catba island hostel

182 Nui Ngoc, Cat Ba, Hai Phong, Vietnam, Cat Ba, Vietnam·View on map

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Check-infrom 14:00
Check-outuntil 11:00
ParkingPaid
WiFi✓ Free
Pets✕ Not allowed
BreakfastBuffet

Description

catba island hostel is a 2-star hotel on Cat Ba Island, with air-conditioned rooms and a restaurant serving Vietnamese and international dishes. The Cát Bà bus station is 300 m away, the front desk is open 24 hours a day, and free WiFi covers the public areas.

The seven room types measure between 20 and 26 m², and every one has a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a bidet and a hairdryer, along with air conditioning, soundproof walls, a minibar and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The largest is the Family Room with Mountain View, which has two large king beds for up to four guests and views of the mountains and the city. Solo travellers can book the Deluxe Single Room, while couples have the King Room with Mountain View, the Double or Twin Room with Mountain View and the Deluxe Queen Room.

Day trips to nearby fishing villages and hiking can be arranged at the tour desk, and bicycle rental, car hire and laundry are offered. The restaurant serves local Vietnamese cooking alongside international dishes, and the buffet breakfast includes eggs, fruit, noodles and pancakes.

Rooms

7 room types · 20–26 m²

The rooms at catba island hostel run from the 20 m² King Room with Mountain View to the 26 m² Family Room with Mountain View. All seven types share the same core equipment: a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and bidet, air conditioning, soundproof walls, a minibar, a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV with cable channels.

The range is organised around beds. Three rooms have one extra-large super-king bed for two guests: the Deluxe Queen Room, the King Room with Mountain View and the Double or Twin Room with Mountain View. The Deluxe Triple Room pairs a single bed with a super-king bed for three travellers, the two family rooms each have two large king beds for up to four guests, and the Deluxe Single Room has one single bed. Three types have mountain views, and those three also have city views.

Deluxe Queen Room — catba island hostel

Deluxe Queen Room

23 m² Max. 3 guests 1 Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)
BidetMinibarSoundproofing

At 23 m², this is the largest of the rooms with a single extra-large super-king bed, and it has no mountain or city view. The private bathroom has a walk-in shower, a bidet and a hairdryer, and a minibar and wardrobe complete the room.

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Family Room with Mountain View — catba island hostel

Family Room with Mountain View

26 m² Max. 4 guests 2 Large bed (King size)
Mountain viewCity viewMinibar

The largest room in the range at 26 m², with two large king beds for up to four guests and both mountain and city views. The private bathroom has a walk-in shower and a bidet, and guests have a minibar, a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV with cable channels.

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Deluxe Triple Room — catba island hostel

Deluxe Triple Room

25 m² Max. 4 guests 1 Single bed and 1 Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)
Socket near the bedLinenBidet

A 25 m² room for three, with a single bed and an extra-large super-king bed, the only room in the range that combines the two. It has no mountain or city view, and it suits three travellers who do not need two king beds.

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Deluxe Family Room — catba island hostel

Deluxe Family Room

25 m² Max. 4 guests 2 Large bed (King size)
SoundproofingHairdryerMinibar

Also 25 m², this family room has two large king beds for up to four guests but no mountain or city view, which separates it from the Family Room with Mountain View at 26 m². Its walk-in shower bathroom, bidet and hairdryer match the other rooms, and soundproof walls keep noise out.

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Deluxe Single Room — catba island hostel

Deluxe Single Room

21 m² Max. 2 guests 1 Single bed
Socket near the bedBidetSoundproofing

Built for one guest, this 21 m² room has a single bed and a wardrobe. The private bathroom has a walk-in shower, a bidet and a hairdryer, and the room has air conditioning, a minibar and a flat-screen TV with cable channels.

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King Room with Mountain View — catba island hostel

King Room with Mountain View

20 m² Max. 3 guests 1 Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)
Mountain viewCity viewAir conditioning

At 20 m², this is the smallest room in the range, with one extra-large super-king bed for two guests. It has both a mountain view and a city view, and its private bathroom has a walk-in shower, a bidet and a hairdryer.

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Double or Twin Room with Mountain View — catba island hostel

Double or Twin Room with Mountain View

22 m² Max. 3 guests 1 Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)
Mountain viewCity viewBidet

At 22 m², this double or twin room has one extra-large super-king bed for two guests, a mountain view and a city view. It sits between the King Room and the Deluxe Queen Room in size, and its bathroom has a walk-in shower, a bidet and a hairdryer.

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Facilities

49 facilities
Restaurant
Parking
Private bathroom
Air conditioning
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Airport shuttle
Room service
Flat-screen TV
Non-smoking rooms

The restaurant serves local Vietnamese cuisine and international dishes, and a buffet breakfast is served. The tour desk arranges day trips to nearby fishing villages and hiking, and bicycle rental, car hire and walking tours are available. Services include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, currency exchange, a shared lounge and TV area, daily housekeeping, laundry, ironing and a concierge service.

Free WiFi covers the public areas, and the hotel offers an airport shuttle and a lift. Parking costs VND 150,000 per day at a public car park nearby, and no reservation is needed. The terrace, family rooms and room service complete the shared services.

In the rooms, free toiletries, slippers, towels, a hairdryer, an electric kettle, a refrigerator and extra-long beds over 2 metres are provided, while extra towels or sheets cost extra.

