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Reviews of Generator Dublin This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

Smithfield Square, Smithfield, D7 Dublin, Ireland

#138 of 161 hotels in Dublin

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 4404 hostel reviews

7.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.3

  • Comfort

    7.3

  • Location

    8.5

  • Facilities

    7.4

  • Staff

    8.5

  • Value for money

    7.3

  • Free Wifi

    8.3

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  • Reviewed: March 25, 2024

    8.0
    Great location, excellent facilities. Perfect for a short stay in Dublin
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Deluxe King - Ensuite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bathroom wasn’t the best - shower head moved when using it which made showing awkward! Corridors were very noisy on a night time

    Property was in a great location and had amazing facilities. Great value for money. Bed was comfortable. Staff were for the most part very helpful.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 22, 2024

    6.0
    Place was dusty and drunk people were noisy and loud wouldn’t recommend for a family
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room for 4 - Ensuite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not clean for a family room was dusty

    It was a good vibe in the place

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 22, 2024

    8.0
    Great
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom and Toilet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The price of the locker

    Clean room and clean corridor

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 21, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Top bunk am too big to go up

    The staff .excellent both reception,bar,kitchen awesome

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 19, 2024

    8.0
    Great stay, great place to come back and recharge. Safe hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom and Toilet
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Beds were not very comfortable. But for the price was ok.

    Convenient location, next to Jameson distillery.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 17, 2024

    6.0
    Was okay for the money
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Staff was so mean. I work at a hotel both full and part time, and I understand if they are stressed by all the french kids, but Im just one person, I come across nice and i respect staff. But on multiple occasions they just were cold and rude. Tried ordering breakfast and was told i could only get a continental breakfast, but they say they offer a full menu. after a long night of being ill and sleeping 12 hours because of it, i accidentally locked my bag up in my container and was met with a lot of hostility so i just had to be stern and say "okay then how do i fix my situation?".

    Location was alright for the price, had to do some heavy walking to get anywhere that offered cafes or shops. but that was about max 15 min

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 13, 2024

    8.0
    Quick and comfortable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Wish there was curtains.

    Checkin and checkout were very smooth.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 13, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 6 nights

    The music is too loud during the whole day and the rooms whre not that clean. The Ladies Showers were not fully equipped -there is only a hair dryer, for example, and no plugs-.

    The staff was super nice and it is a good choice for students and groups. It is not that close from the centre of the city, but is a nice place with restaurants around.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 6, 2024

    8.0
    Recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom and Toilet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Price, Front desk staff Zara , environment

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 4, 2024

    7.0
    Did the job for an overnight stay, friendly, comfortable but not for me
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom and Toilet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The check in wasn’t ready at 2pm and as I was only staying for a short amount of time, I would’ve preferred to have been able to get to my room and back out to explore Dublin. The bunk bed in down were very low - compared to other Generator hostels, as a 5”5 female, my head touched the above bed frame. The neighbourhood I felt unsafe as a solo traveller - although the main road is well lit, in order to get to the hostel, it is a brief walk down two back streets, before it opens back up into a lit area. I wish I had known before booking

    I enjoyed the building - it had many floors but not too broad so you got lost. The bar area was very sociable with events on (not sure if private or for anybody to attend).

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 29, 2024

    7.0
    Great Value for Money
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom and Toilet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    If noise isn't your thing, then I wouldn't recommend the location.

    The location is ideal for access to the city centre, the rooms are nicely laid out, security is strong with the need for keycards and the staff are helpful.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 27, 2024

    7.0
    Great for a quick stay. Brilliant as has locker options
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in Female Dorm Ensuite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    top beds were dusty. but , staff are lovely and accomodated my request to rransfer to a lower bunk bed

    bery affordable. very central . 5min walk to luas redline

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 26, 2024

    6.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Twin - Ensuite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I didn’t feel it was clean enough, it wasn’t terrible but I didn’t think the bathroom was very clean and we had a private room with en suite bathroom. I felt that it wasn’t great for the money spent.

