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Reviews of The River Hostel

Plaza del Temple, 6, Ciutat Vella, 46003 Valencia, Spain

#86 of 154 hotels in Valencia

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Review score

Based on 1559 hostel reviews

8.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.3

  • Comfort

    8.2

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    8.3

  • Staff

    8.8

  • Value for money

    8.6

  • Free WiFi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: 9 June 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in 12-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location

    Layout

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 June 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Kitchen and canteen could be cleaner, same for bathrooms.

    Very big and spacious, perfectly placed in the center of Valencia.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2024

    8.0
    The main issue was the noise but apart from that I was happy with my stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    It was very loud at nighttime (noise from outside the door and upstairs) and therefore difficult to fall asleep.

    + Curtains in front of the bed + Powerplug and light next to the bed + Bar downstairs for getting a drink + Hostel offers activities + Clean + Close to downtown and a nice stroll through the park to get to the Ciudad des Artes

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    9.0
    Well organised comfortable donehostel in historic city centre
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    On the 4th floor quite busy in toilet/tooth brushing area in morning and evening time. Bleeping door when people enter dorm room.

    Very central location in historic town. Comfortable wide dorm beds with curtains. Well kept & clean. Nice spacious lobby and guest kitchen. After breakfast time - during daytime - free coffee & tea. Friendly & helpful staff.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2024

    8.0
    Good cost-benefit
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in 10-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The mattress was not comfortable.

    The location is really good and the structure of the hostel.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location, staff, clean rooms

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A few broken floor tiles, the metallic frames of the beds were squicky

    Great location, good breakfast for good value, activities organized at the hostel, kitchen, supermarkets nearby, vending machines

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2024

    8.0
    Overall good experience, got what I paid for, recommend it if you are looking for a great hostel in Valencia.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bunk Bed in Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    You could hear everything from the road through the closed windows and sometimes at night this can be very annoying. One more thing that bothered me is that at breakfast the tables were dirty and full of trash, considering the fact that there was like three staff member standing and chatting in the bar.

    Very good location, the beds with the curtains provided enough privacy which was nice. The bathrooms were always clean, good cleaning company!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in 10-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Waking up with a very loud alarm. I guess it was the day of checking out for all the roommates. Then it would make sense. But since I stayed only for a night I can't be sure.

    Most things you have in the hostel. Just remember it's a big place with lots of people. There's a big nice lobby and a lot of toilets/showers. So it's big but not very croudy. I liked the big beds (im 195cm tall) with curtains.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only one morning I had trouble reaching the hot water for shower but it didn't happen again and other than that everything was so good!

    The hostel is located close to the centre and walkable to anywhere. The room and the general area were clean and the bed was comfortable. There was also a small balcony, which makes it more pleasant. The common area was huge with a kitchen as well and sometimes they offered delicious free food! The staff was so nice and helpful! I would definitely stay again!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in 10-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unsteady top bunk and ladder. Didn't feel steady for someone who's 11 stone. The ladder was bending and creaking, however the mattress was comfortable

    Clean, good facilities and in a great location.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent facilities

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The check in time was at 14:30 and I arrived at somewhere around 13:15 hours. However, I was made to wait till 16:00 and I got the room only upon asking even after 16:00. I was tired and it was a bit inconvenient for me. The staff didn't seem friendly about it.

    The beds were clean, washrooms were clean as well. Even though there were 8 beds, the rooms was quite spacious. The location was perfect, very close to the old town and a lot of bus stops nearby to go to other parts of the city.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    9.0
    It was good. Calm and peaceful.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bunk Bed in 10-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Breakfast was limited. Some basic items were missing.

    Bed was comfy. Room was quite spacious. The locker was Grand 😁.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in 10-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was amazing, the location was absolutely the ideal and the stuff was really helpful and friendly. The dorms where perfect, such a positive point that security and privacy where 100% . The breakfast was really cheap and worth it. If one day I decided to come back to the city, The river hostel will be my first option!! Gracias por Todo!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bunk Bed in 12-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was super crowded and not enough seats for everyone, also was a pity they couldn’t provide money exchange for coins to use the laundry machines. Also, the free walking tour that is advertised isn’t free.

    Excellent location - great for enjoying the stunning old town of Valencia, good simple breakfast.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in 12-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The overall vibe is not very modern and some of the furniture did seem a bit old but as a solo traveller I had a very comfortable night stay

    I stayed in a 10 bed sharing dorm but the rooms are designed in a way where it doesn't feel very crowded. The location is very nice and the building is beautiful! They also have a very nice lobby where you can sit and work or chill which was nice to see especially for a hostel. They also offer free unlimited coffee and water which is great. Also the breakfast for 3.90€ was very nice and totally value for your money. They mostly had young, English speaking people at the reception who were extremely friendly and very easy going. Cleanliness and comfort was very nice overall!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    9.0
    Great location and atmosphere
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in 12-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No bike storage facilities although they did agree to keep it overnight in an office until 0800. If you need bicycle storage apparently the pod hostel will keep them in reception.

    Good location and friendly staff. They have a nice lounge area and a good atmosphere, as per my last visit 2 years ago.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    9.0
    Great
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in 10-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

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    I spent just one night, as I was travelling the following day early in the morning. The location was great to have a walk around the city centre and foot distance to the tube station to get to the airport.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    9.0
    River Hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in 12-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Al was good. But the construction on my floor started around 10am, it was unexpected. And some showers need to be checked and fix

    Staff was helpful. You can leave your bag before check-in or after check out. They offer you free water and coffee during the day. You can buy beer or some other drinks, but you can pay only by card. Common area is useful for remote workers. There are curtains around the bed so can disconnect. There is plug and reading light for every bed individually. Reception is open 24 hours. Commen area is closed between 12:30 am to 5 am. I asked for a lock, they gave it to me and they didn't charge for it. They offer breakfast for 4€, I skipped but I saw many people were enjoying it. The kitchen was useful and clean. There are 4 fridges so you can find a place for your food. There is toaster, microwave and utensils. Their internet was good at the common area and in the room. There are chargers everywhere in the common room. Location is not exactly at the center but it is very close and walking distance to the main touristic points. I recommend you to start your city tour Torres del Serrans and it is very close to the hostel. Near the hostel there is Jardin del Turia, nice path to run in the morning or walk around the green area. Hostel is close to the Alameda metro stop, around 10 minutes walk. You can come to the Alameda stop from the airport without transfer. I cost for me 5.80€ (1€ for the card). My room had window doors and they were useful. They dont give you towels, it costs extra. And there is not any shampoo or shower gel in the showers, this is a hostel. There is soup at the sinks. It was clean but some showers need a little maintenance. There is a big enough space under de bed to put your bag and lock it. I think a carry on bag can fit there, and any kind of bag pack can fit there too. There is nice energy at the common area. Place organizes some city tours like pub crawl. It was a nice experience, thank you.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in 12-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very nice staff, okay beds. Could check in at 2:00 in the 2:00 in the morning, without problem.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    7.0
    nice
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in 12-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    i didn't like that the keypad on the door wasn't working

    i like the bed ,the location

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in 12-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The lighting the bathroom and shower room turn off automatically in a short period of time. Very inconvenient. The water system has the same problem 😩😩😩

    Cleanliness

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    It would be great to have a small space for phone, water bottle or other stuff next to the bed. But all in all are satisfying. :) Had a great time during the stay.

    Stayed in April 2024

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