180 Nui Ngoc Street, Cat Ba Island, Cat Ba, Vietnam
#18 of 140 hotels in Cat Ba
Guests' ChoiceBased on 205 hostel reviews
9.1Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Location
9.5
Facilities
9.4
Staff
9.7
Value for money
9.4
Free Wifi
9.2
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End of dialog contentReviewed: September 15, 2025
Zoja
MaldivesVery clean and nice, the staff was great, especially Ms Hana
Stayed in September 2025
Reviewed: September 12, 2025
Memory
VietnamNothing
I loved everything , the location , clean toilet and bath , excellent rooms .
Stayed in September 2025
Reviewed: August 24, 2025
Stefano
SwitzerlandNo clothes/towel hanger in the room Currently a lot of construction on the seaside/coastline for a new resort (has nothing to do with the hostel itself)
Pool, close to the "city" center, clean, big cupboard
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 20, 2025
Ellean
AustraliaVery clean, comfortable, kind helpful friendly staff
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 19, 2025
Shania
AustraliaThis is one the best hostels I’ve stayed at. It was so clean, the beds were soft and comfy. There was plenty of locker space and shelves in the bed area. The pool was lovely. It’s not a very social hostel for solo travellers but the staff were super welcoming!
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 10, 2025
Sean
United StatesI didn't like the pricing of the tours and the transportation. I booked the day boat tour to Lan Ha Bay and it was 100K VND more than what the tour offices within a block or two walk of the hostel were asking for similar tours. Also they booked me transportation to Hanoi which cost more than other options (but it was fast and Daichi does NOT mess around, probably the best transportation company in North Vietnam).
I loved this hostel. The food was okay and there was free beer between 7-7:30pm by the pool (yes, there's a pool!). The bed was comfortable, the locker was spacious, and the bunk contained an additional cabinet locker. It's right in downtown Cat Ba.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 3, 2025
Jasper
GreeceWow, what an amazing hostel! It's fairly new and you can tell they try their best to make your stay as comfortable as possible. I stayed in the dorm, which was very clean. The pool was also clean and refreshing, but what made this hostel truly outstanding for me was the exceptionally friendly staff. They really went above and beyond with helping me organise trips, booking buses, and providing information. Special thanks go to Shelly who helped me a lot during my stay. This place is (thankfully) not a party hostel, but it is still easy to socialise during the happy hour in the evening or at the restaurant. This was definitely one of the best hostels I have ever stayed at.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 1, 2025
Silvia
ItalyI really liked how clean it was, from the rooms to the toilets and swimming pool. The staff is very helpful offering tours and renting scooters as well
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 31, 2025
Renee
NetherlandsThe hostel is clean and the personell is super friendly! Hana helped us out a lot and her English is great.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 25, 2025
Krystyna
UkraineGood location. Good cafe and bar. Very clean rooms and good working ac. Excellent service!
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 22, 2025
Elizabeth
New ZealandNothing.
Great pool, free beer and nice way to meet people.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 22, 2025
Kasun
Sri LankaI stayed 3 days oversleep hostel. I was amazing place you must stay when you go to cat ba . Everything was perfect. Very clear, friendly staff. When compare with other hostel in Vietnam which I stayed this is my favorite place
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: July 10, 2025
David
GermanyStaff was lovely! Rooms super clean
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 1, 2025
Rachel
MaltaNot a negative but it’s not a social hostel, which I liked, but others may not be aware.
Super comfy beds, shower and toilet area was cleaned regularly. Nice hangout area near the pool. Staff were all helpful.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 28, 2025
Saphira
AustraliaNothing!
Super modern and ultra clean! The owners were lovely and always said hello. Lovely pool. Happy hour between 7-7:30pm. They have a breakfast (50 Dong) and dinner options. I only stayed 2 nights to do a Ha Long tour but I wish I could have stayed here longer!
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 24, 2025
Luis
ColombiaShowers may be a little bit small.
Very good hostel. Would definitely stay again when visiting.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 20, 2025
Jack
United KingdomThe bar area and tour prices were high for Catba.
Great location. Pool area and free beer make it very social and easy to meet people. I booked the boat tour through reception, and it was great fun. They also helped organise me, a coach to Hanoi. The room is very good and private. Bathrooms are big.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: June 15, 2025
Tanya
AustraliaWater in the shower was not very hot. It did not matter as it was hot weather when we were there.
Great location. Happy hour by the pool was a plus. Comfy beds and super helpful staff who helped organise all our trips.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 12, 2025
Hoi
Hong KongBackpackers hostel so the lobby ended up a bit stinky at times. Would’ve been nice to have some hooks to hang stuff in the room
Great location, quiet room, friendly staff and appreciated the pool. The four-pax room was nice and cosy and had big lockers and bedside tables for storage.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 2, 2025
Samantha
United KingdomThis property genuinely exceeded expectations as a low priced option. The rooms and facilities were clearly very new and in great condition. All super clean. There is a pool and bar (apparently, I didn't have time to visit!). The staff were also superb - knowledgeable and friendly!
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: May 29, 2025
Shlok
IndiaThe free beers, what a great way to connect the hostel mates! Just loved it.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: May 28, 2025
Mara
FranceI had a great stay at this hostel! The place was very clean, in a great location close to everything, and the staff were super friendly and helpful. Highly recommended!
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: May 27, 2025
Sean
New ZealandMs Hana, made everything so easy during the stay from renting bikes, laundry, fresh towels. Great outdoor area and free beers between 7 - 7:30pm are great!
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: May 24, 2025
Callum
United KingdomJust a fantastic hostel, and unbelievably good value for money. I think it used to be a hotel (and still has some private rooms), so the service is more like a hotel, and there's a proper restaurant on site. The dorm was new, spacious, and really comfortable, with great AC. Free beer at happy hour made it very sociable and a great place to meet people. The staff were excellent - they organised my boat trip, scooter rental, and bus back to Hanoi.
Stayed in May 2025
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