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Get your trip off to a great start with a stay at this property, which offers free Wi-Fi in all rooms. Strategically situated in Kings Cross St. Pancras, allowing you access and proximity to local attractions and sights. Don't leave before paying a visit to the famous London Eye. This 3-star property features restaurant to make your stay more indulgent and memorable.
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8 travelers have booked today.
Value for money | 7.6 |
Distance to city center | 00 km |
Location rating | 8.4 |
Nearest airport | London City Airport (LCY) |
Distance to airport | 12.3 km |
What time is check-in and check-out at Generator London?
Check-in is from 02:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM. You may request early check-in or late check-out during booking, subject to availability. Guests checking in or out before or after the designated periods may be charged an additional fee. The hostel offers luggage storage to guests for before check-in and after check-out. The front desk is always open, day or night.
How do I get to Generator London?
For those who wish to drive their own cars, Generator London has a car park that's close to the hostel.
Is breakfast offered at Generator London?
Start your mornings right, with the continental and buffet breakfast options offered at Generator London. There's an additional charge of 8 GBP for adults and 10 GBP for children if not included in the room rate. You may save on breakfast costs with Agoda by booking a room with breakfast, which is often included for less than buying it at the hostel.
What are my dining options at Generator London?
Generator London features an on-site restaurant for your dining convenience.
Can special events be hosted at Generator London?
You may choose an indoor venue for your special gathering. Large events and gatherings such as weddings and private events can be hosted at Generator London. Services for in-house catering and wireless internet are offered to help your event go smoothly.
Can business events be hosted at Generator London?
The venue available at the hostel can accommodate you and your guests.
What is the smoking policy at Generator London?
Generator London does not permit smoking in any of its rooms, but allows smoking in designated areas.
What is the closest train, metro, or bus station to Generator London?
The closest train, metro, or bus station is King's Cross St. Pancras Tube Station, 530 m away from Generator London.
What restaurants are nearby Generator London?
Generator London’s neighborhood is Kings Cross St. Pancras which includes popular restaurants such as Pizza Sophia, North Sea Fish Restaurant and Tavistock Tandoori.
What popular shopping places are close to Generator London?
Located in the Kings Cross St. Pancras area, Generator London is close to great shopping choices like The School of Life, Harry Potter Shop at Platform 9 3/4 and Gagosian Gallery.
What are popular attractions near Generator London?
Generator London’s location in the Kings Cross St. Pancras neighborhood makes it close to famous attractions including Judd Street Open Space, Cartwright Gardens and Regent Square.
What popular natural sightseeing spots are close to Generator London?
Generator London is located within Kings Cross St. Pancras, which makes it conveniently close to natural sights including Anne Frank's Tree, Sweet Cherry and Hardy Tree.
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"Sosial atmosphere with 2 bars, and big seating area."
Chris
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April 18, 2022
7.6
"It's so convenient to stay here, close to the subway station and supermarket."
Li-Ling
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March 27, 2022
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"This hostel was an excellent basecamp for my solo trip to London."
Noah
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March 18, 2022
Generator London
See the best of London with a stay at Generator London, which puts you right in the city center amidst the many sights and landmarks. With its convenient location, you can easily access to the city's must-see destinations.
The facilities and services provided by Generator London ensure a pleasant stay for guests. Post your pictures and answer your emails whenever you want, with the hostel's free Wi-Fi internet access. While lodging at this wonderful hostel, the helpful staff at the front desk can assist you with multiple services that include concierge service and luggage storage. If you want seats to city's best entertainment, you can get help through the hostel's ticket service and tours.
The hostel's on-site laundromat helps you keep your favorite travel outfits clean so you can pack less. The hostel is entirely non-smoking, ensuring a clean air environment. Smoking is restricted to the designated smoking areas.
Experience high-quality room facilities during your stay at Generator London. The hostel provides blackout curtains in some rooms for the benefit of guests.
