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Smithfield Square, Smithfield, D7 Dublin, Ireland
#139 of 161 hotels in Dublin
Guests' ChoiceReview Score
Based on 4397 hostel reviews
7.2Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
7.3
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Comfort
7.3
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Location
8.5
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Facilities
7.4
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Staff
8.5
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Value for money
7.4
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Free Wifi
8.3
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Reviewed: August 2, 2022
Amy
Malaysia43 Reviews1 helpful vote8.0“everything is good except the toilet in our room.”- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
the sink in our room is blocked and it’s abit disgusting, the shower has a lil problem too.
good location, friendly staff. nice facilities
Stayed in May 2022
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Reviewed: July 30, 2022
Madison
United Kingdom3 Reviews8.0“Hidden gem”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom and Toilet
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Only downfall was the location was a little walk away from Temple Bar and there was a bit of live music that was quite loud in the bar downstairs (but it was good music so not all bad!)
Easy and friendly check in, bunks were sturdy and they didn't move too much when the person on top moved around. Room was a good size and the toilet/shower facilities were clean as well. Great bar! Felt super comfortable as a solo female traveller.
Stayed in July 2022
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Reviewed: July 30, 2022
Carina
Switzerland4 Reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Several of the shared toilets were out of order (still enough available though)
Very helpful and well organised receptionists Hair dryer in the big shared showers/toilets on each floor Nice breakfast/coffee places just nextdoors
Stayed in May 2022
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Reviewed: July 29, 2022
Matthew
United Kingdom11 Reviews2 helpful votes8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom and Toilet
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No kitchen
Central location, comfy bed
Stayed in July 2022
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Reviewed: July 29, 2022
Evelisa
Mexico1 review7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 6 nights
I got to share the room with an old guy who continuously got naked in front of me. He made me feel really uncomfortable. Then there was this other guy who took my charger from the plug in my bed without asking, and the day after, a girl used my sandals because she found them on the floor, I had to tell her they were mine and she gave them back.
Stayed in July 2022
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Reviewed: July 27, 2022
James
Ireland80 Reviews15 helpful votes7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The weather was humid for most of my time in Generator and sadly, the room was badly lacking in air conditioning, if any at all. The window only opened to a small degree, which made the conditions very stuffy. And the shower room was even worse, no fan or no obvious air conditioning. Really poorly serviced for humid conditions.
Clean and comfortable bed. Very little outside noise. Staff pleasant. Unfortunately, what i didn't like (which i've outlined) rather spoiled my stay.
Stayed in July 2022
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Reviewed: July 25, 2022
Gianluca
United Kingdom31 Reviews5 helpful votes8.0“perfect pkace to find new friends and create connections”- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom and Toilet
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
bathroom
people and staff
Stayed in July 2022
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Reviewed: July 25, 2022
Charlotte
Tanzania1 review7.0“Comfy and enjoyable”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom and Toilet
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Hospitable and all willing to help workers at the reception, restaurant etc
Stayed in July 2022
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Reviewed: July 24, 2022
Melissa
Ireland16 Reviews2 helpful votes7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe King - Ensuite
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No microwave facility and they dont encourage getting food from the outside. For a semi hostel situation this would be quite hard for people on the budget.
I like the online checkin and checkout process. Good to be able to do that in a non covid world.
Stayed in July 2022
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Reviewed: July 24, 2022
Allan
Australia69 Reviews13 helpful votes8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom and Toilet
- • Stayed 3 nights
The cleanliness was ok but the real issue seemed to be the lack of maintenance and a deep clean of surfaces in the off season. I've stayed here previously and it has gone down hill since my last visit. Too many "Out of Order", cubicle door locks broken, broken shower taps, etc
This is a very good and well run hostel and enables you to really enjoy Dublin
Stayed in July 2022
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Reviewed: July 23, 2022
Stephen
United Kingdom32 Reviews5 helpful votes7.0“nice spot a little pricey”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-bed Dorm - Ensuite
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
bar unavailable
location
Stayed in July 2022
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Reviewed: July 22, 2022
Anaïs
France2 Reviews6.0Pleasant- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom and Toilet
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
People snoring really loudly. Women’s bathroom on the first floor.
Great place.
