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Family-friendly Dublin hostel in City Centre Dublin with a nightclub

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Dates

November 2024

December 2024

Family Room for 4 | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 10 per person)

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Good

Popular amenities

Bar

Breakfast available

Pet friendly

Laundry

24/7 front desk

Housekeeping

NT$2,919 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 8 - Dec 9

Room options

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 22 of 22 rooms

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Private 4 Bed Room

Highlights

Tempur-Pedic bed

Private bathroom

Eco-friendly toiletries

Daily housekeeping

Pet friendly

5 Ping (17 square meters)
City view
Sleeps 4
2 Twin Bunk Beds

8-bed Private Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Eco-friendly toiletries

Daily housekeeping

6 Ping (20 square meters)
City view
Sleeps 8
4 Twin Bunk Beds

1 bed in 6 bed mixed dormitory Ensuite

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Private bathroom

Eco-friendly toiletries

Daily housekeeping

5 Ping (17 square meters)
City view
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Family Room for 4

Highlights

LED TV

Tempur-Pedic bed

Private bathroom

Eco-friendly toiletries

Digital channels

Daily housekeeping

Desk

5 Ping (17 square meters)
City view
Sleeps 4
2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed 10-bed Room - Ensuite

Highlights

Private bathroom

Eco-friendly toiletries

Daily housekeeping

11 Ping (36 square meters)
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Single room with Shared bathroom

Highlights

Eco-friendly toiletries

Daily housekeeping

2 Ping (7 square meters)
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

6-bed Private Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Eco-friendly toiletries

Daily housekeeping

5 Ping (17 square meters)
City view
Sleeps 6
3 Twin Bunk Beds

Deluxe King

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds

LED TV

Private bathroom

Eco-friendly toiletries

Digital channels

Desk

Daily housekeeping

Pet friendly

5 Ping (17 square meters)
City view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Bed in 4 bed Dorm

Highlights

Private bathroom

Eco-friendly toiletries

Daily housekeeping

5 Ping (17 square meters)
City view
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

1 bed in 8 bed mixed dormitory Ensuite

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Private bathroom

Eco-friendly toiletries

Daily housekeeping

6 Ping (20 square meters)
City view
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

10-bed Private Dormitory Room Ensuite

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Private bathroom

Eco-friendly toiletries

Daily housekeeping

11 Ping (36 square meters)
City view
Sleeps 10
10 Twin Beds

1 bed in 6-bed Female Only Dormitory Room Ensuite

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Private bathroom

Eco-friendly toiletries

Daily housekeeping

5 Ping (17 square meters)
City view
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

1 bed in 8 bed mixed dormitory- Shared

Highlights

Eco-friendly toiletries

Daily housekeeping

6 Ping (20 square meters)
City view
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

6-bed Female Only Private Dormitory Room Ensuite

Highlights

Private bathroom

Eco-friendly toiletries

Daily housekeeping

5 Ping (17 square meters)
City view
Sleeps 6
6 Twin Beds

4-bed Private Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Eco-friendly toiletries

Daily housekeeping

4 Ping (13 square meters)
City view
Sleeps 4
2 Twin Bunk Beds

8-bed Private Dormitory Room Ensuite

Highlights

Private bathroom

Eco-friendly toiletries

Daily housekeeping

6 Ping (20 square meters)
City view
Sleeps 8
8 Twin Beds

Deluxe Twin

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds

LED TV

Tempur-Pedic bed

Private bathroom

Eco-friendly toiletries

Digital channels

Desk

Daily housekeeping

4 Ping (13 square meters)
City view
Sleeps 3
2 Twin Beds

5-bed Private Dormitory Room Ensuite

Highlights

Private bathroom

Eco-friendly toiletries

Daily housekeeping

4.83 Ping (16 square meters)
City view
Sleeps 5
5 Twin Beds

1 bed in 6 bed mixed dormitory with shared bathroom

Highlights

Eco-friendly toiletries

Daily housekeeping

5 Ping (17 square meters)
City view
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Private Room with 6 bed Ensuite

Highlights

Private bathroom

Eco-friendly toiletries

Daily housekeeping

5 Ping (17 square meters)
City view
Sleeps 6
6 Twin Beds

1 bed in 15-bed Female Only Dormitory Room Ensuite

Highlights

Private bathroom

Eco-friendly toiletries

Daily housekeeping

11 Ping (36 square meters)
City view
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Private 15-bed Room - Ensuite

Highlights

Private bathroom

Eco-friendly toiletries

Daily housekeeping

11 Ping (36 square meters)
Sleeps 15
5 Twin Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Breakfast available

Bar

NT$3,313 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

About the neighborhood

Smithfield Square, Smithfield, Dublin, Dublin, 7

What's nearby

Jameson Distillery Bow St. - 1 min walk
Guinness Storehouse - 14 min walk
Dublin Castle - 17 min walk
Trinity College - 4 min drive
Grafton Street - 5 min drive

Getting around

Smithfield Station - 2 min walk
Dublin Drumcondra Station - 3 min drive
Dublin Airport (DUB) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

‪JJ's Bar - ‬2 min walk
‪Copper + Straw - ‬5 min walk
‪Urbanity Coffee - ‬3 min walk
‪Light House Cinema - ‬1 min walk
‪The Cobblestone - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Generator Dublin

Family-friendly hostel near Jameson Distillery Bow St.

