Cool room, amazing staff, clean, cheap. Meals aren't great, but I guess that's not why you stay in a hostel! read more

Generator Dublin - Hostels Near Me - Dublin, D

Was only at this place for a burger and beer - not the hostel itself - but wow, what an experience it turned out to be! Two of us were out looking for a burger, a beer, and somewhere to study out of the house - and on the recommendation of many a Yelper and a few friends, (also because it was approximately 100m from us) went to Generator. We ended up getting all of the above plus participating in a pub quiz which told me I know far more odd animal facts than is entirely healthy (did you know that the fish used to make a Kipper is a herring? Apparently I did) and that while opposites do attract and couples often make up for each others' weaknesses, neither of us knows a thing about music since the early 2000's... but if we're ever planning a trip, he should definitely be the one in charge as evidenced by the Geography round! Back to the point - It already looks cool from the outside and as soon as you walk in it only gets cooler. By the check-in desk is where you order food. Order food. Order the burgers. All of them. Also the sweet potato fries. You can thank me later... The bar is pretty basic, no real frills but it'll definitely get the job done and decent selection of beers on draft. It's sort of a multilevel experience in there, prepare for stairs down from the entrance to the bar and then more down to an area with more dedicated tables and chairs, but there is lounging area on both the entry level and the bar level. They also do whiskey tastings 7 days a week - and the old Jameson distillery is right next door if you just can't get enough! Anyway the food was excellent, the pub quiz was a lot of fun (definitely lots of people "augmenting" knowledge with their phones though so be prepared), and I'll definitely be back at some point! read more

I had a burger here for the first time!! Amazing!!! Very casual feel because of the hostel but sounded like there was a band tuning up so I would suspect a good night was had by all. Great stop off for us before heading to the Lighthouse cinema for a movie read more

Great hostel in a great location of all of Dublin. You can simply walk to most of the must dos like temple bar cobblestone pub and the city center of Dublin. The hostel was spacious and decent room for you to put your suitcases. There was however no areas to hang your coats. The staff isn't very nice or accommodating. The beds aren't that comfortable either. Had a difficult time sleeping through the night. There is no control over the AC and it was brutally hot. I woke up miserable in the night sweating every night. And there WiFi is awful. It kicks you off all the time and it barely works while using it. Not a bad hostel, pretty clean, sheets clean as well as the towels they provide. The breakfast is limited but decent to get a day started. I would stay away from the kitchen for lunch or dinner overpriced and not worth the money. read more

I was glad to have spent three days in Dublin this past December, but because my final plans were confirmed close to my arrival, the only hostel with rooms remaining was the Generator Hostel in North West (-ish) Dublin. They get two stars for the great, friendly staff (who were very courteous) and clean, warm showers and a clean place to sleep. The lack of further stars are due to there not being an in-hostel kitchen, which has always been a great means for saving money while traveling (it can make the cost of eating 1/2 to 2/3rds cheaper). Instead they offered in-house-made meals, which looked delicious, but cost the same as eating at a cafe, of which there are plenty of others around to choose from. Another lack of more stars is due to the very confusing circular layout of the building. I'm sure it looks nice from the outside, but energetically very disorienting to walk in and sleep in. Feng Shui principles discourage circular buildings for this reason! The overall vibe of the place seems oriented towards partying, so would not recommend this hostel for those traveling for business or with a young family. The music in the lobby was loud until late and drunken partiers wandered the halls until early into the morning. Overall a mixed experience, but also very glad to have a relatively affordable place to stay at the last minute. read more

I'd give it 3.5 if I could. I found the service on the reception to be totally lacking. The staff are rude and distracted - I realise by the very nature of it being a hostel, the staff are mostly short term, but they could be a bit more discerning. The staff who were on the counter during the St. Patrick's Day weekend just could not be bothered. I came to the desk with an injury and requested a plaster, and the girls on the desk would have rolled their eyes if they could, no one even asked if I was OK - common courtesy like! The food from the cafe is pretty great! I enjoyed their falafel wrap. There is the cafe down by the bar, and then the kitchen beside the counter opens later in the day, from 4pm I think - serving pizzas, burgers and nachos. The toilets need a bit of TLC - and bafflingly the taps aren't hot, only cold. I have stayed in the hostel on two occasions and found it clean, and safe and would definitely recommend it to others. read more

