8,045 reviews
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$110Smithfield Square, Smithfield, Dublin, D7, Ireland
8,045 reviews
1/51
Restaurant
Free wifi
Bar
Tour desk
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
Live music/Performance
Elevator
Welcome to Generator Dublin, a vibrant 2-star hotel located at Smithfield Square, Smithfield, just 1.6mi from the bustling city center of Dublin, Ireland. With 8045 reviews, this hotel is a favorite among travelers seeking a unique and energetic stay in the heart of the city.
At Generator Dublin, you can enjoy a range of amenities during your stay, including pet-friendly accommodations for a small extra charge, free Wi-Fi, and a 24-hour front desk for all your needs. The hotel also offers non-smoking rooms, live music performances, a bar, restaurant, and even bathtubs in select rooms. Accessibility is not an issue, with an elevator and upper floors reachable by lift, ensuring convenience for all guests.
Immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere of Generator Dublin, where the unique blend of modern comfort and entertainment will make your stay memorable. Whether you're exploring the city's iconic landmarks or enjoying the vibrant nightlife, this hotel offers a comfortable retreat at a minimum price. Book your stay now and experience the best of Dublin at Generator Dublin!
After indulging in the various amenities Generator Dublin has to offer, head to the on-site Restaurant #1 to satisfy your hunger with delicious international cuisine. Whether you're craving a hearty meal after a day of exploring Dublin or simply want to unwind with a satisfying dish, this restaurant is sure to delight your taste buds. Take in the vibrant ambiance and savor the flavors of diverse dishes from around the world without even leaving the hotel premises.
For your convenience, Generator Dublin accepts payment via Mastercard, Visa, and Maestro, ensuring a hassle-free check-in and check-out process. Cash is not accepted at this hotel, so you can enjoy a seamless transaction experience during your stay. Simply use your preferred card to settle your charges and focus on making the most of your time in Dublin without the worry of carrying physical currency.
Choose from a variety of room types at Generator Dublin, such as the cozy 1 Twin Bed room or the spacious Deluxe 2 Beds room, all designed to accommodate 2 adults and 1 child. With smoking not allowed in any of the rooms, you can breathe easy and enjoy a refreshing stay. Whether you're traveling with your family or friends, there's a room option to suit your needs, ensuring a comfortable and relaxing retreat in the heart of Dublin at Generator Dublin.
Closest airports
Dublin Airport
5.1miRestaurant
Free wifi
Bar
Tour desk
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
Live music/Performance
Elevator
Bathtub
Upper floors accessible by elevator
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Single Room
1 Twin Bed
55 sqft
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Single Room (1 Twin Bed) is 54 square feet and includes 2 single beds 80-130 width plus safe.
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Dormitory, 8 Twin Beds, Bunk, Shared Bathroom
8 Twin Beds
1 Bunk Bed
225 sqft
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8-bed Private Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom (4 Twin Bunk Beds) is 226 square feet and includes either bunk beds or 4 single beds 80-130 width.
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Dormitory, 1 Twin Bed, Bunk, Shared Bathroom
1 Twin Bed
1 Bunk Bed
170 sqft
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1 bed in 6 bed mixed dormitory with shared bathroom (1 Twin Bunk Bed) is 172 square feet and includes either bunk beds or 2 single beds 80-130 width.
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Dormitory, 6 Twin Beds, Bunk, Shared Bathroom
6 Twin Beds
1 Bunk Bed
170 sqft
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6-bed Private Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom (3 Twin Bunk Beds) is 172 square feet and includes either bunk beds or 3 single beds 80-130 width.
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Room - 1 Twin
1 Twin Bed
55 sqft
Free wifi
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The single room features a shared bathroom equipped with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. Rooms on the upper floors are reachable by elevator. The unit offers 1 bed.
