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Number 31vsGenerator Dublin
Both hotels are recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, Number 31 is preferred by most writers compared to Generator Hostel Dublin. Number 31 comes in at #6 in Dublin with approval from 11 publications such as DK Eyewitness, Lonely Planet and Oyster.
Number 31
Michelin Guide
Frommer's
Concierge
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Time Out
Oyster
Afar Magazine
The Telegraph Show All Reviews
31 Leeson Close, Dublin 2
From $139/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Free Parking
- Meeting Rooms
- Dry Cleaning
Michelin Guide "Unique house with retro styling, personally run by hospitable couple."
Frommer's "A discreet plaque outside an elegant gate on a tiny side street is your only clue that what lies beyond is an outstanding guesthouse." Full review
Concierge "What a guesthouse—Number 31 marries a handsome Georgian town house with a mews... inked by a delightful urban garden."
Fodor's "Whether your lodging style is sublime Georgian elegance or serene cool modern, this one-in-a-million guesthouse, a short walk from St. Stephen's Green, serves up both." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Part Georgian town house, part groovy seventies crash pad, it's a secluded yet popular 20-room boutique B&B just off St. Stephen's Green." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Reputedly the most stylish guesthouse in the city, this elegant Georgian house is more of a boutique hotel than a B&B, with individually decorated, luxurious bedrooms."
Time Out "Set in one of the city's most fashionable locales, this unique guesthouse is a real find, combining modern design with an almost rural tranquillity." Full review
OysterUpscale
"With an elegant, contemporary design theme and a cozy, welcoming vibe, this property is a favorite for guests who want to stay close to the shopping and dining." Full review
Afar Magazine "Homey food served in a sunlit dining room is part of what makes Number 31 feel less like a hotel and more like the pied-à-terre you’ve always dreamed of." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"A guesthouse boasting a modernist mews at the back and a handsome Georgian house at the front; excellent quality accommodation throughout." Full review
Generator Dublin Oyster
Let's Go
Jetsetter The Telegraph
Condé Nast Traveler Time Out
Lonely Planet
28 Smithfield Street, Dublin 7
From $24/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
- Multilingual
OysterBudget
"Converted from a hotel, the six-story Generator Hostel Dublin can accommodate up to 540 guests." Full review
Let's Go "Located in one of Dublin’s newer neighborhoods, Generator’s wine-bottle lights and book-supported tables give this hostel a high-tech-meets-hipster-meets-creative juices vibe." Full review
Jetsetter "Hip, award-winning hostel in Dublin’s Smithfield Square area, with shared and private rooms and a buzzing bar." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"The Dublin branch of the Generator family of hostels is an impressive place: funky, centrally located, well resourced and with all-day food and drink on offer, it’s a sociable base for an economical city holiday." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Young and fun with a party-like atmosphere, this hostel offers remarkable quality and stylishness for the price." Full review
Time Out "The Dublin outpost of this trendy chain of boutique-style hostels is the perfect base for a social, affordable getaway" Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"This European chain brings its own brand of funky, fun design to Dublin's hostel scene, with bright colours, comfortable dorms (including women-only) and a lively social scene." Full review
