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Reviews of Generator London 3 stars

37 Tavistock Place, Russell Square, Camden, London, WC1H 9SE, United Kingdom

#787 of 1,011 hotels in London

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 5252 hostel reviews

7.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.1

  • Comfort

    7.0

  • Location

    8.7

  • Facilities

    7.1

  • Staff

    8.1

  • Value for money

    7.3

  • Free WiFi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: 17 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10 + Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Friendly place

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10 + Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lack of toilet, few bathrooms, some water was leaked from the floor and showers few showers.

    I like it because this plant is large with a lot of space and many activities, I recommend that the strangle groups be separated from the other people who come from tourism and business

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2024

    8.0
    Place in the center
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10 + Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very big hostel, so lots of people - really noisy. No free luggage hostage ((

    Nice place, lots of toilets and showels, good bar inside, where you can also order a breakfast. In case smth is broken they repair it very quickly. Good wifi and self online check in. Nice location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    6.0
    Generally good accommodation.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • 6 Bed Private Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cleanliness.

    Reasonable price and good location.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • 6 Bed Private Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unfortunately the water went while we were there but other than that it was a great spot for a 6 person group!

    Comfy bed, handy location, lots to do inside and friendly staff!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin - Shared Bathrooms
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The water didn’t work in the morning and in the late evening - the toilets, the showers and the water from the sink in the room was turned off. we were told to go all the way to the basement to take showers. This is not acceptable, when we pay for the showers on the floor we are on.

    The location was amazing. Either walking distance or tube to every hot spots in London.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    8.0
    Short but pleasant experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4 Bed Dorm - Shared Bathrooms
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    The location of the Hostel was good

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2024

    8.0
    Great stay , would stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cold shower, unclear direction to the cooked breakfast buffet, otherwise absolutely excellent!

    Good dining facilities and opportunities to meet other travelers.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2024

    6.0
    Did the job but wouldn't do a long stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4 Bed Dorm - Shared Bathrooms
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms were very small, I had a 4 bed women's room Bathrooms were 1 female 1 male per floor they were showers and toilets very cold/drafty and hygiene below average unfortunately Also a very busy hostel with young kids around seemed a school camp or something

    Location was good

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Private 4 bed Room - Shared Bathrooms
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was a gap between one of the bunk beds and the wall, so having the safety rail on both sides would make for a more comfortable sleep.

    The staff were amazing. Breakfast was great too. Lockers to leave your luggage and the late check out option were extremely helpful.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    8.0
    convenient place to stay for a city trip
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin - Shared Bathrooms
    • Stayed 4 nights

    bunk beds ok, huge hostel, nice in-house bar, near St Pancras/Eurostar, great neighbourhood: British Museum, Waitrose, Russell Sq. tube, great Fish & Chips at the Fryer's Delight and many other restaurants and shops

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2024

    7.0
    it was a safe area, but we had to walk far to find cool places
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 10 + Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There were no outlets in the bathrooms, which was very inconvenient.

    Close to public transportation and always clean

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Private 4 bed Room - Shared Bathrooms
    • Stayed 1 night

    very few place in the room for our luggage

    shuffle board

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2024

    8.0
    Near Kings Cross Station
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10 + Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great showers

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2024

    8.0
    Good for a night or 2
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4 Bed Dorm - Shared Bathrooms
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was a used plaster on my bed. The bathrooms, particularly taps are dated and could do with a refresh. If there would be a kitchen it would have been perfect

    Central location, social area downstairs is great

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Private 4 bed Room - Shared Bathrooms
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The male toilets were not well maintained. Cistern tops were mixing. Many doors in toilets didn't lock properly.

    The ease of checking in. Location excellent

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The water didn’t fully work half of the time so we were forced to go up/down the stairs to use the bathrooms or take showers

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4 Bed Dorm - Shared Bathrooms
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    good place considering it's a hostel. It's more for people in their twenties. Staying there you have a great chance of sharing room with guys who will come drunk in the room if you sleep earlier, but i had no problem. You just should consider this and understand that the enviroment is mainly for young people having fun during London nights!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4 Bed Dorm - Shared Bathrooms
    • Stayed 4 nights

    pizza smell coming from the kitchen all the time filled the room

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10 + Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No curtains in bunk beds

    Entertainment and sociability

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4 Bed Dorm - Shared Bathrooms
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Despite having messaged twice to let them know that I would check-in very late, the staff still tried to tell me I was checking in at the wrong time and then gave me no instructions at all about toilet and shower locations. I was ok with a shared bathroom, but I didn't know my floor wouldn't have one and that a lot of the others in the building would be out of service. When I checked out I tried three floors and didn't find a working toilet, it was very frustrating. I hope this was an isolated problem

    Huge hostel, with lots of things inside like bar, activities, etc Fairly comfortable and clean room Good wi-fi Good location, it's not right next to any underground station, but close enough.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • 1 Bed in a 6-Bed Mixed Shared Dorm
    • Stayed 1 night

    Sinks were not working so you couldn't wash your hands or brush your teeth. Quite unacceptable for such a large hostel. In addition, my room was on the top floor and had to use the stairs from 6th to 7th floor. Not convenient at all. Also quite noisy.

    Good location, good value for the money paid.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The bathrooms, which are outside the room, are a bit difficult to use. Very tiny shower cubicle, and your water goes straight to other people's feet, as does their washing water. The 10 bed room was very small, being a tall person I was constantly banging my head on the top beds and there was not much space from one bed to another. The sitting area in the restaurant was a bit dirty too.

    Staff very friendly, except for this guy that just pointed the lockers place for me without a word haha. I liked that the place has a bar/restaurant, and a nice sitting area for you to meet people or just work. Very nice breakfast too!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    7.0
    Good value for money for private room
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Private 4 bed Room - Shared Bathrooms
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathrooms could have been a bit cleaner. A few showers/toilets were out of order on our floor, but this didn’t cause us too much of an issue.

    Good value for money in a good location for a private room in central London. I would stay again for a short stay.

    Stayed in April 2024

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