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Family-friendly hostel with a nightclub and a 24-hour front desk

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Dates

June 2025

July 2025

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

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Good

Popular amenities

Breakfast available
Bar
Pet friendly
Laundry
24/7 front desk

AED 304 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Jun - 9 Jun

Room options

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1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

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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

15 sq m
City view
Sleeps 4
2 Twin Bunk Beds

Private 8-bed Room - Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Eco-friendly toiletries

Daily housekeeping

21 sq m
City view
Sleeps 8
4 Twin Bunk Beds

Bed in Small Dorm Enusite

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Private bathroom

Eco-friendly toiletries

Daily housekeeping

15 sq m
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

15 sq m
City view
Sleeps 4
2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in Mixed Dorm - Ensuite

Highlights

Private bathroom

Eco-friendly toiletries

Daily housekeeping

35 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Single room with Shared bathroom

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Eco-friendly toiletries

Daily housekeeping

5 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Private 6-bed Room - Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Eco-friendly toiletries

Daily housekeeping

16 sq m
City view
Sleeps 6
3 Twin Bunk Beds

Deluxe King

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Free cribs/infant beds

LED TV

Private bathroom

Eco-friendly toiletries

Digital channels

Pet friendly

Desk

Daily housekeeping

15 sq m
City view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Bed in 4 bed Dorm

Highlights

Private bathroom

Eco-friendly toiletries

Daily housekeeping

15 sq m
City view
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Private 10-bed Room

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Private bathroom

Eco-friendly toiletries

Daily housekeeping

36.4 sq m
City view
Sleeps 10
10 Twin Beds

Bed in Mixed Dorm Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Eco-friendly toiletries

Daily housekeeping

20.5 sq m
City view
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Private 6-bed Female Room

Highlights

Private bathroom

Eco-friendly toiletries

Daily housekeeping

15 sq m
City view
Sleeps 6
6 Twin Beds

4-bed Private Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Eco-friendly toiletries

Daily housekeeping

14 sq m
City view
Sleeps 4
2 Twin Bunk Beds

Private 8-bed Room

Highlights

Private bathroom

Eco-friendly toiletries

Daily housekeeping

21 sq m
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

Pet friendly

Desk

14 sq m
City view
Sleeps 3
2 Twin Beds

Private 5-bed Room - Ensuite

Highlights

Private bathroom

Eco-friendly toiletries

Daily housekeeping

16 sq m
City view
Sleeps 5
5 Twin Beds

Private Room with 6 bed Ensuite

Highlights

Private bathroom

Eco-friendly toiletries

Daily housekeeping

15 sq m
City view
Sleeps 6
6 Twin Beds

Bed in Female Dorm Ensuite

Highlights

Private bathroom

Eco-friendly toiletries

Daily housekeeping

35 sq m
City view
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

Smithfield Square, Smithfield, Dublin, Dublin, 7

What's nearby

Guinness Storehouse - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Dublin Castle - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Trinity College - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Grafton Street - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Croke Park - 4 min drive - 2.7 km

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), multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in the lobby
A front-desk safe, games, and 1 meeting room
Evening entertainment, smoke-free premises, and ATM/banking services
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

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Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Breakfast available
Bar

AED 499 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Jul - 7 Jul

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

Weekday buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: 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 at the property

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 any questions, 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, a smoke detector, 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

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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 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.

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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

The social environment was great - people of all ages gathering from around the world.

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

The stay was really good, the property was in good walking distance from anything needed.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

It was great

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10

Much noise

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10

Near to the LUAS stop and various eateries

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10

not good for short term stop

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Very nice and professional

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

7 of us booked two family rooms of 4 for 2 nights. (Youngest of us is 7 oldest is 53) I didn’t know what to expect after reading the reviews, but we were all happy with everything. The beds were clean and nicely done, the bathrooms were clean. One of them didn’t smell the best, but it was understandable as there are no windows and the extractor fan wasn’t working either. We didn’t mind it though. There were tvs in the rooms as well as books to read. The floor (4th) was easily accessible by stairs or by lifts. Our floor wasn’t loud at all. The area is nice, and we walked to every place we visited as its in the centre. We used the bar to drink a coffee one morning, that was delicious, but we didn’t use the arcade or karaoke at all as it was too busy and we were not interested anyway.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10

Good place convenient good price.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

Absolutely amazing stay staff where friendly food was Delicious only complaint was the morriti tasted stale but i didnt let that ruin a good overall experience

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

I SAW HEATH LEDGER!!!

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Wonderful location for our family vacation!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

It was great, comfortable, had a gig on when i went great company and people!

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10

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

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10

Filthy

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

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

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

Great location for accessing Dublin's core and staff were super helpful and friendly.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10

Great value and great location

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

Lovely atmosphere, easy to find. Very good location and not noisy

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

2/10

I’m sure some people enjoy the stay. Sadly, my experience was bad. It all started at check-in. I got there extremely early, which was my own fault. Asked for early check-in and was told no promises by the manager. so I waited patiently (4hrs). In that time not one person on the staff asked me if I was OK. Asked me if I needed a glass of water. To be completely honest, they ignored me. Secondly the hostel looks very high-end online. It is not it’s all a façade. What you get especially in the female dorms is mouldy showers with zero hot water, broken shower faucets. When the water does run, it floods the entire shared bathroom, which causes it to be extremely slippery. And when you’re going to the bathroom in the middle of the night, you feel like you’re going to slip and fall. My next problem with the place is that the bathroom stall doors hardly lock and when they do lock they get stuck. So in the middle of the night I ended up locked in the bathroom stall because this place is so cheap. Another major problem is the noise level. The girls were actually quite quiet. The only downfall was that the doors in the building don’t have a bumper so that you don’t slam every time somebody comes in and out. A member of the staff in the middle of the night came to talk to me about my complaints, which I appreciated except he came up at 4 AM knocked on the door to the dorm and proceeded to walk in a female only dorm. I left early and lost money. I was refused any reimbursement.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Nice and clean property, enjoyed my stay, would book again

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10

This is a great place to stay for a younger crowd. We were looking for somewhere cheap so it was perfect. However, it is better suited for a young traveler wanting to meet new people and have entertainment in the evening.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10

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

4/10

They try to squeeze money out of you in every possible way (towels, hair dryer). Rooms are cold with no working radiator. Floor was dirty. Absolutely no cooking facilities and food not allowed in rooms. Security act like cops and wouldn’t let our friends in on NYE. However, beds were comfortable and the staff friendly.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

First time staying in a hostel, very good experience. Staff is friendly, everything was great. Would stay here again.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

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