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Mr. Zoom Backparker Hostel
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6.9

Good

15 reviews

15 reviews

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8.4

Excellent

Location rating score

Excellent location
Excellent for walking
Parking
Available
Walkable places
Cat Ba CT Mart Supermarket
10 m
Cat Ba Climbing
40 m
Cat Ba Bay Viewpoint and Monument
190 m
Artillery Marker Viewpoint
350 m
Than Thuong - fruits & Pho
370 m
Closest landmarks
Cat Ba Ferry Station
200 m
Quay So
250 m
Pharmacy TUE SAN
360 m
TUE SAN Pharmacy
370 m
Military Airport
510 m

Mr. Zoom Backparker Hostel

No. 25 Nui Ngoc Street, Cát Bà Town Beach, Cat Ba Island, Vietnam, 8431 - See map

Conveniently situated in the Cát Bà Town Beach part of Cat Ba Island, this property puts you close to attractions and interesting dining options. As an added bonus, restaurant is provided on-site to conveniently serve your needs.

Highlights

Front desk [24-hour]

Room service [24-hour]

Laundry service

Currency exchange

Smoking area

Facilities

Bicycle rental

Car park

Front desk [24-hour]

Luggage storage

Room service [24-hour]

Coffee shop

Laundry service

Restaurants

Your dates are popular among travelersUsers are booking a place in Cat Ba Island every 15 minutes on Agoda.com
Value for money7.6
Distance to city center14.3 km
Location rating8.4

Rooms available at Mr. Zoom Backparker Hostel

Standard Double or Twin
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  • Room size: 20 m²/215 ft²
  • Mountain view
  • 2 single beds or 1 double b...
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Standard Double or Twin with Fan
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  • Room size: 18 m²/194 ft²
  • Mountain view
  • 2 single beds or 1 double b...
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1 Person in 5-Bed Dormitory - Mixed
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  • Room size: 40 m²/431 ft²
  • Sea (partial view) view
  • 1 single bed
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Triple - 1 Double Bed And 1 Single Bed
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  • Room size: 22 m²/237 ft²
  • Sea (partial view) view
  • 1 single bed and 1 double b...
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Frequently asked questions

What type of non-water sports and outdoor activities are readily available at Mr. Zoom Backparker Hostel?

Mr. Zoom Backparker Hostel features non-water sport and outdoor activities such as bicycle rental for you to sweat it out.

Does Mr. Zoom Backparker Hostel provide laundry services?

Yes! Mr. Zoom Backparker Hostel offers laundry service at your convenience for whenever you need your favorite shirts or dresses clean and fresh all throughout your holiday. Please contact the property for more information.

What are the property's policies for children's bedding at Mr. Zoom Backparker Hostel?

Mr. Zoom Backparker Hostel's policy concerning children's bedding considers guests age 7 years and older as adults, and therefore must use an extra bed which will incur an additional charge. You can find additional information about specific child policy and age range for this property, by checking the "Property policies" section located in the property page for more details.

When was Mr. Zoom Backparker Hostel built?

Mr. Zoom Backparker Hostel was built in 2003.

How many floors does Mr. Zoom Backparker Hostel have?

Mr. Zoom Backparker Hostel has a total of 4 floors.

What do travelers like most about Mr. Zoom Backparker Hostel?

Verified guests that stayed at Mr. Zoom Backparker Hostel have given this property a rating of 8.4 for its outstanding location as the primary highlight for their stay.

What is the typical rating that past Solo travelers' have given to Mr. Zoom Backparker Hostel?

Verified solo travelers that have stayed at this property have given Mr. Zoom Backparker Hostel an average rating of 6.5. You can look up more detailed customer reviews and feedback by filtering for a specific type of verified travelers down in the review section.

What is the average rating that past Couples' have given to Mr. Zoom Backparker Hostel?

