Hostel/Backpacker accommodationTran Chau, Cat Ba, Cat Ba, Viet NamShow on map
Guests rate it highest for location, service and food.
9.1107ReviewsPrime Location: Situated just 2.9 km from Xuan Dam Beach and in close proximity to Ben Beo Harbour and Cat Ba National Park.
Scenic Views: Enjoy a balcony with a stunning lake view and rooms with a terrace overlooking the pool and mountains.
Comfort and Convenience: Relax in rooms with modern amenities including a private bathroom with a bidet and hairdryer, along with complimentary bed linen and towels.
For an unforgettable stay in Cat Ba with the perfect blend of comfort and nature, book your stay at Republic Hostel Cat Ba.
9.1
Rated 9.1 out of 10 by 107 guests who stayed here.
Unavailable staff when you needed something
The staff was friendly and helpful.
You can rent a scooter at the place.
The cats and dogs are very cute.
The bathroom amenities were rusty and dirty.
The room smelled.
The furniture was about 10 years older as they…
Everything was great, good location, staff was amazing and helpful
This a beautiful mini-resort full of life. There is a bar/cafe on premise and pool for chilling. We enjoyed seeing the hostel dogs and cats that are very friendly.
The rooms are very simple so expect to do more outside…
Great, friendly Staff! They organized scooters to go around the Cat Ba and were helping to answer all the needs.
Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated December 2025.
Tran Chau, Cat Ba, Cat Ba, Viet Nam
Guests rate the location 9.4 out of 10 — superb.
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Check-in from 2:00 PM until 12:00 AM
Check-out by 12:00 PM
No children
No pets
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No — the property states that pets are not allowed.
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Tran Chau, Cat Ba, Cat Ba.
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