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Deluxe, 2 Twin Beds
2 Twin Beds
150 sqft
City view
Private Bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Upper floors accessible by elevator
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Private Twin Room with a private bathroom, a hanging unit or locker, bed linen, and towels. Please note room may have 2 single beds or a set of bunk beds. "Putting the WIN back in twin. - 2 single beds - TV - Electronic Safe - Private bathroom - Towels and toiletries supplied - Hair dryer - Charging station with USB port "
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Deluxe, King Size
1 King Size Bed
160 sqft
Free wifi
Flat-screen TV
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"Expect royal treatment. Live like a king. - 1 king bed - TV - Electronic Safe - Private bathroom - Towels and toiletries supplied - Hair dryer - Charging station with USB port "
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Room - 4 Bed
4 Bunk Beds
160 sqft
City view
Private Bathroom
Shower
Upper floors accessible by elevator
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The quadruple room offers parquet floors and heating, as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. Rooms on the upper floors are reachable by elevator. The unit offers 4 beds.
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Dormitory, 8 Bed
1 Bunk Bed
225 sqft
City view
Private Bathroom
Shower
Upper floors accessible by elevator
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"The perfect room for you and your crew. - 4 bunks – 8 beds - All bunks include a light feature, personal shelf and under-bed lockers - Pillow, duvet, linen all supplied - Towels available at reception for a small fee"
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Family, Quadruple
2 Twin Beds
2 Bunk Beds
160 sqft
City view
Private Bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Upper floors accessible by elevator
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Rooms are 20 square yards. "Keeping family first with this room for four. - TV - Electronic Safe - Private bathroom - Towels and toiletries supplied - Hair dryer - Charging station with USB port "
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Dormitory, 4 Bed
1 Bunk Bed
160 sqft
City view
Private Bathroom
Shower
Upper floors accessible by elevator
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Rooms are 19 square yards. "Sharing is caring – get ready to make some friends. - Book one bed (or more) in this shared room - 2 bunks – 4 beds - Private bathroom - All bunks include a light feature, personal shelf and under-bed lockers - Pillow, duvet, linen all supplied - Towels available at reception for a small fee"
Dormitory, 6 Bed, Female Only
1 Bunk Bed
160 sqft
City view
Private Bathroom
Shower
Upper floors accessible by elevator
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"No boys allowed! This one's for the girls. - 3 bunks – 6 beds - Private bathroom - Hair dryer - All bunks include a light feature, personal shelf and under-bed lockers - Pillow, duvet, linen all supplied - Towels available at reception for a small fee"
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8,045 reviewsCategories of assessments
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Comfort
Location
Facilities
Staff
Value for money
WiFi quality
Featured reviews:
Lanim
8.2
January 2024
The rooms are clean and the linen is crispy white.
They need to consider allowing guests to choose if they want a room with females only or a unisex room. It's creepy to wake up in a room with unknown men. That can be dangerous if a female traveler is alone in a 4-bed room with 3 male roommates.
Kelly
10
April 2025
No hotel, no hostel, no home can garantee a quiet space - the world goes on around us. Especially in a hostel with an appreciation for individual and group travel. I saw a staff member kindly ask a young couple coming in with a little too much drink on them to sit to the side. I was very impressed the way he handled it respectful to all. This is just one example of the experienced and kindness of staff. Addictionally when i couldnt sleep due to not some snoring but the other lady getting annoyed at her and kept waking her up - instead of getting cross at the one that wasnt happy and unable to ubderstand no-one can help snoring in their sleep - staff gave me another bed available thankfully. Again, ensuring peace between clientale as i didnt want to be trying to handle the situation myself and become upset.
I miss the continental breakfast. However the breakfast from the menu was fab. I will get used to the change in menu as i love the energy and professionalism at The Generator.
