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Generator Dublin

Dublin · Ireland

Generator Dublin

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10% GODAWFUL
High confidence 10,986 reviews
≈133 possibly bought
Seriously don't stay here please
Sus reviews
≈133 possibly bought
Suspicious-review evidence ≈133 possibly bought

≈133 possibly bought · 2167 top-rated reviews scanned

Explain how it works

We compare every 5★ review's word count against the global distribution. Hostels where unusually many top-rated reviews are suspiciously short — way under the typical length — start to look like the staff (or a boost-my-listing service) is padding the score with throwaway praise.

The detector flags reviews that are both top-rated and below a length threshold, then estimates how many of them statistically shouldn't exist. For this hostel we scanned 2167 top-rated reviews and 0% were suspiciously short.

Length z-score: 5.92. A z-score measures how far this hostel's distribution of 5★ review lengths sits from the global average, in standard deviations. 0 = perfectly typical. 1–2 = slightly unusual but within normal noise. 3–5 = strongly anomalous. Anything 10+ means the pattern is so far from the global norm that it's effectively impossible to get there organically.

This is a heuristic, not a verdict — it surfaces hostels worth a second look, not proof of fraud. Read the actual reviews below and judge for yourself.

  1. Confirmed paid 67 words 20%
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    • Reward tied to a review for 5 star review

    Shocked when I heard staff offerers freebies for 5 star review on Google! Obviously that place not deserves even 3 stars. Black mold on walls and smelling like dirty toilet at most part of the hostel. My room was super overpriced for the poor quality. I heard from another person staying that he saw people doing drugs here on a regular basis. STAY AWAY! WASTE OF MONEY.

  2. Confirmed paid 30 words 80%
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    • Reward tied to a review pay as you go and unfortunately quite expensive, otherwise 5 star

    Very clean and modern rooms and facilities, cool bar, fast food in the hostel in the evenings. Lockers are pay as you go and unfortunately quite expensive, otherwise 5 stars.

  3. Confirmed paid 43 words 60%
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    • Reward tied to a review refundable are hidden when you make a booking. I'm updating my rating

    Be careful when you book, the information that some rates are not refundable are hidden when you make a booking. I'm updating my rating after the customer service reached out to me again and took the time to understand the issues I have

  4. Confirmed paid 134 words 20%
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    • Reward tied to a review refund in person only to be denied later was frustrating

    I stayed at Generator Hostel but had a disappointing experience regarding their customer service. I had to check out earlier than planned, and a staff member at the front desk assured me that I would be refunded for the unused nights. Based on this, I left early, trusting their word. However, after following up, I was informed that the booking was non-refundable, and they refused to honor the verbal promise given to me. While I understand the non-refundable policy, being assured of a refund in person only to be denied later was frustrating and unprofessional. The hostel itself is well-located, and the facilities were decent, but this lack of accountability left me with a negative impression. I would advise future guests to double-check any promises made at the front desk to avoid similar issues.

  5. Confirmed paid 170 words 80%
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    • Reward tied to a review reviews claim! Shuffle Board bar was a little pricey. Discount

    Great little hostel in a prime location! Staff were welcoming and helpful! The rooms were good! You get what you pay for, albeit a little small and cramped and very hot, even with windows open. The lockbox was good to have and easy to use, good peace of mind for our belongings. Lifts to accommodation can only be used by guests with a key, so very secure and private. Showers and facilities were relatively clean, not perfect, but certainly nowhere near as bad as some reviews claim! Shuffle Board bar was a little pricey. Discounted drinks for guests would've been a nice addition, same for the games/activities. The atmosphere was great though and there are evening activities / live music every day of the week! Breakfast was ok. You dont get much for the €10, and the buffet was a little lack lustre, but the mini irish breakfast was good quality and tasty. All in all, a decent hostel in a prime location for exploring Dublin! Would definitely book again,

  6. Suspiciously short 215 words 20%
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    • Review-authenticity complaint fake reviews

    Overpriced and with many extra costs (towel, plug adapter, lock...) No kitchen for guests and the breakfast is not included... And yes, of course you can carry your own towel, plug adapter and lock, but after paying more than 55€ per night in a shared 6 bed room you also can expect all those basics to be provided by the hostel (like many other hostels in the world do for a much cheaper night fee)... By the way shampoo/shower gel is not provided and there are no paper towels in the bathroom either... Food or drinks from outside are not allowed and the bar downstairs is overpriced too... And the check out is at 10 am but after you have very expensive paid lockers if you need to store your luggage;)! Update: i followed their survey (sent by email) and I felt played when I discovered that it seems to be linked to tripadvisor rating system and what is worst, even that I was being very critical and giving mostly very low general rates of 1 (except for staff that I gave 5) in the end they said that my rating was 3 of 5!!!... No they only treat the guest like a wallet to be squeezed but they also get fake reviews from you?

  7. Suspiciously short 1 word 100%

    Музыка

    Ireland
  8. Suspiciously short 1 word 100%

    Tudo

    Ireland
  9. Suspiciously short 1 word 100%

    Todo

    Mexico
  10. Suspiciously short 1 word 100%

    Tutto

    Italy
  11. Suspiciously short 1 word 100%

    Everything

    United Kingdom
  12. Suspiciously short 1 word 90%

    Clean

    Ireland
  13. Suspiciously short 1 word 100%

    all

    Panama
  14. Suspiciously short 1 word 100%

    Excellent

    Ireland
  15. Suspiciously short 1 word 90%

    Everything

    Ireland
  16. Suspiciously short 1 word 100%

    Good

    Ireland
  17. Suspiciously short 1 word 100%

    Wystrój

    United Kingdom
  18. Suspiciously short 1 word 90%

    room

    United Kingdom
  19. Suspiciously short 1 word 90%

    Good

    Ireland
  20. Suspiciously short 1 word 100%

    👍🏼👍🏼

    France MALE 18-24
  21. Suspiciously short 1 word 100%

    位置好

    China
  22. Suspiciously short 1 word 90%

    Yes

    India
  23. Suspiciously short 1 word 100%

    Splendid!

    England MALE 31-40
  24. Suspiciously short 1 word 90%

    Good

    Ireland
  25. Suspiciously short 1 word 100%

    Environment

    United Kingdom

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👕 Laundry 📋 Meeting Room 🌅 Outdoor Terrace 🍺 Bar ☕ Cafe ♿ Wheelchair Friendly ♿ Shower Chairs ♿ Wheelchair-Accessible Bathrooms ♿ Wider Doorways 🍳 Breakfast
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Bicycle Parking Adaptors Luggage Storage 24 Hour Reception Tours/Travel Desk ATM Housekeeping Reception (Limited Hours) Internet Access Nightclub Board Games Pool Table Foosball Wi-Fi Table Tennis Restaurant Vending Machines Elevator Linen Included Cots Available Reading Light Hair Dryers Towels Not Included Charging Plugs Towels For Hire Hair Dryers For Hire Late Check-out Paid Luggage Storage Security Lockers Key Card Access 24 Hour Security CCTV in Common Areas Fire Extinguishers First Aid Kits Smoke Alarms Smoke Detector Common Room Games Room Free City Maps Free WiFi Free Internet Access Hot Showers

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