Chimney Viewing Tower, Arran Quay, Dublin, County Dublin, DO7F2VF, IrelandSee Hotel Details
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hrk1998
Bed In 15-bed Dorm – Female Only - Ensuite
Stayed in Mar 2025
Solo travelers
5 review
9.0/10
Great
Posted on May 2, 2025
It was nice to stay in a good location! The room was clean and good price!
Response from Property: Come chill at Generator Dublin or hit up any of our other amazing spots - we're looking forward to it!Generator Dublin
Jaydenlu
Bed In 6 Bed Mixed Dormitory Room With Ensuite
Stayed in Jan 2025
Solo travelers
32 review
9.5/10
Amazing
Posted on Apr 25, 2025
Very good location and very big hostel. But everything need to may extra even no free luggage storage
Abdullahi 96
Bed In 6 Bed Mixed Dormitory Room With Ensuite
Stayed in Apr 2025
Travel with friends
1 review
9.0/10
Great
Posted on May 20, 2025
Great location and stylish vibe, perfect for social travelers. The bar and common areas are lively, and it’s close to key attractions. Rooms can get warm, but overall a fun and modern place to stay in Dublin.
Response from Property: Come chill at Generator Dublin or hit up any of our other amazing spots - we're looking forward to it!Generator Dublin
Guest User
Bed In 6 Bed Mixed Dormitory Room With Ensuite
Stayed in Apr 2025
Solo travelers
9 review
8.0/10
Very Good
Posted on Jun 3, 2025
it is a good hostel. It is convenient as there is a bathroom inside the six person dorm.
Response from Property: Come chill at Generator Dublin or hit up any of our other amazing spots - we're looking forward to it!Generator Dublin
Guest User
Bed In 8 Bed Mixed Dormitory Room With Shared Bathroom
Stayed in Mar 2025
Solo travelers
1 review
9.5/10
Amazing
Posted on Apr 9, 2025
Amazing First Hostel Experience – Highly Recommend!
I had never stayed in a hostel before, so I wasn’t sure what to expect—but my stay at Generator Dublin completely exceeded all my expectations. From the moment I arrived, the atmosphere was welcoming and comforting.
The dorms were clean and well-maintained, and I was especially impressed with how spotless the bathrooms and toilets were. They even provide hair dryers, which is such a thoughtful touch.
The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful throughout my stay—special shoutout to Alex, who was always kind and approachable. The vibe downstairs was super fun and lively. Even if you don’t have plans for the evening, there’s plenty to do right at the hostel—games, live music, and a party-like atmosphere that makes it easy to meet people and just enjoy the night.
I was also lucky to have great dorm mates, which made the stay even more enjoyable.
All in all, staying at Generator Dublin as my first hostel experience was truly memorable and amazing. I’d absolutely recommend it to anyone looking for a comfortable, clean, and social place to stay in Dublin.
T___H
Bed In 4 Bed Dorm - Ensuite
Stayed in Sep 2024
Solo travelers
27 review
7.0/10
Posted on Oct 28, 2024
Good for the price and value, in city centre. Recommend for student and backpacker.
Guest User
Bed In 8 Bed Mixed Dormitory Room With Shared Bathroom
Stayed in Feb 2025
Solo travelers
4 review
8.0/10
Very Good
Posted on Mar 17, 2025
A cool hostel in a perfect location! Great reception area with a bar & activities available!
Bed was comfortable!
Traveler:))
Bed In 8 Bed Mixed Dormitory Room With Shared Bathroom
Stayed in Apr 2025
Solo travelers
19 review
10.0/10
Outstanding
Posted on May 5, 2025
Hello,I like to stay Genarator.Everiting is perfect.I recomend for aver travelers.
Response from Property: Come chill at Generator Dublin or hit up any of our other amazing spots - we're looking forward to it!Generator Dublin
Guest User
Bed In 8 Bed Mixed Dormitory Room With Shared Bathroom
Stayed in Feb 2025
Solo travelers
2 review
4.0/10
Posted on Mar 23, 2025
They have no facilities for long stay gusts I have bad experience I recommend other people's check be4 go there
GranadosCristina
Bed In 15-bed Dorm – Female Only - Ensuite
Stayed in Nov 2024
Solo travelers
1 review
2.0/10
Posted on Dec 26, 2024
Absolutely terrible the place was disgusting I couldn't stay more than 10 minutes it smelled like urine it was completely dirty and my "bed" looked like no one cleaned after the last person left. Mattress duvet everything used and even food crumbs on the bed just utterly disgusting and dreadful. I have stay in hostels before but this seem more like a crackhouse than an hostel
Response from Property: Thank you for your review :) We hope to see you here again soon, Generator Team
Guest User
Bed In 15-bed Dorm – Female Only - Ensuite
Stayed in Jan 2025
Solo travelers
1 review
10.0/10
Outstanding
Posted on Feb 10, 2025
Strategic and friendly staff. I love it!!!
Response from Property: Thank you for your review :) We hope to see you here again soon, Generator Team
Nick89
Bed In 6 Bed Mixed Dormitory Room With Ensuite
Stayed in May 2024
Solo travelers
8 review
7.5/10
Posted on Jun 11, 2024
I stayed for 3 weeks at the generator.
Hostel is very nice, each bed had 2 power points and a light which was great. I had a private ensuite in the room but the toilet broke twice and was actually one of the most difficult toilets to flush I have ever encountered.
Other bathrooms available in the basement were dirty always. They also had renovations going while I stayed which made noise an issue some days.
They had too many children staying who often ran around the bar area screaming which was highly unenjoyable.
It had agood bar there but prices went up halfway through my stay. It has a good variety which food on offer was good and typical pub food. I wish they had a kitchen for guests to use, but there were many good food options around and several grocery stores too.
They had event search night but I didn't partake in them and security worked the door during the night on weekends and often during the day.
You could walk almost anywhere or the tram was a close walk also.
Close to some great pubs such as the cobblestone.
Generator is more of a party hostel than other places Ive stayed
Is a recommend.
Anywherebutcanada
Bed In 6 Female Dormitory Room
Stayed in May 2024
Solo travelers
4 review
4.0/10
Posted on Jun 8, 2024
Honestly so disappointing. The shower drain clogs—disgusting. Bed outlets have no power. Ridiculously expensive for the price. 360hk per night!? People working there were all rude and seemed unhappy to be there.
Hiuyan Li
Bed In 6 Bed Mixed Dormitory Room With Ensuite
Stayed in Apr 2024
Travel with friends
5 review
10.0/10
Outstanding
Posted on Jul 1, 2024
Nice location, easy access to all the tourist spots.
Nice and friendly staff. I love the bar there! It is the best place to stay in Dublin!