Andreu
8.2
November 2024
The facilities are just amazing. The design feels very modern but also classic. Rooms are spacious and the lockers are giant. Bathrooms are clean and you can request extra cleaning hands. There are lot of games and the bar area is like an actual pub. The location is ok, not the most centric but has nice restaurants and pubs nearby and it's well connected to everywhere as tram is 2min away. The inside bar is quite good also, super handy so you dont have to freeze outside
Bathroom has room for improvement. There are no shelves or anything to leave your clothes/soap etc while you shower. The pillows are too plain for my taste and you couldn't stay on the phone at bed, it was just too uncomfortable. There is no kitchen or anything to heat some food so you will have to eat outside everyday which on Dublin is very expensive. Towels not included, you have to rent them (feels like it's the usual on Ireland sadly) Although the space is very well designed to be social, as there are no programmed activities or anything it's a bit difficult to interact with the people, but that's not hostels fault. I think on this hostel is better to come with friends
Balázs
10
August 2024
I like the free/easy usage As bathromn, even I cant use because to other staff in the romm.?
I like they was try to be queit! But,they have System,wake up 6am, do nothing,and after 10 ám go out,and come back 12.after Áll the Time ín Da bed!they forcely shut down the ligth exactly 21 PM!!!!! thoose it matter you do something.And,they thats to must joke,they,not me,make a complaining, because I get lost for items,and I have to replaced! Im Always going to be help plp who need,but im think its too much,and get much more then far away! Im was feel like there im terrotized!and that freak plp cant count what they can do!I really dont want that experiense!but otherwise,I was very like the place! Thanks a million! Regards Balazs Varkonyi
Estelle
10
October 2024
Great location, not even 20 minutes walk from Dublin City Center and Temple Bar area. There is a nice bar inside the Hostel if you don't want to go out but still want to have fun. And a Tesco Express around the corner for late night snacks. The rooms are spacious and clean, the beds are comfortable and with plenty of outlets. The shared bathrooms and toilets are clean and there is plenty enough that you won't have to wait.
We didn't get breakfast because it was really expensive (10 euros). The room is already quite expensive for a hostel so they should include breakfast.
Cathryn
8.2
October 2024
Perfect room size for number of guests and valued private bathroom. Generally very little noise and comfortable beds. Each bed had lockable storage if required. Very reasonably priced towel hire and post-checkout locker storage for luggage. Great location in walkable distance to the city centre, also right on the tramline. Local eateries/cafes and other amenities on the doorstep. Staff very friendly and helpful and made us feel welcomed for our stay. Onsite bar and social area for anyone travelling alone/groups, and pop-up craft/makers market indoors as we arrived.
Private bathroom was a little tired and smelt a bit fusty.
Tiana
8.2
July 2024
I liked the atmosphere and decorations. The bartenders and front desk were really nice. I also loved the theme nights. It was clean and had friendly staff. The hostel also has alot of places to hang out and meet people. I would stay here again.
Being a broke traveler I can't offered to go out every meal I was really disappointed there wasn't a kitchen. The bouncer was really strict also when I came back without my room key. The games in the lobby you also have to pay for after you already paid for a room. The drinks were also very overpriced compared to a pub like 4 buildings down.
Ellen
10
September 2024
The Staff were very friendly and very nice. The bathrooms within the Hostel were very clean and tidy! The dorm that I stayed in was also very clean with nice clean bed sheets and a good mattress! The Hostel had a really cool bar area downstairs on the ground floor with really cool lights. Really cool vibes in there. The Hostel also has a food menu with nice options on it. The Hostel also has a vending machine near to the reception desk which I think is a nice idea. I'd definitely give this Hostel a go if you are planning to stay somewhere nice in Dublin that's not too expensive. It's also less than a minutes walk from the luas line and a bus stop! I'll be back again for sure.
Yannick
8.2
July 2024
The staff was very friendly and efficient. They welcomed me and informed me well about all things hostel related as well as the nearby restaurants and the like. The rooms were big enough and had all the necessary amenities to make my stay comfortable.
The cleanliness of the communal bathrooms, showers and toilets was lacking. This was not due to the staff cleaning poorly but rather due to some of the guests being..less than ideal human specimens. Cleaning more often might solve this issue. Definitely bring slippers for walking through the communal areas.