Verified couple travelers that have stayed at this property have given Mr. Zoom Backparker Hostel an average rating of 7.6. You can look up on more specific customer testimonials, and remarks by filtering for a specific type of verified guest travelers down in the review section.

What is the average rating that past Group travelers have given to Mr. Zoom Backparker Hostel?

Verified group travelers that have stayed at this property have given Mr. Zoom Backparker Hostel an average rating of 6.0. You can check out more in depth customer assessments and feedback by filtering for a specific type of verified travelers down in the review section.

What time is check-in and check-out at Mr. Zoom Backparker Hostel?

Check-in is from 02:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM. You may ask for early check-in or late check-out during booking, subject to availability. Travelers checking in or out before or after the specified periods may be charged an additional fee.

What is the closest airport to Mr. Zoom Backparker Hostel?

The nearest airport to Mr. Zoom Backparker Hostel is Noi Bai International Airport, 141.0 km away.

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Property ranking|Compared to 240 Cat Ba Island properties
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Room comfort score
7.2/10
Location score
8.4/10
Room size
25 sqm.
Value for money score
7.6/10
Better than
93
%
of Cat Ba Island properties
Better than
82
%
of Cat Ba Island properties
Bigger than
81
%
of Cat Ba Island properties
Better than
80
%
of Cat Ba Island properties
Overall rating:

6.9

Good
15 reviews
Cleanliness
7.1
Facilities
4.4
Location
8.4
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More about Mr. Zoom Backparker Hostel

More about Mr. Zoom Backparker Hostel

Mr. Zoom Backparker Hostel

At Mr. Zoom Backparker Hostel, the excellent service and superior facilities make for an unforgettable stay. Free internet access provided within the hostel keeps you connected throughout your stay. Car hire services provided by Mr. Zoom Backparker Hostel makes it easy to plan your day trips, sightseeing, and more around Cat Ba Island. For those driving their own car, parking is available for guests.
Always get the assistance you need with front desk services including luggage storage. Booking the best tickets and getting the hottest restaurant reservations are made easy with help from the hostel's tours. For longer stays or whenever you need it, the laundry service keeps your favorite travel outfits clean and available. Feel like doing nothing? Available services like 24-hour room service let you get the most out of your time at Mr. Zoom Backparker Hostel.
For guests who would like to smoke, the designated smoking areas are available.
All rooms at Mr. Zoom Backparker Hostel are designed and decorated to make guests feel right at home. Enjoy your stay even more at the hostel, knowing that some selected rooms include blackout curtains and air conditioning. For a bit of entertainment, guests will find television and cable TV available in some selected rooms. Don't worry about being thirsty as mini bar is provided in some guestrooms.
Bathroom amenities are just as important as others, and at the hostel you'll find a hair dryer and toiletries available in some guest bathrooms.


Dining and things to do

Don't start your vacation days without your morning coffee, available every morning in the café. A number of great dining options at the hostel assures that you'll always have convenient and delicious choices. Are you a great cook? Make your own meals in-house at the hostel's shared kitchen.
Enjoy the countless activities offered at Mr. Zoom Backparker Hostel. Family time on relaxed evenings is easy with the hostel's shared lounge and TV area.


Reasons to stay here

Find rooms here that are cheaper than 94% of all other options in the city.
Compared to the city's accommodation options, this hostel scored higher than 87% of them for food and dining.
According to guests who stayed here, this hostel's room comfort is rated higher than 92% of other accommodations in Cat Ba Island.

