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( 0165 662 0436; [e-mail] ; 62-64 Ɖ Nui Ngoc; dm US$5, d & tw US$15-20; )

The best spot in town for budget-wise backpackers with cheap dorms and OK double and
twin rooms. The rooftop bar and terrace is a handy place to meet fellow travellers.

Duc Tuan Hotel
( 031-388 8783; www.catbatravelservice.com ; 210 Ð 1-4, Cat Ba Town; r US$12-20; ) Simple
but colourfully furnished rooms feature at this family-owned spot on the main drag. The
rooms at the back are quieter, but lack windows.

HOTEL $

Cat Ba Dream
( 031-388 8274; www.catbadream.com.vn ; 226 Ð 1-4, Cat Ba Town; r US$15-25; ) Slightly
more expensive than Cat Ba's ultra cheapies, Cat Ba Dream is a good addition to the
town's seafront cavalcade of accommodation. Angle for a front room with sea views.

HOTEL $

Cat Ba Beach Resort
( 031-388 8686; www.catbabeachresort.com ; Cat Co 2 Beach; bungalows from around US$80; )
Recently opened on Cat Co 2 beach, Cat Ba Beach Resort has manicured tropical grounds
and accommodation ranging from seafront bungalows to shared houses sleeping up to
eight. Kayaking, windsurfing and a sauna are all on tap, and there's a breezy open-sided
bar-restaurant with water views. Check online for good discounts.

RESORT $$

Hung Long
( 031-626 9269; 268 Ɖ 1-4; d US$80; ) At the quieter southeastern end of Cat Ba Town,
Hung Long has very spacious rooms, many with excellent views.

HOTEL $$$

Around Cat Ba Island

Ancient House Homestay
( 0916 645 858, 0915 063 737; www.catba-homestay.com ; Ang Soi village; shared house s/d US$17/25,
private house d US$50; ) Around 3km from Cat Ba Town, this beautiful wooden heritage
home has a high-ceilinged interior. A second adjacent house is available for more private
use. Cookery classes, biking, sailing and kayaking can all be arranged.

HOMESTAY $

Whisper of Nature

GUESTHOUSE $