Name: Simabo's Backpackers' Hostel
Address: Avenida Vicente Rendall Leite 13, 1234 Mindelo, Cape Verde, Avenida Vicente Rendall Leite 13, Sao Vicente, 1234, Cape Verde
Rating: 7.9

Simabo's Backpackers' Hostel

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Simabo's Backpackers' Hostel in Mindelo offers family rooms with private bathrooms, work desks, and wardrobes. Each room includes a bath or shower, bidet, and free WiFi. Essential Facilities: Guests enjoy a sun terrace and free WiFi. Additional amenities include a lounge, shared kitchen, outdoor seating area, and free on-site parking. Convenient Location: Located 9 km from Cesària Evora Airport, the hostel is an 8-minute walk from Praia Da Laginha and near attractions such as Torre de Belem (1.4 km) and Monte Verde Natural Park (11 km). Scuba diving is available in the surroundings. Guest Services: The hostel provides private check-in and check-out, a 24-hour front desk, daily housekeeping, and free on-site parking. Additional services include bike and car hire, luggage storage, and breakfast in the room.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Free parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type	Number of guests
Standard Single Room with Shared Bathroom 1 single bed
Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom 1 large double bed
Triple Room with Shared Bathroom 3 single beds
Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom 2 single beds
Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom 1 double bed or 2 single beds
Single Room with Private Bathroom 1 single bed
Quadruple Room 2 single beds and 1 double bed
Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room 1 single bed
Triple Room with Private Bathroom 1 single bed and 1 large double bed
Double Room with Shared Bathroom 1 large double bed
Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom 1 double bed or 2 single beds

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Joseph

Malta

“a goood buzz to the place where you easily meet and talk to others”

Yasmin

United Kingdom

“Apart from being a hostel, they are a animal shelter/ charity for straight animal and the owner has her own veterinary clinic which is very lovely.”

Victoria

France

“Very nice hostel close to the beach in Mindelo. Staff were kind and the room was comfy. Nice terrace at the top of the hostel for hanging out in the evenings.”

Richard

United Kingdom

“This is a no nonsense, no frills place. If you want good, honest, very reasonably priced accommodation then this is the place for you in Mindelo. By using it you are also funding a charity for abandoned and stray dogs and cats. It has a classic...”

Francesco

Spain

“We booked only to stay for a few hours as our ferry docked at 10 am and our flight was at 9:15 pm. But the experience was good! It's a lovely hostel, the owner was welcoming and kind. She even gave us a better room, to have our own bathroom, even...”

Ana

Portugal

“The people are nice and the hostel is clean. There is a nice rooftop and a cute cat around the hostel. Is like a 15 minutes walk from the center, super near.”

Vos

Netherlands

“Nice and clean room for a good price. Shared bathroom was clean as well. Thank you”

Nina

Germany

“Nice rooms and location. Good cafe around the corner”

Richard

United Kingdom

“Fantastic location, a short walk from both the beach, the ferry terminal and the city centre. We didn't use the kitchen facilities but our room came with a balcony that offered a superb view over Mindelo. We would stay here again if we came back...”

Colette

Ireland

“Best location for beach, city and port. Very helpful and friendly team. Best value. Lovely room with a balcony. And a great initiative to support the animal welfare in Mindelo. Bravo!”

Property surroundings

House rules

Simabo's Backpackers' Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 07:00 to 20:30

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 07:00 to 11:00

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years

Extra bed upon request

CVE 1,320 per child, per night

Cot upon request

Free

3+ years

Extra bed upon request

CVE 1,320 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Cash only

This property only accepts cash payments.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

The property and the showers are not provided with hot water.

Please note that we only serve vegan meals, breakfast is not included, at a cost of 600 Escudo per person.

Please inform Simabo's Backpackers' Hostel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.