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The Riverhouse

2.0 star property
B&B located steps from Principality Stadium

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Full-size fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
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City Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Daily continental breakfast (GBP 4.00 per person)
Cardiff Castle and Cardiff International Arena are just a stone's throw from The Riverhouse, where you can unwind in the garden or explore the library. Connect to WiFi, enjoy breakfast, and appreciate the tranquil atmosphere that previous guests have raved about.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (5)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Library

Feel at home (6)

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
$65 nightly
The total price is $79
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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City Single Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom | Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

City Single Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Smart TV
8 bathrooms
Hair dryer
  • 86 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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City Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

City Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Smart TV
Hair dryer
8 bathrooms
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom | Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Family Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Smart TV
Hair dryer
8 bathrooms
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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City Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

City Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Smart TV
8 bathrooms
Hair dryer
  • 135 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Signature Triple Room, Shared Bathroom | Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Signature Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Smart TV
Hair dryer
8 bathrooms
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

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59 FITZHAMON EMBANKMENT, Cardiff, Wales, CF11 6AN

What's nearby

  • Cardiff Castle - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • St. David's - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Cardiff International Arena - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Cardiff University - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Principality Stadium - 1 min drive - 0.4 km

Getting around

  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 33 min drive
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 57 min drive
  • Cardiff Central Station - 6 min walk
  • Cardiff (CFW-Cardiff Train Station) - 6 min walk
  • Grangetown Station - 16 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Black Sheep Coffee - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Tiny Rebel - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Gatekeeper - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Pret A Manger - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Coffee #1 - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Riverhouse

When you stay at The Riverhouse, you'll be in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Principality Stadium and Cardiff Castle. A terrace and a garden are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 12 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 10:30 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Offsite parking within 328 ft (GBP 11.00 per day)
    • Street parking available
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–9:30 AM

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 43-inch Smart TV
  • Digital TV channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • 8 bathrooms
  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • Cookware, dishes, and utensils
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Here's the breakdown, no surprises

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 4.00 for adults and GBP 4.00 for children

Parking

  • Parking is available nearby and costs GBP 11.00 per day (328 ft away)

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Also known as

River House Hostel
The River House Hostel
The Riverhouse Cardiff
The Riverhouse Bed & breakfast
The Riverhouse Bed & breakfast Cardiff

Frequently asked questions

Does The Riverhouse offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Riverhouse does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Riverhouse?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at The Riverhouse?

No, unfortunately, but there's street parking available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Riverhouse?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at The Riverhouse and nearby?

The Riverhouse has a garden.

What's the area around The Riverhouse like?

The Riverhouse is a short 6-minute walk from Cardiff Central Station and 7 minutes' walk from Principality Stadium.

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The Riverhouse Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

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  • Breakfast options were good and plentiful. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location

Perfect location, looking directly across the Taff at the stadium. Only 10 minute walk to Mary Street. Very clean and the keybox entry makes checking in/out a breeze. Shared bathrooms between floors are immaculately clean also.
padraig, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Breakfast was available but I made Separate arrangements elsewhere. What was on offer look very good and reasonably priced. Bedroom comfortable with tv and onternet access. Shower and toilet were outside on shared basis. Situation of premises close to station & Town centre.
Robert, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Would recommend

Brief one night stay whilst we attended a concert. Brilliant location - 5 minute walk to stadium! Great pub 30 seconds away! Rooms aren’t en- suite but there are plenty of bathroom facilities in the property it wasn’t an issue. Nice basic breakfast available in the morning which was plenty of choice available.
Clare, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

What a lovely, well appointed place. Highly recommend as it is handy to everywhere and very well looked after. Had a great stay
Wendy, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very impressed

very impressed with the way the B&B was run very modern we was a bit hesitant to book with the shared bathrooms but so glad we did book as they were spotless and it was very well organised plenty of facilities for everyone to use. The only down side to our stay (not the b&bs fault) we were on the ground floor next to the main front door so we was kept awake some of the night people going in and out at all hours and slamming the gate in the middle of the night. But overall a very clean and comfortable stay.
Lauren, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice location

Nice location, B&B was clean and tidy
Amanda, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay

Excellent location, great place for a short stay.
Bruno, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very good accommodation! I was a bit hesitant before booking because the bathroom is shared, but that wasn’t a problem at all during our stay — there are several bathrooms and they were always clean and available. The bed is amaaaazing, super comfortable, and the breakfast is great — definitely worth the investment. Check-in and check-out were very convenient thanks to the smart lock technology. I highly recommend this accommodation, I have no complaints, only praise. I liked everything!
Jhenifer, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Highly recommended

Beautifully appointed and cared for BnB with self check in. A nice calm atmosphere, pristine and simple. Good breakfast, nice to have outdoor space too. All the check in amd info is straightforward and the hosts are responsive too. Highly recommended
Benedict, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing stay with my brother

Was really good nice kitchen and area to relax downstairs and read some books
John, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Awesome weekend!

it was located in an ideal location, beautiful room and house in general
3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very convenient location. Easy check-in etc.
Penny, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice rooms and easy to find from the train station. Room was comfy and clean and staff were friendly.
Rebecca, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

It was easy to locate and the facility was neat. I enjoyed it and wish to come again
Osman, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I like the river view and was always a restroom available. Good breakfast options!
Arran, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very comfy stay!

