The Best Hotels in Ireland: 2022 Readers’ Choice Awards

"Smithfield is one of the coolest areas in Dublin city, and the square in the middle of the village has undergone a complete transformation in recent years. There’s a reason Generator chose this location for its base in the Irish capital—it matches the hip aesthetic of the luxury hostel brand perfectly. Situated beside the Jameson Distillery (and its striking red-brick tower), the hostel has a hugely social bar that spans the breadth of the building, with whiskey-bottle chandeliers and giant murals. Young and fun, with a party-like atmosphere, this hostel offers remarkable quality and stylishness for the price." - CNT Editors, Nicholas DeRenzo