I've never stayed here, so that's worth saying. I was first here for the Notorious event (past and modern R&B). The space was perfect for it! The different levels had different music and a screen to show videos as well. The bar was crowded but moved quickly, and they had a good deal on drinks (I believe it was 10 euro for two of the same, we got gin and tonics). The downstairs room was small and packed, but it had the best music. We spent a lot of the time down there, taking breaks when the heat got to be too much! The bathrooms are spacious and clean, and the large round sink feature in the middle has Chamber of Secrets-esque foot pedals to turn on the water with. The second event I attended was a market with soaps, candles, vintage clothes, and jewelry. They were also serving hot food from the counter on the first floor where you enter. The third was the Smithfield Food Fair, which was great! It wasn't so big, but I liked what it did have. There was a rad beeswax candle table with cool designs, luxury natural popcorn, and vegan cheese (surprisingly good). I got a chocolate cupcake from Sandra's Sweet Treats & More and it was fantastic! All around, good vibes at this place and I'd reccommend it for travelers. read more

I think a great hostel for the price! It's a great low price but with new and fantastic accommodation. The beds are also really comfy and extensive lockers for if you come early or check early and need a place to store your belongings. There is a bar and it can be a bit loud. But it's located on the edges of the city center but still 10-15 minute walk from most of the attractions. It is though next to Jameson so that is great! read more

I decided to visit Dublin for only 24 hours since I hear that city wasn't that big. After searching for private room I realized was a waste of money because I knew I was going to spend a little time in the hotel. I took bus 747 that took me kinda close to hotel. I got off in Usher Quay stop and walk like 6 min to Hostel. It was very easy because Hotel its literally next to the Old Jameson Whiskey distillery. As soon I saw hostel from outside I knew that had to be a good hostel cause it look very nice the exteriors. Staff was really nice I asked them since I was early if I could drop my bag off in the room and they told me It was to early but If go around and come back around 11am I could leave the bag in room when it become vacant. I came back at the time they told me, dropped my bag off and when explorer the city. When I got back to hotel it was very very busy comparing when I first got there in the morning but was really clean and organize. They had INDIE music on and crowd where cool. This is not the typical hostel in my opinion it was kinda like a Hotel with a lot of bed. overall I I had a great experience here totally worth it. read more

The most delicious burger I have ever eaten and great value at only €8.95, including a generous portion of chips. Favourably compares to other burger joints in the city where prices generally start at €9 excluding sides. read more

Best hostel I've stayed in hands down. --Walking distance to everything Dublin has to offer. Check out The Cobblestone Pub across the street. You won't be disappointed! --Security guards outside 24/7 --Nightly events for those that want to partake --CLEAN bedrooms and bathrooms --Great hangout spaces --Decent prices for bar/food --Modern design read more

This place is definitely a good choice for the young party-goer. The facilities were clean and though there were seven instead of six in our room, as promised, we did end up with an ensuite bathroom, which we didn't pay for. The biggest reservation I'd have in going back is the noise: we were quite close to the bar and found it hard to sleep before 0200. If you're an early riser, ask for a room far away from the dance floor. That being said, if you're into music and dancing, this is quite the happening place to be. The house cafe is quite good, and they know how to make latte, too. The bar food is, well, typical and typically allergy-unfriendly. The bar itself runs some decent specials. The location isn't terrible -- Smithfield is basically on a tram line -- though most of the food and drink is across the river, about 15 minutes' walk. If you want something healthier, there is a Fresh across the way with an in store coffee house and a large selection of premade salads and everyday groceries. read more

Really nice hostel with a cool vibe. Caters to the twentysomething crowd with a lively bar and DJ. Rooms are pretty standard but cleaner than what you'd expect from such a busy place. Prices are good too, especially when booking in advanced. (Make sure you look for coupons.) Staff is kind and accommodating. Chef at the in-house restaurant is very knowledgable of food allergies and gluten-free dining. Supermarket right across the street has a huge Free From section as well. It is nearly a 10-15 minute trek to the city center, but that also means it's in a really quiet area. Overall, a nice place to stay in Dublin. read more

