1 Stars Hostel 
Address: 37 Tavistock Place, Russell Square, London, United Kingdom
Average guest rating: 6.3 with 258 reviews![]()

The UK's largest, liveliest and funkiest hostel is located in the centre of London, and is the perfect place to meet other backpackers from all over the world. Centrally located near Russell Square Tube station, the hostel offers 800 beds in private twin, triple, quad and 5-bed rooms, all with a washbasin. A free continental breakfast and bed linen is included. You can also enjoy free hot showers 24 hours a day. Party the night away in the famous Generator Bar, with a free drink for all guests over 18 years old. Happy hour is from 18:00 to 21:00, with drinks at great discounted prices. There are events every night: karaoke on Thursdays, a live DJ on Saturdays and free movies on Wednesdays and Sundays. The Generator also has an internet cafe, a lounge area and a games room with pool tables, all open 24 hours.
24-hour Front Desk, Bar, Restaurant, All Public and Private Spaces Non-smoking, Gay Friendly, Luggage Storage, Heating, Safety Deposit Box, Express Check-in/Check-out, Elevator, Family Rooms, Rooms/Facilities for Disabled, Continental Breakfast, Non-smoking Rooms
Karaoke, Billiards, Games Room
Tour Desk, Packed Lunches, Souvenirs/Gift Shop, Internet Services, Laundry, Business Centre, Airport Shuttle, Wi-Fi / Wireless LAN, Fax/Photocopying
We do not accept American Express! All the rooms at The Generator are non-smoking. However, we have smoking and non-smoking areas throughout the hostel. ALL group bookings over 10 people need to contact us once they have booked rooms, as we require FULL PAYMENT 1 month before the arrival to avoid cancellation. We do not accept group bookings with students under the age of 18 years old. Sorry, we do not allow animals EXCEPT guide/hearing dogs.
Continental breakfast is included in the room rate.
No deposit will be charged.
VAT is included. Service charge is included. City/tourist tax is included.
Pets are not allowed.
Wireless internet is available in public areas and costs GBP 1.50 per hour. Wired internet is available in public areas and costs GBP 1.50 per hour.
No parking available.
If cancelled up to 1 day before the date of arrival, no fee will be charged. If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged.
Children older than 18 years are welcome. There is no capacity for extra beds/cots in the room.
Visa, Euro/Mastercard, Switch
The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
Book online or call our reservation hotline. Monday-Friday from 9.30 am to 5.30 pm (CET – Central European Time).
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