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Simabo's Backpackers' Hostel

Avenida Vicente Rendall Leite 13, 1234 Mindelo, Cape Verde

Featuring a shared lounge and a terrace, Simabo's Backpackers' Hostel is found in Mindelo, a 8-minute walk from Praia Da Laginha and 0.9 miles from Torre de Belem. The property is around a 14-minute walk from Capvertdesign Artesanato, 1.2 miles from Diogo Alfonso Statue and 7 miles from Monte Verde Natural Park. The property provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transportation, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property. Cesària Evora Airport is 5.6 miles away.

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7.7

Average rating out of 10

399 Reviews

Staff 85
Facilities 73
Cleanliness 76
Comfort 74
Value for money 82
Location 86
Free Wifi 90

Price Summary

35 US$ / night*

* Approximate prices for a 1-night stay

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Guest reviews for Simabo's Backpackers' Hostel

Harnoune - 08/01/2026 15:01:57

"Excellent value for money and very clean. A big plus is that the staff speak English, which isn't very common in Mindelo. Just a heads-up: after booking, you’ll receive a message from the hotel asking for a deposit/guarantee."

"Aucun."

Konradical - 29/12/2025 11:55:19

"Helpful staff. Receptionists speak fluent English. Can get info about everything in town."

"Aucun."

Justpassingthrough - 17/11/2025 11:28:39

"Showed up to some confusion with a last-minute booking, because apparently all the beds were taken. A friendly receptionist guided me to a nearby apartment where I found a dorm bed, kitchen, single bathroom and a small herd of affectionate cats. One of the hostel volunteers there promptly invited me for a spaghetti dinner, which is really the main reason I'm not going to complain that my stay looked nothing like what was advertised."

"Aucun."

Laura - 17/10/2023 00:15:26

"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."

"Aucun."

Virginia - 25/02/2026 23:56:32

"I really like the concept of this place. It's affordable, and the proceeds go to the animals. The terrace in our room was great. There was a super cute cat tablecloth on the table."

"Aucun."

Michelle - 23/02/2026 00:31:40

"Close to harbour, and beach. Spacious room, even had a balcony and private bathroom. Rooms clean and bedding fresh. Kitchen facilities if required, group room with games. One house cat, though others appear at the back door at breakfast time. Sylvia helped with any problems such as ferry times. Extremely lovely welcome, quick response to messages. Lovely place to stay."

"Odd area tired, but most money is put into the animal rescue charity."

Julian - 17/01/2026 12:09:41

"Good, comfortable stay. It's well-located in a nice neighbourhood, a short walk from the town centre and not far from the ferry port. My dorm had just 2 single beds in it and there was a nice lounge area as well as a fully equipped kitchen, including a fridge and kettle."

"Aucun."

Joseph - 22/11/2025 22:41:09

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

"no window in the room and a room beyond used our room as their passage way"

Elena - 02/11/2025 11:00:56

"Amazing stay! I really felt at home. Silvia welcomed me as if we had known each other for a lifetime, giving me all the information I needed and incredibly valuable advice. I had a wonderful time. The property is beautiful and clean, and the room I shared was on the second floor with a fantastic shared terrace offering stunning views. The area is quiet, yet all services are just a short walk from the beach and the town center. Highly recommended!.. …and the cause they support is fantastic! Very good vibes!"

"Aucun."

Yasmin - 17/10/2025 10:40:30

"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."

"The shared bathroom was very dirty."

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To see what’s in a room, view the list of available rooms and tap the room name for a detailed room description.

11
8 ft²
1 twin bed
× 1
8
16 ft²
1 queen bed
× 2
11
16 ft²
3 twin beds
× 3
9
12 ft²
2 twin beds
× 2
6
16 ft²
1 full bed
× 2
1
1 twin bed
× 1
0
2 twin beds
1 full bed
× 4
0
1 twin bed
× 1
0
1 twin bed
1 queen bed
× 3
7
1 queen bed
× 2
0
1 full bed
× 2

House rules

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

Check-in
7:00 AM - 8:30 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out
7:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Guest reviews

"Staff were super helpful and welcoming, even made calls to my driver for me as my portuguese is limited. Lovely clean accomm too."

"After staying at a very busy Rui hotel complex I wanted to get away to a more quite personal stay and this place was perfect 👍🏼 the staff were very friendly and very helpful, the accommodation was lovely, spacious and very clean! I definitely recommend!"

"Tudo excelente A Eliane é muito simpática e prestativa e muita atenta a tudo A limpeza é muito boa, o tamanho do apartamento é bastante espaçoso Tudo impecável"

Avis de Márcia Maio Relax

"Good location close to the main pedestrial street and to the beach, original apartments with nice beach view, I recommend"

Avis de Hamza Villa ao Mar

"Everyone was helpful. From the owner to the desk staff and cleaners I enjoyed seeing the smiling faces and staff willing to go the extra mile"

Avis de Roger Hotel Cesaria

"My favorite thing about the hotel is its freshness as its is by the sea. Wide choice for breakfasts and soo delicious An appartement kind of room, so really spacious But the best of all is the staff there, omg them people are just amazing 😍 they’re super super nice and polite, understanding and always willing to help ! We’ve Got different kind of services during that long trip (15days in 🇨🇻) believe me when I tell you that Helder (one of the receptionist) is a Good one, big shoutout to him and his colleagues🙏🏽"

"The location was perfect for us to catch the morning ferry to Santo Antao and grab dinner downtown. The staff were also great, they were able to have breakfast ready for us early, so we could eat before we left at 6 am. We both slept very well. Would definitely book again for our next trip."

Avis de Shavonne Arla Residential

"Beautiful territory, nice stuff, excellent location, proximity to the beach. Absolutely beautiful place to stay close to the old port, very convenient for the kids to swim. A bit outside of the city and I loved it! Walking distance to the kite beach or shell cemetery. Enjoyed to be surrounded by so many flowers on the territory. Definitely good value for the money. Book in advance!"

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