Lovely guinness Lovely people Lovely chips (my little bro, who I had in tow, confirmed that the burger was indeed savage) Good value Only con is that it's pretty disheveled ... Had to do a couple of rounds of the building to figure out how exactly the space worked. It's very casual, kinda messy and most people are eating out of pizza boxes at high tables that are ever so rickety. Also had to line up, canteen-style, for drinks. Literally, one behind the other. We're in Ireland - aren't we all supposed to be fighting to the death for our drinks horizontally with the bar? Aren't there rules about that stuff? Still though, we all agreed that drinking in hostels brings back memories of the good ol backpacking days and it was worth popping in for that nostagia alone. Extra props to Generator for facilitating the Winter solstice festivarians in preparing for their ceremony. It's great to see this sort of collaboration in a big business setting. read more

Booked my room at 8pm. Put all my things away in the locker. Came back at midnight and the bed I was assigned was taken. I went and told management and they were acting as if it was my fault and were rude the entire way back to my room. I was given new bed clothes to put on a different bed in the same room I actually had switched to this hostel from jacobs Inn on talbot because it seemed like a cooler place to stay. BOY WAS I WRONG. Jacobs Inn offers free breakfast plus privacy curtains... STAY THERE INSTEAD. read more

More like a hotel than a hostel, this place is super clean, each room has a set of showers, and the staff is friendly and helpful.

Stayed in a 8 bed room which wasn't too bad considering the built-in lamp and plugs that come with each bed, very handy to charge phone or laptop, so one star to that. Also shower was spacious and clean, had a good hairdryer available and water was hot, another star. Room: extra small and lacked ventilation (strong dog odour in the room). For the entire week I stayed there, bedroom or bathroom weren't serviced regardless of my requests (floor was full of rubbish, used toilet paper, cotton buds, etc). Had to share the room with a homeless man on his 40s that was sick and kept spitting on the floor from his top bunk. Place felt very unsafe, it has zero atmosphere and no lounge area. Food is mediocre and overpriced and most of the staff seem to be working there against their will given how grumpy most of them were. Do not recommend unless you're traveling in a big group and can take the whole room. read more

One of my favourite spots for a burger, nice variety in options. Good bar for when you're finished. Also I prefer them over Bunsen, which in my opinion is over rated, good but over rated! read more

I travelled to Dublin with my study abroad group back in July and decided to stay 3 extra nights. The people at the generator were very nice and showed great hospitality. They helped me with everything I needed especially getting a cab to go see the river dance. I am definitely staying with them again next summer when I go back to Dublin! read more

Super comfortable, very convenient to transportation, but It's dublin, you can walk to half the landmarks from here. There's a bike rental spot just outside, and a tram line to get out a ways. The bar is big, and they do their best to keep you entertained if you do happen to want to stay in. No one has mentioned, but it is attached to the building that houses the Jameson Distillery, Drink Up! read more

I was SO excited to stay here for a couple nights over the New Years holiday. I had to email a couple times prior to arrival and they were quick to respond both times. I had high hopes. That is, until we arrived. When we got there, the person checking us in was rude and unfriendly. He couldn't find our reservation due to arriving a night late, and made us feel like it was our fault he couldn't find it. Once we got that taken care of and checked in, we went up to our room. While the lobby and bar area were welcoming and warm, the hallways to the rooms were dark, ugly and the carpet dirty. Our room was a six-person with shared bathroom, and while the room was sufficient (minus the paper thin walls), we later found out that the women's bathroom was on a different floor! Are you kidding me? There are two bathrooms (both with showers and toilets) on each floor, but somehow, they couldn't make one for guys and the other for girls? Terrible planning. Another issue with the bathrooms: no hooks in the showers for your clothes. So the options where to leave your stuff on the yucky bathroom floor or try to fling it over the top of the tall shower door. So frustrating. We also tried to bring in a bottle of champagne to drink while getting ready, but were told we could not have it in our rooms and had to keep it behind the check-in counter until we left. What is this, college again? I understand they have a bar downstairs, but it's not like we weren't also giving money to that bar, where we did in fact have a couple drinks. We never dealt with this issue in other hostels we stayed at prior. The Generator Hostel was in a nice, quiet area, but it took at least 15 minutes to walk to any nightlife across the River Liffey to Temple Bar and about. I will give this hostel props for their under-the-bed lockers, though I did hear that some of them did not stay open, which would have been a huge pain as they were heavy-duty. Also, they had computers you could use while having a drink. Those are about the only two positives about this place. read more

