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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Overview of Generator Dublin

Generator Dublin

2 out of 5

4.0/5 Very Good

Guests rated this property 4.0/5 for cleanliness.

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Pet friendly
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar

Cleaning and safety practices

  • Cleaned with disinfectant
  • Contactless check-in
  • Hand sanitizer provided
  • Personal protective equipment
Smithfield Square, Smithfield, Dublin, Dublin, 7

Explore the area

  • Popular LocationDublin Castle14 min walk
  • Popular LocationGuinness Storehouse15 min walk
  • Popular LocationO'Connell Street17 min walk
  • AirportDublin (DUB)23 min drive

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About this area

Dublin

Located in Dublin, Generator Dublin is in the city center and near a metro station. Guinness Storehouse and 3Arena are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Jameson Distillery Bow St. and Dublin Castle. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Croke Park or Aviva Stadium. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including outlet shopping and winery tours.
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What's nearby

  • Jameson Distillery Bow St. - 1 min walk
  • Christ Church Cathedral - 11 min walk
  • Dublin Castle - 14 min walk
  • Guinness Storehouse - 15 min walk
  • O'Connell Street - 17 min walk

Getting around

  • Smithfield Station - 2 min walk
  • Dublin Drumcondra Station - 4 min drive
  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • Generator Food — 1 min walk
  • The Cobblestone — 2 min walk
  • Cinnamon Cafe — 2 min walk
  • Urbanity — 2 min walk
  • Proper Order Coffee Co — 3 min walk

About this property

Generator Dublin

Family-friendly Dublin hostel in City Centre Dublin, near Jameson Distillery Bow St.
This smoke-free hostel features a restaurant, a nightclub, and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a coffee shop/café, a snack bar/deli, and coffee/tea in a common area. Rooms offer free WiFi and showers.
Generator Dublin offers 108 accommodations. This Dublin hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C/140°F or hotter
Guest accommodations are sealed after cleaning
Follows industry cleaning and disinfection practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)

Social distancing

Contactless check-in and check-out
Cashless transactions are available for all charges at the property
Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Temperature checks given to staff
Masks are required at the property
Hand sanitizer provided
Enhanced food service safety measures are in place
Individually-wrapped food options available for breakfast
Reservations are required for the use of certain onsite facilities
This information is provided by our partners.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking within 328 ft (EUR 27 per day), from 7:00 AM to midnight

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–noon on weekends: EUR 7.50 per person
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/café
  • 1 bar
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Evening entertainment
  • Foosball table
  • Karaoke
  • Nightclub

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Elevator
  • Front-desk safe
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Lockers available
  • Reception hall
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Multilingual staff

Languages spoken

  • Dutch
  • English
  • German
  • Irish
  • Italian
  • Polish
  • Portuguese
  • Romanian
  • Russian
  • Spanish

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathroom (select rooms)
  • In-room accessibility
  • Roll-in shower (select rooms)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Games
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Bathroom (partially open)
  • Shower

More

  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in from 2:00 PM - midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification. Any other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from June 1 2021 to October 1 2021 (dates subject to change):
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Fitness facilities

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 10 per pet, per night
Dogs welcome
Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: EUR 7.50 per person (approximately)
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 27 per day (328 ft away; open 7:00 AM to midnight)
  • Pet fee: EUR 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability, amount varies)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property caters to guests ages 18 and over.

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

This property does not have a Ireland Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

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Overall score and ratings

4.0

Very Good

Rating 5 - Excellent. 334 out of 976 reviews
5 - Excellent 34%
Rating 4 - Good. 389 out of 976 reviews
4 - Good 40%
Rating 3 - Okay. 166 out of 976 reviews
3 - Okay 17%
Rating 2 - Poor. 48 out of 976 reviews
2 - Poor 5%
Rating 1 - Terrible. 39 out of 976 reviews
1 - Terrible 4%

4.0/5

Cleanliness

4.1/5

Staff & service

3.7/5

Amenities

4.0/5

Property conditions & facilities
Write a review

4/5 Good

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
lovely stay for a great price
The area of Smithfield is really nice with cafes and restaurants right outside the door. The staff were incredibly nice and helpful with everything and careful especially during current times. The rooms were clean and the beds were comfortable. I only wish that towels were provided but other than that a nice stay for a great price
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

5/5 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very good
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

5/5 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

1/5 Terrible

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

1/5 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020