Generator Hostel Dublin
Smithfield Square Smithfield, Dublin, D7, Ireland
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Smithfield Square Smithfield, Dublin, D7, Ireland
Experience our hostel in Dublin city center, with easy access to Dublin airport and Temple Bar. You'll find Generator Dublin in the hip Smithfield neighborhood; adjacent to the Jameson Distillery and just a short walk from Temple Bar. Our Dublin hotel features open social spaces and is equipped with a café/restaurant and a bar on-site. With its reclaimed wood, exposed brickwork and original stonework, the place has an unruffled, industrial feel. From the Irish music belting out of the pubs in Temple Bar to the elegant splendor of Georgian terraces and squares, the city has many fascinating faces – every one of them ready to greet you with a welcoming smile and a pint of Guinness.

Hotel Services and Facilities

Free WiFi Free parking Free breakfast Pet friendly

Hotel facilities

  • Pets Allowed
  • Meeting/Banquet Facilities
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Bar
  • 24-Hour Front Desk
  • Express Check-In/Check-Out
  • Elevator
  • Coffee shop
  • Nightclub/DJ
  • Billiards
  • Table tennis
  • Packed lunches
  • Heating
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Snack bar
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Evening entertainment
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • vending machine
  • 24-hour security
  • Designated Smoking Area
  • Family Rooms
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Game Room
  • Live entertainment
  • Restaurant(s)
  • Daily Housekeeping
  • Non-Smoking Rooms Available
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Emergency cord in bathroom
  • Wine/champagne
  • Fruits
  • Pub crawls
  • Smoke alarms
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
  • First aid kit available
  • Cashless payment available
  • Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
  • Invoices
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Free face masks
  • Contactless check-in/out
  • Food delivery
  • Electronic room key
  • Audible alarm
  • ATM or cash withdraw on site
  • CCTV security in common areas
  • Daily disinfection
  • Facilities for disabled guests available
  • Lower bathroom sinks available
  • Luggage storage & lockers
  • Non-smoking property
  • Restaurant (special diets available)
  • Tour services
  • Physical/social distancing guidelines
  • Protective screen or physical barriers in appropriate areas
  • Accessible toilet
  • Professional cleaning services
  • Pets allowed (charges may apply)
  • Takeout dining services available
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stayed in November, 2025
Guest Score 5 out of 10
Fair
Location, clean
Towel need to rent them with 4€ for one night
stayed in November, 2025
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
Clean, neat, good location close to the train, close to supermarket, close to restaurants
Some guys are really have bad attitude and teenagers playing around all night
stayed in November, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Clean
stayed in November, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Location, people, amenities
stayed in November, 2025
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
Great location!
The bathroom in our room was not very clean, the shower drains kept backing up. However the rest of the room was great.
stayed in November, 2025
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
Close to city centre, good parties.
Our room smelled bad and also the coridors smelled like cat urin. We didn’t expect food and drinks to be forbidden in the room and in hanging area. Most of the toilet seats in mens facilities were broken.
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 4 out of 10
Disappointing
Location was good.
Too loud
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
The atmosphere of the whole building was just what I was looking for! Meeting new guests from all over the world singing karaoke, playing pool, shuffleboard while having a drink any night made the stay even better. The staff was very polite and helpful at all times of day or night. The facilities were very well kept and exceeded my expectations. Great stay overall!
There is not much I didnt like about my stay. The only minor issue I had was my room smelled of body odor similar to a gym locker room. However I was staying with about 5 or 6 other male guests so I cannot entirely blame that on the lodging. No other issues.
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Very clean! Staff were amazing! Location was great
Not a thing! Second time here and will be back next year
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
all
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 1 out of 10
Very Poor
three bunks in one bed, cant even sit up straight (& I am very short) the price is way too high for the bad facilities, and the location wasnt even central. Staff was not friendly,
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 5 out of 10
Fair
The location was excellent. It's a few minutes walk to everything. The staff was nice and very accommodating.
Not a good place for a family. Guest here are very loud, a lot of constant slamming doors and yelling all through the night. People has no regards for others trying to get some rest. If you want a peaceful sleep at night,this is not the place for you. No towels in the room,you have to rent it. The bathroom is borderline nasty.
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 3 out of 10
Poor
Location is alright
Party hostel with music going on loud and late. Impossible to get a good sleep on Friday or Saturday. Bonus is drunk and stinky roommates coming back after party
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
Location was great.
There was no shelves in bathroom to put our things. We got a private room for just our group. It was a hassle to get ready with nowhere to place your bathroom essentials like toothbrush, hair gel, etc. Also one of the lockers couldn’t even be opened due to being too close to the bathroom door. The bathroom has a lot of space to put some shelving, also no electric plugs in the bathroom.
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 6 out of 10
Pleasant
We were right next to the Jameson Distellery. Lots of restaurants near by, and a cool pub down the street called Cobblestone were they play live music. The place does have locker storage for luggage so that was a plus.
I didn't like the room, needs a big time update. The place is full of young people. Looks like a party hotel for the young. Very loud music n very busy.
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
The location was great walking distance to many of the local attractions. It made it very convenient for getting around the city.
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 6 out of 10
Pleasant
Location
Blood on our bed
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 5 out of 10
Fair
It had a good location and a lot of seating for socializing
It’s a party hostel, which is on me for not looking into but it should be known for people who like to sleep before 1am
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 6 out of 10
Pleasant
Having our own room with a bathroom/shower was nice. Can’t complain about having a bed and a roof over our heads.
The no food/drink rules were wacky since the food offered was rediculously expensive. Would have made more sense to just offer a shared kitchen or a cheap breakfast.
stayed in August, 2025
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
For the price I paid, it was pretty decent. It’s easy to check and check out. There’s a nearby Dublin Express station which makes it convenient. Plus, it’s just behind Jameson Distillery!
Rooms can get warm even at night. Additional ventilation would be great to have. The doors also slam quite loud. If you try to close it softly, it won’t close.
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Availability from Wed, Dec 17, 2025 To Sat, Dec 20, 2025 For 2 Rooms (Change Search)
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Private 4-bed Room - Ensuite
The quadruple room offers parquet floors and heating, as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. rooms on the upper floors are reachable by elevator. the unit offers 4 beds.
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$156.05USD
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  • Accessible by lift
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • City view
  • Conditioner
  • Crib(s)
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Key card access
  • Linens
  • Locker(s)
  • Private bathroom
  • Reading light
  • Smoke alarm
  • Socket near the bed
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Toiletries
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Trash cans
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
  • Walk-in shower
  • Window
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6 Bed Dormitory Room - Shared Bathroom
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Family Room for 4 - Ensuite
Rooms are 20 square yards. "keeping family first with this room for four. - tv - electronic safe - private bathroom - towels and toiletries supplied - hair dryer - charging station with usb port "
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  • Accessible by lift
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • City view
  • Closet
  • Conditioner
  • Crib(s)
  • Desk
  • Feather pillow(s)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Free Wifi
  • Hair dryer
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Key card access
  • Linens
  • Pets allowed in room
  • Phone
  • Private bathroom
  • Reading light
  • Smoke alarm
  • Socket near the bed
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Toiletries
  • Towels
  • Trash cans
  • TV
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
  • Walk-in shower
  • Window
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Private 6 Bed Dorm Room
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Private 6-Bed Female Room
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  • Bath or Shower
  • Blackout curtains
  • City view
  • Closet
  • Clothes rack
  • Free Wifi
  • Heating
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Linens
  • Mirror
  • Pets allowed in room
  • Phone
  • Toiletries
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8 Bed Dormitory Room - Shared Bathroom
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$235.86USD
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  • Bath or Shower
  • Blackout curtains
  • Clothes rack
  • Free Wifi
  • Heating
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Area information