Apart from the rooms being very spacious, and the bathrooms being ample for our needs, the generator hostel blew our minds when they bumped up our reservation for a 6 bed room to a 10 bed room at no extra cost. My 6 friends and I had a giant suite for four days and it was completely amazing. Highly recommended for groups. The walk to Temple Bar is kind of far, but the tour bus stops right on the same street as the hostel so that is a great way to get a head start on Dublin sightseeing. Happy hosteling! read more

Generator Dublin - They have great breakfasts, and make amazing cappuccinos. - Hostels Near Me - Dublin, D

This hostel is amazing! It has a very trendy and hip vibe. I stayed for two nights as a solo traveler in the largest room. I felt safe and comfortable at all times, and the room, the bathrooms, as the hostel overall was very clean. The hostel put together beer pong and other fun games, which encouraged a friendly environment and also made it easy to meet new people. They also organized an awesome free walking tour around Dublin with Yellow Umbrella Tours. Whether you decide to stay here or not, you cannot leave Dublin without trying one of their burgers. Their burgers were hands down my favorite I've had while in Europe. read more

Not just a hostel. A live music venue. Djs. Late and tasty drinks. Really friendly staff! 2 pool tables. They show sports on a large projector. A cinema room. Home to Dublin's best burger. Only criticism is that it's a tad far out. read more

Generator Hostel was my first ever hostel and I am super impressed! The Hostel is incredibly well done and well kept considering how many people are coming and going. The hostel was super clean and we were provided clean sheets, pillow and blanket upon arrival. The towels cost 2 euro each to rent. The room was super clean and not as hot as I thought they would be. They don't have AC but the windows do help cool things down. The wifi was the best hotel/hostel wifi I have ever had as it was strong enough to stream Netflix in our room. The only minor issues I would have with the hostel is that there is only one bathroom(toilet, sink, shower) per 8 people in our case. The only other thing would be that their is no outlets near a mirror (if you are a girl and want to fix your hair) but other then that everything was above my expectations! I would definitely recommend and liked it so much we just booked with generator for our time in Venice! Tip: If you are trying to save money the hostel has pretty good food at a decent price. (7-10 euro for a pizza) ! read more

this is definitely a party hostel, so don't stay here unless you're one to stay out late and sleep all day. Everything was pretty clean, and there is free wifi access if you have a latop or computer. It costs money to use their computers. The breakfast costs 4Euros and consists of toast, cheese, juice, and coffee. We obviously didn't waste our money there. The female employees were extremely rude to us, but the male employees were all very nice and friendly. Basically, if you can sleep like a rock and just want a clean bed to sleep in, this place is for you. It's in a good location too, so you can wake up and walk outside and be in the city. read more

This place is epic! Beds are comfy, the hostel is located beside the Smithfield luas redline stop and 10 mins walk from city centre (temple bar, O'Connell st, trinity) and its only €10 a night!! The hostel itself looks like it was designed by a team of architects and interior designers. It's seperb!! read more

The best hostel on Dublin if you are young and you are here to meet people, drink and have fun!

I love this hostel! The rooms are cheap but very nice (90 euro for 5 nights), the staff is friendly and it's in a good location: there're restaurants, bars and a supermarket nearby. Also the 'Jameson Distillery' is to the corner. I stayed in a 6 person private ensuite bedroom. It was a nice and spacious room with 3 bunk beds. There were 2 sockets in every bed and 5 more in the room. This makes 17 sockets in a room. Underneath each bed were 2 boxes for personal luggage. The bin was emptied daily. Only our last night we suffered from night noise of other guests but this was just once. Normally it's very quiet in the hallway. You can order a taxi to the airport at the reception. It was a wonderful time in Dublin and when I come back, I'll choose Generator hostel again. read more

Pretty basic, but in a good location on Smithfield Square, close to several bus stops. And walking distance to many sites, like Guinness and Temple Bar areas. The rooms are quite basic, not much for a desk and chair. And the bed is really just a think pad and some sheets. The heater makes too much noise as it gears up for the colder nights. But the staff is quite pleasant and helpful. Breakfast is just average at best, so go elsewhere for food. read more

