Generator Dublin
Ireland
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Character and identity
Generator Dublin plants itself in Smithfield, one of the city's most rejuvenated quarters, right beside the red-brick tower of the Jameson Distillery. This is a design-led hostel rather than a hotel, with 106 keys split between private rooms and shared dorms. The ground floor is dominated by a full-length bar hung with whiskey-bottle chandeliers and oversized murals, and it sets the tone for the whole place. Private rooms run pared-back and bright, all whites and natural wood, and a larger suite with multiple beds and a hot tub caters to groups and bachelorette parties.
Who's it for
Best for:
Young, design-minded travellers and sociable groups who want somewhere stylish and central to crash between nights out. The bar pulls a lively crowd, Smithfield's restaurants and the Lighthouse cinema sit on the doorstep, and direct bookings come with a wristband that unlocks discounts at the Jameson Distillery and other local spots.
Should look elsewhere:
Anyone wanting hotel-grade service, in-room dining, or a quiet retreat. There's no proper restaurant, no spa, and the bar runs loud and late. Couples after romance or business travellers needing polish and calm will be happier elsewhere in the city.
Bottom line
What you're paying for is location, design and atmosphere at hostel prices, not full-service hospitality. The rooms are spotless and well thought through (bedside outlets, decent lighting), but you eat and unwind out in Smithfield, not on site. Book a private room if you want sleep, the jacuzzi suite if you're travelling as a group, and come ready to use the bar.
Location
What this place offers
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi in public areas
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Breakfast
- Vending machines
- Smoke-free property
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- Cash
