Generator London

London · England

Generator London

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25% SHIT
High confidence 1,394 reviews
No incentivized-review patterns detected in 11,913 analyzed reviews
Warning London Bed Bugs Mix Big Hostels, Budget Hotels, and Wider City Spread London has concrete hostel and budget-hotel cases, but council guidance and pest-control data make this a wider city problem too.

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Drip perks

🚲 Bicycle Hire

Facilities

👕 Laundry 📋 Meeting Room 🍺 Bar ☕ Cafe 🍳 Breakfast ♿ Wheelchair Friendly
Other facilities (35)
Bicycle Parking Airport Transfers Luggage Storage 24 Hour Reception Tours/Travel Desk ATM Shuttle Bus Housekeeping Card Phones Internet Access Nightclub Board Games Pool Table Foosball Wi-Fi Restaurant Meals Available Vending Machines Towels For Hire Express Check-in / Out Late Check-out Elevator Linen Included Reading Light Towels Not Included Security Lockers Key Card Access 24 Hour Security Safe Deposit Box Common Room Games Room Free City Maps Free WiFi Free Internet Access Hot Showers

Prices

Dorms $26 / night
Privates $129 / night

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Worst reviews

United States Solo traveler Feb 17, 2026 1.0/10

+ It was in a very good location in Camden. You just have to watch where you’re walking at night because you don’t want homeless people to talk to you.

- So men came out of the women’s bathroom at two in the morning. The facilities weren’t up to par. When we walked in the first night, it actually smelled like someone died. It kind of smells like feet in the bathrooms were messy, and they also charged 5 pounds to use towels. If you want foot fungus, defo the place to go!

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Spain Solo traveler Feb 16, 2026 1.0/10

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Italy Family Feb 15, 2026 1.0/10

+ Nulla

- Arrivati in struttura non avevamo le camere da noi prenotate,ci hanno fornito delle camere sporche e freddissime,lo staff era poco soddisfacente e poco Interessato al disagio di due famiglie con bambini

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United Kingdom Group Feb 10, 2026 1.0/10

+ I like absolutely nothing. I regret lodging there.

- The environment was so dirty. Poor staff communication in another language, congestion of rooms as room size is inadequate.

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Spain Couple Feb 5, 2026 1.0/10

+ nada, sucio, personal antipático, ruido y mal olor

- nada, sucio, personal antipático, ruido y mal olor

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United Kingdom Solo traveler Feb 4, 2026 1.0/10

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Germany Family Feb 3, 2026 1.0/10

+ Місце розташування

- Попри те що я зачекінився сам онлайн всеодно девелось 40 хвилин чекати на ключ карту в черзі, в кімнаті в одному ліжку зламана ніжка і ліжко колисалось воно було приперте до стіни, Туалет і душ був грязний, і побудовано одне коло одного скористаєшся душем, туалет ввесь мокрий, прохід у душ дуже вузький бо двері мішають, дзеркало розташоване надто праворуч і тільки у ванні якщо ти не лівша будеш мати проблеми з розчісуванням волосся, розетки без адаптера для європейців, а коли попросив на рецепції кажуть заплати 12 фунтів, купив власний адаптер в супермаркеті за 2 фунта з великобританської на європейську розетку але не працювали особисто в мене в кімнаті я повідомляв на рецепції і на барі проте ніхто не приходив до мене, доводилось заряджати на барі, правила дурні що не можна ні власного напою в кімнаті мати а також їжі, ти повинен все купляти в них, шумоізоляція на найнижчому рівні, чути все коли хтось на коридорі дурачиться до ночі чи стукають дверми чи бігають по коридорах, все чути навіть кашель із сусідньої кімнати чи розмови, не міг виспатись нормально, вайфай взагалі не швидкісний, на барі взагалі не працює, навіть не прогружує самі звичайні сторінки в браузері не то що відео якесь в ютуб, були проблеми з оплатою вдавалось оплатити замовлення із 3 разу, в кімнаті грузить краще але далеко не ідеал від швидкісного обіцяного інтернету, працювати онлайн було нереально, щодо сніданку, дуже велике скупчення народу яке не може нормально пройти одне попри одного, бо там стоять столи від schafle board, і через це дуже вузько люди штовхаються одне коло одного, персонал працював повільно, дуже довго доносили нові чашки для кави чи інший інвентар для сніданку, щодо ігор, більярд не в комплектований, кий тільки один від більярду і він розбитий наконечник має і ти не можеш добре бити по кулі, а самі кулі повторюються там наприклад 2 кулі із цифрою 10 просто замінили кулю любою іншою якої бракує, фортепіано не всі клавіші працюють, хотілось зіграти, коли на тебе дивляться...