    Airports Show all on map »

    • Dublin Airport - 5.64 mi

    Museums

      Art Galleries Show all on map »
      • National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History - 0.31 mi
      • Bridge Art Gallery - 0.36 mi
      • Gallery Zozimus - 0.50 mi
      • Original Print Gallery - 0.62 mi
      • Rockarchive Gallery - 0.62 mi
      • Temple Bar Gallery and Studios - 0.63 mi
      • National Wax Museum - 0.64 mi
      • Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane - 0.67 mi

    Transport

      Train stations Show all on map »
      • Bahnhof Dublin Heuston - 0.62 mi
      • Heuston Train Station - 0.69 mi

    Hospitals

      Hospitals Show all on map »
      • St. Brendan's Hospital - 0.65 mi
      • Rotunda Hospital - 0.68 mi

    Other attractions

      Monuments and Landmarks Show all on map »
      • Chimney Viewing Tower - 221 f
      • Ha'penny Bridge - 0.63 mi
      • Dublin Castle - 0.63 mi
      Historical Buildings Show all on map »
      • St. Michan's Church - 694 f
      • James Joyce House of the Dead - 0.26 mi
      • St. Audoen's Church - 0.35 mi
      • Guinness Storehouse - 0.44 mi
      • Christchurch Cathedral - 0.44 mi
      • St. Patrick's Cathedral - 0.63 mi
      Golf Courses Show all on map »
      • Hollystown Golf Club - 0.29 mi
      National Parks Show all on map »
      • St. Audoen's Park - 0.32 mi
      Theatres Show all on map »
      • The Tailor's Hall - 0.37 mi
      • Olympia Theatre - 0.55 mi
      • Ambassador Theatre - 0.73 mi
      • Gate Theatre - 0.74 mi
      Famous Streets Show all on map »
      • Vicar Street - 0.39 mi
      • Henry Street Dublin - 0.64 mi
      • Blessington Street Basin - 0.72 mi
      Other Show all on map »
      • Smithfield - 125 f
      • Jameson Distillery - 330 f
      • Four Courts - 0.24 mi
      • St. Mary's Abbey - 0.35 mi
      • Dublinia & The Viking World - 0.43 mi
      • Italian Quarter - 0.44 mi
      • Rathaus Dublin - 0.53 mi
      • The City Hall - 0.54 mi
      • National Photographic Archive - 0.56 mi
      • Temple Bar - 0.59 mi
      • Button Factory - 0.60 mi
      • Chester Beatty Library - 0.62 mi
      • Moore Street Market - 0.66 mi
      • Marsh's Library - 0.69 mi
      • Irish Stock Exchange - 0.71 mi
      • Garden of Remembrance - 0.72 mi
      • General Post Office (GPO) - 0.72 mi
      • The Spire - 0.75 mi
      • Dublin Tourism Centre - 0.77 mi
      • Powerscourt Townhouse Centre - 0.78 mi

Generator Hostel Dublin

Smithfield Square Smithfield, Dublin, D7, Ireland