Dining and things to do
Start your vacation days in the best possible way. Begin every morning of your stay with an in-house breakfast. Wake up bright and energetic in the mornings with a cup of good coffee offered at the cafe right at the hostel. Never let hunger affect your travel plans! Restaurants on-site provide convenient and tasty dining options. Have fun at night with your travel companions right at the hostel's karaoke rooms and bar.
Light snacking is available day or night with the hostel's vending machines.
To fill your days, be sure to check out the fantastic facilities offered at Generator London. Have some relaxing fun with family and friends at the games room and shared lounge and TV area. Souvenir shopping for yourself or those back home takes no time at all at the souvenir shops.
Around the property
There are many attractions to discover within close proximity to Generator London. Learn about the city's art history with a day at The British Museum located 740 m away, where you can see collections by famous artists. Pose in front of Tower of London located 3.9 km away, and you can always show your friends the time you went to London.
Reasons to stay here
Rooms here are cheaper than 95% of accommodations in the city.
This hostel's food and dining score higher than 96% of accommodations in the city.
Room comfort is said to be outstanding here, scoring higher than 95% of accommodations in the city.
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Extra beds vary by room. Please check each room's capacity for details.
Minimum age of guests is: 18 year(s).
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Due to COVID-19 circumstances, the property is implementing additional measures to protect the safety of guests and staff. Some services and amenities may be limited or unavailable. Please contact the property for more information.
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"Good location, many convenience stores and restaurant nearby."
CHIN | December 7, 2017
Too good to be true”
Really good. We book a 8pax private room for a family of 5 just so we can enjoy the privacy. The facilities in the hotel is as per what you've paid for which is budget but sufficient. You will have to have your own daily essentials and thats about all. Security day and night is very strict and it gives comfort to us on safety perspective. Their cafes and chillout lounge are very modern and hip providing privacy and at the same time room to mingle. They are about 15mins walk from Kings Cross St Pancras station however it there's no signage from the station so one can easily get lost if unprepared earlier. They provide lockers for baggage storage at fee on hours count. Their staffs are really friendly and helpful. They provide free walking tour around town. They even help us book taxi. For a city hotel..this is really value for money. Highly recommended for those not into 5star sort of stay.
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New, clean and AWESOME”
I've stayed at Generator London during Thanksgiving week. The facilities seem to be new and very well maintained. Showers, hot water, clean bathroom, clean shower room, warm and cozy room, clean linen ... everything was excellent. Also, the location is less than 10 min walk from Kings Cross tube / Eurostar station where you can get to anywhere. I highly recommend this hostel. One thing note is one of my mate told me he got his stuff stolen a day before I got there - so I kept most of my stuff in a locker which costed me extra 6 pounds a day.
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Small Room but good value”
Room very small, booked for 4 people in quad room and you will find it difficult to move on and packing your luggage... but anything else is perfect for hostel, bed is comfy, warm room, clean shared toilet and bathroom, good value for money not to far from Euston and King's Cross St Pancras, perfect foe 1-2 night to go everywhere in central london
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Hello, Generator London is a very old building that was originally a police training barracks. Unfortunately with it being a listed building, the opportunity for us to change the shape and size of the rooms is not there. We have arranged the rooms in the best possible way to accommodate our guests comfortably and safely and I am sorry you feel we haven’t achieved that. We do also have larger dorms which are more spacious. We hope despite this we can have the opportunity to see you again in the future.
Generator Review”
Myself and my friend had a fantastic stay at the Generator Hostel. The staff couldn't have been more helpful and really went out of their way to make sure we enjoyed our stay there. All the facilities were great and the bar was good craic in the evenings. The hostel had all the perks of a hostel (being able to meet lots of new people and a cheap stay) without any of the usual negatives. In comparison to other hostels I've stayed in, the Generator felt really safe and secure and the rooms and facilities were all kept in pristine condition. Location was also perfect, 5 minute walk from Kings Cross station. Fantastic hostel, couldn't recommend it enough!
