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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 | Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Front of property
Full-size fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Daily continental breakfast (GBP 4.00 per person)

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

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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 | Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

City Single Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 86 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Signature Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 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)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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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)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 135 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Cardiff

Located in Riverside, The Riverhouse is adjacent to Principality Stadium and within a 10-minute walk of other popular attractions like Cardiff Castle. Each of the 12 rooms at this bed & breakfast includes a dining area, a sitting area, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Bute Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Sophia Gardens - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Cardiff Castle - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Utilita Arena Cardiff - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Cardiff Bay - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

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
  • ‪The Gatekeeper - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪BrewDog Cardiff - ‬9 min walk

About this property

The Riverhouse

Bed & breakfast in Cardiff, steps from Principality Stadium
The Riverhouse features free WiFi in public areas, a library, and a terrace. This smoke-free bed & breakfast also has a garden.
43-inch Smart TVs come with digital channels and Netflix, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. 8 bathrooms, dining areas, and sitting areas are also available. Bathrooms are shared.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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 elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

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
  • Microwave
  • Separate dining area
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • 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 available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets (service animals welcome)

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

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

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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 10:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at The Riverhouse?

The Riverhouse offers free cancellation on certain room rates. To learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at The Riverhouse?

As of Nov 25, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Riverhouse on Dec 5, 2025 start from $90.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to see around The Riverhouse?

This bed & breakfast is situated in Riverside within a 10-minute walk of Principality Stadium and Cardiff Castle. You'll also find Cardiff Bay and Sophia Gardens less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at The Riverhouse?

No, there isn't parking available at the bed & breakfast.

Does The Riverhouse include a casino?

No, The Riverhouse doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Riverhouse?

No, there is no indoor pool at this bed & breakfast.

What do couples enjoy most about The Riverhouse?

Couples staying at this bed u0026 breakfast will appreciate amenities like Netflix as well as a terrace and a library.

Are there hot tubs at The Riverhouse?

No, this bed & breakfast doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Riverhouse have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

The Riverhouse offers continental breakfast each morning for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Will The Riverhouse allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Riverhouse though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at The Riverhouse?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this bed & breakfast.

How far is the airport from The Riverhouse?

The closest major airport to The Riverhouse is Cardiff International Airport (CWL), which is 11.7 mi away (33 minutes by car). Another top airport is Bristol International Airport (BRS), which is around 21.6 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Riverhouse?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Riverhouse.

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

10/10 Excellent

padraig

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler

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

2/10 Terrible

Colin

Business traveler
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 traveler
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

Traveled 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

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
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

Traveled 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 traveler

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

10/10 Excellent

Arran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the river view and was always a restroom available. Good breakfast options!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

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