Babycat Guesthouse & Cafe  

In Bai Chay, Ha Long — about 3 km from the city center and a short walk to Bai Chay Beach. Also close to Long Tien Pagoda and Nha Tho Hon Gai Temple.

A compact guesthouse with nine air-conditioned rooms and a down-to-earth cafe vibe. Rooms feature refrigerators/minibars, flat-screen cable TVs, desks and private showers with complimentary toiletries and slippers; daily housekeeping and a terrace add simple comforts.

On-site restaurant and café serving breakfast, lunch and dinner with limited-hours room service. Guests can rent bicycles, get tour/ticket assistance, use shuttle/transfer services (surcharge), and take advantage of laundry/dry-cleaning, a safe-deposit box and free valet parking.

Complimentary wireless internet throughout the property, desks in rooms, express check-in and a 24-hour front desk.

A casual restaurant serves all-day meals and the on-site café keeps coffee close at hand. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are available, plus limited-room service for quieter nights in.