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The River House Backpackers

59 Fitzhammon Embankment, Cardiff CF11 6AN, Wales
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Rating summary
  • Location
    5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    5 of 5 stars
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Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

Everything you could ever hope for in a hostel bar a bar. But there's plenty of those a stones throw away. Beautiful rooms, Lounge room with dvd selection, incredible breakfast every morning and staff who are both friendly and attractive. Not the most central (its pretty damn close though) or the cheapest, but definitely worth it

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Lauderhill, Florida
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

This place doesnt look very nice in the outside part but inside it is another world. Yes it is very small, but it has other stuffs that compesate for it, like free wifi, free breakfast, free food in the evenings, cleanliness, staff are very friendly and helpful, beds and linens are clean and comfortable, the bathroom and showers are very... More

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Hullbridge, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013

I really loved that hostel. I stayed in a 4 beds room with two of my friends. Here's why: 1- We had a really nice welcome into the hostel by the owner. He was so nice! 2- It's a small hostel with a lot of character. 3- It's really clean, from the useful kitchen to the bathrooms! 4- The breakfast... More

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13 reviews 13 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

This was a wonderful experience and a great value! My husband, me, my son, and my daughter stayed for 2 nights and found it to be quiet, and a good nights sleep. The breakfast was great and Charlie was very helpful and friendly. I would recommend it to anyone. It was an easy walk to the pub for dinner. The... More

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1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013 via mobile

I really enjoyed my stay at the riverhouse, its very clean, feels homely when you walk in and the staff (Abi and Chris) are lovely, very helpful people! The breakfast is also top notch, wide variety of food from cereal to yoguart, pan au rasin and tons of jams and juices. I stayed there because its soo close to the... More

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London, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

The best hostel I've ever been. It's so familiar, clean and nice there. We won't leave this place! Also the breakfast was great, so large and so much different food, everybody gets what he want. Better then in the most hotels and that for such a cheap price! It was great, I really fall in love with this place.

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UK
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102 helpful votes 102 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2013

Best hostel so far in cardiff ! Wide array of items for breaki(jams, breads, pastries, cereals). I arrived for one night and had a stay in a 6 bed dorm which had plenty of room for luggage and clean comfy rooms. The showers and toilets are really clean and powerful. There is a games room with a WI and plenty... More

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Brighton, England, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2013

Great location, nice and friendly people. Breakfast is great and the hostel is kept very clean. We were not far from anything and walking to Cardiff Castle took maybe 5 minutes. I would definitely come back to stay if I ever come back to Cardiff.

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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 March 2013

This is the best hostel I have stayed in - it is simply spotless with great facilities and is in a great location for visiting Cardiff being literally opposite the Millenium Stadium and Club for Ibach - a good music venue. The showers and toilets and rooms are so clean you could eat your dinner off them and the shared... More

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Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 February 2013

Stayed at the Riverhouse for one night only and it was one of the best things of the whole trip. The hotel is in a big house, with a good kitchen and an awesome TV room with films and a Wii. The breakfast was one of the best I've ever seen and included in the price which was a plus!... More

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Also Known As:
The River House Backpackers Hotel
The River House Backpackers Hotel Cardiff
The River House Backpackers Cardiff, Wales
Address: 59 Fitzhammon Embankment, Cardiff CF11 6AN, Wales
Region: United Kingdom > Wales > Southern Wales > Cardiff
Amenities:
Free High-Speed Internet
Hotel Style:
Ranked #1 of 35 Speciality lodging in Cardiff
Price Range: $
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Riverhouse is ideally located in the most central area of Cardiff. Beside the Millennium Stadium, on the banks of the River Taff. In a quiet location, all major attractions are within short walking distance from our doorstep. In our 120 year old Victorian townhouse, we invite our fellow travellers to relax to music while reading our many books, enjoy a film in our lounge and surf our super fast free wireless internet. Our fully quipped kitchen is free for guests to indulge in some of their own home comforts. The bathrooms are individual so you can lock the door behind you and have your own facilities in total privacy - just like home.We appreciate the importance of clean facilities, so you will notice we will be cleaning all day long.- Free Breakfast- Free Individual Lockers and Locks- Free Linens and Duvets- Free Coffee and Tea All Day- Free Wireless Internet connection- Free Access to Guide Books, Book Exchange and DVD Library- Free Maps and Advice- Free Satalite TV and Films- I-Pod station, Mobile Phone Charging, Wii, and Bedlights.... and did we mention The Riverhouse was the number 1 hostel in the UK in 2008? ... more   less 
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