Generator Or Picadilly? - TravelPUNK Backpacker College Student Budget Travel Message Boards!

metalsign · 02-12-2004, 03:40 AM

i fly into london in march and i need to book a hostel before i leave. i have narrowed it down to these two and i would like to get some opions. i'm 26 from los angeles and i am looking for a place to party and meet up with other travelers.
thanks,

metalsign

**travelpunk** · 02-13-2004, 12:54 AM

WELCOME TO THE BOARDS, metalsign!

Why not spend a night at both since they both have great reviews? Is that an option for you?

metalsign · 02-13-2004, 04:34 PM

i was thinking about doing that. so i will.

**urOZm8** · 02-13-2004, 11:43 PM

Im pretty sure Ill be in the Generator when I arrive on March 19

**my retro career** · 02-25-2004, 07:19 PM

I was at the Generator just two weeks ago.
There had been some negative reviews about that place on several reviews I've read. But here is my brief assesment...

The staff were friendly and smiley. Food was decent. Free breakfast is ample. Bed & room clean but spartan. It gets noisy but not outrageous when compared to many other hostels.
The shower does have hot water (but not drinkable). The best thing about the Generator is the party atmosphere, if that's your sort of thing. It's a great place to meet people from all over the world.