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New Zealand Couple Feb 3, 2026 1.0/10

+ The property is in a really good location, very close to a nice little pub with a good vibe and close to st Pancras and kings cross station and close to Russel square tube station. The cafe area played good music.

- I am extremely unhappy with this hostel and regret booking here. Had we known exactly how bad the place is I would never have booked it. For $596NZD for 3 nights in a two bed room that does not have a private bathroom, it is extremely steep for the lack of cleanliness, safety and warmth a hostel is meant to offer. To start off with some of the issues we are facing, the ladies toilet and shower facilities on our floor are abysmal. The showers do not have working locks on the doors, some of them do not have locks at all and the doors do not close properly. I have had someone walk in on me whilst using the shower and I have never felt as uncomfortable, unsafe and humiliated in my life. I do not feel I should be scared to use the shower facilities in fear that someone will walk in on me whilst in a vulnerable state. They lack space, having to squeeze behind the doors just to get into both the toilets and the shower and have no area to put your belongings without fear of them being taken or getting wet. We also had issues with the elevator door not opening multiple times when arriving on our floor which feels rather scary and unsafe to use as we felt like we were going to get stuck inside of it. As the door was not opening we would have to go back to reception and use the stairs, which was extremely inconvenient as my friend has an injured leg and can’t use the stairs very well currently. I notified reception, but was met with no urgency to fix the issue. Our room is also extremely damp and cold, and the heater in the room does not work. There is enough condensation on the windows to fill up a glass. After the first night, there was pools of water on the windowsill that has made lots of our belongings wet. While i understand the UK is currently in their winter season, I don’t feel that we deserve to be damp and cold in our room after the amount we have paid. I also have photo evidence of the condensation in the room.

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France Solo traveler Feb 3, 2026 1.0/10

+ Pas grand-chose à dire de positif. L’espace partagé est agréable, mais à part ça, l’expérience n’a pas été satisfaisante. J’avais réservé trois nuits mais je suis parti après la première. J’ai dû réserver un autre hôtel pour les deux nuits restantes. Heureusement que j’avais les moyens de le faire, sinon mon séjour aurait été bien moins agréable.

- Expérience très décevante, à éviter. J’avais réservé un lit dans une chambre de 4 lits sans salle de bain et je déconseille fortement cet établissement. Le prix peut sembler attractif pour Londres, mais ça ne justifie en rien l’état des lieux. La chambre était très sale, le sol collant, le lit collant également (seuls les draps étaient propres et heureusement). Les salles de bain étaient dans un état inacceptable. J’étais logé au deuxième étage et l’hygiène était clairement absente, on peut sérieusement se demander si les sanitaires sont entretenus et je suis passé à 8H30 du matin. Sur les quatre douches disponibles, seulement deux fonctionnaient.

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Brazil Solo traveler Feb 1, 2026 1.0/10

+ Nada

- Nada pq não tinha nada para gostar

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Recent reviews

England MALE 31-40 May 15, 2026 Atm 100%

Great. Reasonably priced. Very well run. Excellent

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Argentina MALE 31-40 May 8, 2026 Atm 60%

The photos are real, but they’re very outdated. The hotel no longer looks like that and feels quite neglected. It’s time to invest in basic maintenance and renovations — painting the walls, improving the floors, and updating the overall look and feel of the property. Unfortunately, cleanliness is not their strong point either.

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Canada MALE 31-40 May 5, 2026 Atm 80%

Check in/out was very easy. Bar and lounge area was very well laid out and reasonably priced. Toilet and shower facilities are in need of some maintenance (lots of broken locks, hooks, doors etc.) £5 for a towel rental is way too high.

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France MALE May 2, 2026 Atm 100%

Hôtel sympathique, les prix restent élevés mais j’y retournerai sans hésiter

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Singapore FEMALE 18-24 May 1, 2026 Atm 60%

Lobby is nice but the washrooms could use some improvement as a few showers and doors weren’t functioning properly. The rooms are quite small, but they’re ok for sleep. It’s a large hostel with a mix of travelers and families, so it may not be the best choice if you’re hoping for a very social atmosphere.