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Good Location & Big Room”
Pro: Good Location very closed to King Cross & Russel tube station, the bedroom and bathroom is big and clean, there's hairdryer in the bathroom. There's bar and lounge to hang around which is pretty cool, wi fi is strong even in the room. Cons: No towel provided, you can only buy from them. There are worker (not Generator Hostel worker) staying in the room and they slept during the day, so most of the time, i can't turn on the light which is difficult when you need to pack your things. I extended my stay to 12 bed dorm, it's still have big size room, however it is directly below the bar hence, it is noisy as the bar play the music until late night. But overall it is fun to stay and will definitely stay again next time.
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Dear Felani, thank you very much for taking the time to give us a feedback! We are really happy you had such a nice stay with us and we would love to see you again soon! Unfortunately this is an old building so sometimes spaces are limited! Despite that, we hope to see you again soon! Regards, Reception team
Almost perfect except for the heat”
We had the misfortune of doing our trip in the summer, and the hostel did not have airconditioning. I know this is a common problem in London establishments, but this was ridiculous -- my father couldn't breathe in the evening because of the heat, and reception said all their fans have been distributed to other guests, so we literally had to buy a fan and bring it to our room to survive. Establishments, much more so accommodations, should start adapting. We don't need air conditioning, even a simple wall-mounted or stand fan would have done wonders!! Having said that though, we can't complain about anything else. The staff was friendly, the room was spacious, the facilities were all clean, and location was fantastic, close to King's Cross, Euston and Russell Square. If you're visiting London in any other time of the year except summer, I SUPER RECOMMEND Generator London.
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Hi there, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. Our guests satisfaction is our primary concern, so it's really nice to hear that you liked Generator London. Glad you’re as happy with our location as we are – we always make sure that we’re in the right place at the right time. We are sorry for the heat you experienced during your stay, it isn't often this hot in the UK, but we're trying to get more fans to be able to provide them when requested. We wish you safe travels and hope to see you again! Regards, Generator Team
Very clean hostel at a great location”
Stayed at a room for three and size was comfortable enough. Our room was almost at the end of the hall so making frequent trips to the bathroom/toilet which was located next to the lifts (centre) was not that convenient. Room was clean, bed comfortable, locker space given in the room was a good size to store your bags (not large luggage). Location was fantastic, under 10 minutes walk to King's Cross Station, if you are taking the tube to Heathrow, Russell Square (Piccadilly line) station is about 6-7 mins walk. Definitely recommend Generator to travelers who like staying in hostels (but not for those who prefer to have en-suite bathrooms). Was worried initially that the hostel would be noisy (as per some reviews), but we were on the 3rd floor and were not disturbed by noise. It might be noisy if you stay on the 1st floor though. Would have appreciated if there was a common kitchen where we could use an electric kettle or get some hot water, that would have made our stay perfect.
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Dear Azreen, Generator hostels team would like to thank you for your amazing feedback, it makes us externally happy to hear you enjoyed your stay with us. we would like to advise you that you can always request free hot water from our cafeteria. :) for you next visit. We hope to have you staying with us again soon Best Regards Gen Team #GenLove
Fantastic hostel in central London”
I greatly enjoyed my few nights at Generator Hostel. First of all it was by far the most modern, user-friendly and stylish hostile I've stayed at in all of my years of traveling. It is comfortable, well-run & very user-friendly. The downstairs lounge areas are incredibly fun & relaxing. But my favorite part was the hostel staff, all of whom were super helpful, friendly and accommodating. In particular, Bianca at the front desk went out of her way to help me with a few check-in problems and luggage storage issues, nothing was ever too complicate for her, and she really did her best to solve all kinds of random requests. In short, I would happily come back here and I highly recommend this modern hostel to anyone visiting London on a budget!
