The Riverhouse Backpackers

Nicest homey atmosphere!
This is definitely one of the nicest hostel I've been to! Great family staff, always ready to give you tips, to help you out, or just to share a nice cup of tea. The hostel is spotlessly clean, very modern, and comfortable. Breakfast is fabulous, facilities and showers are perfect. It is close to the center and to anything in Cardiff. What more can I say? You just feel like staying there as long as you can!

Hospitable, home-away-from-home atmosphere.
Spent a total of five nights at the Riverhouse, treated to the lovely hospitality of both Abi and Charlie. Native to the area, they were excellent at giving directions and little hints and tips. The area was out of the way enough to be quiet, but still convenient to everything, about a five minute walk from the bus/train station(s), ten to fifteen minutes to Cardiff Castle, and within throwing distance of the Millennium Stadium. A fifteen- to twenty-minute walk got us to great shopping on Queen Street, and thirty-five minutes spent hoofing it got us to Cardiff Bay/Mermaid Quay (though I'd recommend a bus for £1.20). It was also a few minutes' walk away from the market on Sundays, with a variety of vendors selling produce, pastries, tea, and food. The rooms were clean and neat, the bathrooms were clean and private, and I never had to wait in line to access one of them. Kitchen was well-stocked with plenty of dishes, pots, and pans, and the dining area was ample enough to allow people to sit. Lounge got a bit crowded sometimes, but was well-equipped. Free wireless internet allowed convenience of access, but having stayed on the top floor, the signal was a bit weak up there (and on that note, be prepared to climb a lot of stairs). This was my first stay in a hostel and it couldn't have been better. Will definitely return here on my next visit!

Warm, welcoming atmosphere, very clean, comfortable, great location!
Home away from home is what it felt like staying at the Riverhouse Backpackers. Clean rooms and bathrooms, great kitchen area with dishes, pots, pans, and utensils available to prepare your own meal if you wish to. The living room, equipped with TV, DVD player, Wii, and internet access was a great meeting place to relax and enjoy at any time of day. The brother and sister team is doing a wonderful job at ensuring that the stay of every single guest is a comfortable and enjoyable one. Therefore, "come home" to the Riverhouse Backpackers and experience the warm and welcoming atmosphere for yourself, a lovely breakfast in the morning, and much more!

Brilliant hostel with wonderful hosts!
I have stayed in some great hostels before, but this was probably the best experience I've ever had. The thing I remember most fondly about my time in Cardiff was actually this hostel's staff and Abi in particular, although I remember very little as I was totally jet lagged, having flown halfway across the world for a job interview at the time. But each time I think of Cardiff I just remember how wonderful the hostel and its staff was. The city itself is also fantastic -- unfortunately I didn't get the job so I can't come back to this great place for some time, but take my word for it, this hostel and its amazing staff will make you love your time in the city.

Fantastic!
Gorgeous hostel. Feels like home. Ideal location, comfortable environment, easy to find. Abi and Charlie are absolutely wonderful, so friendly and helpful! I wouldn't normally even choose to stay in a hostel, but this place is top notch. Awesome kitchen, great showers, lounge room -- everything is perfect. I can't wait to visit a third time! I love Cardiff, and the Riverhouse is one of the reasons why.

Great, Great, Great
Got the name of this place on the recommendation of a friend and it was great. From the second we got there the staff were fantastic, very welcoming and helpful with everything during my stay. The location is just a stones throw away from the centre of town, just a few minutes walk and then quiet enough to enjoy your stay. The building is good with renovated rooms/bathrooms, kitchen dining area. Big screen TV, and computer at your disposal. missed the breakfast. It was a great weekend and next time I am back in Cardiff, I'll be booking myself in there.

The best hostel I've been to!
We stayed at the Riverhouse 19th/20th October and were impressed. Really friendly atmosphere. Rooms and showers were very clean and modern and the people running the hostel were helpful and friendly. Kitchen was well equipped and dining area pleasant. Great outside decking area and living room had big flat screen TV and internet access. Location perfect for city centre and Millenium Stadium.

Friendly staff, clean, excellent!
I have just finished a tour of western europe and stayed in many different hostels and without a doubt this one was the best! Extremely helpful owners, fantastic chill out area (nice TV), lovely new clean kitchen and bathroom facilities. Lastly and most importantly nice comfortable rooms. If you're planning a short stay in Cardiff both it's location and it's facilities are unbeatable. I recommend it!

Best hostel I have ever stayed in.
The first thing I notice about The Riverhouse is how friendly the owners are (thank you Abi for helping me get to Caerphily). Good showers, amazing kitchen and bathrooms -- very clean! The location was in the centre but still nice and quiet. I have stayed in hostels in Cardiff before and this one was new so I gave it a try and this one is the best by far -- felt like home. I will be back!