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Generator London: Best place to stay in London    Check Rates
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    • Gabsrio
  • By Gabsrio on April 21, 2006

  • Theme: Hotel
  • Price: US$20-40    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: about average
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    Generator London: Best Value    Check Rates
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    • Monteverde
  • By Monteverde on October 21, 2006
    • easy to reserve, good people from all over the world, good and confortable, easy for backpackers

    mid price, good location, great bar and cheap

  • Theme: Hotel
  • Price: US$40-80    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: about average
  • Phone: 0044 (0)20- 7388 7666
  • Website: http://www.generatorhostels.com/london
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    Generator London: Hostel or Home?    Check Rates
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    • tyerks
  • Updated By tyerks on October 24, 2003
    • When I was in Berlin, I stayed at the new Generator there, so when I found out that there was one in London, I jumped at the chance to stay there, because I had had such a good time at the one in Berlin. Well, the one in London is a little different. It seemed to me that some people had made it their home. There were people in my room who had been staying there for months. They had jobs and that was just like an apartment for them. Also, the hallways are MESSY! Which is gross. I was pretty disgusted with the place after staying at the top notch one in Berlin. However, it isn't all bad. They have nightly entertainment or tournament type games, like Twister.

  • Theme: Hostel
  • Price: US$20-40    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: about average
  • Directions: King's Cross (said to be unsafe at night, however, I never had problems, being an 18 year old girl travelling alone) or Russell Square tube stations
  • Website: http://www.the-generator.co.uk/
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    Generator London: Londons fun Hostel    Check Rates
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  • By mumsy3853 on April 15, 2004

  • Theme: Hostel
  • Price: US$20-40    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: least expensive
  • Directions: two block fromthe underground
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    Generator London: The only place to stay    Check Rates
    kcochran111
  • By kcochran111 on June 2, 2003
    • Generator Hostel - London
    Generator Hostel
    by kcochran111
    The Generator wins the "Funnest Hostel" award (yes, I know "funnest" isn't a word). They have so many activities planned for their guests, you almost don't have to leave!

    You get a free drink at the bar when you check in. This bar is open 'til 2 a.m. (2 1/2 hrs after London pubs close) and is a good, cheap place to meet other travelers.

    Sunday's free afternoon movie was a nice break from sightseeing all day.

    Breakfast is included. Beds are surprisingly comfortable, but bathrooms are pretty dingy.

  • Theme: Hostel
  • Price: less than US$20    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: least expensive
  • Phone: 44 207 388 7666
  • Directions: Tube: Russell Square (Piccadilly Line)
  • Website: www.hostelworld.com
  • Other Contact: email: info@the-generator.co.uk
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    Generator London: Good Location    Check Rates
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    • damyjeroen
  • By damyjeroen on December 12, 2004
    • The hotel - London
    The hotel
    by damyjeroen
    There is a lot to do and the location is just perfect. The only thing i thought was not so good are the enormous amount of groups (schools etc) and a lot of people younger then 16.
    But overal a fun stay

    There is a great bar, e-mail facilities and a reasonable good restaurant for less then $6

  • Theme: Hostel
  • Price: US$20-40    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: less expensive than average
  • Directions: Bloomsbury, a 15 minute stroll to picadilly circus, so it is really in the center
  • Website: www.the-generator.co.uk
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    Generator London: Party Hostel    Check Rates
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    • esn
  • By esn on January 3, 2005
    • breakfast time - London
    breakfast time
    by esn
    Overall the Generator was ok. Basically, it was what it advertised; a huge, party - themed hostel that provides the basics.

    The bathrooms were very clean, and huge so there usually wasn't a wait for a shower. The dorms were a little dirty though. It wasn't anything too major, I just never saw any staff clean the dorms during my four nights there.

    The breakfast was simple, but free so I can't complain.

    If I were going back to London, I think I would try another hostel, just to try something different.

  • Theme: Hostel
  • Price: less than US$20    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: less expensive than average
  • Directions: It's near the Russell Square Underground station.
  • Website: http://www.generatorhostels.com
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    Generator London: An OK Place in London    Check Rates
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    • MDH
  • Updated By MDH on July 10, 2003
    • The entrance to the Generator at night - London
    The entrance to the Generator
    at night
    by MDH
    The Generator is located in Central London near Russel Square on a quiet stretch of Tavistock Place. The Generator is Britain's largest hostel, with over 800 rooms and has a funky futuristic "Brazil"/Orwellian theme.

    Personally I found this place to be OK, but probably not the best accomodation when it came down to it. The beds were uncomfortable and the toilets/showers were particularly horrid. Think of the worst high school shower, multiply by one hundred, and you're still nowhere near how bad the ones are here, where the curtains were hanging on by a thread.

    However I have to say that the Generator is located in nice, comfortable and quiet neighborhood that's centrally located and near bus, train, and Underground stations. If you're not looking for comfort but are looking for good centrality, then I would recommend this place.

    Located in an alley on Tavistock Rd. Has "1984"-ish theme and, like all hostels, attracts a huge international guestlist.

  • Theme: Hostel
  • Price: less than US$20    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: least expensive
  • Phone: 207 388 7666
  • Directions: Tucked away on Compton Place, a small brick alleyway that connects to Tavistock.
  • Website: http://www.a1tourism.com/uk/generato.html
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    Generator London: An energy-filled hostel    Check Rates
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    • blood_stained_lace
  • By blood_stained_lace on January 29, 2004
    • Caroline washing her face in our room - London
    Caroline washing her face in
    our room
    by blood_stained_lace
    Not a luxury place, but what you'd expect for a hostel. Make sure if you're planning on sleeping not to get a room above the disco! :-) I stayed at the generator during their winter season, so it wasn't too crowded (I here it's pretty busy in the summer).
    The rooms have lockers in them, big enough for my then 15 year old brother to squeeze himself into one. The rooms also have sinks, however the bathrooms are separate.

    This is just how things were for me. You can check out their website to see the different options the Generator offers.

    The Generator is more of a place to overnight at for those who want to stay up late, hang out and party. Besides having a disco, there is also a pool table, another room to hang out in, TV, and I vaguely remember there being some sort of video game machine... I enjoyed my stay, but must admit that I didn't usually go to bed until around 4 AM. ;-)

  • Theme: Hostel
  • Price: less than US$20    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: less expensive than average
  • Phone: 0044(0)20-7388 7666
  • Directions: Near Russell Square in the center of London
  • Website: http://www.the-generator.co.uk/london/mainlondonhostel.cfm
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    Generator London: Simple Hostel ideal for footballfans    Check Rates
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    • Twan
  • By Twan on May 26, 2007
    • Generator bar after Arsenal - PSV - London
    Generator bar after Arsenal -
    PSV
    by Twan, 1 more photos
    Arrival, check in, lunch, pub, football game, win, pub, disco in side the hostel, sleep, breakfast, underground, plane back to Holland

    Bare minimum, cheap, disco till 3:00h

    It's called a party hostel!!!

  • Theme: Hostel
  • Price: US$40-80    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: least expensive
  • Phone: 0044 (0)20- 7388 7666
  • Directions: Russell Square Station (Piccadilly Line) is close to The Generator 3 min walk. Station exit, cross over onto Marchmont Street traffic lights. Turn right to Tavistock Place and to number 37, to Compton Place and The Generator is at the bottom.
  • Website: http://www.generatorhostels.com/london/
  • Other Contact: res@generatorhostels.com
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