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Reviews of Republic Hostel Cat Ba

Tran Chau, Cat Ba, Cat Ba, Vietnam

#28 of 137 hotels in Cat Ba

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 85 hostel reviews

9.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    8.7

  • Location

    7.8

  • Facilities

    9.1

  • Staff

    9.7

  • Value for money

    9.2

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  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Bathroom could have been cleaner on arrival, especially for a private room.

    Excellent stay for a hostel! The room was comfy, and the hostel had beautiful common areas and a bar / restaurant on site. The location was a bit away from the central area, but scooters were available for rental.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room and especially the bathroom were quite disgusting due to other users unfortunately. Other users quite loud and noisy.

    Kind staff, helped and thought along with me. Possibilty to print, book a bus, etc.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The pool gave my kids a very bad rash. Make sure to just get a quick cool off and a good rinse afterwards.

    A place full of wonderful people , 💕 Everyone working, volunteering etc there have a wonderful loving vibe they pass on to all the guests so that we felt more than welcome. It was so hard to leave.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2024

    9.0
    A special place with all you need
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I think the light bulbs on the ceiling can make it complicated to sleep if you are on the top beds in the dorms. This said the curtains give you privacy and the beds are very comfy.

    Good vibes from the beginning, with some very good music on ;) The place is about 4 km before downtown in a nice and quiet area. The staff is super helpful and there at all time. Anything you may need you will probably find there: bikes, tours, transportation arrangements, coffee shop-bar-restaurant all in one, laundry, and even a cash service. The menu has veggie options with a delicous home-made bread burger. Breakfast: you can have all you can eat, fresh season fruits, refill coffee. It is so nice (and was included P:) In some dorms you can open the window door to access the roof terrace with view to the mountains. So thank you to the front desk wonderwomen for going above and beyond in making everything smooth when needed. Thanks to all the friendly staff at the restaurant. I had a wonderful time! Also Sam and Yeti are happy rescued dogs super friendly.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    10
    bhds
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the only downside of this hostel is that it’s a bit outside of town (10 minute drive) which is fine if you can ride a scooter. Also the bathrooms could be a bit cleaner, you can tell that they haven’t cleaned any of the hardware in the bathrooms in a pretty long time (like the shower handle and stuff). There is so much build up and it’s unpleasant.

    This hostel was amazing! Ben and Ori were excellent volunteers and made the stay phenomena. The pool is very clean for a hostel and the burgers were surprisingly good. The free breakfast is all you can eat off the breakfast menu and really makes the cost of the stay a great value.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    10
    A beautiful place to unwind and relax :)
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bar downstairs had the BEST drinks and food! Lots of vegan options as well. I appreciated that all the staff were very helpful and friendly and made it easy to book motorcycles, call taxis and book tours. Would 100% recommend if you're looking for a place to unwind and relax! P.S: They have the CUTEST kittens and dogs at the hostel :)

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 March 2024

    10
    Pleasant stay in spacious private room.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very friendly staff. They offered convenient taxi service by scooter, which was better priced than Grab.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The owner and all the staff member were super friendly and helpful! And love the cats and dogs there 🥹 I can really recommend this place!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2024

    10
    If you like cats and a nice, social atmosphere you should go there! It was lovely
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I loved the family and the volunteers that worked there and of course the cats. They have 6, they are all about 9 months old. I met a lot of nice people

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 February 2024

    9.0
    A great hostal, with a great vibe!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    As everybody mentions, the mattresses are hard. With good mattresses it would be definetly a 10/10

    A great hostal, with a great vibe! Amazing staff! Good food, especially Bun Bo Nam Bo

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 February 2024

    9.0
    I had a great stay and met wonderful people!! :)
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Such a cool place, lovely staff and lots of kittens!! Loved it!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loved the ambience and the hosts. Everyone was helpful and facilities were great

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 January 2024

    10
    If you’re a cat person this is the place for you.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only minor thing was the beds being a bit hard, otherwise that was incredibly good stay.

    Loved the cats, cannot express enough how amazing they were. The staff were so accommodating and even helped organise a cake for our friend’s bday. Loved our stay and they also had great food and vibes.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 December 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    You have to be aware that it's a bit far from everything, so I'd recommend driving a bike.

    The unlimited free breakfast was really good. It's super easy to rent a bike for a day or even half day for quite cheap. It's out of town so quieter, overall a chill place with a good atmosphere. Most of all the staff were really nice and helpful, i was planning to stay a day or 2 before moving more in Cat Ba city, and I ended up staying 7 days there !

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 December 2023

    10
    Cozy and social.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    They opened not 6 months ago so upgrading and beautifying some elements but it’s regardless a great stay.

    Super helpful staff, cute kids and kitties come with the property. I love the ambiance of the garden with the pool. The kitchen is nice and looooveed their breakfast. Made a lot of friends here.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 December 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff is amazing. They’ve helped me so much for bookings ! Made my stay great !

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Need a scooter to get to town, scooters were expensive and not in the best shape. 120k / day when mot other places were 60-100k. A lot of them were missing mirrors, etc. They need to do a better job cleaning the bathroom, I was there 3 nights and they never cleaned the en suite bathroom sink. Also the curtains on the bunks are weird because the bottom one covers the ladder when closed so I needed to open a persons curtain a little to climb up. I did end up meeting people but it wasn’t the most social hostel.

    Really nice pool and outdoor sitting area. Breakfast is good.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 November 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff was super kind and friendly, they helped me a lot. The atmosphere was also nice.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 November 2023

    9.0
    THE place in Cat Ba
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The mattress were hard, apparently they’re planning to buy new ones

    Both the owner and the staff are amazing, so as the place that makes it definitely in one of the best hotels I’ve ever been

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 November 2023

    10
    An overall great place to stay, the staff make it feel like home
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The beds were a little uncomfortable

    The staff were helpful and kind

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 November 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beds (mattresses) are really uncomfortable (way to hard. It feels like you’re sleeping on wood)

    Nice atmosphere, clean rooms and the staff is super nice. Breakfast is really good! The kitties and the puppy are adorable.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 November 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I think there was a slight mix up, I booked a female dorm and got a mixed dorm. When I noticed I was too

    Amazing breakfast, lovely staff willing to help, clean pool, nice music, drinks reasonably priced

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 November 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The beds were a bit too hard for our liking.

    Staff was lovely, it felt very homely and we really had a great stay!

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 October 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wonderful staff - they were super helpful and kind. Location was lovely, a bit out the centre but there are scooters to rent cheaply. The pool and bar area was a really nice place to relax, beautifully decorated. Brilliant breakfast included too - so much fresh fruit!

    Stayed in October 2023

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