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Set 300 metres from Hospital Cave, Cat Ba Countryside Homestay offers air-conditioned accommodation with a patio.

Perfect stay, a beautiful and welcoming homestay nestled in the beautiful nature of Cat Ba, near the national park
Review score
9.0
Superb
580 reviews
Price from
£10.14
1 night, 2 adults

Featuring a garden and views of garden, Cat Ba Central Homestay is a recently renovated homestay set in Cat Ba, 1.4 km from Tung Thu Beach. With city views, this accommodation features a patio.

Super clean, i mean really - this home is immaculate. The plants are beautiful and well kept, and the carp were cool. The gentleman who welcomed us was very kind and helpful. We didn't stay long but he still kept our bags for us for 2 nights and helped us when we needed him. Highly recommend this place.
Review score
9.6
Exceptional
400 reviews
Price from
£23.72
1 night, 2 adults

Featuring an outdoor swimming pool and views of mountain, Tran Chau Garden Home is a recently renovated homestay set in Cat Ba, 5.6 km from Ben Beo Harbour.

Quiet location off main road. Lovely family run place with great food, fresh summer rolls - yummy.
Review score
9.6
Exceptional
558 reviews
Price from
£8.92
1 night, 2 adults

1.2 km from Cat Co 2 Beach, Cat Ba Santorini Homestay is a recently renovated property situated in Cat Ba and features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and private parking.

Very helpful & happy manager - arranged boat trip, scooter hire & onward travel. Great location, close to everything but a quiet side street. Clean, good sized room & bathroom
Review score
9.4
Superb
305 reviews
Price from
£17.85
1 night, 2 adults

Set 1 km from Cat Co 2 Beach, Napoli Hostel offers air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony. Private parking is available on site at this recently renovated property.

Nice hostel, very clean rooms, and well located. Different choices for breakfast (not buffet or something, just simple but enough). Nevertheless, they didn’t allowed me to check out a little later meanwhile waiting for my bus, even if the room was empty…
Review score
9.3
Superb
514 reviews
Price from
£17.30
1 night, 2 adults

Situated in Cat Ba, 1.4 km from Monkey Island Beach and 1.5 km from Đảo Khỉ Beach, Lan Ha Floating Homestay provides accommodation with air conditioning and access to a garden.

Such a peaceful place in a beautiful setting! The absolute highlight was our host. He did everything from the cleaning, cooking, picking us up. Nothing was too much of an ask he was incredible.
Review score
9.4
Superb
323 reviews
Price from
£59.50
1 night, 2 adults

Situated less than 1 km from Tung Thu Beach, Eco Homestay Cát Bà offers air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace. With lake views, this accommodation features a balcony.

Well located in a central spot, lots of space, easy to reach.
Review score
9.5
Exceptional
27 reviews
Price from
£37.19
1 night, 2 adults

Located in Cat Ba, 1.3 km from Cat Co 2 Beach and 1.9 km from Cat Co 1 Beach, Tiny Garden House Cat Ba provides spacious air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi.

We stayed in this room for 4 nights and we had an amazing experience. The room was super clean and cozy. The bed was so comfortable… We are both quite tall but the bed was super big, amazing. Also the location is not in the middle of the center, which was nice, a bit more peaceful. Special thanks to the homestay owner! Hé helped us with everything in Cat Ba, booking tours, renting a scooter and giving us local tips. We did not have to do anything, what a luxury… He was super interested and sweet, thanks Hieu!
Review score
9.3
Superb
32 reviews
Price from
£13.91
1 night, 2 adults

Offering a garden and city view, An Homestay-Vietnamese vegetarian breakfast is set in Cat Ba, 1.5 km from Tung Thu Beach and 2.1 km from Cat Co 1 Beach.

