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The Riverhouse

2.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in Cardiff, steps from Principality Stadium

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Property entrance
Double Room, Shared Bathroom
Full-sized fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Front of property
Daily continental breakfast (GBP 4.00 per person)

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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59 FITZHAMON EMBANKMENT, Cardiff, Wales, CF11 6AN
  • Place, Bute Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Sophia Gardens
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Cardiff Castle
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cardiff (CWL-Cardiff Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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City Single Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

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 fridge/freezer
Smart TV
Hairdryer
8 bathrooms
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Signature Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Signature Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Smart TV
8 bathrooms
Hairdryer
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Family Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

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 fridge/freezer
Smart TV
8 bathrooms
Hairdryer
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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City Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

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 fridge/freezer
Smart TV
8 bathrooms
Hairdryer
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Smart TV
Hairdryer
8 bathrooms
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Cardiff

The Riverhouse places you steps from Principality Stadium and within a 10-minute stroll of Cardiff Castle. Highlights at this B&B include in-room free WiFi and Smart TVs. .This smoke-free bed & breakfast offers free WiFi in public areas, a library and a terrace. Plus you'll find a garden. Each morning continental breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM. .Near this Riverside B&B, you'll find Cardiff Bay.
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What's nearby

  • Bute Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Sophia Gardens - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cardiff Castle - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Utilita Arena Cardiff - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Cardiff Bay - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Cardiff Central Station - 6 min walk
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Black Sheep Coffee - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Tiny Rebel - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Coffee #1 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪BrewDog Cardiff - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Gatekeeper - ‬9 min walk

About this property

The Riverhouse

Bed & breakfast in Cardiff, steps from Principality Stadium
The Riverhouse offers its guests a library, a terrace, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi.

This Cardiff bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
The Riverhouse offers 12 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and shared/communal kitchens. This accommodation offers separate dining areas and includes desks. Full-sized fridge/freezers and microwaves are provided. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers.

This Cardiff bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 43-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels and Netflix. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 11 per day)
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 4 for adults and GBP 4 for children

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 8 shared bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Separate dining area
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately GBP 4.00 for adults and from GBP 4.00 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 11.00 per day (328 ft away)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Property is 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

What is the cancellation policy at The Riverhouse?

The Riverhouse offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to The Riverhouse?

The closest beach to The Riverhouse is Barry Island Beach (11.7 km).

Does The Riverhouse serve breakfast?

Yep, continental brekkie is served daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Riverhouse?

No, The Riverhouse does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Riverhouse?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Riverhouse?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The Riverhouse Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 59 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Michael, York

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room and facilities were really clean. Nice breakfast options; good value for money. Very convenient for the main rail/bus station, parks and city centre.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saradha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

padraig

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
BEST place ever stayed with kind fellow-travelers for welcoming conversations, great location walking to town centre and near bus/train stations. Exceptionally clean rooms, shared bathrooms, common kitchen, dining room and back patio. Thanks to managers and all staff. Didn’t want to leave; hope to return someday.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sean

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jhenifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Colin

Business traveller
Disliked: Room comfort

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
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benedict

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a lovely, well appointed place. Highly recommend as it is handy to everywhere and very well looked after. Had a great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jade

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wet happy with our stay. Staff very pleasant. Very clean spacious rooms. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

George Jerish

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice location

Nice location, B&B was clean and tidy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awesome weekend!

it was located in an ideal location, beautiful room and house in general
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruno

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent stay

Excellent location, great place for a short stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing stay with my brother

Was really good nice kitchen and area to relax downstairs and read some books
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Penny

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location. Easy check-in etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tim

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Valerijs

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
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
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Osman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was easy to locate and the facility was neat. I enjoyed it and wish to come again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024