David
10
July 2024
They have set rules in place to ensure a decent and respectful stay with regards to common areas being for socialising, and the dorms to be respectfully for quiet and sleep (as we all have different schedules). The common area is large, welcoming, and helps engage in socialisation, but if you prefer to be away from people, there are areas for that as well. Karaoke, seeming every night invites guests from all over the world to sing their hearts out, and the outside area seems recently gentrified (less riff raff than you'd have elsewhere).
Looking back, there really wasn't anything that hurt the trip. The dorm beds each come with a reading light and plugs to charge your devices, and everyone in the 6 Bed 3 Bunk dorm room that I stayed at for two nights were quiet and respectful. If I had to complain.. the door to the male bathroom/shower area on floor 2 slams loudly.. but that's it.
Attractions
St. Audoen's Church
0.4miTemple Bar
0.5miDublin City Hall
0.5miDublin Castle
0.6miDublin O’Connell Street
0.7miDublin Grafton Street
0.9miThe Book of Kells
0.9miDublin Custom House
1miGAA Museum
1.4miDalkey Castle & Heritage Centre
8.6miPowerscourt Estate
12miPowerscourt Waterfall
14.2miGlendalough
23.4miWicklow Mountains
24.1miTrim Castle
25.5miAttractions
St. Audoen's Church
0.4miTemple Bar
0.5miDublin City Hall
0.5miDublin Castle
0.6miDublin O’Connell Street
0.7miDublin Grafton Street
0.9miThe Book of Kells
0.9miDublin Custom House
1miGAA Museum
1.4miDalkey Castle & Heritage Centre
8.6miPowerscourt Estate
12miPowerscourt Waterfall
14.2miGlendalough
23.4miWicklow Mountains
24.1miTrim Castle
25.5miAirports
Dublin Airport
5.1miRestaurant #1
Cuisines
Restaurant
Free wifi
Bar
Tour desk
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
Live music/Performance
Elevator
Bathtub
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Activities
Bar crawls
Bike tours
Game room
Live music/Performance
Live sports events (broadcast)
Movie nights
Nightclub/DJ
Pool table
Walking tours
Bathroom
Bathtub
Hairdryer
Private Bathroom
Shared bathroom
Shower
Toilet
Toilet paper
Towels
Bedroom
Linens
Business Facilities
Fax/Photocopying
Meeting/Banquet facilities
Cleaning Services
Daily housekeeping
Common Areas
Shared lounge/TV area
Entertainment & Family Services
Board games/Puzzles
Evening entertainment
Food & Drink
Bar
Coffee house on site
Fruit
Packed lunches
Restaurant
Snack bar
Special diet meals (on request)
Vending machine (drinks)
Vending machine (snacks)
Wine/Champagne
Food & drink safety
Breakfast to-go containers
Delivered food covered securely
Front Desk Services
24-hour front desk
ATM on site
Baggage storage
Express check-in/out
Invoice provided
Lockers
Private check-in/out
Tour desk
General
Designated smoking area
Elevator
Facilities for disabled guests
Family rooms
Hardwood or parquet floors
Heating
Non-smoking rooms
Pet Friendly
Smoke-free property
Internet
Free wifi
Media & Technology
Flat-screen TV
TV
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Contactless check-in/out
Room Amenities
Socket near the bed
Safety & security
24-hour security
Carbon monoxide detector
CCTV in common areas
CCTV outside property
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Safe
Security alarm
Smoke alarms
Safety features
Access to healthcare professionals
First aid kits available
View
City view
Inner courtyard view
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Come and go whenever you want
Parking may not be available
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 5 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
0 - 2 years
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of cribs, extra beds, and children allowed in existing beds can vary depending on the option booked.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
No capacity for extra beds.
Cash
Visa,
Mastercard,
Maestro
This property does not accept cash.
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