A beloved agave cocktail bar famed for its Mirror Margaritas, which closed its Dalston and Bermondsey locations but is set to reopen in a new London location this summer.
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I stayed here for three nights and unfortunately found it quite disappointing overall.
The 4-bed dorm was extremely small — honestly, it felt cramped even with just two people trying to move around or organise their belongings at the same time. The bed itself was average, but the pillows were particularly uncomfortable and felt overdue for replacement. Unlike many modern hostels, there were no charging ports or power outlets near the bed, meaning I had to leave my phone charging across the room.
The Wi-Fi was acceptable in the dorm, but it was virtually unusable in the bar/café area. As someone needing to do some work while travelling, this was frustrating and forced me to spend time in local cafés and the library instead.
The biggest issue during my stay was a large group of approximately 100 teenagers (around 14–15 years old) on an international school trip. They were frequently running through the hallways, screaming late into the night, pulling fire alarms, and playing pranks. I understand that hostels come with a certain level of noise, but this was by far the worst experience I've had in any hostel. It significantly impacted my ability to sleep and enjoy my stay.
The staff were mostly friendly and helpful, although the level of service wasn't consistent across all team members.
Considering the price, I don't feel the experience offered good value for money. Unfortunately, I wouldn't stay here again and wouldn't recommend it to others.
The stay was nice and comfortable. Unlike other hostels they don’t have a kitchen to be used 24/7 to that was an issue. We couldn’t get any water, I am sure that would be amazing to have an access to it. Otherwise the vibe and stay was quite good.
I had an amazing time at Generator Hostel in London! From the moment I arrived, the atmosphere was vibrant, welcoming, and full of positive energy. The entire crew was incredibly friendly and helpful, which made my stay even more special.
A special thank you to Joao — he was exceptionally kind, always smiling, and genuinely happy to help with anything. His warm attitude and professionalism truly made a difference and made me feel at home.
I highly recommend Generator Hostel to anyone visiting London, no matter your age. It’s a fantastic place with great vibes and wonderful people. I would definitely stay here again!
I'll start with the good; the guy who runs the bar area is brilliant. He works so hard and is lovely.
That's where the good ends.
The rooms are terrible, I was in a private 2 person room and it was like a sauna. Windows don't open fully, no air circulation and some genius put no plug sockets near the bed.
The bathroom is designed as a wetroom but had no airation so once you showered you could only go back wearing shoes due to how wet the floor was.
Asked 3 times for more toilet roll, was assured it'd be given and never was. Had to buy our own tissue because even basic tasks are beyond their cleaning team. They couldn't empty the bin or replace towels but always made the bed!
They have aircon set to accomodate penguins in the bar but upstairs is like a furnace. Clearly couldn't be bothered to run pipes to all floors for aircon.
There is 1 lift in the whole place and it doesn't work properly. They claim to have disabled access but a steep ramp and a crappy lift is hardly accessible.
Whole place feels like it's designed to fleece tourists once. Because no one returns a second time.
I don't blame the staff, but the owner is a disgrace.
Honestly, the best hostel I’ve stayed at so far.
The bed sheets were super clean and smelled amazing (like… hotel-level fresh). My room was spotless, and the bathroom was a really good size. The showers? So good—and actually had enough space to hang your stuff. Each room also has a secure locker box, which made it super easy to leave my things and go explore without stressing.
And let’s talk about the staff, because they really made the whole experience. Junior at reception was beyond friendly with me and my friends, and the manager Adam was just as lovely. They even gave us Easter eggs, which was so so so nice!!!
I can’t wait to go back to London so I can stay at Generator Hostel London again.