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# Gem Hostel

A nature retreat on Cat Hai island near Cat Ba National Park, with secure bike storage and a 24-hour front desk to help plan wildlife adventures

## Photo gallery for Gem Hostel

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- Overview
- Rooms
- Location
- Policies

CAT BA GEM provides a peaceful base for exploring the nearby nature reserve. Travelers can get assistance with tour tickets at the front desk, store their luggage safely during excursions, and enjoy the convenience of in-room WiFi throughout their stay.

## Reviews

10

Exceptional

## Popular amenities

- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning
- 24/7 front desk
- Kitchen

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## Room options

### View all photos for City Apartment, City View

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### City Apartment, City View

### Highlights

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Free rollaway/extra beds

Kitchen

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

- City view
- 431 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 6
- 2 King Beds

### View all photos for City Double Room, City View

![City Double Room, City View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105890000/105888100/105888047/5e45d55d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium)

### City Double Room, City View

### Highlights

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

- City view
- 215 sq ft
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Double Beds

### View all photos for Basic Quadruple Room

![Basic Quadruple Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105890000/105888100/105888047/537b5bb2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium)

### Basic Quadruple Room

### Highlights

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

- Sleeps 4
- 2 Double Beds

### View all photos for Basic Double Room

![Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105890000/105888100/105888047/0cd6a215.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium)

### Basic Double Room

### Highlights

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

- 237 sq ft
- Sleeps 3
- 2 Double Beds

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## About the area

Located in Cat Hai, a neighborhood in Hai Phong, Gem Hostel is near a train station and near the beach. Cannon Fort and Military Hospital Cave are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cat Ba National Park and Butterfly Valley. [Visit our Hai Phong travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Hai-Phong.dx1507)

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175a , 1/4 Street, Hai Phong, 05406

### What's nearby

- ![Halong Bay featuring island views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635695641275/8dec9477-70a8-48d8-899b-165ea2e9ee3a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Lan Ha Bay  
3 min drive \- 1.9 km
- ![Ngu Lam, Cat Ba National Park, Vietnam.  
The View from Ngu Lam Peak in Cat Ba National Park. The National Park is in the center of Cat Ba Island and home's most of the world's most endangered primate, the Golden-Headed Langur, as well as many other species of mammal and birds. The Karst Peaks are  stunning and there are a few other good hikes in the Park.  #TakeAHike #packsandaplan  
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Cat Ba National Park  
3 min drive \- 1.9 km
- Cannon Fort  
13 min walk \- 1.2 km
- Tung Thu Beach  
13 min walk \- 1.2 km
- Cat Co Beach  
13 min walk \- 1.2 km

### Getting around

- Ga Ha Long Station  
83 min drive
- Haiphong (HPH-Cat Bi)  
93 min drive

### Restaurants

- The bigman Restaurant  
4 min walk
- Quiri Pub Cocktail & Restaurant  
5 min walk
- Like Coffee  
1 min walk
- Ladybird Cafeteria Restaurant  
1 min walk
- Bamboo Café  
2 min walk

## About this property

### Gem Hostel

Hostel located in Cat Hai

 Gem Hostel provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 

You'll also find perks like:

- Secured bicycle storage, a 24-hour front desk, and an elevator
- Luggage storage, tour/ticket assistance, and a nature reserve

Room features

All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as pillow menus and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and separate sitting areas. 

More amenities include: 

- Hypo-allergenic bedding, memory foam beds, and down comforters
- Bathrooms with rainfall showers and bidets
- 50-cm flat-screen TVs with premium channels
- Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and kitchens

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## Property amenities

### Internet

- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

### Parking and transportation

- Onsite motorcycle parking only

### Things to do

- Bicycle storage

### Family friendly

- In-room kitchen
- Mini-fridge
- Soundproofed rooms

### Conveniences

- 24-hour front desk
- Luggage storage

### Guest services

- Change of bedsheets (on request)
- Change of towels on request
- Housekeeping (on request)
- Tour and ticket assistance

### Outdoors

- Direct access to the beach
- In a nature reserve

### Accessibility

- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- Elevator (51 inch wide door)
- Well-lit path to entrance

### More

- Designated smoking areas
- Locally-owned and organized tours and activities

## Room amenities

### Bedroom

- Bedsheets provided
- Down comforter
- Hypo-allergenic bedding
- Memory foam mattress
- Pillow menu

### Bathroom

- Bidet
- Hair dryer
- Private bathroom
- Rainfall showerhead
- Shower/bathtub combination
- Slippers
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Towels provided

### Entertainment

- 50-cm flat-screen TV with premium channels

### Food and drink

- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Kitchen
- Mini-fridge

### More

- Access via exterior corridors
- Air conditioning
- Desk
- Fan
- Individual furnishings
- Separate sitting area
- Soundproofed rooms

## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 15 

### Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

### Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

### Access methods

Staffed front desk

### Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

### Property payment types

## Important information

### You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

### We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

### Property is also known as

CAT BA GEM

Gem Hostel Hai Phong

Gem Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Gem Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Hai Phong

## Frequently asked questions

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## Reviews

## Gem Hostel Reviews

10

### Exceptional

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### 10

Cleanliness

### 10

Amenities

### 10

Property conditions & facilities

10 - Excellent

1

8 - Good

0

6 - Okay

0

4 - Poor

0

2 - Terrible

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## Reviews

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Elizabeth

Jan 7, 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Loved it!

##### Elizabeth

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

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