Generator London
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Generator London

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37 Tavistock Place, Russell Square, London, WC1H 9SEGo to location section
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Overview

In central London in the vibrant area of Bloomsbury, this large, vibrant hostel is near Russell Square Tube Station. The Generator has an internet cafe, a lounge and a games room with pool tables. The famous Generator Bar has special deals on meals aBooking.com
In central London in the vibrant area of Bloomsbury, this large, vibrant hostel is near Russell Square Tube Station. The Generator has an internet cafe, a lounge and a games room with pool tables. The famous Generator Bar has special deals on meals and drinks every night. Entertainment includes karaoke, a live DJ and free movies. The Generator has dormitory-style shared and private rooms with en suite bathoom. There is a friendly, cosmopolitan atmosphere. A free walking tour of the city is available.Booking.com
6.8
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Based on 10054 verified guest reviews

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Thu 17/9
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The neighbourhood - Camden

37 Tavistock Place, Russell Square, London, WC1H 9SE

What's nearby

  • Cartwright Gardens3 min walk
  • Tavistock Square Gardens5 min walk
  • Russell Square Tube Station5 min walk
  • Pullman London St Pancras Hotel5 min walk
  • UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health7 min walk
  • University of London7 min walk
  • Y Touring Theatre Company3 min walk
  • Foundling Museum5 min walk
  • The Place5 min walk
  • Shaw Theatre6 min walk
  • British Library7 min walk
  • British Library Sound Archive7 min walk

Reviews

6.8
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10054 verified ratings
Wonderful
2262
Very good
1869
Good
2198
Okay
1215
Fair
1005
Mediocre
516
Poor
989

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests consistently praised the hotel's central location, lively atmosphere, and breakfast options. Many appreciated the clean bedding and friendly staff, as well as the amenities like the bar and games. However, several reviews noted issues with ventilation and air conditioning, especially during hot weather, as well as some concerns about bathroom cleanliness and maintenance. Overall, the hotel is valued for its convenience and vibrant environment, though improvements in comfort and facilities are suggested.
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Location9.5 out of 10
Atmosphere7.5 out of 10
Breakfast7.5 out of 10
Cleanliness6 out of 10
Service6 out of 10
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8.0
Very good
Stewart, Sep 2026
Pros (+) Value for money. Great breakfast!!
Cons (-) A lock for the storage box would be great.
4.0
Mediocre
Kyriacos, Sep 2026
Pros (+) Seems like a nice place if you are 16 and came on a school trip.
Cons (-) It is clear that the money invested by the hostel does not scale with their ambitions regarding the scale. Many of the bathrooms remained unclean for a long time, some of them not functional. The walls had low noise insulation so you could hear noises from kids that came on school trips from all over the place, top, bottom floors and left and right.
4.0
Mediocre
Cecilia, Sep 2026
Pros (+) Good breakfast and good value for money for one night
Cons (-) Had requested a bottom bunk because of my temporary mobility issues and my request was initially ignored, I had to insist before I got one. I also had originally booked a 4 person room and ended up in a 10 person room. The room also smelled like stale cigarette smoke because it was near the smoking area and clearly the windows weren't insulated well enough.
9.0
Wonderful
John, Sep 2026
Pros (+) Very clean well taken care of in a great area of London in Bloomsbury. They accepted my dog easily. Bar and restaurant very good. Staff everywhere were great
Cons (-) The iron didn’t work in the laundry room. there are no paper towels in the water closet so after washing your hands, you have to touch the door handle
10
Wonderful
Anonymous, Sep 2026
Solo traveling. Great location. Clean. Will visit again
10
Wonderful
Shaima, Sep 2026
Pros (+) Thanks I liked my room. Very good reception customer service experience received. Exceeded expectations.
10
Wonderful
Shaima, Sep 2026
Pros (+) I liked my room, very clean every day. Thanks
5.0
Fair
Catherine, Sep 2026
Pros (+) Great location. Cosy room and beds. The bar and restaurant looked nice
Cons (-) The staff were completely miserable and unwelcoming. High price for a hostel
9.0
Wonderful
Travelbuddy81, Sep 2026
Pros (+) Location and value for money, near to train stations - London St. Pancras/King's Cross, British Museum (to name a few).
Cons (-) During my recent two-night stay, the bathroom/toilet for males on the 1st and second floor were 'out of service', which was a bit inconvenient for male guests staying on these floors.
8.0
Very good
Thomas, Sep 2026
Pros (+) Great location and helpful staff.
Cons (-) Air in room was stale. Most people wanted the door open to circulate fresh air into the room. A couple wanted door closed for security.

Amenities

  • Game room
  • Pool table
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Private bathroom
  • Airport shuttle
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Internet
  • Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Coffee shop

Things to keep in mind

Check-in: From 3:00 pm
Check-out: Prior to 10:00 am
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