I stayed in London for a week. This place was about 2 blks to the train station & within walking distance to the British Museum, a used bookstore and some great restaurants. I felt very safe, secure and comfortable here. Great people, good place especially if you are travelling alone. The showers get stuffed up so get in early or there will be still water leftover fromt he last person. Ugh! Only thing I could complain about- would definitely go back.

I just come back from The Generator and I think it's a good place to stay if you don't mind about old furniture at the rooms and noisy club downstairs ... I didn't meet anyone smoking as some review said... I found it clean and cheap, and the location is perfect: near Tesco Express (cheap supermarket), near the tube (underground), and walking distance from the British Museum/ British Library and railway station King's Cross/St Pancras. So if you don't mind about having to share the showers and if you are looking for a place to sleep while you are visiting London, The Generator is your place to stay.
By the way, eat-as-much-as-you-can free breakfast included on the price. Very friendly people working there.
I will stay again at the Generator

Best value hostel in London. Clean, friendly, easily accessible. Breakfast included was more than adequate. Bar and evening meals good value too. Highly recommended,

I stayed at this hostel in this past year and I found it to be okay, though if you like privacy and quiet, this place might be a little too hustle bustle. As far as price, this place is affordable, close to the underground(subway), close to the supermarket, close to the British Museum and offers free breakfast. There are lots of rooms, so usually you don't have to worry that you won't be able to book. The atmosphere is like a big college dorm so there are lots of people to meet and there's entertainment in the lobby every night. There is a computer/internet cafe for those that like to email home and there is a laundry too to wash your clothes. The only downside of this place was that there are people coming in and out on a daily basis which isn't so bad, just that not everyone has the same habits, etc. The experiences weren't so bad, but one girl threw up in her bed after a night of drinking. That was weird, but all in all, if you're not too picky and not too grossed out by college kid antics, then I suggest you stay at this place esp. if you're trying to save money. Bon Voyage!