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Amenities and facilities

Review score
Facilities

4.4

Most talked about facilities

Housekeeping

2 mentions

Breakfast

1 mention

Languages spoken
  • Vietnamese
Internet access
  • Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
  • Internet
  • Wi-Fi in public areas
Things to do, ways to relax
  • Tours
Dining, drinking, and snacking
  • Coffee shop
  • Restaurants
  • Room service [24-hour]
  • Shared kitchen
Services and conveniences
  • Currency exchange
  • Elevator
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Smoking area
For the kids
  • Family room
Access
  • Front desk [24-hour]
  • Pets allowed
Getting around
  • Car park [on-site]
  • Rental car
Sports equipment rental
  • Bicycle rental
Available in all rooms
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Free bottled water
  • Internet access – wireless
  • Seating area
  • Shower
  • Toiletries
  • TV
  • Wi-Fi [free]

Location

No. 25 Nui Ngoc Street, Cát Bà Town Beach, Cat Ba Island, Vietnam, 8431
Excellent
Location

8.4

Property policies

Children and extra beds

Extra beds are dependent on the room you choose. Please check the individual room capacity for more details.

All children are welcome.

Children 0-6 year(s)
Stay for free if using existing bedding.
If you need an extra bed, it will incur an additional charge.
Guests 7 years and older are considered as adults
Must use an extra bed which will incur an additional charge.
Others
  • When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Some helpful facts

Check-in/Check-out
  • Check-in from14:00
  • Check-out until12:00
  • Reception open until11:59
Getting around
  • Distance from city center14.3 km
The property
  • Number of bars/lounges1
  • Number of floors4
  • Number of restaurants1
  • Number of rooms 20
  • Year property opened2003
  • Most recent renovation2013

Reviews of Mr. Zoom Backparker Hostel from real guests

Provided by verified guests of Agoda
6.9
Good
Cleanliness7.1
Facilities4.4
Location8.4
Room comfort and quality7.2
Service6.4
Value for money7.6
High score for Cat Ba Island
Rating
9+ Exceptional (1)
8-9 Excellent (1)
7-8 Very Good (6)
6-7 Good (1)
<6 Below Expectation (6)
Time of the year
Mar - May (4)
Jun - Aug (6)
Sep - Nov (3)
Dec - Feb (2)

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Showing 15 verified guest comments
6.0
Razuwa from Malaysia
Solo traveler
Standard Double or Twin
Stayed 1 night in September 2017

Not staying here”

My plan changed. I need to cancel my booking in the very last minute. Thanks to Mr. Zoom for not being fussy about this matter.

Reviewed October 03, 2017

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4.4
Karin from Vietnam
Solo traveler
Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
Stayed 2 nights in August 2017

According to other reviews for Cat Ba Hostels this was my best choice”

The place is very basic, 3 bunk beds, 3 electric plugs, but only for the lower beds, a hatrack a broken fan and an AC (without remove control), which was not much cooling and the bathroom was filthy. But the bedsheets and the towel were clean (and even smelled nice) and at least there were no bedbugs! The staff was unfriendly, disinterested and only self concerned (maybe if you book a tour then they will be more open) They meanwhile have WiFi in the rooms other than stated on the Agoda page. It is located on a main street, so its very loud until late and the day starts outside at 5:30 - 6 am... Bring your earplugs!

Reviewed August 23, 2017

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7.6
Very good
Owen from China
Couple
Standard Double or Twin
Stayed 1 night in August 2017

Was expecting more from the reviews here”

The reviews led me to believe that this would be really good, but our stay was average. Comfortable room, poor AC. Didn't meet Mr Zoom though, met an unnamed man who showed me my room but didn't speak a word to me. Tried to stay another night and the woman there took about 5 minutes before saying to me no.

Reviewed August 18, 2017

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8.0
Excellent
Maria-Rita from Brazil
Solo traveler
Standard Double or Twin
Stayed 5 nights in December 2016

Chilled nice place ”

I ended up staying 6 days at Mr Zoom's. The private room with bathroom for $5 was one of the best deals I got in Vietnam. If you're looking for a budget place, in great location, and you're not too picky, this is ideal for you. By the way, the best Pho Bo I had in Vietnam was just a few steps downhill from Mr Zoom. Don't miss it!

Reviewed January 14, 2017

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4.8
Lydia from Ireland
Solo traveler
Stayed 3 nights in June 2016

Not great”

There was only 1 toilet and shower between 12 of us in dorm. The staff were not friendly or helpful.

