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Located in Cat Ba, 2.8 km from Tung Thu Beach, Catba Buffalo Hostel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a bar. Located around 4.1 km from Hospital Cave, the hostel with free WiFi is also 4.4 km away from Ben Beo Harbour. Some rooms at the property include a balcony with pool view. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and a hairdryer, certain rooms at the hostel also offer a mountain view. You can play billiards at Catba Buffalo Hostel. Cannon Fort is 4.4 km from the accommodation, while Cat Ba National Park is 8.1 km away. The nearest airport is Cat Bi International Airport, 50 km from Catba Buffalo Hostel.

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Property highlights

Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
3 single beds
or
1 single bed
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1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
9.3
Location
7.4
Free WiFi
7.9
Low score for Cat Ba
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Veldscholten
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Very nice staff and a lot of cheap organised tours and free parties etc. We booked a private room which was very cheap.
  • Aasta
    Norway Norway
    Good vibes, lot going on but still quiet at 22.30 every night which was nice. Nice pool!
  • Suri
    India India
    Rooms were good, clean, staff was very helpful and also have activities that won't make.you bored
  • Martina
    Slovakia Slovakia
    Pool, buffet breakfast, nice staff, clean rooms, help with transportation
  • Tobias
    Germany Germany
    Just perfect hostel, great atmosphere and the most helpful staffs ever. Highly recommended.
  • Hossam
    Malaysia Malaysia
    Thanks alot for staff is helpful and friendly I think it's the best people I meet I Vietnam thanks 🙏 for all of you
  • J
    Juan
    Vietnam Vietnam
    The staff is very friendly. The buffet breakfast is variety choice. Very big swimming pool and lovely facilities. I did both of Hagiang and Hideaway cruise through hostel which is one of the best trip ever and get a free night stay. I would stay...
  • Muireann
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great breakfast, great tours connected to the hostel, motorbikes available to rent, very kind helpful staff. Clean spacious rooms, good sized bathroom, working Tv
  • Connor
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Very large hostel with spacious rooms and good facilities. The food they serve is decent and they arrange all kinds of tours including the Ha giang loop which was very good. The daily pubcrawl is also a great way to meet other people (even though...
  • Aoife
    Australia Australia
    Room was really modern, beds were really comfortable. Free beers every night for an hour which was great and free shuttle bus in and out from the town at night. Restaurant had really good food too!

Property questions and answers
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  • Hi. Me and my friend arrive in hai phong tonight at 1015pm. would we be able to get from the airport to buffalo hostel in Catba ? thanks Jenna

    Should you need further assistance, please feel free to tell us
    Answered on 29 July 2023
  • Hello! I might book your hostel for my stay in Cat Ba but first I wanted to check what HaLong Bay tours you offer, could you provide some information?

    can you mail Cat Ba Buffalo Hostel, we will send you the schedule details
    Answered on 8 December 2022
  • Hello Cat Ba Buffalo, do you provide a laundry service?

    Yes, of course Should you need further assistance, please feel free to contac us by Whatapp
    Answered on 3 May 2024
  • Hi, were not currently staying at your hostel but was wondering if we could book the halong bay cruise through you off a recommendation?

    Hi guy, We organize the Hideaway tour overnight on the cruise as well you can see the itinerary on our web : halonghideaway,com Thank and Best regards
    Answered on 28 October 2022
  • Hi, do you also provide an airport shuttle from Cat Bi International airport? Or have suggestions on how to get to your hostel from the airport?

    You can book bus tickets from Cat Ba island to Hai Phong city After you arrive in Hai Phong city, so you can book a taxi to the Cat Bi airport
    Answered on 5 November 2022
  • Hi. Do you have any private rooms?

    We have private room certainly
    Answered on 30 April 2023
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Property surroundings

Facilities of Catba Buffalo Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Outdoors
  • Garden
Activities
  • Pub crawls
  • Billiards
Food & Drink
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • Vietnamese

    House rules
    Catba Buffalo Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 14:00 to 00:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 00:30 to 11:30
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children older than 15 years are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    Age restriction
    Check-in is only possible for guests aged between 18 and 50
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    VisaMastercardCash

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Catba Buffalo Hostel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

    FAQs about Catba Buffalo Hostel

    • Check-in at Catba Buffalo Hostel is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:30.

    • Catba Buffalo Hostel is 1.4 miles from the centre of Cat Ba. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at Catba Buffalo Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Catba Buffalo Hostel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Billiards
      • Pub crawls