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  • Hostel
  • Independent Hostel
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Address
59 Fitzhamon Embankment Riverside Cardiff CF11 6AN UK

The Riverhouse Backpackers

With a cheap Cardiff hostel like The Riverhouse Backpackers located right in the city centre, budget travellers and backpackers like you can afford to stay in this increasingly popular city. This brand new family friendly hostel with 24 hour access and 24 hour reception is situated in Victorian villa which actually overlooks the River Taff and the magnificent Millennium Stadium. You’ll find the bus station and train station five minutes walk away, as well as some of Cardiff’s best nightlife.

At The Riverhouse Backpackers you can stay in a single bed in a shared dormitory room that sleeps 4-6 people, or a private twin room (although these are in short supply). Your bed linen and towels are provided and you will share showers, toilets and wash basins. Although continental breakfast is free, there is a well equipped kitchen so you can cook your other meals and save money for exploring Cardiff. You will also find a pretty decked garden with BBQ area to relax in and free newspapers.

Attractions

Stay at The Riverhouse Backpackers and you will find yourself overlooking the River Taff and the magnificent Cardiff Millennium Stadium. If you’re coming to watch a show or concert at the Cardiff International Arena, St David’s Hall or the New Theatre you will also find these close by. If sightseeing takes your fancy you should take the short walk to Cardiff Castle. You don’t have to go far to experience some of Cardiff’s best nightlife either as St Mary Street and Charles Street are close by.

The Riverhouse Backpackers Facilities

Facilities

24 Hour Reception / Central Heating / Fax Machine / Fire Escape / Gardens / Laundry / Newspaper / Self-Catering Kitchen / Shared bathroom / Shared Kitchen / Shower / Smoke Detectors / Television Lounge / Toilet / Tourist Information / Wash Basin / Wireless Internet Access

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Check in from: 2 pm
Check out by: 11 am

If you are booking for more than 1 person at The Riverhouse Backpackers you can request to be placed in the same dormitory, but this cannot be guaranteed. If you are making a group booking you can request to share an entire dormitory, but it cannot be guaranteed that you will all be placed in the same dormitory and have the room to yourselves.

Directions

By Train

Cardiff Central Train Station is within easy walking distance of The Riverhouse Backpackers. Just follow the by foot directions below once you arrive.

By Car

Exit the M4 at junction 32 and get onto the A470 heading for Cardiff City Centre. Follow the signs for the city centre and this will bring you to North Road with Cardiff Castle on your right. Follow the road round to the right onto Castle Street and take and immediate left onto High Street. This will turn into St Mary’s Street. Turn right into Wood Street, cross over the River Taff and take an immediate right onto Fitzhamon Embankment. This is where The Riverhouse Backpackers is situated.

On Foot

Once you arrive at Cardiff Central Train Station you should take the main exit, walk up the street to your left and turn left into Wood Street. Cross over the River Taff and the first turning on your right is Fitzhamon Embankment. This is where you will find The Riverhouse Backpackers at number 59.

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