The RiverhousevsNosDa Hostel & Bar
Both The River House and NosDa Hostel & Bar are rated very highly by expert reviewers. Overall, The River House ranks marginally higher than NosDa Hostel & Bar. The River House comes in at #11 in Cardiff with positive reviews from 2 reviews including Rough Guide, Lonely Planet.
The Riverhouse
 Rough Guide
 Lonely Planet
59 Fitzhammon Embankment, Cardiff CF11 6AN, Wales
From $43/night
- Free Internet
 - Free Breakfast
 - Laundry Service
 - Laundy Room
 - Breakfast included
 - Breakfast buffet
 
 "Cosy, contemporary backpackers’ hostel set in a Victorian villa with mixed and female-only dorms and twin rooms, as well as a self-catering kitchen, lovely dining/ lounge area and a sunny terrace." 
Top choice
 "The River House has a well-equipped kitchen, small garden and cosy TV lounge. The private rooms are basically small dorm rooms and share the same bathrooms." Full review
NosDa Hostel & Bar
 Rough Guide
 Lonely Planet
53 - 59 Despenser Street, Riverside, Cardiff CF11 6AG, Wales
From $16/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Free Internet
 - Free Breakfast
 - Laundry Service
 - Concierge
 - Laundy Room
 
 Star
 "Hip hostel/budget hotel on the riverbank opposite the Millennium Stadium. Accommodation is in singles, doubles (some en-suite) and four- to ten-bed dorms." 
 "Directly across the river from the Millennium Stadium, NosDa is starting to look a little scuffed – which is a shame, as it was impressively schmick when it first opened." Full review