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Canada FEMALE 25-30 May 1, 2026 Atm 60%

This was a good stay for what we needed in 1 night. The room was not as large as advertised which made this difficult. The staff were somewhat friendly, amenities were available but not readily advertised making it confusing. Rooms were not bad for cleanliness but clear lines of dust and dirty floors were noticeable so we wore shoes everywhere.

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Scotland FEMALE Apr 24, 2026 Atm 80%

Great hostel in a good area of the city. Handy for St Pancreas and Euston stations.

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Scotland MALE 18-24 Apr 23, 2026 Atm 60%

Strange place. We arrived and the floor was wet with disinfectant. We had a private room, someone no idea who. Opened the Door and popped their head in and seen us and scurried off?? If it wasn't for the good location the hostel and a good bar it doesn't have much going for it. One of the poorest hostels I have stayed at. I would recommend a hotel on the outside of London and use the Underground to get in. Same price much nicer!

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France FEMALE Apr 21, 2026 Atm 20%

Trop bruyant, de nombreuses douches et toilettes qui sont défectueux. Clients assez peu respectueux. Difficile de dormir

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USA FEMALE 18-24 Apr 20, 2026 Atm 20%

My sister and I stayed for two nights in April in a four bed female dorm. The bathrooms were disgusting and only one per floor. There were 13-17 years olds running down the halls all hours of the night screeching at the top of their lungs. Security guards were extremely rude. Terrible atmosphere. Terrible staff. Terrible time. DO NOT STAY at this hostel.

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Venezuela FEMALE 25-30 Apr 17, 2026 Atm 20%

Terrible, el personal que atiende es demasiado desagradable, los baños quedan lejísimos de las habitaciones, hay niños jugando pelota en los pasillos, el ambiente super pésimo sobre todo por el personal

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Chile FEMALE 25-30 Apr 17, 2026 Atm 100%

Soy de Chile 🇨🇱 Me gustó mucho, según precio calidad, está en una buena ubicación, el personal muy atento. Cuando llegue mi cobertor estaba sucio y pedí que lo cambiarán, fue un chico muy amable y me limpio toda la cama otra vez. Los baños podrían mejorar, pero siempre me tocaron limpios. Volvería nuevamente.

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England ALLMALEGROUP Apr 11, 2026 Atm 100%

Very happy with it.

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Libyan Arab Jamahiriya MALE Apr 10, 2026 Atm 100%

I enjoyed my stay , really pleased i will be back again.

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Mexico MALE Apr 10, 2026 Atm 80%

Great place benefit vs cost Good environment with plenty of services.

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France FEMALE 31-40 Apr 9, 2026 Atm 100%

L'auberge est très agréable et réconfortante, elle dispose de tout ce qu'il faut pour passer un séjour agréable et des bonnes soirées sur place. Personnel plutôt sympathique mais pas toujours en mesure de donner des bons conseils/recommendations sur les restaurants alentours. Les douches et les toilettes sont le point faible de l'auberge : entre les portes qui ne ferment pas, les pommeaux de douche qui fuient, les douches sans lumières et celles sans eau chaude, prendre une douche est...

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France FEMALE Apr 8, 2026 Atm 100%

Très bon emplacement. Sanitaires à refaire car vieux et pas très fonctionnels, mais nettoyés très souvent. Chambres fonctionnelles mais petites. Personnel sympa. Auberge sécurisée, gardée et entrée avec pass le soir. Bon rapport qualité prix au vu de l'emplacement.

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Canada MALE 25-30 Apr 6, 2026 Atm 60%

4 broken showers and disgusting bathrooms. Location was alright and the lobby was cool, but aside from that it was pretty rough. There are better places to stay with better prices

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Switzerland FEMALE 18-24 Apr 6, 2026 Atm 60%

The hostel has an amazing location. Unfortunately, we had 4 fire alarms (between 23:00 and 1:00) in 3 nights. Additionally, we had school kids (age 14-18) who were very loud until 0:00 (shouting in the hallway). Especially the first night, we felt as if nothing was done to prevent this. The second and third night were only slightly better. Also the supervisors of the kids didn't really seamed to care (but of course we know that this is not the fault of Generator).

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New Zealand FEMALE 25-30 Apr 5, 2026 Atm 80%

A good stay, the common area/bar is really nice and does have people milling around, the games etc make the space feel more unique and fun too. Rooms were nice, but the showers lacked privacy as the stall opened straight onto the shared bathroom, making it very difficult to grab your towel and get changed, there was also nowhere to leave your things. A big downside to this stay. There is a cost for luggage storage here fyi. Otherwise quite happy. Underground, Tesco and nice parks very close by.