River Hostel
Valencia · Valencian Community

River Hostel

Hostel in Valencia next to the Turia Gardens, with shared dormitories, a communal kitchen, 24-hour reception and options for groups.

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8.2 Score
6.571 Reviews
15:00 Check-in
Area Valencia
Nearby Valencia Cathedral · 390 m
Parking Paid
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 15:00

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River Hostel

River Hostel is a hostel in Valencia, next to the Turia Gardens and 390 m from the Cathedral, with shared dormitories and a communal kitchen. It is in Ciutat Vella and combines spaces for solo travellers with family rooms, all with shared bathrooms; there are separate toilets for men and women. The dormitories have air conditioning and heating, and most have a balcony. Sheets are provided free of charge; towels are available for a deposit.

Reception is open 24 hours a day and offers luggage storage and bicycle hire. You can also use the shared kitchen, relax in the lounge or spend some time in the games room. There are vending machines for drinks and breakfast is served in the café. The accommodation offers free WiFi but has no private parking; public parking is available nearby. Transfers to the airport and stations are available at an additional cost. Its range of dormitories, including family options with different capacities, is practical for meeting other travellers or staying as a group.

River Hostel
★ 8.2 · Very good · 6.571 reviews

Plan your stay at River Hostel

Hostel in Valencia next to the Turia Gardens, with shared dormitories, a communal kitchen, 24-hour reception and options for groups.

Room types

River Hostel has mixed shared dormitories with different capacities and a female-only option, as well as family rooms with shared bathrooms. The individual beds are single-person places, while the family rooms accommodate between four and ten people. The bathrooms are shared, with separate facilities for men and women. Air conditioning is available in the room types described, and most rooms have a balcony.

The stated room sizes range from 14 to 35 m²: the mixed shared dormitories vary according to the number of beds, with options for four, six, eight, ten or twelve people. The family rooms cover 14 m² and differ in capacity. The kitchen and its utensils, together with items such as a fridge, microwave, coffee machine and washing machine, are among the in-room amenities. Some rooms offer city views and a balcony; sheets are provided free of charge, while towels require a deposit.

Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room — River Hostel
Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
22 m²

  • 1 Single bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Balcony
  • City view

This single place is in an 8-bed mixed dormitory and covers 22 m². It has air conditioning and, as in the other rooms, a shared bathroom. The kitchen is equipped with a washing machine, fridge and microwave; there is also a balcony, coffee machine and city views.

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Bunk Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room — River Hostel
Bunk Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
29 m²

  • 1 Single bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Balcony
  • City view

This single place is part of a 10-bed mixed dormitory with a total area of 29 m². It is larger than the 8-bed dormitory and has air conditioning. The balcony and city views accompany a kitchen equipped with a coffee machine, washing machine and utensils.

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Bunk Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room — River Hostel
Bunk Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
35 m²

  • 1 Single bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Balcony
  • City view

At 35 m², this 12-bed mixed dormitory is the largest shared option. Each booking is for one individual place; the room has air conditioning and a shared bathroom. It has a balcony with city views and a kitchen equipped with a fridge, microwave and coffee machine.

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Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room — River Hostel
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
19 m²

  • 1 Single bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Balcony
  • City view

This place is in the smallest mixed dormitory by bed count: four beds in total and 19 m². It is an option if you prefer to share with fewer people than in the dormitories with six or more places. It has air conditioning, a balcony, city views and a kitchen.

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Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room — River Hostel
Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
28 m²

  • 1 Single bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Balcony
  • City view

This single place is in a 28 m² female-only shared room, separate from the hostel's mixed dormitories. It has air conditioning and a shared bathroom, with separate facilities for men and women. A balcony, city views and an equipped kitchen complete the room's features.

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Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room — River Hostel
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
21 m²

  • 1 Single bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Balcony
  • City view

This six-bed mixed room has one individual place and covers 21 m². It offers a mid-sized capacity between the four- and eight-bed dormitories. It has air conditioning and a shared bathroom, as well as a balcony, city views and a kitchen with a coffee machine.

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Family Room with Shared Bathroom — River Hostel
Family Room with Shared Bathroom
14 m²

  • 8 Bunk beds
  • Max 8 guests
  • Balcony
  • City view

This 14 m² family room accommodates up to eight people and has eight bunk beds. It has a shared bathroom, air conditioning and a balcony with city views. The kitchen includes a stovetop, fridge, microwave and utensils; there is also a washing machine and a kettle or coffee machine.

