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Simabo's Backpackers' Hostel

Hostel

Avenida Vicente Rendall Leite 13

20 nights, 2 adults

USD$683

Includes taxes and charges

20 nights, 2 adults

USD$683

Includes taxes and charges

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Why people book this hotel

Great location
8 mentions

It’s really close to the beach

good value for money :) and well located just 10min walk from Mindelo’s city cen…

Comfortable rooms
8 mentions

nice spacious rooms, big closet, nice staff, clean bathrooms, big kitchen, loved…

Location was good and room was clean

Clean rooms
7 mentions

Clean and nice staff with a cute terrace on top

friendly stuff and clean rooms and bath

Friendly staff
7 mentions

The staff was very nice and helpful

nice staff

Good value
2 mentions

It's affordable, and the proceeds go to the animals

Breakfast available
1 mentions

One house cat, though others appear at the back door at breakfast time

Overview

Offering a sun terrace, Simabo's Backpackers' Hostel is located in Mindelo. The property is a charity managed hostel. A terrace or balcony are featured in certain rooms. You will find a kitchen and a shared seating area at the property. Simabo's Backpackers' Hostel can arrange guided tours and excursions under extra fees and prior reservation.

Traveller reviews

M

Maria

solo_traveller

June 13, 2026

10

Best Hostel

The staff was very nice and helpful. It’s really close to the beach. The dogs were so cute and friendly.

E

Eva

couple

May 10, 2026

8

nice staff and good location ! good for backpackers

good value for money :) and well located just 10min walk from Mindelo’s city centre. Clean and nice staff with a cute terrace on top! I think its important the work they do to rescue/take care of stray dogs ❤️

J

Jean

solo_traveller

May 8, 2026

10

Very friendly hostel

M

Michelangelo

solo_traveller

May 6, 2026

5

nice staff

M

Michelangelo

solo_traveller

April 24, 2026

6

friendly stuff and clean rooms and bath

C

Carvalho

solo_traveller

April 24, 2026

10

Everything!

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Živa

solo_traveller

April 21, 2026

10

just amazing

nice spacious rooms, big closet, nice staff, clean bathrooms, big kitchen, loved the terrace upstairs with a bed to chill in and a very cute cat🥰🥰 loved everything, obrigada❤️

K

Kerry

couple

March 24, 2026

5

Its ok just for 1 night

Location was good and room was clean

A

Andrea

solo_traveller

March 2, 2026

10

All great

V

Virginia

couple

February 25, 2026

9

I really like the concept of this place. It's affordable, and the proceeds go to the animals.

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.

M

man74

solo_traveller

February 24, 2026

3

hot water disconnected, smelly mattresses, destroyed furniture

M

michelle

family_with_children

February 22, 2026

10

Fantastic hostel.

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.

D

Dáňa

couple

January 26, 2026

5

Accommodation in an animal shelter...

The accommodation was well accessible. There was a shared kitchen and a roof terrace.

E

Elena

solo_traveller

January 20, 2026

10

Feeling like home!

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!

C

Caroline-Sophie

family_with_children

January 18, 2026

7

Connection Hot Spot but the equipment needs more love

Nice terrace, ideal to connect with people. Met some nice people there! Adorable house cat. Beautiful hostel-background based on animal rescue. The kitchen is pretty well equipped, the bathrooms and stairs are getting cleaned every day. Cynthia from the reception is helpful and nice. The hostel is close to the beach and not far from the center.

J

Julian

solo_traveller

January 17, 2026

9

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.

A

Alexander

solo_traveller

December 22, 2025

5

Location with nice and calm, and a good place between the center and the beach.

J

Joseph George

solo_traveller

November 22, 2025

8

good value fpr money

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

M

Maria Morais

solo_traveller

November 20, 2025

6

Geen warm water ,green lavabo water de baddoek was Klein en niet good

C

Claire

solo_traveller

October 18, 2025

10

Superb 👌🏼 for a short stay and very good with your needs definitely stay again 👌🏼

Fantastic place

Facilities

Activities

Massage, Windsurfing, Hiking, Diving, Snorkelling, Beachfront, Full body massage, Beach, Movie nights, Walking tours, Bike tours, Themed dinner nights, Tour or class about local culture

Cleanliness & disinfecting

Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay

Entertainment and family services

Board games/puzzles

Food & Drink

Special diet menus (on request), Breakfast in the room

Food & drink safety

All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Physical distancing in dining areas

General

Bicycle parking, WiFi available in all areas, Family rooms, Pets allowed, Non-smoking rooms, Safety deposit box, Non-smoking throughout, Designated smoking area

Internet

WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services

Kitchen

Shared kitchen

Outdoors

Sun terrace, Garden, Terrace, Outdoor furniture

Parking

Parking on site, Parking garage, Accessible parking, Parking, Free parking

Physical distancing

Physical distancing rules followed

Reception services

Invoice provided

Safety & security

Key access, CCTV in common areas

Safety features

Access to health care professionals, Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available

Services

Pet basket, Pet bowls, Packed lunches, Car hire, Fax/photocopying, 24-hour front desk, Airport shuttle, Babysitting/child services, Laundry, Private check-in/check-out, Currency exchange, Luggage storage, Lockers, Shared lounge/TV area, Daily housekeeping, Airport shuttle (additional charge)

Transport

Airport pick up, Airport drop off

Family Room with Shared Bathroom

The family room includes a shared bathroom fitted with a shower. The unit has 4 beds.

Max 5 guests0 1 bedroom0
Double Room with Shared Bathroom

The double room has shared bathroom fitted with a shower and a bidet. The unit has 1 bed.

Max 3 guests0 1 bedroom0
Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom

The double room has shared bathroom fitted with a shower and a bidet. The unit has 1 bed.

Max 3 guests 16 1 bedroom0
Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom

The twin/double room includes a private bathroom fitted with a bath, a shower and a bidet. The twin/double room offers a wardrobe.

Max 3 guests 16 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom

The twin/double room includes a private bathroom fitted with a bath, a shower and a bidet.

Max 3 guests0 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Triple Room with Private Bathroom

The unit has 2 beds.

Max 3 guests0 1 bedroom0
Triple Room with Shared Bathroom

The triple room includes a shared bathroom fitted with a shower and a bidet. The unit has 2 beds.

Max 3 guests 16 1 bedroom0
Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

The twin room has a shared bathroom fitted with a shower and a bidet. The unit has 2 beds.

Max 3 guests 12 1 bedroom0
Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom

The quadruple room includes a shared bathroom equipped with a shower. The unit offers 4 beds.

Max 4 guests0 1 bedroom0
Single Room with Private Bathroom

The single room includes a private bathroom equipped with a shower. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max 1 guests0 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Standard Single Room with Shared Bathroom

The single room features a shared bathroom equipped with a shower and a bidet. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max 1 guests 8 1 bedroom0

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 07:00 to 22:00
Check-outFrom 07:00 until 11:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printThe 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 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.
Last updated: Apr 10, 2024, 3:58 AM

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