Excellent place, the best meals in Vietnam, Tam was amazing host who went out of her way in hospitality and she and her mum prepared amazing food for us. One dinner and two breakfast, each better than previous hower impossible it seemed she also explained food and ingredients, taught as a lot about vietnamese cuisine, showed how to eat it, e.g. banh xeo etc. She also arranged transport to our next location, Ninh Bin, taxi picked us from nearby her house and took to the bus going to Ninh Bin, where the bus/tourist company (Cat Ba Discovery) arranged taxis to our hotels with advice on price we should pay. View from the room is amazing, view from the rooftop terrace is even better. I wish we stayed longer than two nights! Virtually everything in Vietnam was amazing but if I have to pick the best experience it was Cat Ba and An Homestay
Review score
9.9
Exceptional
75 reviews
Price from
£32.71
1 night, 2 adults

Offering a garden and quiet street view, Long Thành Motel is located in Cat Ba, 2.7 km from Cat Co 2 Beach and 2.5 km from Ben Beo Harbour.

Comfortable apartment with good bathroom, located in a relatively quiet location. Nice host
Review score
9.3
Superb
19 reviews
Price from
£10.11
1 night, 2 adults
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Travellers on a budget looking to experience a place like a local will enjoy homestays. This simple accommodation is in a private home, where the host also lives. All facilities are shared and in most cases breakfast is included.

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    Review score
    9.3
    Superb · 514 reviews

    Set 1 km from Cat Co 2 Beach, Napoli Hostel offers air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony. Private parking is available on site at this recently renovated property.

    Guest review
    Lovely new hostel. Nice people, she gave me all the informations that I neeed and much more !
  • Review score
    9.6
    Exceptional · 558 reviews

    Featuring an outdoor swimming pool and views of mountain, Tran Chau Garden Home is a recently renovated homestay set in Cat Ba, 5.6 km from Ben Beo Harbour.

    Guest review
    The couple who run it are so friendly and helpful always smiling.
  • Breakfast options
    Review score
    9.7
    Exceptional · 326 reviews

    Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, CornerCatBa is situated in Cat Ba. The property has mountain and lake views, and is 1.3 km from Tung Thu Beach.

    Guest review
    The host was amazing, she gave us good local tips:) The area is really chill and quite.
  • Review score
    8.4
    Very good · 450 reviews

    Located within 1.2 km of Cat Co 2 Beach and 1.2 km of Cat Co 1 Beach, Victor Charlie Hostel provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Cat Ba.

    Guest review
    Cheap and definitely will make this choice on next visit.
  • Review score
    8.9
    Fabulous · 129 reviews

    Located within 1.3 km of Tung Thu Beach and 2.3 km of Cat Co 2 Beach in Cat Ba, Cat Ba Mystery Homestay offers accommodation with seating area.

    Guest review
    family vibe, kind, local, clean and plenty of info about tours
  • With mountain views, Viet Hai freedom homestay is located in Cat Ba and has a restaurant, free shuttle service, bar, garden, outdoor fireplace and picnic area.

  • Review score
    9.4
    Superb · 323 reviews

    Situated in Cat Ba, 1.4 km from Monkey Island Beach and 1.5 km from Đảo Khỉ Beach, Lan Ha Floating Homestay provides accommodation with air conditioning and access to a garden.

    Guest review
    Great spot. Peaceful. Friendly and helpful hosts. Great food.
  • Review score
    9.0
    Superb · 580 reviews

    Set 300 metres from Hospital Cave, Cat Ba Countryside Homestay offers air-conditioned accommodation with a patio.

    Guest review
    Lovely people work there Food is good and the price is reasonable

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    Review score
    9.4
    Superb · 305 reviews

    1.2 km from Cat Co 2 Beach, Cat Ba Santorini Homestay is a recently renovated property situated in Cat Ba and features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and private parking.

    Guest review
    Location Owners were super nice and helpful Quick laundry (smells super nice) Good food
  • Review score
    9.9
    Exceptional · 75 reviews

    Offering a garden and city view, An Homestay-Vietnamese vegetarian breakfast is set in Cat Ba, 1.5 km from Tung Thu Beach and 2.1 km from Cat Co 1 Beach.

