The Generator London

Description: The Generator London is located in central London very close to Russell Square and three mainline stations at St Pancras, Euston and Kings Cross. A good base for exploring the heart of London with Oxford Street (0.7 miles), Covent Garden (1 mile), Soho (0.9 miles) and Piccadilly Circus (1.2 miles) all nearby. Other close by attractions include the British Library (0.2 miles), Dickens House (0.4 miles), British Museum (0.5 miles), Camden Market (1.4 miles), Madame Tussauds (1.3 miles) and London Zoo (1.5 miles).

The Generator is a large hostel with an upbeat, funky appeal aimed at backpackers visiting London. A well established hostel that has been operating since 1996 and is the largest such type of hostel in London..
Accommodation consists of private twin, triples, quad and 5 bed rooms, all with a wash basin and multi purpose hanging units. Bed linen and towels are provided along with hot shower facilities 24 hours a day. Showers and lavatories are off suite along each corridor.
You must be 18 or over to sleep in a dormitory. Dormitories are both mixed sexes and female only.

The  bar is open 6pm-2am each evening serving a range of drinks including in-house cocktails. The bar is also the scene for various events including karaoke, quizzes, a live DJ and movies on different nights of the week.
Onsite there is also an internet café (charge), lounge and games room with pool tables which are available 24/7.
The hostels restaurant serves a full breakfast (charge) and a free continental breakfast.
In addition to the above there is also a chill out lounge (watch movies, study or just surf the net 7 days a week) and meeting room.

There is a a formal reception which is open 24 hours.
The Generator has a Travel Shop which is open from 8am – 1am where you can buy soft drinks and ever day essential items such as towels, padlocks, travelcards and musical tickets. The shop is also an information booth with the staff happy to advise you on any questions you may have about your stay in London.

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Room Numbers: 800+ beds
Check-in: 14.00 (2 pm)
Check-out: 10.00 am

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Awards:
Visit London:
 2009 Gold for Budget Accommodation of the Year