Reviews of Riverhouse Backpackers

59 Fitzhamon Embankment, Riverside, Cardiff, South Glamorgan, Wales CF11 6AN

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Customer Reviews & Ratings

97.0%

418 out of 420 HostelBookers customers said that they would recommend 'Riverhouse Backpackers'

Atmosphere
97.6%
Location
99.2%
Facilities
98.4%
Fun
90.4%
Staff
99.2%
Cleanliness
96.8%
Safety
97.6%
Value
96.8%

Customer Reviews: What did customers think about Riverhouse Backpackers?

What was the best part of your stay?
Date Riverhouse Backpackers Customer Reviews Overall Rating
03 December 2009
Comte Delphine

Riverhouse Backpackers is close to the central railstation and the city center. Nice staff who really cares about you. There's a kitchen and even a washing machine for all guests! Bathrooms were a nice surprise. Clean, practical and enough numerous for everyone.

100%
02 December 2009
Megan Erwin

It's more fantastic than words could ever describe. Everything is so wonderful here, the staff is amazing, and they keep everything very clean and orderly. They even let me borrow their personal umbrella so I could buy one for myself. I will definitely be staying here again and again. I recommend this place very highly. It's right by the shopping district and about a six or seven minute drive from Cardiff Bay. I adore this place.

100%
23 November 2009
Customer review

I found everything very good :-) Rooms were small but clean, and as I was a single female they put me in a room with other females which was great. Breakfast was also included which I liked, setting me up for a morning of sightseeing.

100%
22 November 2009
Andrew Hyde Hryniewicz

Friendly and helpful owners. Newly built hostel so everything clean and up to date. Very close to city center.

100%
16 November 2009
Customer review

The staff were really friendly and nice! Everything was clean and very new! I would recommend this hostel to all my friends!!

95%
14 November 2009
Customer review

This was the best hostel we have stayed in, in all of UK and Europe! Charlie and his wife were amazing people. They really make you feel at home. Best part, is the kitchen facillity. Absolutely amazing! Would stay here again in a second. Right by the train station, could walk to the ocean, or walk to the major shopping areas. Right across from the Stadium. Also, the bathrooms were astonishing! We walked into them, and couldn't believe our eyes!! Definetely stay here!

97%
06 November 2009
Customer review

very good staff!!!

85%
05 November 2009
Customer review

Everything was really good except for the beds were a little uncomfortable. Walking distance to everything, staff were friendly and breakfast was awesome!

92%
05 November 2009
Mohit Gupta

Amazing place to stay in cardiff, fully recemmanded and trusfully place

100%
03 November 2009
Customer review

it was a very nice place- I wasnt there that much, out sight-seeing. But plenty of bathrooms and showers.

100%
02 November 2009
Customer review

Nice, clean central location

95%
01 November 2009
Vanessa O'Connell

very friendly staff, nothing was to much trouble. great location easy walk to city center, bus & train station. hostel has good security but easy to access during the night if coming home late.

100%
30 October 2009
Justyna Nowakowska

If it wasn't for the bunk beds i would rate it as a hotel.

100%
20 October 2009
Customer review

The hostel is extremely clean and a really nice place to stay but it wasn't really the right atmosphere for meeting other backpackers to hang out with

87%
15 October 2009
Customer review

Friendly, clean and furnished to a very high standard. Lovely shower facilities and a cat! What more could you ask for?

100%
13 October 2009
Customer review

A very worm place.

92%
06 October 2009
Customer review

One of the best Hostels i have stayed at in Europe.... Reccomend it to ALL!!

100%
06 October 2009
Christina Sieber

The Riverhouse Backpackers is a very cozy hostel just a stone's throw away from Cardiff Castle and about 7 minutes by foot from the central station. It's located in a quiet neighborhood just by the river. The interior is absolutely lovely and you can feel all the care that is being given to it. I loved the modern kitchen, the dining room and the patio. The breakfast offered something for everyone and stood in refreshing contrast to the English breakfast I had expected (toast and sausages). When I was there apples and bananas would be available in the dining room all day. The hostel has separate, lockable bathrooms, which is pure luxury compared to most other hostels. The staff was super friendly and helpful! It seemed like the whole atmosphere had a positive impact on the guests as everyone in the house seemed to be very polite and considerate. Definitely the best hostel I have ever stayed at. Keep up the great service!!!

100%
05 October 2009
Customer review

Friendly People

100%
29 September 2009
Xi Shen

good budget accommodation good shower and breakfast

100%
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