    Guest review
    Super clean and the hosts where very kind and helpful with everything
  • Budget options available
    Review score
    9.3
    Superb · 93 reviews

    Boasting river views, Pi's Homestay CatBa provides accommodation with patio, around 1.2 km from Cat Co 1 Beach. Featuring sea and mountain views, this homestay also includes free WiFi.

    Guest review
    Great location, really lovely staff and good breakfast included.
  • Budget options available
    Review score
    8.8
    Fabulous · 31 reviews

    Boasting a patio with mountain views, pool with a view and a garden, Rocky Mountain Homestay Cat Ba can be found in Cat Ba, close to Xuan Dam Beach and 9 km from Ben Beo Harbour.

  • Budget options available
    Review score
    8.6
    Fabulous · 86 reviews

    Featuring mountain views, Cat Ba Sweet Potato Homestay features accommodation with free bikes, a garden and a bar, around 2.4 km from Tung Thu Beach.

    Guest review
    Owners were super nice and they made us pancakes in the evening Recommend ☺️

Great access to the city centre! Check these homestays in Cat Ba

  • Review score
    9.8
    Exceptional · 4 reviews

    Nhà nghỉ Thường Nga is a beachfront property set in Cat Ba, 1.2 km from Cat Co 2 Beach and 1 km from Cannon Fort. This guest house offers a terrace.

  • Review score
    9.6
    Exceptional · 400 reviews

    Featuring a garden and views of garden, Cat Ba Central Homestay is a recently renovated homestay set in Cat Ba, 1.4 km from Tung Thu Beach. With city views, this accommodation features a patio.

    Guest review
    Great host and amazing room with TV! Very cheap for the standard!
  • Review score
    9.5
    Exceptional · 27 reviews

    Situated less than 1 km from Tung Thu Beach, Eco Homestay Cát Bà offers air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace. With lake views, this accommodation features a balcony.

    Guest review
    Excellent location, easy to stroll around, clean room with hot water, aircon and yummy breakfast.
  • Review score
    9.3
    Superb · 32 reviews

    Located in Cat Ba, 1.3 km from Cat Co 2 Beach and 1.9 km from Cat Co 1 Beach, Tiny Garden House Cat Ba provides spacious air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi.

    Guest review
    Very good place and placement. Local atmosphere in the naborhood. Away from the busy streets downtown but not far away. Most comfortable bed in Cat Ba!
  • Central location
    Review score
    9.3
    Superb · 19 reviews

    Offering a garden and quiet street view, Long Thành Motel is located in Cat Ba, 2.7 km from Cat Co 2 Beach and 2.5 km from Ben Beo Harbour.

    Guest review
    Comfortable apartment with good bathroom, located in a relatively quiet location. Nice host
  • Review score
    8.5
    Very good · 2 reviews

    Set just 1.3 km from Tung Thu Beach, D'Home Homestay Cat Ba provides accommodation in Cat Ba with access to a garden, a terrace, as well as a shared kitchen.

  • Central location
    Review score
    8.5
    Very good · 72 reviews

    Situated in Cat Ba, less than 1 km from Tung Thu Beach, Gem Hostel has a private beach area, private parking and rooms with free WiFi access.

    Guest review
    The staff was really nice, helped with taxis and rentals:)
  • Central location
    Review score
    7.6
    Good · 40 reviews

    Set within 1.2 km of Cat Co 1 Beach and 1.3 km of Cat Co 2 Beach, Tropicana Homestay provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Cat Ba.

  • Review score
    5.7
    Passable · 3 reviews

    Located in Cat Ba, 1.2 km from Cat Co 1 Beach, tropicana homestay 1 provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and a tour desk.

  • Situated in Cat Ba, 1.3 km from Cat Co 1 Beach and 1.6 km from Tung Thu Beach, Nhà Nghỉ Hương Nguyên offers air conditioning.

  • Central location

    Offering mountain views, PhucAn hostel is an accommodation located in Cat Ba, 1.3 km from Cat Co 2 Beach and 1.1 km from Cannon Fort.

