Facing the beachfront, Catba Pod Hostel offers 2-star accommodation in Cat Ba and features a shared lounge, terrace and restaurant. Featuring a bar, the hostel is close to several noted attractions, around less than 1 km from Cat Co 1 Beach, a 17-minute walk from Cat Co 3 Beach and 1.5 km from Cat Co 2 Beach. The accommodation provides evening entertainment and room service. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at the hostel also offer free WiFi, while some rooms are equipped with a sea view. Catba Pod Hostel offers an American or Asian breakfast. The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire is available at the accommodation. Cannon Fort is 1.2 km from Catba Pod Hostel, while Ben Beo Harbour is 1.6 km from the property. Cat Bi International Airport is 54 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast info

Asian, American, Breakfast to go


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
1 single bed
1 single bed
1 double bed
1 single bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
8.2

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Marina
    Germany Germany
    The hotel is located centrally and the staff is friendly. The room is big. For the little price, the room was good value for money.
  • Guido
    Germany Germany
    Clean, friendly staff. The restaurant on the first floor is one with the best atmosphere in Cat Ba. Unfortunately no vegan options are on the menu.
  • Stanislav
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    In the matter of personal comfort and privacy in the dorm room this is the best hostel I've been staying in in Southeast Asia. The capsules are spacious and very comfortable. The room and facilities were clean and WiFi stable. Despite the location...
  • Rachel
    Canada Canada
    Staff were very friendly and accommodating. Dorm beds were private, comfortable and fully loaded with shelving, locked cabinets, storage etc.
  • Bartoszpabjan
    Poland Poland
    There is nice restaurant downstairs. Every evening in from of the hostel there are small cars like for kids. I recommend to try it also if you are an adult. It is really fun!
  • Nikola
    Germany Germany
    I can highly recommend staying here. The concept of the beds is just great, even kinda felt like your one room because behind the curtain you have your whole Suff. The bed is also so comfortable. The whole hostel room has a good style / decor. The...
  • Melker
    Sweden Sweden
    Very spacious beds and only 5 people in one room meant that 1 toilet was sufficient. The restaurant connected to the hostel is great which had live music when we were there. The staff spoke excellent English and seemed very “service-minded”
  • Lale
    Germany Germany
    The hostel was clean but I personally did not like the bathroom … the WiFi was lacking sometimes but all in all was the hostel very good. The bed was very comfortable !
  • Vietnam Vietnam
    How nice and supportive they are!! Thanks Mr Vu, for supporting us a lot for our amazing trip. I'm gonna come back!!
  • Therearenomorenames
    Taiwan Taiwan
    Staff were incredibly helpful, and the café downstairs is fantastic. Rooms are very clean and quiet. The location was central and made it very easy to find and get around. Would definitely stay there again.

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • The Little Leaf
    • Cuisine
      Pizza • Seafood • Vietnamese

Facilities of Catba Pod Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular facilities

  • Beachfront
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen

View

  • City view

Outdoors

  • Beachfront
  • Terrace

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Evening entertainment
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Darts
  • Games room

Food & Drink

  • Bar

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Transport

  • Public transport tickets
    Additional charge

Reception services

  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/check-out

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Vietnamese

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

Check-in
From 14:00 to 23:30
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:00
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 of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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FAQs about Catba Pod Hostel

  • The nearest beach is just 800 yards from Catba Pod Hostel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

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

  • Catba Pod Hostel has 1 restaurant:

    • The Little Leaf
  • Guests staying at Catba Pod Hostel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Asian
    • American
    • Breakfast to go
  • Catba Pod Hostel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Games room
    • Darts
    • Beachfront
    • Evening entertainment
    • Bicycle rental
    • Beach
    • Walking tours
  • Catba Pod Hostel is 0.7 miles from the centre of Cat Ba. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.