Generator Dublin
Hostel/Backpacker accommodation, 3-starSmithfield Square, DublinShow on map
7.3 · Good9,629 reviews
- Check-in from 3:00 PMCheck-out by 10:00 AM. The front desk is staffed around the clock, so a late arrival is fine.
- Superb locationGuests rate the location 9.1 out of 10, at Smithfield Square.
- Breakfast availableIncluded on some rates — the board is shown on each room.
Welcome to our cozy Dormitory Room for 6, ideal for you and your crew.
Comfort and Convenience: With 3 bunks totaling 6 beds, each bunk comes equipped with a light feature, personal shelf, and under-bed lockers for your convenience. You can rest easy with pillows, duvets, and linen all provided for a good night's sleep.
Private Amenities: Enjoy the luxury of a private bathroom just for your group, ensuring your comfort and privacy during your stay.
Additional Services: Don't worry about bringing your own towels; they are available at reception for a small fee. We've got you covered with all the essentials for a pleasant stay.
What this place offers
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Pets allowed
- Lift / Elevator
- Luggage storage
Rooms
7.3
Good
Rated 7.3 out of 10 by 9,629 guests who stayed here.
- Cleanliness5.6
- Service9.1
- Location9.1
- Rooms6.6
- Amenities6.6
- Value6.6
- Food & drink5.6
Guests mention
Great locationFriendly staffComfortable beds
LeeUnited KingdomShort and Comfortable stay
The location of the hostel was great for the local attractions
N/A
NinaGermanyDublin City reachable by walking 20 minutes, fast check in and check out, private room booked for 5 people was tidy and mostly clean (bath could have been better) but overall quite good for the price
Bath does not…
TamasUnited KingdomGood place to stay
Location, atmosphere, quiet place, surrounded by restaurants.
Need to pay extra for towels, soap
CallumIEGreat place, mind the bathrooms
For the price, it's a really fun place, in a perfect location, with a lot to do there and nearby!
Physically Burned myself in the shower, beware
Graciela ViajeraArgentinaLa comodidad y la buena onda
Lejos
DavernIEVery friendly staff , very clean and secure, i always enjoy the generator, perfect and central and great value for money
Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated December 2025.
Where you’ll be
Smithfield Square, Dublin
Guests rate the location 9.1 out of 10 — superb.
Things to know
Cancellation
Each room shows its own terms before you pay.
Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.
Non-refundable rates are marked as such.
House rules
Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-out by 10:00 AM
Children welcome
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No pets
Non-smoking rooms available
Payment & property
Paid when you book, not at the desk.
Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.
The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.
What we’d check for you here
- How many rooms they will hold at once, for how long, and on what terms.
- That the step-free room is actually free on your dates, and whether it is a roll-in shower or a bath, which the listing never says.
- That the desk is staffed when you land, and that the room is held past cut-off.
- The pet fee and any size limit, which is where these bookings usually come apart.
- Whether breakfast is in the rate or added at checkout, and what time it runs.
- Whether the rate moves for your dates, and what it includes.
- What the property actually charges at the desk on top of the rate.
Questions about Generator Dublin
What time is check-in and check-out at Generator Dublin?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM. Check-out is by 10:00 AM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.
Does Generator Dublin allow pets?
No — the property states that pets are not allowed.
Is breakfast included at Generator Dublin?
Breakfast is offered at the property. Whether it's included depends on the rate — the board type is shown on each room once you put your dates in.
Does Generator Dublin have Wi-Fi?
Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.
Can I book a block of rooms at Generator Dublin?
The property lists meeting and banquet space, which usually means it handles group business — but how many rooms it will hold at once, for how long, and at what rate are set case by case and are not in any feed. Tell us the dates and the number of rooms and we'll get those terms from the property in writing before anything is charged.
Does Generator Dublin have wheelchair accessible rooms?
The property lists step-free or accessible facilities. That flag is the one least able to settle the question: a hotel can carry it and still have a step at the entrance, or a bath rather than a roll-in shower, and it does not say whether the accessible room is free on your dates. Tell us what you need and we'll ask the property directly rather than reading you the flag.
Can I check in late at Generator Dublin?
The property lists a front desk staffed 24 hours, so a late arrival should be possible. Standard check-in is from 3:00 PM. Rooms are still released after a cut-off at some properties regardless of the desk hours, so tell us your arrival time and we'll have them hold it.
How do I book Generator Dublin?
Put your dates in above and book online, or call (888) 789-8585 and we'll do it for you — including things a booking form can't handle, like a block of rooms, a monthly rate or an invoice for your employer.
Where is Generator Dublin?
Smithfield Square, Dublin.
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