Stayed in July 2022
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Reviewed: July 21, 2022
Matthew
Canada2 Reviews6.0“Great location, hip vibe, pack earplugs.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-bed Dorm - Ensuite
- • Stayed 1 night
You can't fault Generator for this but two of the other guys in my shared dorm were really loud. So, something to think about if sleep is important to you.
Friendly staff, great location, easy to get to from the airport or train station(s). I recommend visiting two places nearby: Bonobo for garden patio vibes and good pizza, and The Cobblestone, for trad music and atmoshere.
Stayed in July 2022
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Reviewed: July 18, 2022
Meghan
United States1 review6.0“Average.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It was extremely hot. The doors slammed so loud and you could hear every other rooms doors and conversations. Didn't sleep well any night I was there.
Stayed in July 2022
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Reviewed: July 16, 2022
Zoe
Ireland21 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom and Toilet
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Perfect for a two night stay as a solo traveller. Hostel is waking distance to the city centre and has good clean facilities.
Stayed in June 2022
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Reviewed: July 16, 2022
Kateryna
Belgium15 Reviews5 helpful votes6.0“Uncomfortable room, nice facilities”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There was no fresh air in the room. Lockers are super uncomfortable: the lid is awfully heavy, you risk either smashing your fingers or waking up the whole room. To use the locker you have to completely get it out from under the bed so it’s impossible to quickly access it. There’s no way to hang a towel to dry near the bed (and towels cost €3). The positioning of the beds provides no privacy. The sink in the bathroom is very small even though there is enough space for a bigger one.
24/7 check in, easy check out, a lot of extra services in the hostel: a vending machine, luggage storage etc. Many things you could’ve forgotten to bring with you can be purchased conveniently in the hostel although prices are not great. There’s a bathroom in the room which was super clean.
Stayed in July 2022
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Reviewed: July 14, 2022
Eliska
Czech Republic35 Reviews2 helpful votes7.0“Big hostel, nothing special.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Bathroom with the dormitory room wasn´t working nicely (flushing) and shower looks dirty. Breakfast was expensive (7.50e) for what you got (buns, butter, marmelade/nutella, chees, ham, coffee/tea, milk, cereals, bad fruit salad, disgusting orange juice). Storage room in basement was super expensive (6e per day). No locks for borrowing to lock your more precious things you dont want to carry with you to the city. So bring your own lock for keeping your things safe.
Nicely working hostel. Beds had shelfs and comfortable size.
Stayed in July 2022
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Reviewed: July 14, 2022
Mairead
Ireland6 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom and Toilet
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Noise- but also had no other choice and I expected it so.
The staff
Stayed in July 2022
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Reviewed: July 13, 2022
Luca
Belgium10 Reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom and Toilet
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Really good hostel to stay in the city!
Stayed in July 2022
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Reviewed: July 13, 2022
Girard
United States5 Reviews6.0Pleasant- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
The bathrooms were in the bedrooms and shared by all 6 of us. Would have preferred hall baths to allow for more privacy and flexibility.
I liked the atmosphere in the common area of the hostel.
Stayed in July 2022
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Reviewed: July 13, 2022
Ai
United Kingdom8 Reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom and Toilet
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
female toilets and bathrooms were on the floor below. No air condition in the rooms, made it very stuffy and too warm
Bed and room were comfortable and clean. staffs were friendly
Stayed in July 2022
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Reviewed: July 13, 2022
Barry
United Kingdom9 Reviews7.0“ok”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom and Toilet
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
can’t bring food in from outside
facility’s
Stayed in July 2022
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Reviewed: July 13, 2022
Barry
United Kingdom9 Reviews7.0“ok”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom and Toilet
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
can bring food in from outside
facility’s are decent
Stayed in July 2022
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Reviewed: July 12, 2022
Kopysc
United Kingdom4 Reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom and Toilet
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Being located on the 2nd floor but the female toilets were on the 1st floor.
Amazing place with really pretty bar. Well decorated, everyone was so respectfull and chilled especially the receptionists which made my stay even better. They were very helpful and smiley!
Stayed in July 2022
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Reviewed: July 12, 2022
Trindade
Brazil2 Reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Room to hot to sleep, didn't have air conditioner, something essential at summer
Stayed in July 2022
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