Generator London occupies a former police barracks on Tavistock Place in Bloomsbury, a neighbourhood defined historically by writers, scholars, and the British Museum — a four-minute walk from the hostel. The building retains an industrial character — steel staircases, exposed ducting, and a warehouse-scale main hall — updated with Generator's signature palette of neon accents, bold graphic wall treatments, and deliberately social layout. Accommodation spans mixed-gender and female-only dorms in 4-, 6-, and 8-bed configurations, plus private twin and double rooms. Every bunk has a keycard-operated locker, an individual power socket, and a personal reading light. Dorms share well-maintained shower rooms on each floor; private rooms include en-suite bathrooms. The Generator Bar is the building's social engine — a large, high-ceilinged venue serving cheap cocktails, craft beers, and pub food from mid-afternoon into the early hours. DJ nights, quiz evenings, and themed events run most weeks and are listed on the hostel's website. A Generator Café provides breakfast and light meals at prices pitched below the London average. A tour desk in reception books day trips, theatre tickets, and evening experiences. Free Wi-Fi is fast and available throughout. Russell Square Underground station on the Piccadilly line is a three-minute walk, giving direct access to King's Cross St Pancras (two stops) and a one-change connection to Heathrow. The British Museum entrance is four minutes on foot; Covent Garden and the West End are a fifteen-minute walk south.
| Price | £20–£95/night (~$25–$121) — dorm from £20, private rooms from £70 |
|---|---|
| Address | 37 Tavistock Place, London WC1H 9SE, United Kingdom |
Room types
- 4-bed Dorm
- 6-bed Dorm
- 8-bed Dorm
- Twin Private Room
- Double Private Room
Amenities
- Generator Bar
- Generator Café
- Common rooms and games area
- Luggage storage
- Free Wi-Fi
- 24-hour reception
- Tour desk
Location
37 Tavistock Place, London WC1H 9SE, United Kingdom
51.5256, -0.1225 View on map
Highlights
- Four-minute walk from the British Museum; Russell Square Piccadilly line station three minutes away
- Generator Bar: large social venue with DJ nights, cheap cocktails, and regular quiz and theme evenings
- Mixed-gender and female-only dorm options with keycard lockers and individual power sockets at each bunk
- Private twin and double rooms with en-suite bathrooms available
- Central Bloomsbury location within walking distance of Covent Garden and the West End
Tips for visiting
- Female-only dorms must be selected at booking — they cannot be requested on arrival
- The bar is loud on weekends and the hostel is not suited to early-to-bed travellers unless you are in an upper-floor private room
- Book private rooms well in advance in summer — they sell out considerably faster than dorms
- Russell Square to Heathrow Terminal 5 takes around 50 minutes on the Piccadilly line without changing trains
Accessibility
Generator London has lift access to most floors and a small number of accessible private rooms with en-suite bathrooms; dormitory bunks are not wheelchair-accessible, so guests with mobility needs should book an accessible private room directly with the hostel.