    The location was good, the property has a nice entertainment area with pool tables and a bar. Easy check in and easy check out. Friendly staff. Electronic lockers to leave your luggage for early arrivers.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 22, 2024

    8.0
    Good place to stay and mingle in Dublin !
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-bed Dorm - Ensuite
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Pillows are a bit thin, making a bit difficult to find a confortable position. There was a small mishap on the bathroom, but hope maintenance can fix it asap.

    Great location, 3 min walk from the Luas stop, Tesco Express and a few restaurants in the area. Great help from Agostina, Mariana and Anabel .. always nice and helpful with a couple questions.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 20, 2024

    6.0
    Hostel needs an upgrade! (But overall not the worst)
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    This was my second stay within a short amount of time, I was dissapointed again with the cleanliness and noise. I understand it’s a large hostel and a party hostel but people are also there to sleep and I think there needs to be more monitoring and respect around that, there were people next door constantly knocking and slamming the doors and people running through the hallways, there seems to be lots of young groups who don’t know how to act in a shared space. The bathrooms need an upgrade they are old and don’t work properly are not suitable for sharing, there’s no where to put your toiletries, there is lots of mould and grime, the toilet flush didn’t work properly, water gets all over the ground and there is no shower mat, there is also zero soundproofing for the bathroom which isn’t great when people are going to bed late or waking up early. I think the standard of the hostel needs to be revisited especially as it’s not a dirt cheap hostel, and has potential. I think a lot of it comes down to lack of care because it’s a hostel and it would be nice if there was more care because hostels can be a good experience and most people still want a clean and comfortable space. Also why have doors the naturally slam and are impossible to be quiet in a building without soundproofing?

    The bed is comfortable, the room is warm, I like that there are female only rooms. Laundry and other essentials available onsite.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 20, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Private 4-bed Room - Shared Bathrooms
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Uncomfortable beds

    Billiards table

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 19, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-bed Dorm - Ensuite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    In addition to its convenient location, the hostel's entire reception staff has been helpful and welcoming, making my stay at the hostel hustle free and comfortable.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 19, 2024

    8.0
    it was very fine
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-bed Dorm - Ensuite
    • Stayed 2 nights

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    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: February 18, 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom and Toilet
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Almost no fresh air in room, bad smell, very hot.

    Good location, modern.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: February 17, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    with this particular stay, there was practically no noise cancelling to the bathroom, and I shared the room with 5 guys as a woman. also, there were no sockets in the common bathroom - that's a bit uncomfortable

    I really enjoy Generator hostels. I have been to many of them. I know the standard and I love the design. The area around Jameson Distillery is really nice and there was a good atmosphere at the bar

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: February 16, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The hostel is quite noisy, can hear the music from downstairs (floor 2) people were running and talking in the hallways and the doors bang. The room and bathroom need a deep clean and cleaning was missed a couple times. The pillow is extremely thin and privacy curtains should be added. There also needs to be hanging space and a place to put toiletries in the bathroom.

    I stayed in the female room, I liked that there was a bathroom in the room itself. Bedroom was never full which was good during my stay. Also liked the desk with a mirror to do skincare/makeup. The shower was decent.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 11, 2024

    8.0
    Tip top
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom and Toilet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    People messing in corridors while pissed. Nothing to do with the generator just idiots not able to handle there drink 🤣

    Facilities and location are brilliant

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: February 9, 2024

    7.0
    Esperava mais por ser Generator
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The bedroon and bathroon weren't cleaned. Just beds were made before we arrive.

    The recepcionist Vicente make all difference in our stay. He solve all problems we had. The bartender Pedro was very kind and funny, turn our birthday better.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 8, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-bed Dorm - Ensuite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very little parking

    Great location

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 4, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Private 5-bed Room - Ensuite
    • Stayed 1 night

    Very secure, great location, friendly staff, good value and nice breakfast...I'm planning to make this place my regular for Dublin stay overs.

    Stayed in February 2024

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