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Reviews of Generator Dublin 3 stars

Smithfield Square, Smithfield, D7 Dublin, Ireland

#139 of 161 hotels in Dublin

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 4397 hostel reviews

7.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.3

  • Comfort

    7.3

  • Location

    8.5

  • Facilities

    7.4

  • Staff

    8.5

  • Value for money

    7.4

  • Free WiFi

    8.3

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  • Reviewed: 22 December 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Private 5-bed Room - Ensuite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The toilet wasn't really well cleaned upon arrival and pillows are slightly uncomfortable

    The staff were really friendly and absolutely a pleasure to interact with. It is very worth for money given the location. The beds, duvet and views were great as well!

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 20 December 2022

    6.0
    Lovely staff, great location!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King - Ensuite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    the beds were uncomfortable, as were the pillows (only one each and flat!). we were woken up 3 times in the night by people knocking on our door and running away, so perhaps it wasn’t the right choice for a couple!

    the staff were super friendly and the king room was spacious! helpful having a TV and some hangers too!

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 18 December 2022

    8.0
    Pretty good for the price in Dublin.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-bed Dorm - Ensuite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Sockets on my bed didn’t work. In order to receive a hair dryer you should give them your passport. Is it legal?

    Comfortable beds, clean, proper wifi

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 15 December 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The fact that there is not a common kitchen, not even a fridge to store food in. In fact no external food is allowed inside the premises and I think that this is a big nono for a place that calls itself a hostel. Especially when the only breakfast available is so poor and overpriced. I did not appreciate the lack of a storage room, just lockers for pay. Even then cheapest hostel or hotel offers to it's customers this kind of service for free.

    Great position, loved the style and the atmosphere. The staff is very nice and the rooms are comfortable.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 14 December 2022

    8.0
    solid option in Dublin
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom and Toilet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    it’s a bit pricy, I mean compared to other Dublin hostels is not bad but in europe in general it’s pricy. the bathrooms are not in the best state, many out of order and many with the locks broken. they need a bit of a touch up.

    Overall a solid place to stay, the dorm room was nice and clean, Wi-Fi worked well everywhere, staff were friendly. there is a cafe/bar and breakfast option, I think you can get food later in the day also. location was fine, about 15 minutes to temple bar area

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 12 December 2022

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Private 4-bed Room - Ensuite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff are strangely cold and unhelpful in a city of otherwise charming and friendly people. Generator is also not good value for money compared to other nearby places.

    it is conveniently located and mostly clean

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 12 December 2022

    8.0
    As we had only a one night stay we hope to have at least two nights next time.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King - Ensuite
    • Stayed 1 night

    We were delayed checking into our room as it was not ready for us until after 14.30pm. It would be much better to have earlier check-in time.

    The lovely atmosphere in the Smithfield area. The accessibility of public transport and the location to the City centre.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 12 December 2022

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff were unhelpful, noisy at night, women bathroom was a long walk from the room

    Good location, comfortable beds.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 11 December 2022

    7.0
    Really good! - only one complaint
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The age differences in matching a dormitory room, I didn’t really feel comfortable with one of the older men in my room

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 11 December 2022

    6.0
    smelly roommates but cheap stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The molds in the suite’s bathroom ceilings were visible. the bedsheets were not the cleanest and the inside of the sheet sleeves were stained. I didn’t like how dirty my roommates were. but that’s a personal situation.

    The decorations are very nice. I love the atmosphere and the looks of the designs. young people will love it.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 11 December 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast, I was expecting something more to be available. The pastry was delicious, but I do have to say the rest of the food that I saw, was not appealing.

    I loved how comfy the bed was, been to lots of hostels and this is the only one that had a comfortable bed. The bar and game area were very spacious.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 11 December 2022

    6.0
    Fine for a short stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom and Toilet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No bathroom in dorm, I had to go up 2 floors to access them. Bathroom/showers were untidy and smelled kinda funky. Expensive for what it is, but that's the case for any place in Dublin at the moment.

    Staff were super friendly, excellent location in city centre. Dorm was clean and well proportioned.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 8 December 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    there’s was a weird smell of oily food in the bar erea, all the time, some hours even in the elevator

    Cristian at the bar was very nice. He gave me directions when asked, and even recommendations. Let’s not forget how nice he was all the time

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 7 December 2022

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom and Toilet
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    cleanliness of showers and toilets

    great location, reasonably priced bar

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 30 November 2022

    6.0
    ok for price
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe King - Ensuite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    very noisy, people running in hallway at all hours

    location

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 26 November 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-bed Dorm - Ensuite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The burger!

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 22 November 2022

    8.0
    Good value in a good location.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-bed Dorm - Ensuite
    • Stayed 1 night

    Some of the showers in the men's bathrooms wee not working./

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 20 November 2022

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is an awful stench in room 210 the drains/sinks are disgusting

    I do enjoy staying here location and overall it’s good

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 19 November 2022

    7.0
    it was good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom and Toilet
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The price was expensive. there was no kitchen, some people were talking

    The place is international and clean, the staff is good, and the location is excellent and nice. I would come back

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 19 November 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was my choice to sleep in room with 8 beds but was very uncomfortable. I couldn't sleep at all.

    Location

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 14 November 2022

    6.0
    Great location, helpful staff, hated the bathroom setup so much
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 7 nights

    It was near impossible to take a shower without getting water all over the bathroom, which meant with six of us in the room, the bathroom was always basically somewhere between a puddle and a lake. I hated using it, to a point where I started trying to go down three flights to use the generally accessible bathroom instead - at least that was clean and well-maintained.

    Location was great - in a sort of plaza with tons of restaurants, cafes and a grocery store nearby, plus it was a max five minute walk to a tram line and tons of buses. Really easy to get around. Also really close to the river, which was great. Our room also opened onto the plaza and had a small balcony. Really nice. Good amount of open social space with a bunch of games downstairs.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 14 November 2022

    7.0
    Great hostel option
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-bed Dorm - Ensuite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I was staying in a 4-beds bedroom, a lot depends on the roommates. It would have been nice to have a locker/safe in the room and also a window that can be opened a bit more to get more fresh air in.

    Good location, walking distance to the center and the main attractions but still not in a noisy area. The beds were comfortable, common areas entertaining, staff friendly.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 13 November 2022

    8.0
    just good enough.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom and Toilet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the bathrooms were not clean !!!!

    good location, great bar !

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 10 November 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-bed Dorm - Ensuite
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Although it was nice to have the bathroom inside the room, it was a bit noisy. I think for the price it would be nice to have an area to prepare yourself at least a tea, and not have to buy it at the bar or restaurant.

    The room was nice, the bed comfortable with plugs and a tiny shelf over the head to leave your phone, book, etc..., everything (room and bathroom) was very clean. The location is perfect, super near also from the bus stop of the airport bus.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 9 November 2022

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King - Ensuite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    no room service for cleaning and changing towels in a private room. you have you pay for everything.

    location, staff.

    Stayed in November 2022

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