General

  • Terrace
  • Bicycle rental
  • Walking tours
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Shuttle service
  • Car hire
  • Lift
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Concierge service
  • Ironing service

Food & drink

  • Fruits
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant

In the room

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Socket near the bed

Media & technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
  • Internet services

Parking

  • Accessible parking

On Cat Ba Island, catba island hostel is in Cat Ba town, on the south-east coast, where the Cat Co beaches lie next to the town and Lan Ha Bay opens offshore. The Cat Ba Bay Viewpoint and Monument is 100 m away and Cannon Fort 350 m, both a few minutes on foot. Public Beach Cat Co 2 and the Local Produce Market are each 650 m away, so the beach and the market can be reached on the same short walk. Cafés and restaurants are all within 250 m of the hotel.

The Cát Bà bus station is 300 m from the hotel and the Cai Beo Terminal For Tourists ferry terminal is 1 km away, so both can be reached on foot or by a short taxi ride with luggage. Cat Bi International Airport lies 34.2 km away and Van Don International Airport 55.1 km, and the hotel offers an airport shuttle for the longer journey. Parking is at a public car park nearby, charged at VND 150,000 per day, and no reservation is needed.

Cat Ba National Park lies inland, about a 30-minute drive away, and the tour desk can arrange day trips to nearby fishing villages and hiking from the hotel. Public Beach Cat Co 3 is 1.1 km away and the Linh Quang Pagoda and Buddhist temple is 2.3 km off, both within easy cycling distance, and bicycles can be rented on site. Staff also organise motorbike rentals.

  • Cat Ba Bay Viewpoint and Monument
    Monument and lookout over the bay, a few minutes on foot
    100 m
  • Cannon Fort
    Historic fort within walking distance of the hotel
    350 m
  • Public Beach Cat Co 2
    Public sand beach on the Cat Co shoreline
    650 m
  • Local Produce Market
    Local market for fresh fruit and vegetables
    650 m
  • Cai Beo Terminal For Tourists
    Ferry terminal for crossings to and from the mainland
    1 km
  • Linh Quang Pagoda and Buddhist temple
    Buddhist pagoda and temple within easy cycling distance
    2.3 km

Is it for you?

Yes, if…

  • ✓you are travelling as a family of four: the Family Room with Mountain View and the Deluxe Family Room both have two large king beds for up to four guests.
  • ✓you want the tour desk to plan day trips to nearby fishing villages or hiking, with bicycle rental and car hire on site.
  • ✓you want to be close to the Cat Co beaches: Public Beach Cat Co 2 is 650 m away and Public Beach Cat Co 3 is 1.1 km.
  • ✓you want a view from your window: the King Room, the Double or Twin Room and the Family Room with Mountain View all have mountain and city views.
  • ✓you like a buffet breakfast: guests praise its spread of eggs, fruit, noodles and pancakes.

Maybe not, if…

  • ✕you plan to drive to the hotel: parking is at a public car park nearby and costs VND 150,000 per day.
  • ✕you need a large room: the rooms measure 20 to 26 m², and the King Room with Mountain View is the smallest at 20 m².
  • ✕you want a pool or a spa: the facilities centre on the restaurant, the terrace, the tour desk and the rental services.
  • ✕you are particular about your bed: some guests find the mattresses firm or the linens damp, though many find them comfortable.

What guests say

645 verified reviews
9.2

Guests praise the staff, who organise tours and motorbike rentals, the cleanliness, the value for money and the buffet breakfast with eggs, fruit, noodles and pancakes. A recurring drawback is the beds: some find the mattresses firm or the linens damp.

Free WiFi9.9
Staff9.6
Location9.6
Value for money9.5
Cleanliness9.3
Comfort9.3
Facilities9.2

Frequently asked questions

How much does a night at catba island hostel cost?

Rates at catba island hostel change with the season, the room type and the dates you choose. You can check the current rate with our booking partners for your dates.

How do I get to catba island hostel?

catba island hostel is 300 m from the Cát Bà bus station and 1 km from the Cai Beo Terminal For Tourists ferry terminal, so the last stretch can be covered on foot with luggage or by a brief taxi ride. The hotel offers an airport shuttle, and Cat Bi International Airport is 34.2 km away. Parking is available at a public car park nearby for VND 150,000 per day, and no reservation is needed.

What is near catba island hostel?

The Cat Ba Bay Viewpoint and Monument is 100 m away, Cannon Fort 350 m, and Public Beach Cat Co 2 and the Local Produce Market are each 650 m away. Public Beach Cat Co 3 is 1.1 km from the hotel and the Linh Quang Pagoda and Buddhist temple 2.3 km, while Cat Ba National Park is about a 30-minute drive. Everything within 650 m is a short walk.

Can I check in late at catba island hostel?

Yes, catba island hostel accepts check-in from 14:00 until 23:30, and its front desk is staffed 24 hours a day. Check-out is by 11:00.

Which room suits a family at catba island hostel?

The Family Room with Mountain View, at 26 m², and the Deluxe Family Room, at 25 m², both have two large king beds for up to four guests. The Family Room with Mountain View also has mountain and city views, while the Deluxe Triple Room, at 25 m², sleeps three with a single bed and an extra-large super-king bed.

Does catba island hostel have a restaurant and breakfast?

Yes, catba island hostel has a restaurant serving local Vietnamese cuisine and international dishes. A buffet breakfast is served, and guests praise its choice of eggs, fruit, noodles and pancakes.

Can I arrange day trips, bicycles or car hire at catba island hostel?

Yes, the tour desk at catba island hostel arranges day trips to nearby fishing villages and hiking, and bicycle rental and car hire are available on site. The staff also organise motorbike rentals.

Are the rooms at catba island hostel air-conditioned and soundproofed?

Yes, every room at catba island hostel has air conditioning and soundproof walls, along with a minibar, a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Each room also has a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a bidet and a hairdryer.

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