Short answer
Dorm beds cost roughly 120,000–300,000 VND depending on the season, and private budget rooms start around 250,000–500,000 VND. Choose a hostel in town for convenience or a countryside stay for quiet.
01Hostel & budget picks
Catba Island Hotel & Hostel
$Núi Ngọc Street, Cat Ba Town · Central budget hotel & hostel
A top-rated, highly popular backpacker base on Núi Ngọc Street, offering clean rooms, tour bookings, motorbike hire and a social atmosphere right in the heart of town.
Check Availability & RatesCat Ba Seoul 2 Hotel & Apartment
$Cat Ba Town · Central budget stay & apartments
Spotless budget rooms and studio apartments in town with air conditioning, reliable Wi-Fi and hospitable hosts, a short walk from the waterfront.
Check Availability & RatesLittle Vietnam Hotel
$Cat Ba Town · Cozy boutique budget hotel
A friendly, well-kept budget hotel in Cat Ba Town, highly praised for comfortable beds, helpful excursion planning and quiet nights.
Check Availability & Rates02Tips
- Bring earplugs and a padlock
- Compare hostel tour prices with independent operators
- Check whether breakfast is included
- Ask about free pick-up from the bus
?Questions people ask
Are there party hostels on Cat Ba?
A few hostels have bars and social events, but the scene is relaxed compared with Hanoi or southern Vietnam.