The Abbey HotelvsThe Riverhouse
Both properties are endorsed by professional reviewers. On balance, The River House scores slightly better than The Abbey Hotel. The River House has a TripExpert Score of 76 with positive reviews from 2 reviews like Lonely Planet, Rough Guide.
The Abbey Hotel
 Frommer's
149-51 Cathedral Rd., Cardiff, Wales
From $0/night
- Free Internet
 - Free Breakfast
 - Free Parking
 - Breakfast included
 - Flatscreen TV
 
 "Built in 1898 as a home for a wealthy sea captain and his family, this house retains many of its original features and is one of the better and more reasonably priced B&Bs." Full review
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