The Riverhouse

Bed & breakfast in Cardiff, steps from Principality Stadium

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November 2025

December 2025

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

Daily continental breakfast (GBP 4.00 per person)

Full-sized fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

The Riverhouse is steps from Cardiff Castle and Cardiff International Arena. Guests can relax in the garden, browse the library, or use WiFi. Breakfast is served daily, and the quiet atmosphere is appreciated by returning visitors.

Excellent

Popular amenities

Housekeeping
Kitchen
Free WiFi

฿2,960 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

Room options

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Tonight

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Tomorrow

Oct 26 - Oct 27

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 5 of 5 rooms

City Single Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

Very good

Highlights

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Heating

Full-sized fridge/freezer

Smart TV

Hairdryer

8 bathrooms

8 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Single Bed

Signature Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Heating

Full-sized fridge/freezer

Smart TV

Hairdryer

8 bathrooms

16 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Family Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

Very good

Highlights

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Heating

Full-sized fridge/freezer

Smart TV

Hairdryer

8 bathrooms

16 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

City Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Excellent

Highlights

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Heating

Full-sized fridge/freezer

Smart TV

Hairdryer

8 bathrooms

12 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Excellent

Highlights

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Heating

Full-sized fridge/freezer

Smart TV

Hairdryer

8 bathrooms

13 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

About the area

Riverside, a neighbourhood in Cardiff, is home to The Riverhouse. Barry Island Beach and Forest Farm Country Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Parc All Weather Play and Techniquest. Cardiff Bay Carousel and Cardiff International Sports Village are also worth visiting.

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What's nearby

Cardiff Castle - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
St. David's - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Utilita Arena Cardiff - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Cardiff University - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
Principality Stadium - 1 min drive - 0.4 km

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
‪The Gatekeeper - ‬9 min walk
‪Coffee #1 - ‬6 min walk
‪BrewDog Cardiff - ‬9 min walk

About this property

The Riverhouse

Bed & breakfast near Principality Stadium

Near Cardiff Castle and Cardiff University, The Riverhouse provides a terrace, a garden and a library. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Additional perks include:

Continental breakfast (surcharge) and smoke-free property

Room features

All guest rooms at The Riverhouse include comforts, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and separate sitting areas, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and separate dining areas.

More amenities include:

Free tea bags/instant coffee and coffee/tea makers
8 bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
43-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, streaming services and digital channels
Separate sitting areas, separate dining areas and communal kitchens

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Daily buffet breakfast (GBP 11.95 per person)

Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning
Breakfast available

฿2,183 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Nov - 25 Nov

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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 lift

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Smoke-free property

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
Hob
Microwave
Separate dining area
Shared kitchen access
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 and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Guests planning to arrive outside 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

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

River House Hostel

The River House Hostel

The Riverhouse Cardiff

The Riverhouse Bed & breakfast

The Riverhouse Bed & breakfast Cardiff

Frequently asked questions

Is The Riverhouse pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Riverhouse?

As of 25 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Riverhouse on 30 Oct 2025 start from ฿2,466.84, 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 time is check-in at The Riverhouse?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at The Riverhouse?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Riverhouse located?

Located in Riverside, this bed & breakfast is within a 10-minute walk of Sophia Gardens, Principality Stadium and Cardiff Castle. Cardiff Bay and Cardiff University are also within 1 mile (2 km). Cardiff Central Station is 6 minutes by foot and Cardiff (CFW-Cardiff Train Station) is 6 minutes.

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