Located close to Dublin Castle and Guinness Storehouse, Generator Dublin provides a nightclub, a grocery/convenience store, and concerts and live shows. The on-site restaurant, Generator Food, offers breakfast, brunch, and lunch. In addition to a coffee shop/cafe and an arcade/game room, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Other perks at this hostel include:

Buffet breakfast (surcharge), coffee/tea in the lobby, and smoke-free premises
A computer station, 1 meeting room, and a reception hall
Luggage storage, a foosball table, and games
Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location

Room features

All 109 rooms offer amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.

Extra amenities include:

Eco-friendly toiletries and showers
LED light bulbs and daily housekeeping

Languages

Dutch, English, German, Irish, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

No onsite parking available

Food and drink

Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 10 for adults and EUR 5 for children
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

Generator Food

Things to do

Arcade/game room
Billiards/pool table
Concerts/live shows
Evening entertainment
Foosball table
Games
Nightclub
TV in common areas

Family friendly

Arcade/game room
Grocery/convenience store
Laundry facilities
Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
ATM
Grocery/convenience store
Laundry facilities
Lockers
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Vending machine

Guest services

Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

Computer station
Meeting room

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No elevator
Wheelchair accessibility

1 building
5 floors
Art Deco architecture
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
Biodegradable drinking straws available
Built in 2011
Double-glazed windows
Local artist showcase
Local culture and ecosystem education
Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
No plastic soft drink bottles
No plastic water bottles
Reception hall
Reusable cups
Reusable tableware
Smoke-free property
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian breakfast available
Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

Shower
Towels provided

Bulk dispensers for toiletries
Eco-friendly toiletries
Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
Iron/ironing board on request
LED lighting
Shared accommodations

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival

For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 25 per pet, per stay

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

1 total (up to 75 lbs per pet)

Pets cannot be left unattended

Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 10 for adults and EUR 5 for children
Pet fee: EUR 25 per pet, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)

This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

This property caters to guests ages 18 and over.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

This property does not have a Ireland Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Dublin Generator

Dublin Generator Hostel

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Generator Dublin

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Frequently asked questions

Is Generator Dublin pet-friendly?

Yes, this hostel allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 75 lbs per pet. There's a fee of EUR 25 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Generator Dublin?

As of 2024/11/12, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Generator Dublin on 2024/12/8 start from NT$2,571, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Generator Dublin?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Generator Dublin?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Generator Dublin?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Generator Dublin located?

This family-friendly Dublin hostel is located in the entertainment district, within a 15-minute walk of Jameson Distillery Bow St. and Guinness Storehouse. Dublin Castle and Trinity College are also within 1 mi (2 km). Smithfield Station is only a 2-minute walk and Four Courts Station is 6 minutes.

Generator Dublin Reviews

7.8

Good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

8/10 Good

Adam

Traveled with group

2024/11/4

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness

Good place convenient good price.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

toby

2024/9/30

Disliked: Staff & service

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna, Rainier

2024/9/22

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

I had never slept in a pod before. It worked surprisingly well.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Vicente

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner

2024/9/17

Liked: Staff & service

Are place is walking distance to everything we wanted to see for the short time we had.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

2024/9/14

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

I always have a good experience at any generator property i stay at.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Araks

2024/9/6

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Very dissatisfied. Terrible stuff.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Traveled with partner

2024/8/31

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

There was definitely nothing I did not like, & it would be easier to tell you something not unique about this property than to tell you what is. Honestly, we left Dublin feeling much less than enthused due to problems, such as being left by the bus we reserved and paid in full to take us on a tour. In fact, the company provided an address that more than ten local city employees could not find, then took off without us not even checking their voicemail for messages we left or texting to check on us or try to ascertain a reason for our absence. And worst of sll, they refuse to provide us a full refund. Thus, as it turns out, Generator Dublin is the only thing in this city aboit which we rave. From the first second to the last, this place raised the gold standard bar for extraordinary excellence. The staff (each & every front desk clerk, housekeeper, cook, server, bartender, security agent, interior designer, marketer, promoter, technician, manager and all others) are friendly, helpful, bend over backward helpful, aim to please, place great value on performing their jobs exceedingly well & actually care about high quality customer service. The hostel/hotel's location is primo, near shopping, convenience stores, restaurants, many of the city's best sites & activities and modes of transportarion. The bar is top shelf in every way, the restaurant checks all boxes, our room was as clean as my house & even the laundry room is phenomenal. All this at a price that cannot be matched.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Ricky

