Recently ranked as one of the top 10 hostels in the world at the annual ‘Hoscars’ awards, organised by Hostelworld.com, this family-run hostel has also won awards for the best hostel in the UK and for the best staff, for the second year running.

The property enjoys fabulous views of the world famous Millennium Stadium and River Taff and with the central train and bus stations just 5 mins walk away - what's stopping you? We are showing our guests that when they would like budget accommodation in Cardiff, there is no need to rough it in a dingy hostel - it has just upped the standard!

The River House has dorms and private rooms with most of them enjoying a river and stadium view and even several private secure bathrooms with their own showers so you can feel at home. There is 24hr CCTV, 24hr reception and no curfew. It also has a fully equipped communal kitchen and dining room, attractive decked garden with BBQ area, free breakfast and morning papers, free use of linen and towels, a shop selling postcards, mementoes and food essentials as well as free lockers for you to keep your valuables safe.

Free fair-trade tea and coffee all day and a laundry facility. There is no need to be without your creature comforts. You can stay in touch with everyone back home with our internet facility or if you have brought your own laptop its no problem getting connected with as we have free wireless broadband. The brother and sister management team are native to Cardiff and proud of it.

The staff and management point the way to all places of interest and top attractions. Whatever your plans, they are here to make sure you get the best from your stay in the Welsh capital.