Simabo's Backpackers' Hostel

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Scored 7.9
Rated good

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 9 km from Cesària Evora Airport, the hostel is an 8-minute walk from Praia Da Laginha and 1 km from Torre de Belem. Nearby attractions include Capvertdesign Artesanato and Monte Verde Natural Park, each 11 km 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

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
 
1 single bed
1 large double bed
3 single beds
2 single beds
1 double bed
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2 single beds
1 single bed
2 single beds
and
1 double bed
1 single bed
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 double bed
or
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Yasmin
United Kingdom 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 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 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 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 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 Netherlands
“Nice and clean room for a good price. Shared bathroom was clean as well. Thank you”
Nina
Germany Germany
“Nice rooms and location. Good cafe around the corner”
Richard
United Kingdom 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 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!”
William
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Fantastic Hostel near the centre of Mindelo- the staff are lovely, rooms are clean and its a nice environment to stay in- lots of nice guests coming and going to chat with too- the dog shelter that the hostel manages too is a fantastic experience...”

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.