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Hi there! Thank you for your kind words regarding Bianca she will be so happy to read your comments. All your feedback has been shared with our team at the hostel and discussed. Best wishes - Generator London
Location!!!!”
Friendly Staff and good location.Just 10 minutes walk to King's Cross St Pancras sttn to take bus or tubes.Friendly and modern environment to hangout with new friends.Baggage room provided so you can keep your luggage locked while you were out.The only downside was the electric sockets in the room.They should provide more electric socket in the room so more customer can charge their electric gadgets.Felt safe while staying there with security guard in the entrance.Will stay here again for my future trips.
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Easy Access to Russell Square And King's Cross Tube Station”
Within walking proximity to University of London campuses such as UCL, Birkbeck, and SOAS, Generator London has several franchises across Europe, welcoming students and travellers from the continent and abroad. Brunswick Centre, St. Pancras International, and Kings's Cross Underground Station offer various food and dining options, catering to individual needs, demands, and preferences. Open areas and green space such as Regent Park and London Zoo accommodate families to outings and trips within London metropolis.
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Hi Selena, Thanks for your feedback! Glad you’re as happy with our location as we are – we always make sure that we’re in the right place at the right time. It is great to see that you enjoyed your time with us. 🕺💃 We wish you safe travels and hope to see you again! Kind regards, Generator Team
Very good”
Near King's Cross and St Pancras rail stations and near Russel Square Tube station. The room and bathroom are great. Just not sure for the shower curtains : doors would be better. Lockers to keep your luggage are not free. And you can't bring your own food to eat there... A nice place to stay if you need to be near the rail station (late arrival or early departure, or just for the Tube at King's Cross/St Pancras station)
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Hi Lisa Thank you for taking the time to review your stay with us Its so great to hear that you enjoyed your time at Generator London Glad you’re as happy with our location as we are – we always make sure that we’re in the right place at the right time. we hope to have you back again soon Generator London
Beautiful, buzzing hotel for travellers”
The hostel is as nice as it looks on picture. Bed is very comfortable, plenty of showers/toilet. Full breakfast is ok wih £6, far better than the continent breakfast of £4. The bathroom is nice but very cold and wet all the time. Traveller should bring your own lock for the lockers. There is a safe locker that works just fine with ok price (i used large locker for storing my luggage after check out, £4 for 6hr). The location is good, near Euston, King Cross and Russel Square stations which mean you can travel anywhere in London. Will come back next time.
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Good location”
The location is amazing. It's very close to the St. Pancras International and Kings Cross stations, so if you are traveling to other cities or countries, this is a good place to stay. There are many restaurants and some shops are nearby as well. This hostel has laundry facilities, but there aren't enough. So, if you plan to do your laundry here, expect to wait in line for 2-3 hours just like I did.
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Last minutes resort”
Was not my first choice. Unfortunately my initial booked accommodation cancelled two days prior. In rush to find one affordable on new year eve and in King Cross area. Stayed in 8 mixed dorm. There are CCTV at a lot of places, but many exit door weren't locked. So any one can sneak in and stay for the night outside the dorms, inside the premises. There were drawers under bunk bed for each bed holder, just that you need to have your own lock. Alternative, buy a combination lock from reception. Tooth brush, toothpaste , towel etc are available for purchase or hire. It is convenience, not cost effective if you on tight budget. Lockers fees £8 for 24hrs. Again it is convenience, not cost effective. All you can eat breakfast £7 pay when you check in. I think its cheap. I had bar food - Buffalo wings £8 for dinner. I think it was tasty.
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Dear Marie, Thank you so much for taking the time to review our hostel after your stay. Your feedback is extremely valuable to us, as we strive to improve with each and every stay. At Generator we always aim to deliver an awesome experience with great service and hospitality, making people feel like they are “home away from home”. It really saddens me when I read that we didn’t meet a guests expectations and I am so sorry that this is the case with your visit. Our team are there to help 24/7 and it is unfortunate that you did not feel like you could address this issue with them immediately. In order for us to grow and prevent this from happening again, we would like to contact you to discuss your comments in more detail. Please contact us so we may get in touch at your convenience. In the interim, I have taken your feedback onboard and shared it with the relevant teams to learn and assess what we can do to prevent this from happening in the future. Regards, Guest Relations Team
So-so hostel, pretty cool.”
