The Riverhouse

This wonderful place is practically a hotel with a shared bathroom for much less than other hotels around it. The location is close to the city centre but far enough away that it doesn't get loud when the students get kicked out of bars. It's close to the train station so it's not a hassle to get to with luggage. Breakfast was a cook yourself kind of thing but was always good quality for your money. It also came with the option to have fresh coffee, cereal, toast etc.

You couldn't ask for a better location. Self check-in was smooth thanks to the detailed instructions given by the hosts the day before and I was pleased to find my room nice and warm. I didn't add breakfast but it smelled lovely in the morning. Unfortunately my room was on the ground floor and facing the road which was surprisingly busy for a weekday night, and I was woken up a few times by cars passing by, despite using earplugs. So if you're sensitive to noise I'd recommend asking for a room that's facing the other side of the building.

Recently stayed for a 3 night break. Fantastic location overlooking the river, just a few minutes walk to the city centre,stadium,castle and station. The whole house was spotlessly clean and our room was large and airy. Shared kitchen/lounge area where we met many lovely guests of every nationality. Pre-booked breakfast was filling and delicious. Large bathroom with separate shower/toilet cubicles,also pristine. Highly recommend !

The Riverhouse is one of the best accommodations I have stayed in across the United Kingdom. The price is extremely affordable and I encourage you to book here during your next stay in Cardiff. A 10 minute walk to downtown, you overlook the river from the front of the house, and the grand stadium rising up over the canal. The house features a spacious common/breakfast room, an outdoor back garden, clean and well maintained showers and washrooms (some together, some separate so you never have to wait!), key fob entries on the suite doors, as well as codes to get into the building. They offer breakfast if you book in advance, as well as pantries stocked with communal goods. You can cook your own food in the kitchen too! The rooms are spacious, with wood floors, big windows, and clean bedding. The TV has live television as well as every streaming service (Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime, YouTube...). The Wi-Fi is fast. They also offer towels to their guests, and there is body wash in some of the showers incase you forgot/lost yours. Even though we shared a floor with ~4 other rooms, we couldn't hear them and slept happily. The Riverhouse is perfect and I hope it continues to be successful!