Local area

Located in central London, Russell Square, there are many sights within walking distance from the hostel.

• Bloomsbury Bowling Lanes
• British Library
• British Museum
• Brunswick Shopping Centre
• Camden Market
• Emergency Care
• Marchmont Street
• St Pancras International – Eurostar
• University College London – UCL
• Fitness Centre
• London Parks”>London Parks

Generator staff members have written many Reviews for tourist attractions. Make sure you check them out, because they are both entertaining and helpful!

London is a vibrant cultural city with lots to offer, view our detailed Cultural Pages Many different cultures. For all guests wishing to explore the city check out the Free Walking Tour leaving from the hostel daily or a sightseeing bus tour. If you have time, why don’t you explore different Areas of London and see what Londoners’ are after?

If you are taking public transport we highly recommend that you purchase an Oyster Card from a tube station when you arrive in London as this could save you upto 50% off your ticket prices. For more information on Oyster cards click here. Shopping in London is fantastic with many bargains on offer at the London Markets. Money Saving Tip – Remember most Museums in London are free of charge! Click here for a Printable map

Shopping Centre
• Brunswick Shopping Centre (The Brunswick, London, WC1N 1BS)

Chemists
• Boots (inside Brunswick Centre)
• Superdrug (inside Brunswick Centre)
• John Walker chemist (23 Leight Street, London, WC1H 9QX; 020 7387 1789)

Health Foods
• Alara Wholefoods Health shop (58 Marchmont Street, London, WC1N 1AB; 020 7837 1172 )
• Holland & Barrett (inside Brunswick Centre)

Fitness Centre
• Fitness First (6 Coram St, off Marchmont Street, London, WC1N 1HB; 0844 571 2816)
• Living Well Health Club (31-32 Woburn Place, London, WC1H 0JR; 020 7291 6500)

Hair Salons
• Bibas Hair & Beauty Studio (72 Marchmont Street, London, WC1N 1AB; 020 72780141 ) – 10% discount for Generator guests!
• CV (57Marchmont Street, London, WC1N 1AP; 0207 837 0021/6525) – 10% discount for Generator guests

Nail Salons
• CV (57Marchmont Street, London, WC1N 1AP; 0207 837 0021/6525)
• Bella Nails (23a Tavistock Place, 23a, London, WC1H 9SE; 0207 383 4554)
• Natures du Monde (64 Marchmont Street, London, WC1N 1AB; 020 7837 9156)

Cafes
• Pâtisserie Deux Amis (63 Judd Street, London, WC1H 9QT; 020 73837029)
• Snack Bar Valtaro (88 Marchmont Street, London, WC1N 1AG; 020 7388 5829)
• Marchmont Sandwich Bar (69 Marchmont Street, London, WC1N 1AP; 020 7278 9769)

Education
• University College London(Gower Street, London, WC1E 6BT; 020 7679 2000)

Restaurants
• Balfour – Mediterranean café-restaurant, @ 75-77 Marchmont Street, London, WC1N 1AP; 020 77136111
• North Sea Fish Restaurant – Our local Fish & Chips shop, @ 7-8 Leigh Street, London, WC1H 9EW; 020 73875892
• China House – cheap & cheerful Chinese restaurant, @ 51 Marchmont Street, London, WC1N 1AP; 020 77130866
• Tavistock Tandoori – Indian restaurant right in front of Generator, @ 52 Tavistock Place, London, WC1H 9RG; 0207 7130903
• Ciao Bella – Casual yet proper Italian restaurant in Bloomsbury, @ 90 Lambs Conduit St, London, WC1N 3LZ; 020 72424119
• Nando – Popular Portuguese restaurant famous for periperi chicken, @inside Brunswick Centre
• Yo! Sushi – Sushi restaurant with long belt conveyor, @inside Brunswick Centre
• Giraffe – World cuisine, @inside Brunswick Centre
• Hare & Tortoise – Asian fusion, @inside Brunswick Centre
• Strada – Italian restaurant, @inside Brunswick Centre
• Fastoche – Pasta @inside Brunswick Centre