I booked a bed here seven months in advance. There was a booking fee of about $40 with the plan to pay the rest of the bill upon arrival. Two months after booking, they started making $100 charges on my card without giving me notice. I had my credit card cancelled because I thought it was fradulent. I emailed them and they said it was "pre-authorization" charges to ensure my card was real. Reservation Agent Cristina Alvarez lied and told me they would refund the card when they never had any intention of doing so. When I decided to find a differwnt place to stay, I asked for a refund of the original $40 booking fee, which Cristina said she could not give back. This was another lie - the app immediately refunded me once I cancelled the reservation. Don't do business with these people. They randomly charge your card in the hopes that you will not notice and lie about refunding you to make sure you stay with them. read more

Food very poor 9 Euro for nachos with no chilli . Chicken wings advertised as buffalo which they aint. Service poor food was ditched on table go get your own cutlery and sauces etc read more

Cool bar with pool table, couches, etc. Good atmosphere. Activities on some nights. Several local craft beers and good drink specials. Matthew was a great bartender. read more

This review is specifically about the burger at the generator. It's freaking delish. Somewhere between the counter and Bunsen. I find Bunsen a little too juicy, this was the perfect consistency. Moist, easy to eat, wrapped in tinfoil with damn tasty cheese. The chips on the side were wonderfully crispy in a way that is often lacking in other places. The only complaint is that I'd like to have seen a few more chips for 9 euro but I'm not really complaining. Quick enough service. The coffee was also decent. read more

Do not stay here. Staff is unwilling to help and very defensive about my laptop theft. Room 126 was targeted during my stay and two nights before a laptop was also stolen from the same room. These things happen from time to time' in a hostel shouldn't be an excuse. The staff wouldn't question the maid service working during the timing of the theft. The poor response to a customer warrants less than one star if I could give it. read more

The accommodations are horrible at this location. Washer/dryer to not work. It took 6 hours to do one load of laundry. Dryer did not work and had to continuously restart it to make it work. Staff was uncooperative when asked for help. Mattress on beds where painful and towels that are provided were dirty. The only good thing about this place is the food and bar. read more

Have you ever been to a hostel where after you left it you thought to yourself,"damn, i wish i didn't already live in a flat in Dublin, so i could stay here?!!" I can't say i've had the pleasure of spending a night in the dorms, but as a place to come to socialize, it really has a lot going for it. First thing that strikes you when you enter is the supercool decor...many hostels that you go to have a very square, unimaginative layout, but they really put a lot of thought into the Generator. It's really well lit, nice open spaces, great seating for people who want to get out of the rain and have a nice comfy chat, great bar with nice modern/rustic ambiance, and a really cool private cinema room to watch any DVD'S you wanna bring in. The staff are very helpful as well. I know that one of the main complaints is that it is slightly away from the city centre, but that adds to the feeling of cool exclusivity. As i always say to my lovely friends who come from the continent and ask, "Hey Gav, do you mind if i crash at your place for the weekend?" , I, being the true and loyal friend that i am, always reply to them, "my friend.......go to the Generator!!!" read more

This was my first hostel experience ever. Nice, clean place with all the amenities. I really liked how the bunks in my room have power outlets and lights near the headboards so you don't have to charge electronics on the floor. This place has a great location with walking distance to Temple Bar and there's a Luas stop right out the front door. The immediate area itself is pretty quiet, which can be good or bad depending on who you are, but to me cleanliness of the facilities was most important, which they were. A minus was the men's bathroom being located on a different floor. It would have been nice to have one on each floor, but perhaps that just the American in me. One other minus was the breakfast that cost 5 Euro. It was pathetic. Just cereal, fruit and yogurt. And none of it was really good. For $7 I'd expect something hot and some real protein. Good thing I only ate there the last day. Eww. read more

So overrated. They put a lot of emphasis on having a cool, modern look & vibrant lobby. The lobby restaurant doesn't serve a decent breakfast, the rooms are so mediocre. The walls thin, you hear everyone in the halls. The bathroom in our shared 6 person room was lousy, no bath mat, the floor would quickly be swamped after 2 guests had showered. There were also smokers constantly chatting outside the front doors & with windows shit their conversations still disturbed us in our room while trying to rest. read more

I tried giving The Generator Hostel the benefit of the doubt. The facilities are impressive but unfortunately the service is not. As a group we have stayed in hostels on almost every continent and never have we encountered such incredibly rude hosts. After a flooded shower, broken lockers, and awful climate control we received no help whatsoever from the staff at the generator. Highlight of our stay here: Greek yogurt from the cafe in the morning. Other than that look elsewhere for your room in Dublin. read more