2024/8/30

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Georges, Los Angeles

2024/8/28

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

The staff were very friendly except the guy with the tattoos, he was very rude. The light, plugs on my bed were not working. Shower was broken! Falling all the time. Needs to be screwed on the wall. Great area, safe, quiet, and lots of eating places around.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Janeen

2024/8/28

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

Generator offered a fun bar and restaurant, that was busy and entertaining. The property was fairly well taken care of, though the busy nature caused some mess.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Moira

Traveled with family

2024/8/20

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

The room was dirty when we arrived and checked in. There were beer bottles and hair accessories from previous occupants. Mold was growing in the shower and the bathroom ceiling was peeling. On the day prior to our departure, the bathroom shower drain overflowed and flooded our room. Maintenance fixed it, and they suggested that we move rooms. However, we were told by the front desk that we were not able to change rooms. I filed a complaint with Expedia with the after repeatedly trying to get a hold of somebody at The Generator. Expedia responded back and stated that nobody was responding to their request for response either.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Emily

2024/8/12

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Bathroom in shared room was disgusting. Leaking toilet with water all over the floor, no toilet paper, mould and mildew around, unpleasant mould smell, shower drain was completely clogged so water didn’t drain when showering. Cancelled the remaining 5 nights and switched to a different location.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Van Trong Thien

2024/8/12

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Obi

Traveled with partner

2024/8/5

Dirty

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Helen

Traveled with family and small children

2024/8/5

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

If you were staying as an individual I think this would be great. Felt safe, was central and you’d be getting good value for money. . As a family we had paid 160 euros for the room to then have to pay for a locker to be able to leave our bag there while we went out and about before check in - to also have to pay to have a towel to dry our hands - to have to make our own beds was really poor value for money. Ie. We could have had a hotel room for similar price and not had to pay extra for everything. In addition while I would not say there was a lot of noise disturbance we were right above the entrance so found it very loud including the music from the bar - it would make sense to move families away from that as with younger kids they are likely to need a quieter bed time earlier. I think it would be a great hostel experience for none family groups but for a family group was poor value for money (that said it was only place available in Dublin in that price range and in similar circumstances would stop here again).

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Yvette Anne

2024/8/3

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

2024/8/3

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The generation station

Great value and great location

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Katiuscia, Lebanon

2024/7/30

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

The front staff was great! But that was it. The hotel was dirty overall, they didnt clean the in room shared bathroom 1 of 3 days, there was no AC, which meant the windows had to be oen to the very loud streer. There were tons of guest screaming ans singing at the hotel door and no one requested they stopped to be considerate to other guests. Also, no

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Elaine

Traveled with family

2024/7/22

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not a great place at all ....

This hostile was not a good stay. The bathrooms had mildew and grime on the floors of the showers. The rooms have no fans, no circulation for air. We had 8 people in a room,, without air, without a fan, and the windows barely cracked open. We asked the staff for a fan, brought one to the room and it didn't work. They brought a second fan it wasn't enough for the room so we requested a second fan. We also decided to rent a second room to give each of us space, that king room was better but same issues. Windows didn't open but a crack and no fans for room. Rooms are stale, stagnant and hot even when it's 55 degrees outside! You can't open the windows to cool the room. I requested a fan and was told they didn't have one and to ask again the next day. I did and was met with the same answer. No sorry no fan. Personally I made an error and paid for my room but thought I booked it through Monday like the rest of my famiys room. When I returned on Sunday afternoon from touring My key didn't work. I went to the front desk where I found my entire room full of me and my daughters belongings in black trash bags. They threw our snacks in with clothes/shoes. The open bag of chips was everwhere and our toothbrushes were inside shoes and I was unnerved! My credit card was on file. They could have called or even emailed me. But no communication. The blonde lady at the front desk was rude and dismissive when I was worried about passports! Terrible service! Rude staff!

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Bailey

Traveled with group

2024/7/19

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Fine for a one-night stay

Downstairs bar and facilities were very well-kept, but actual rooms were very run down

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

2024/7/19

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Traveled with family

2024/7/18

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Dillon

2024/7/14

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

John, Denver

2024/7/13

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The place was dirty and so hot, there are no climate controls

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Dirk

Traveled with family

2024/7/10

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

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