Simabo's Backpackers' Hostel
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 8.8 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Free Wifi
- Airport shuttle
- Free parking
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
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.” - 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!” - William 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...”
Area info
House rules
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
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.
The fine print
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.