I got a confirmation my request for a lower bunk would be fulfilled. Staff said there were no more bottom bunks. Went into the room, bottom bunk was empty. Reception said someone had already checked in and they're already given the key. Dude checked in only that night. Room was not clean. Quite cramped. I stayed at Generator Paris and it was so much better than Generator London. At Generator Paris, each bed had its own reading light, power outlet, usb outlet, 3 small storage areas that the bed area. Generator London had none of these. The towels available for purchase were terrible. Left whitetlint lint all over me. Lift was not working the first 2 days I was there so I had to lug my luggage up the stairs. So-so hostel. Location was great though. Close to King's Cross and Russel Square. Quite a bit of eateries and cafes nearby. There's a supermarket and Brunswick Centre where you can shop and eat a bit.
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Hi Lily, thank you for taking the time to review our hostel. We're happy to hear that you thought our location was great! We're sorry to hear that we were not up to your expectations after staying at our Paris location. We are the oldest Generator so unfortunately our technology is not as updated as it is in Paris. We're sorry to hear that we weren't able to fulfill your request for a lower bunk, we could have looked at moving your room or bed if we had the capacity to do so. Best wishes - Generator London
Safe hostel”
The security service is nice that the guards need to see prove before letting you in. It is well-equipped with different facilities but the laundry service is limited that only four washing machines are provided in which people have to wait for a long time. The bedsheet is not clean but the housekeeping didnt bring me a new one. It is convenient and it is walkable to go to British Museum. It takes five minutes to go to the Russell Square station and King's Cross St. Pancras station.
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Convenient hostel for travelers”
There are travelers from different parts of the world. It is well-equipped with different facilities but the laundry service is limited that only four washing machines are provided in which people have to wait for a long time. The bedsheet is not clean but the housekeeping didnt bring me a new one. It is convenient and it is walkable to go to British Museum. It takes five minutes to go to the Russell Square station and King's Cross St. Pancras station.
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Convenient”
There are travelers from different parts of the world. It is well-equipped with different facilities but the laundry service is limited that only four washing machines are provided in which people have to wait for a long time. The bedsheet is not clean but the housekeeping didnt bring me a new one. It is convenient and it is walkable to go to British Museum. It takes five minutes to go to the Russell Square station and King's Cross St. Pancras station.
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Great!!! ”
Love this property.Friendly staff with good facilities.Walking distance to King Cross Station and St.Pancreas Station to take Eurostars to Paris.Easy access to public transport to many sightseeing in London.Many restaurant and convenient shops within walking distance too.Suitable for group travelers and backpackers.Nice bar at the ground floor,nice place to hangout and to know new people.Definitely recommend this great place!!!
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Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are happy that you enjoyed your stay. We hope to see you again soon. Kind Regards, Generator London.
Stay again”
Staying there more than 3(three) days was pretty amazing experience. At the center of London, that less than 10mins walked to King's and Rusell Square Metro. The hostel also pretty near to Brunswick Center, where I can find GBK, Yo! Sushi, and Nando's. The room also checked and cleaned every morning at 10. as well as the bathroom.. but at the wrong time (about 7 to 10am). That's my bath-time, that caused me to find other bathroom (other floor). Other than the bathroom things, I am sure will be stay again at GH London.
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Dear Guest Thank you so much for taking the time to review our hostel after your stay. Your feedback is extremely valuable to us, as we strive to improve with each and every stay. At Generator we always aim to deliver an awesome experience with great service and hospitality, making people feel like they are “home away from home”. We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and we cant wait to have you again Regards Guest Relations Team