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Family Room with Shared Bathroom — River Hostel
Family Room with Shared Bathroom
14 m²

  • 10 Bunk beds
  • Max 10 guests
  • Balcony
  • City view

Accommodating up to ten people, this version of the family room has ten bunk beds in 14 m². It shares a bathroom with other areas of the hostel and has air conditioning. The kitchen includes a stovetop, fridge, microwave and utensils; the balcony offers city views.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • you want to stay in Ciutat Vella, near Valencia Cathedral and the Turia Gardens
  • you are travelling on a budget and are happy to share a bathroom and dormitory
  • you want a shared kitchen, lounge and games room during your stay
  • you want to get around by public transport: Alameda is 500 m away and connects to the airport
  • you are travelling in a group and need family rooms for up to ten people

Maybe not, if...

  • you need a private bathroom in your room: the options described have shared bathrooms
  • you want to park at the accommodation, which has no private parking
  • you prefer breakfast to be included; it is served in the café but is not part of the rate
  • you are under 18 and travelling without a parent or legal guardian

Hotel facilities & services

River Hostel combines communal spaces for socialising with practical services for city stays. Reception is open 24 hours a day and there is luggage storage, lockers and a lounge area with a TV. If you want to explore Valencia another way, the accommodation offers bicycle hire, walking and cycling tours, as well as cooking classes and a games room.

The shared kitchen and picnic area add to the dining options, while the café, bar and snack bar offer alternatives on site. Special-diet menus are also available on request, along with vending machines for snacks and drinks. Facilities include free WiFi, air conditioning, laundry and family rooms. The accommodation has areas adapted for guests with reduced mobility, a lift and wheelchair access throughout the unit. For a quiet break, the shared lounge and board games let you relax without leaving the building.

Great for your stay

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Washing machine
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Views
  • Kitchen
  • Picnic area

General facilities

  • Picnic area
  • Balcony
  • Bicycle hire
  • Cooking classes
  • Cycling tours
  • Walking tours
  • Pub crawls
  • Evening entertainment
  • Games room
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour reception
  • Board games / puzzles
  • Laundry service
  • Shared TV / lounge area

Food & drink

  • Café on site
  • Wine / champagne
  • Special-diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Tea/coffee maker

Media & technology

  • Streaming service (such as Netflix)
  • Computer
  • Internet

Room amenities

  • Towels/sheets (additional charge)
  • Bed linen
  • Walk-in wardrobe
  • Extra-long beds (>2 metres)
  • City view
  • View
  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen

Location & what to see

River Hostel is on Plaza del Temple, in Ciutat Vella, next to Valencia's historic centre. Iglesia del Temple is 80 m away and Jardín del Turia - Tramo VII is 200 m away. Museo de la Ciudad de Valencia is 260 m away, and Valencia Cathedral is 390 m away. The area makes it easy to combine walks through historic streets with visits to museums, gardens and monumental buildings. Jardines Viveros are 400 m away and Jardines de Monforte are 500 m away.

Alameda Metro Station is 500 m away and Colón Metro Station is 650 m away. Estación de tren del Norte is 1.2 km away, while Joaquín Sorolla railway station is 2 km away and the bus station is 1.5 km away. Valencia Airport is 7 km away; direct trains to the airport run from Alameda. The accommodation has no private parking, and public parking is available nearby. For a trip to the coast, Playa de las Arenas and Playa de la Malvarrosa are 4 km away.

For a cultural visit, you can go to Torres de Serranos, 550 m away, or Lonja de la Seda de Valencia, 700 m away. Museo de Bellas Artes de Valencia is 360 m away and Museo Nacional de Cerámica y Artes Santuarias González Martí is 500 m away. The Turia Gardens offer a green route for walking or cycling, while the historic centre's neighbourhoods are well suited to discovering squares and architecture on foot. In the warmer months, the city beaches add days by the Mediterranean to your plans; in March, Las Fallas fills Valencia with festivities and temporary monuments.

Valencia Cathedral — Historic place of worship in the city centre, with architecture and spaces of great heritage value. 390 m
Turia Garden - Section VII — Landscaped section for walking, relaxing and exploring part of the former riverbed. 200 m
Valencia Museum of Fine Arts — Valencian museum with collections of paintings and works from different periods. 360 m
Serranos Towers — Former city defensive gates beside the Turia riverbed. 550 m
Alameda Metro Station — Nearby station with a direct train connection to the airport. 500 m
Playa de las Arenas — Mediterranean city beach with a seafront promenade and restaurants nearby. 4 km

What guests say about River Hostel

8.2
Very good · 6.571 reviews
Staff
8.9
Comfort
8.4
Location
9.1
Cleanliness
8.4
Facilities
8.3
Value for money
8.6
Free Wi-Fi
8.1

Guests particularly value the proximity to Valencia's main attractions and the attentive staff. They also appreciate the facilities and value for money; cleanliness and comfort receive positive comments too, though less often than the service and location.

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