendly, and always ready to help, pints were fairly priced for a capital city and the reception area was wonderful! The mattress was perfect and I really appreciated having the under-bed storage. I will definitely be back soon!

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 September 2023

    7.0
    Good for a night!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom and Toilet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Privacy is very hard; no curtains for boundaries, quite warm rooms in the summer; one fan in a room for 8’people.

    Friendly and cheerful vibe, locker rooms were great could store luggage hours before check in which was handy, showers were numerous which was perfect.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 September 2023

    8.0
    A very enjoyable visit.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-bed Dorm - Ensuite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not the best view from the mini balcony but that’s it - everything else was amazing!

    Cleanliness and safety.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 September 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom and Toilet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 September 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-bed Dorm - Ensuite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Felt annoyed I pre booked breakfast when it was the same price. Having missed one morning I was refused a refund. Poor!

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 September 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-bed Dorm - Ensuite
    • Stayed 1 night

    Would have been good to know in advance that you are expected to bring your own towel.

    Four bed dorm only had two people in it - which was nice.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 September 2023

    8.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No age limit ( some elderly guests ) No kitchen Not very social / quite corporate

    Clean and tidy Comfortable beds Quiet Good Wi-Fi Modern Good staff

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 September 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathrooms need ventilation, very musty, same for rooms.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 September 2023

    7.0
    Super friendly but dorm facilities need fixing
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom and Toilet
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The toilet was not really flushing in the dorm. The system for opening and closing the locker lid was broken, I got my thumb badly smashed under it (quite dangerous).

    The friendliness of the staff

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 September 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Private 5-bed Room - Ensuite
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The door in the hall was so loud that the person on the fifth bed near door could hardly sleep Smell at entrance was too much

    Price was good Next door Jameson distillery, perfect

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 September 2023

    8.0
    Enjoyed it a lot and will stay again when back to Dublin
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom and Toilet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Need to keep on top of the maintenance in showers.

    Staff are all top notch and go out of their way to assist. Bedroom was clean and most people respected the hostel stay unwritten rules. Entertainment most nights which is a bonus.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 September 2023

    6.0
    It was comfortable. Needs to work on the cleanliness part.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The sheets and pillowcases were not clean.

    Helpful staff.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 September 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Private 6-bed Room - Ensuite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was small

    Bar/restaurant

    Stayed in August 2023

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