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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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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
Rates at River Hostel vary depending on the season, room type and dates of your stay. You can check the updated rate for your dates through our booking channels.
River Hostel is 7 km from Valencia Airport, and Alameda Metro Station, 500 m away, has direct trains to the airport. Estación de tren del Norte is 1.2 km away and Joaquín Sorolla is 2 km away; the bus station is 1.5 km away. The accommodation has no private parking, although public parking is available nearby. You can also travel by metro from Alameda.
From River Hostel, you can reach Iglesia del Temple (80 m), Turia Garden - Section VII (200 m), Valencia City Museum (260 m), Valencia Museum of Fine Arts (360 m) and Valencia Cathedral (390 m). Alameda Metro Station is 500 m away. Ciutat Vella has monuments and cultural sites to explore on foot.
River Hostel's café serves breakfast with continental, vegetarian, gluten-free and buffet options; breakfast is not included in the rate. There are also vending machines for drinks and a free shared kitchen where you can prepare other meals during your stay.
River Hostel has no private parking. Public parking is available nearby, but there are no spaces inside the building. If you are travelling by bicycle, you cannot bring it into the accommodation; reception can advise you about nearby private spaces.
Guests under 18 can stay at River Hostel only when accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Options include shared family rooms for groups of four, six, eight or ten people.
The rooms at River Hostel have shared bathrooms, with separate facilities for men and women. The dormitories have air conditioning and sheets are provided; towels require a deposit. Most rooms also have a balcony.