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The River House Backpackers

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  • Rooms: 40
59 Fitzhammon Embankment Cardiff cf11 6an Wales
Property Type: Hostel
  • Budget accommodation, typically offering shared rooms that may be dormitory style.
The River House is a family run backpackers set in a 120 year old Victorian villa situated in the historical city of Cardiff. We opened in August... The River House is a family run backpackers set in a 120 year old Victorian villa situated in the historical city of Cardiff. We opened in August 2007 and we have a number of premium facilities that make us the first choice for your stay in the welsh capital. Come and visit us in our little gem he heart of Cardiff. We aim to provide luxury backpacker accommodation in a safe, secure, clean and friendly atmosphere. more » « less
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars Based on 6 traveler reviews
  • What to Expect:
    • 4 based on 6 reviews Rooms
    • 4.5 based on 6 reviews Service
    • 4.5 based on 6 reviews Value
    • 4.5 based on 6 reviews Cleanliness

Reviews of The River House Backpackers

( 1-6 of 6 )
Aug 13, 2008

The river house is one of the best place I've stayed. The hostel has the advantage of a backpackers hostel (cheap price, dorm rooms, lockers, etc.) with the friendly and lovely atmosphere of a B&B. The staff is very hepful if you want to visit the city, they will help you with pleasure. The ground floor is divided between the... more

Jul 18, 2008

10 or us stayed there on a weekend and the place is great - staff are very friendly and the prices are good. Would definitely recommend here if you are visiting the Millenium Stadium or looking to go on the beer in Cardiff city centre. one minor point was that their visa machine was broken which meant we had to... more

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5 of 5 stars
Brisbane
Jul 3, 2008

I've stayed at many, many hostels and I must say that this is one of the best I have ever stayed in. The staff are friendly and helpful from the get go. Common areas, rooms and bathrooms are clean and well stocked. Sky TV, DVD's, Wii and free wireless are added bonuses. Not forgetting the spoilt for choice breakfast. This... more

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5 of 5 stars
Birmingham
Jun 10, 2008

I've been to a few hostels and this is by far the best one. Very modern, fantastic scenic location as well as lovely, friendly staff. I would definatley come here again if I were to visit Cardiff!! more

Jun 2, 2008

I didn't book this myself but stayed here on a stag do. I wasn't sure what to expect as I would normally look for a decent hotel as I'm never keen to slum it. saying this however The River house was the perfect venue for what we needed. There were 6 of us on the stag do and the positives... more

Mar 21, 2008

Booked this Hostel through Hostelbookers.com and I must say I was very surprised!! Very clean and well kept with an awesome Kitchen and Dining area. The common area is really nice with a flat screen TV, couches, DVDs for rental and a Nintendo Wii!! There was a problem with our booking as we ordered a Private Room but were instead... more

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59 Fitzhammon Embankment, Cardiff cf11 6an, Wales