The place is very well organised and kept in great condition! Location is also really good, by the water and stadium and super close to centre and stations.
Mauro, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Love the Place :)

My Riverhouse stay has been delightful and I enjoyed it. The property was near Cardiff Central Station and it is accessible to buses and other modes of transportation. It is also near tourist attractions like Cardiff Castle and the National Museum of Natural History. The place itself is clean, amenities are easily accessble and the self-check in was very convenient.
Jan Kelvin, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good location, room layouts are odd tho with tvs where they cant be seen from the table or bed. Only spoke with staff on whatsapp and they were helpful
Adam, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good hostel

Pretty good hostel to stay at for one or two nights when your in Cardiff. It is really clise to the town center and the cardiff castle and theres a great Italian restaurant in the neighboorhood called mangiatoria wich is definitly worth a visit if you stay here
1-night trip

6/10 Good

No personal welcome. Basic bedding.
Patrick, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

NO ROOM SINK NO WATER NEVER AGAIN

I booked at last minute a room only £44 a night. Big mistake, got sent e mail with combination number to be put in to obtain access to room from a small box which was hard to read. Then went through front door only to be imformed i needed a combination password to enter. VERY STRESSFUL IN DARKNESS. As i was doing this three drunk men, smoking a cannabis, also appeared saying one of them had booked a room but could not work out how to get in. Told them to ring the hotel number, again very stressful as it was obvious these rough looking men had not been vetted and no member of staff was around. At night the Riverside area is known to be full of dangerous looking skeazy characters, not a place for any respectable woman (or man) who wants to feel safe. The place itself was clean and well maintained but very eerie and somewhat depressing. It actually got worse, the double room had no sink therefore no water, shower or toilet. They were down a long flight of stairs which was a great inconvenience. Having no running water in the room was a bit of a torture. Was there for two days this week £88! The owners seem to run it with barely any direct human contact when entering. Nice building but the room with no water was like being in solitary confinement. Just back from Benidorm a few days earlier stayed in several hotels at much the same price, but they had running water and made the room here seem like a prison cell. Never again,for same price you can get a good room nearby
Colin, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Room it self was ok. I would say average. In regards bathroom was dirty, I had to clean first before use it. In regards breakfast, not enough options. Only on first morning breakfast was great. Food kept replenished. Then at rest of the days of my stay with the family, breakfast was very limited. Never was replenished. I don’t recommend include breakfast when you stay. Even during the evening would not able to get cup of coffee. Owner kept locking coffee machine every time. Only good about this stay, wi-fi connection was great and tv options were phenomenal had absolutely everything what you want. However when you on holiday you trying always be outside to explore, Many thanks Regards Wolf
Valerijs, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

an unexpected stay

First the bad bits-its past history as an hostel clearly shows, especially when you notice staff only inhabit the property, thrice daily before leaving, causing mess to linger for upto six hours. As a matter of fact, the owners are only seen during breakfast for a short period, which can be frustrating if something goes wrong, like it did with me and you have no way of contacting them; There should be, in my experience of traveling, somebody knowledgeable enough on hand, for those like me, who require additional support or prefer analogue methods. Certain things could do with a bit of updating to post covid standards, not to mention, instructions regarding breakfast and other things made more clearer, but i have moaned enough, to make my review unbalanced, so I'll move on to the positives. Despite the shady, dreary, late 00's décor, I cant fault how secure and modern the building is, For an accommodation advertised as an B&B, i wasn't expecting beautiful views, self service and all streaming services included with the price; If i had more money, time and energy, it would have been no problem to stay the entirety simply in this hybrid stay. what staff i did mange to find, were a mixture of friendly, helpful and oppositely, hard to speak with, due to language barriers. overall, i will be wanting to come back later in the year for a do-over, which will be the first time since i was eleven, that i've made a return visit to a property
andie, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Sean, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very good location, easy check in and check out, very clean, quite a few shared bathrooms which were cleaned several times during the day. The room was warm and the sleep was comfortable.
Marina, 4-night trip