Hostel
 The River Hostel

Plaza del Temple, 6, Ciutat Vella, 46003 Valencia, Spain – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.2/10! (score from 3313 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

8.3
Very Good
3,318 reviews

The hostel was amazing. The hosts were really helpful. The facilities were really clean. The hostel had a nice kitchen and bathroom with a hair curler and hairdryer. They organized free paella workshops on Sundays, free walking tours, free lunch some days a week and a pub crawl. Really nice to meet people and discover Valencia. 24 hour reception. It exceeded my expectations for sure. I'd definitely visit it again.

Elena Greece

Very good value for money, clean facilities, good and cheap breakfast option

Richard Denmark

The staff is amazing, specially the evening staff at the reception

Kalra Spain

comfortable even in a 10 people room. excellent wifi.

Maria Uruguay

The Hostel is in very good place, at the city center, with metro station and bus stops near by, also very good communication with old-town by walking.

Arvydas Lithuania

Everything!! The atmosphere was amazing, you could meet soo many other people. Especially the huge common areas with long tables made that even easier. They offer free dinners at some days as well as walking tours. It's one of the best hostels I've stayed in for sure!

Norahsch Austria

Free food, atmosphere was very friendly, location was good.

Matthew United States of America

The bed sheets were clean, the room was quiet and clean. The kitchen was huge and full of facilities. The staff was super friendly. The breakfast was really tasty and full of different kinds of food.

Titas Lithuania

The paella workshop, free coffee and tea and great location. Good place to meet people

Chakira Netherlands

Nice hostel with comfortable beds and quite clean. The communal kitchen and dining area is a great place to socialize with other guests. Is a nice touch the free dinners organized, good for meeting other people.

Arlobe Belgium
8.3
Very Good
3,318 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “The hostel was amazing. The hosts were really helpful. The facilities were really clean. The hostel had a nice kitchen and bathroom with a hair curler and hairdryer.”
    Elena Elena Greece Greece
  • “Very good value for money, clean facilities, good and cheap breakfast option”
    Richard Richard Denmark Denmark
  • “The staff is amazing, specially the evening staff at the reception”
    Kalra Kalra Spain Spain
  • “comfortable even in a 10 people room. excellent wifi.”
    Maria Maria Uruguay Uruguay
  • “The Hostel is in very good place, at the city center, with metro station and bus stops near by, also very good communication with old-town by walking.”
    Arvydas Arvydas Lithuania Lithuania
  • “Everything!! The atmosphere was amazing, you could meet soo many other people. Especially the huge common areas with long tables made that even easier.”
    Norahsch Norahsch Austria Austria
  • “Free food, atmosphere was very friendly, location was good.”
    Matthew Matthew United States of America United States of America
  • “The bed sheets were clean, the room was quiet and clean. The kitchen was huge and full of facilities. The staff was super friendly. The breakfast was really tasty and full of different kinds of food.”
    Titas Titas Lithuania Lithuania
  • “The paella workshop, free coffee and tea and great location. Good place to meet people”
    Chakira Chakira Netherlands Netherlands
  • “Nice hostel with comfortable beds and quite clean. The communal kitchen and dining area is a great place to socialize with other guests.”
    Arlobe Arlobe Belgium Belgium

Categories:

  • Staff8.7
  • Facilities8.3
  • Cleanliness8.4
  • Comfort8.2
  • Value for money8.8
  • Location9.2
  • Free WiFi8.8

Stay in the heart of Valencia – Excellent location – show map

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Centrally located next to Turia Gardens, The River Hostel is 5 minutes’ walk from Valencia Cathedral and Alameda Metro Station, which has direct airport trains. There is 24-hour reception, free Wi-Fi, free parking nearby and free luggage room.

Accommodations is in dormitories or private rooms, all with shared bathroom facilities which are separate for males and females. All have air conditioning and heating, while most of them have balcony. Sheets are provided free of charge. Towels can be provided upon payment of a deposit.

There are vending machines for drinks and guests can have breakfast in the onsite café. The hostel also has a games room and lounge and guests can make use of the shared kitchen for free.

You can hire a bicycle directly at reception. Transfers to the airport, train or bus stations are available for an extra charge.

This is our guests' favorite part of Valencia, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

The River Hostel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Mar 12, 2013

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Most popular amenities

Free WiFi
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
24-hour front desk
Elevator
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bar

Property Highlights

Located in the real heart of Valencia, this property has an excellent location score of 9.2!

Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet

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Guest reviews

8.3
Very Good · 3,318 reviews
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  • Staff8.7
  • Facilities8.3
  • Cleanliness8.4
  • Comfort8.2
  • Value for money8.8
  • Location9.2
  • Free WiFi8.8

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  • Elena
    GreeceGreece
    “The hostel was amazing. The hosts were really helpful. The facilities were really clean. The hostel had a nice kitchen and bathroom with a hair curler and hairdryer. They organized free paella workshops on Sundays, free walking tours, free lunch...”
  • Richard
    DenmarkDenmark
    “Very good value for money, clean facilities, good and cheap breakfast option”
  • Kalra
    SpainSpain
    “The staff is amazing, specially the evening staff at the reception”
  • Maria
    UruguayUruguay
    “comfortable even in a 10 people room. excellent wifi.”
  • Arvydas
    LithuaniaLithuania
    “The Hostel is in very good place, at the city center, with metro station and bus stops near by, also very good communication with old-town by walking.”
  • Norahsch
    AustriaAustria
    “Everything!! The atmosphere was amazing, you could meet soo many other people. Especially the huge common areas with long tables made that even easier. They offer free dinners at some days as well as walking tours. It's one of the best hostels I've...”
  • Matthew
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Free food, atmosphere was very friendly, location was good.”
  • Titas
    LithuaniaLithuania
    “The bed sheets were clean, the room was quiet and clean. The kitchen was huge and full of facilities. The staff was super friendly. The breakfast was really tasty and full of different kinds of food.”
  • Chakira
    NetherlandsNetherlands
    “The paella workshop, free coffee and tea and great location. Good place to meet people”
  • Arlobe
    BelgiumBelgium
    “Nice hostel with comfortable beds and quite clean. The communal kitchen and dining area is a great place to socialize with other guests. Is a nice touch the free dinners organized, good for meeting other people.”
Property questions and answers
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  • Do you have planned events or activities?
    Yes, we have every day free walking tour in the morning and in the afternoon, pubcrawl every night and free dinner and play once per week,
    Answered on September 10, 2019
  • Are sheets and towels included?
    Linen is included, about the towels you can rent it at reception for 1€ and 5€ of deposit.
    Answered on September 10, 2019
  • How far are you from the beach and how do you get there 😀
    There are 3 different options for going to the beach from our hostel: - By bike (you can rent it here): it takes 25 minutes to arrive to Malvarrosa Beach. - By bus: you can take the bus number 1 in the nearest bus stop of the hostel (Poeta Llorente-Temple) and it takes 45 minutes. - By tram: you have to walk 10 minutes until the bridge Pont de Fusta, cross it, and take the tram number 4. In total, it takes 30 minutes to arrive.
    Answered on February 27, 2020
  • Do you offer luggage storage?
    Yes, for your check-in and check-out day you will have luggage room for free.
    Answered on September 10, 2019
  • Do I need a lock for the lockers?
    No, we will borrow you one for free at check-in.
    Answered on September 10, 2019

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Area Info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Excellent location – show map
Located in the historic old town

In Valencia's old town, you can explore countless churches, palaces, and squares, all while enjoying the smell of oranges in the air...

What's nearby
  • Archdiocese of Valencia
    0.2 miles
  • Basilica de la Virgen de los Desamparados
    0.2 miles
  • Museum of Fine Arts of Valencia
    0.2 miles
  • Museum of Fine Arts
    0.2 miles
  • Valencia Cathedral
    0.2 miles
  • Museum of Natural Science
    0.3 miles
  • Micalet
    0.3 miles
  • Barrio del Carmen
    0.3 miles
  • Plaza de Manises
    0.3 miles
  • Jardines de Monforte
    0.3 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Cafe/Bar La Tasca
    0.1 miles
Top attractions
  • González Martí National Museum of Ceramics and Decorative Arts
    0.3 miles
  • Turia Gardens
    0.4 miles
  • Church of Saint Nicolás
    0.4 miles
  • Mercado Central
    0.5 miles
  • Valencia North Station
    0.7 miles
  • Valencia Botanical Gardens
    0.8 miles
  • City of Arts & Sciences
    1.8 miles
  • Oceanografic
    2 miles
  • Bioparc Valencia
    2.2 miles
  • Port of Valencia
    2.4 miles
Natural Beauty
  • River Túria
    0 miles
Beaches in the Neighborhood
  • Malvarrosa Beach
    2.5 miles
  • Playa de las Arenas
    2.5 miles
  • Patacona Beach
    2.5 miles
  • Port Saplaya Beach
    3.3 miles
  • Playa Pinedo
    4.1 miles
Closest Airports
  • Valencia Airport
    5.6 miles
  • Castellon Airport
    55.5 miles
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Amenities of The River Hostel

Most popular amenities

Free WiFi
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
24-hour front desk
Elevator
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bar
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Cooking class Additional charge
  • Bike tours Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Bar crawls Additional charge
  • Evening entertainment
  • Game room
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Front Desk Services
  • Lockers
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Safe Additional charge
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • Catalan
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Italian
  • Dutch
  • Serbian
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Sustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

House rules The River Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:30 PM

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above are considered adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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The fine print


Parking in the area is public.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about The River Hostel

  • Check-in at The River Hostel is from 2:30 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Guests staying at The River Hostel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.1).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Buffet

  • The River Hostel is 2,950 feet from the center of Valencia.

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to The River Hostel by:

    • Subway/Metro 35min

  • The River Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Game room
    • Evening entertainment
    • Walking tours
    • Cooking class
    • Bar crawls
    • Bike tours

  • The prices at The River Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.