Reviewed June 19, 2016

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7.7
Very good
Diarmuid from Ireland
Couple
Stayed 1 night in September 2015

Cheap, clean, convenient, easy.”

Price, location, staff

From the second we arrived, the staff all seemed keen to make us feel welcome. They asked about tours etc saying they can help arrange them, But put us under no pressure to do so. After extensive looking around, we booked with him because it was the cheapest comparable tour we found. Excellent staff, clean modern rooms, 1 minute walk to the waterfront.

Reviewed September 12, 2015

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7.7
Very good
Peer from Germany
Couple
Stayed 1 night in April 2015

all you need”

friendly, cheap, all you need

Nice

Reviewed April 22, 2015

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6.0
Patrizia from Germany
Group
Stayed 4 nights in April 2015

cheap stay at mr. zoom ”

cheap prize, good location, mr. zoom was friendly and helpful

Room was nice but at the second morning we discovered some bed bug looking bites. We could change the room quickly but didn't have the feeling that the problem was taken seriously (i.e. room cleaned properly). Good location near the riverside. Feels actually more like a hotel than a hostel, e.g. no real common area. Only Mr. Zoom speaks english but he can arrange really lots of activities. Was ok.

Reviewed April 09, 2015

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8.7
Excellent
Nurhusniyah from Singapore
Solo traveler
Stayed 1 night in January 2015

Great Staff”

friendly and approachable staff, location and size of room

great! room was spacious (twin bed). staff were really friendly and super helpful. great for backpackers who are not looking for total comfort. minimal but sufficient facilities-clean beds, shower w hot water, clean toilets and fan.

Reviewed January 23, 2015

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6.0
Rohan from Australia
Solo traveler
Stayed 1 night in June 2014

clean, friendly”

friendly, clean, comfortable
Reviewed June 23, 2014

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5.3
Scott from New Zealand
Couple
Stayed 2 nights in June 2014

Noisy, acceptable and tours”

Clean rooms, close to town, free wifi

The room was adequate, not the best we've had for the price. Very noisy though. Right next to the the road so woken up at dawn by the many tooting a of horns. No air con but fan was sufficient. Breakfast was actually decent. They arranged good tours for us with no problems. Mr zoom wasn't present and other staff struggled with English and weren't the most helpful, but when Mr zoom was there he was great!

Reviewed June 13, 2014

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7.3
Very good
simon from United Kingdom
Solo traveler
Stayed 3 nights in May 2014

Good stay at Mr Zooms hotel ++”

Location, staff, value

Mr Zoom is very helpful and friendly, great value stay at his hotel, centrally located near the center of town and near lots of restaurants.

Reviewed May 21, 2014

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10.0
Exceptional
Anne-Sophie from France
Couple
Stayed 1 night in November 2015

Super”

Excursions

Super accueil !

Reviewed November 27, 2015

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7.0
Very good
patrice from France
Couple
Stayed 2 nights in July 2014

hôtel simple mais clean”

le prix et l'acceuil de M. Zoom, très gentil et efficace

notre chambre étant déjà occupée, M.Zoom nous a mis dans un autre de ses hôtels, beaucoup plus au calme dans une petite rue à deux pas du 1er.On a eu une chambre avec 2 grands lits, mais pas de drap du dessus.Hôtel pour sac à dos, comme son nom l'indique

Reviewed July 31, 2014

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7.7
Very good
Chien from Vietnam
Couple
Stayed 1 night in April 2015

Kỳ nghỉ tuyệt vời”

Phòng sạch sẽ, thoáng mát, nước mạnh, tiện nghi đầy đủ.

Thoải mái, tiện đi lại vì gần trung tâm thị trấn Cát Bà, chủ nhà nghỉ khá tốt tính và thoải mái, Không gian đủ yên tĩnh để nghỉ ngơi.

Reviewed May 04, 2015

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