Good

Liked: It was oke not great not terrible

Interesting location, be prepared for...

Liked: The location was just by the Smithfield public space that was a Christmas Market while we were there. Downstairs was a bar and café with food options, and around the corner were plenty of bars, restaurants, an overnight car park, and a tram stop into town.
Disliked: I didn't appreciate the thin doors, as you could hear even footsteps on carpets. So when the teenie boppers came in drunk and still wired at 2 or 3, you could really hear every word.Also, I didn't like the policy of no food & drink from outside in the rooms, under the pretext that the place can provide guests with what they need. Well if I want to pay less than half the price for some water from Tesco or a croissant and coffee from the Third Space café on the other side of the square, I want to have that choice. Finally, concerning the choice of drinks in the bar: it was all well-known brands that I could get anywhere from Tokyo to Johannesburg. There was nothing very local about it, which was sad in a way. Fortunately there are a few pubs in the area to put that right.

Disappointed

Liked: The room is really soundproof. There was a Christmas market with a ferry wheel but the room was sooo quiet
Disliked: The room didin’t look like it did in the photos when I was booking yet it was the same room. I stayed in other Generator hostels and that’s the reason I booked it but they have very little in common. The bunk beds are in THREE levels, not two. One of the toilets didn’t work properly. And it was a room for 15 people while in the photos it’s for 10.

Good location, could use some...

Liked: Great location!
Disliked: Bathroom was a little grimy and not the best kept - plus extra charge for towels

Really great hostel

Liked: Great hostel, really good value, friendly staff. Good location loved staying there.

Exceptional

Disliked: There was no hair dryer in the room

Passable

Unpleasant Stay – Smell, Noise,...

Liked: The staff were kind.
Disliked: My experience here was very disappointing. The room smelled strongly of stale urine, and during my stay, someone in the dorm actually wet the bed. This caused a lot of commotion in the morning when staff came to change it, adding to an already uncomfortable environment.On top of that, the noise levels were unbearable. Loud snoring, someone crying during the night, and the general lack of sound control made it impossible to get any sleep. The bed itself was uncomfortable, and the overall cleanliness and condition of the facilities left a lot to be desired.I raised these issues politely with the reception staff, who were understanding, but when I requested a refund due to the poor conditions, I was refused because my booking was non-refundable.While I understand this is budget accommodation, a basic level of cleanliness, comfort, and a manageable environment should still be expected. Unfortunately, I cannot recommend staying here.

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