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Homestays that guests love in Cat Ba

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  • Review score
    9.1
    Superb · 996 reviews
    Great home stay in a beautiful area. Friendly staff…thank you for being great hosts Henry and Dai
    Guest review by
    Sam
    Young couple
  • Review score
    9.2
    Superb · 847 reviews
    Linda is amazing! Everything you need, she would deliver. Definitely take the halong bay tour through the homestay, its an amazing tour done by locals. If you have the chance to do the family dinner, definitely do it. A trip to the caves and the park is also a great activity. If you do not want to do the scooters Linda can arrange a private cab.
    Guest review by
    Merel
    People with friends
  • Review score
    9.7
    Exceptional · 326 reviews
    CatBaCorner is a lovely small set up with recently built rooms, a view on a pond and absolutely outstanding welcome and service by owner Phuong. The room is large enough, the beds comfy, sitting area outside etc. All simple, but tastefully done. Everyday another breakfast, all yummy. Phuong arranged our laundry, a scooter and tips where to eat/ go as well as our bus ride to Ninh Binh. She is the most lovely host there is! The homestay is a short 5 minute scooter drive from the busy town center.
    Guest review by
    Charlotte
    Young couple
  • Review score
    9.0
    Superb · 580 reviews
    Very nice homestay in quiet, beautiful area. It's a bit remote, but with the motorbike it's very easy to get around. Especially the entry to the National Park trails is very close by. Super nice host family, spacious and well equipped room (wardrobe and a very good hairdryer, ac, bathroom amenities, ...) and good food in the restaurant! And many cute animals around ;) We enjoyed our stay here so much, that we stayed 2 nights more than originally planned, cảm ơn!
    Guest review by
    Julia
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £34.75
    Review score
    9.6
    Exceptional · 400 reviews
    Great family hosts, very friendly & helped us with everything we needed. Tasty banana pancake at breakfast and good value room compared to other homestays on cat ba. Rented a bike from them and had laundry done, all went smoothly. We liked the location as it was quieter and among the locals. Means there is a short walk to the center, 10 minutes down a hill.
    Guest review by
    Nina
    Young couple
  • Review score
    9.3
    Superb · 308 reviews
    What an amazing family to welcome you in Cat Ba ! Homestay is a little bit outside the city (about 15min) but you can rent a motorbike or take the local bus. The beach next door is really nice, has a small local bar and the locals are making a lot of effort to clean it ! Room was really comfortable, I loved it !
    Guest review by
    Chloé
    Solo traveller
  • Review score
    9.9
    Exceptional · 75 reviews
    It was in a great location and one of the cleanest places we stayed in Vietnam. The host family were amazing helping us with information about the island, pick up and drop offs and booking our bus back to Hanoi. My husband and I did the cooking class with Tam and it was fantastic. We rented a scooter from the Homestay to tour around the island and had delicious breakfast and dinners outside on the roof top with a view of the mountains.
    Guest review by
    Cheryl
    Young couple
  • Review score
    9.2
    Superb · 847 reviews
    Perfect homestay about 15 minuten from Cat Ba town. Linda is a great host and can arrange everything for you around the island. We rented a scooter, booked a boat trip and did our laundry. Breakfast is fine. Lunch and dinner are good and prices are low. Last but not least: great pool for cooling down
    Guest review by
    Rene
    Young couple
  • Review score
    9.2
    Superb · 847 reviews
    Linda is such a lovely host, going out of her way in helping you. The Homestay is lovely, surrounded by a beautiful garden. We loved that the location is in a quiet area. It is easy to get around by scooter.
    Guest review by
    Ramona
    Family with young children
  • Review score
    8.9
    Fabulous · 129 reviews
    This is a really lovely Homestay, we felt very welcome into their home and the family are very kind. The breakfast was great too! The location is a walk away from the main part of town, but we enjoyed it as it felt more like a locals area, and there were good restaurants and bars round there. Highly recommend.
    Guest review by
    amy
    Young couple