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.

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

This isn't my first experience with a hostel, but it was my first experience in Valencia and my first time booking a last minute stay. Everyone was very nice and very helpful. The staff changed my accommodations immediately after discovering someone had used my bed. The place was very clean. The breakfast was outstanding!!! I have paid 7xs more for the same spread in another place. The kitchen was very big and it was stocked up enough for everyone to use to make their own meals. The money I saved in eating out and coliving was sooo worth it. The clientele were FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE. Be kind, gracious and open-minded because regardless about first impressions EVERYONE was very RESPECTFUL (I STAYED IN A MIXED ROOM!) friendly and ignored you if you just wanted to keep to yourself. Yes, it was as quiet as humanly possible during sleeping hours. But be realistic and mindful that people get up at the wee hours of the morning to catch a plane or train, so there will be some rustling of bags and movement. Altogether, it was a renewing experience because it was the first time in a long time I took a journey to a new place by myself. I would do it again and again for another solo adventure:)

They were in the middle of renovations so the smell of fresh paint didn't go well with my meal. But understandable. It has to be done and I appreciate the efforts made to renovate the atmosphere.

The first thing that stands out is the staff-young, open, and friendly people. I really appreciated that. Everything is thoughtfully designed down to the smallest detail. The space is clean, well-maintained, and clearly created with young people in mind. It's a great place for young solo travelers or groups. Sharing a room with eight people can be quite a challenge, but everything was very clean and well-kept, even with so many people together.

The first evening was extremely noisy-the neighbors were screaming like crazy, making it impossible to get a good rest. People are different, and that's understandable, but respecting each other's need for rest is important. The most negative experience I had was with my food in the fridge, which was thrown away without my knowledge. Losing €25 worth of restaurant food to the trash is not normal. If there is a rule about cleaning out the fridge every Monday, guests should be informed about it during check-in. I wasn't aware of this policy, and as a result, I lost my food, my money, and was left with a bad impression.

the location is good, the hostel is clean, the facilities are great, it is right in front of the Valencia magnificent park, and right next to the historic centre, the metro connecting the hostel to the airport is just 2 minutes walk. You can meet up with some wonderful people.

The only weakness compared to other hostels is that the staff should build a better connection with the visitors. A better communication, more friendly service would have improved the hostel in general. There must be a leader in the hostel, someone with more experience.

Very convenient location. The sights in the old town are within walking distance, the complex with museums in modernist buildings can also be reached on foot (about 2km), or by bus. The bus stop is 50m from the hostel, Alameda metro stop on lines 3,5,7,9 is about 650m across the park. The hostel is clean enough, the young people at the reception are responsive and friendly. The kitchen is well equipped. There is an elevator, WiFi is good. Breakfast is optional and is paid additionally, a deposit is paid for towels by bank card, and after leaving the hostel they refund the amount to the card within a few days.

Amazing value for money even when you add the breakfast buffet. They have a good guest kitchen and common areas. The pod style beds are comfy and offer lots of privacy. The location next to the river/park and the historical center is perfect for first time visitors

I travel with a bicycle, and the hostel is not cyclist friendly because they don't allow you to store bikes inside. I had to leave my bike out on the street overnight and pray that it would be secure. I recommend the Dutch staff members to discuss out loud, in public, about guests and persons that they work with. You never know who in the room can understand you and it doesn't appear very professional.

I like River hostel for the location, layout, customer service and travelers. I find Valencia an upbeat city and for me I find river hostel resonates with that vibe. Location - River hostel is situated across the street from Turia park that extends for miles. Plenty of private greenspace and recreational areas to meet with your friends or go for a jog. Walking distance from old town landmarks, Chinese bazar for buying your travel knickknacks and express market for buying food/drinks. There is public transportation close by to get to the beaches so Valencia has the best of both worlds. Authentic old town and beaches with long distances down the shoreline and to the shoreline. Layout - The majority of the entrance floor is dedicated to communal space separated into 3 sections and then the kitchen. No walls to separate the communal areas so there's always space to work on the laptop or meet other travelers. Customer Service - The staff is made up of full time and career minded students working for their internships. Everyone is really friendly and processes/policies are accommodating to travelers in my opinion so travelers can focus on their visit and enjoy the city. Yesterday I was given a key for my own personal locker by the lobby to store my "carry-on" type belongings while I was waiting to check in. It was nice having convenient access to my things during the day while I enjoyed hands-free strolls around town. Travelers - River hostel attracts travelers that recognize and appreciate the unique offerings of the hostel. I've visited here 5 years ago and still have friends i met at River Hostel then, as well as, meeting new travelers on this trip as they pass through to other parts of Spain and Europe. I would like to give special thanks to the team that has made this year's visit to Valencia a special experience: Tess, Rosa, Oliver, Aurora, Madelief, Lisette, Christian, Sylvana, Dirke, Dean, Lisa

I had a pleasant stay at this hostel. The room we stayed in, and facilities were clean, which made the experience comfortable. Most of the staff were friendly and helpful, which added to the positive vibe. The location was decent – convenient enough to explore the area. Overall, a good option for budget travelers!

My first impression wasn’t great. When we arrived and greeted the staff, nobody paid attention to us. There were two receptionists, one trainee, and several others in the back, but they were busy chatting and training the new person while ignoring us completely—it felt rude and unprofessional. Payed attention to us the second time I said „hello”, tho :) The biggest downside, though, was that our food kept getting stolen. This is unacceptable for a hostel environment. Please implement better measures to address this issue. Overall, there’s potential here, but these problems need to be fixed to make it a more welcoming place to stay.

Very friendly and helpful staff. Free towel on demand included. Great location and spacious common room. Good to have a kitchen. The breakfast is very good with a large choice and very good quality. Very clean.

Kitchen can be a bit chaotic when full and narrow, so it's not very motivating to cook. A bit disappointing, that there is a special offer for breakfast, when you book in advance, that means at your check-in day.. the good old FOMO marketing technique. The doors have an automatic closing mechanismn, so every time some one uses the door it will slam and make noise. So depending where your room is and capacity of the hostel, you might hear slamming doors from neibouring rooms slam too, while trying to sleep.

Clean, comfortable bed and lockers, clean showers and bathrooms. Did not spend time in the common room so can not comment on social quotient. Good location, short walk from the center and other places of interest.

Air conditioning definitely needs an upgrade or change. Nights were uncomfortably warm even with the AC on. A little shelf or cubby by the bed would make for very convenient storage space for chargers, phone, etc. while sleeping. Hand dryers in the bathrooms are painfully slow, wish there were either paper towels or a more powerful hand drying solution. Elevator is excruciatingly slow 😴