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, including bidets and showers. Each room features a work desk, wardrobe, and interconnected options. Essential Facilities: Guests enjoy a sun terrace and free WiFi. The hostel provides a lounge, outdoor seating area, and a shared kitchen. Additional amenities include a 24-hour front desk, housekeeping, and free on-site parking. Convenient Location: Located 5.6 mi from Cesària Evora Airport, the hostel is an 8-minute walk from Praia Da Laginha and 0.6 mi from Torre de Belem. Nearby attractions include Capvertdesign Artesanato and Monte Verde Natural Park, each 6.8 mi away. Guest Services: Private check-in and check-out, paid shuttle, bike and car hire, and luggage storage are available. Breakfast is served in the room, and scuba diving is nearby.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 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 twin bed
Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom 1 queen bed
Triple Room with Shared Bathroom 3 twin beds
Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom 2 twin beds
Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom 1 full bed or 2 twin beds
Single Room with Private Bathroom 1 twin bed
Quadruple Room 2 twin beds and 1 full bed
Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room 1 twin bed
Triple Room with Private Bathroom 1 twin bed and 1 queen bed
Double Room with Shared Bathroom 1 queen bed
Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom 1 full bed or 2 twin beds

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Laura

United Kingdom

“The hostel is a charity and all the money goes into dog rescue. Located close to the center and main attractions. Good for young people to connect and hang out together.”

Mindy

Germany

“Great value for the money and you are supporting a good cause too. The location is perfect and it is a very friendly place.”

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...”

Area info

House rules

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

Check-in

From 7:00 AM to 8:30 PM

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

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years

Extra bed upon request

CVE 1,320 per child, per night

Crib upon request

Free

3+ years

Extra bed upon request

CVE 1,320 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Cash only

This property only accepts cash payments.

The fine print

Must-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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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