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The Riverhouse Backpackers

59 Fitzhamon Embankment, Cardiff, Wales

95%Overall Rating

  • 95%Character
  • 94%Security
  • 95%Location
  • 98%Staff
  • 94%Atmosphere
  • 97%Cleanliness

Property Information:

The Riverhouse is ideally located in the most central area of
Voted Best UK Hostel for the last 3 years!

Newly refurbished we sit 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, 2009 and 2010!

Please note we do not accept bookings for more than 6 people at weekends and will not be able to accommodate multiple bookings which exceed this number.

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  • Latest Review

    It was a great hostel but defiantly catered to an older audience. It was hard to meet people and due to the fact that people were on their computers there were times where it felt like sitting in a library. The facilities and location were excellent though.
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      Anonymous, USA, Female, 18-24

Facilities

  • 24 Hour Reception
  • 24 Hour Security
  • Adaptors
  • BBQ
  • Board games
  • Book Exchange
  • Breakfast Included
  • Cable TV
  • Common Room
  • DVD's
  • Free City Maps
  • Free WiFi
  • Games Room
  • Hairdryers For Hire
  • Hot Showers
  • Housekeeping
  • Internet Access
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Linen Included
  • Lockers
  • Luggage Storage
  • Outdoor Terrace
  • Parking
  • Reading Light
  • Tea/Coffee Making Facilities
  • Tours/Travel Desk
  • Towels for hire
  • Washing machine
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Wii


Hostel Awards

  • 2012 Hoscar Winner
  • 1st
  • Country: Wales
  • 2011 Hoscar Winner
  • 1st
  • Country: Wales
  • 2012 1st Country: Wales
  • 2011 1st Country: Wales
  • 2010 1st Country: Wales
  • 2009 6th Worldwide
  • 2009 1st Country: Wales
  • 2009 Best Staff
  • 2008 4th Worldwide
  • 2008 1st Country: Wales
  • 2008 Best Staff

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Policies

  • Non Smoking
  • Taxes Included


Cancellation Policy

This property has a 2 day cancellation policy.
Failure to cancel within this time will result in a cancellation charge equal to the first night of your stay.




The Riverhouse Backpackers Located at 59 Fitzhamon Embankment, , Cardiff.
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