Name: The Generator London 

Address: 37 Tavistock Place, Russell Square, London WC1H 9SE



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.

Room Information: The hostel has over 800 beds, which includes shared and private rooms. The rooms are all single bunk beds and the bathrooms are shared facilities located on each floor. Bed linen is included.

The rooms are all dormitory style rooms with the smallest room having 2 bed and the largest having 8 beds. They are all bunk beds with a wash basin in each room and a locker provided for each bed.

Travel Information: By public transport: Take the Piccadilly Line Underground to Russell Square. From there cross over the road onto Marchmont Street, walk to the traffic lights and turn right onto Tavistock Place. At number 37 Tavistock Place turn down into Compton Place - the Generator is at the end. You can also walk to us from King's Cross and Euston stations. Please email us if you would like further directions.

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Name: The Generator Hostel London 

Address: 37 Tavistock Placerussell Square London WC1H 9SE



City zone: Kings Cross/Euston

Description: Enjoying a central location, the Generator Hostel London offers convenient facilities to make your stay a pleasant one.

Location: Located just 5 minutes from the Russell Square Underground Station, the Generator Hostel London is within a 15-minute walk from the Covent Garden, Oxford Street and lively Theatreland.

Rooms: The property offers comfortable guestrooms that are equipped with necessary amenities.

Restaurant: Guests can relish a variety of delicacies at the onsite restaurant and later relax with a fine drink at the cocktail bar.

General: During leisure, you can browse the net or explore the city and its surrounding attractions.

Room amenities: shared bathroom

Additional information: 2 km to the Train Station · 32 km to the Airport (London Heathrow) · 42 km to the Airport (London Gatwick)

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Name: Generator

Address: Compton Place WC1H 9SD London



City zone: Holborn - Covent Garden

Description: A multi award-winning hostel, we have been voted in the top ten hostels in the world. We think this is because we provide fantastic hostel accommodation in comfortable surroundings and our futuristic design theme offers an exciting backdrop to your stay. We can accommodate our guests in singles, twins, multi bedded rooms and dormshare all in bunk bed style. Wash basins are provided in every room, and there are plenty of toilets and hot showers on every floor for use 24 hours a day. If you don't want to party you can enjoy our quieter communal areas including the internet room and 'turbine', where we have pool tables and televisions. Don't worry if you haven't planned the rest of your trip. We have a Travel desk here at The Generator where you can buy day trips to all the major tourist attractions in England, as well as bus tours to Scotland, Ireland and the rest of Europe. We look forward to giving you a warm welcome to The Generator in the near future.

Amenities: lift/elevator;credit card accepted;park;shuttle service from and/or to the airport;shuttle service from and/or to the railway station;satellite TV;Internet/email services;TV lounge;discotheque;bar;restaurant;laundry room;shops in the hotel;front desk - 24 hour;front desk - fax service;city tour;city guide;city maps;tourist information;luggage room;multilingual staff;billiards/snooker;heating;groups welcome;congress facilities;meals for groups;

Number of rooms: 217

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Name: The Generator London 

Address: 37 Tavistock Place Russell Square London WC1H 9SE



Description: Generator Hostel in Russell Square in Central London is a great value, clean and fun place to stay. Being the biggest hostel in London and the UK, you are guaranteed to meet other backpackers and travellers from around the world, and you can party the night away in the famous Generator London Bar. There is a happy hour that runs from 6pm to 9pm and drinks are sold at £1.50. We pride ourselves on being the best hostel in London, and backpackers have consistently voted us into the top 10 hostels in the world. We have also recently been chosen as one of the 10 best places to stay in London by The Independent National Newspaper. GUESTS UNDER 18 YEARS OLD CAN NOT BE ACCEPTED AT THE HOSTEL. REFUSAL WILL BE MADE AT CHECK-IN IF THIS POLICY IS IGNORED. GROUPS OVER 15 PEOPLE CAN NOT BOOK DORM ROOMS - PRIVATE ROOMS ONLY.REFUSAL WILL BE MADE AT CHECK-IN IF THIS POLICY IS IGNORED. Come and join the fun in our hostel when you are next in London!

Getting there: Take the Piccadilly Line Underground to Russell Square. From there cross over the road onto Marchmont Street, walk to the traffic lights and turn right onto Tavistock Place. At number 37 Tavistock Place turn down into Compton Place - the Generator is at the end. You can also walk to us from King's Cross and Euston Stations. Please email us if you would like further directions.

Car parking: no car park available

Children policy: Dorm rooms - over 18's only

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