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The 10 Best Hostels in Mindelo, Cape Verde

Some of the best backpacker spots in Mindelo

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Offering a sun terrace, Simabo's Backpackers' Hostel is located in Mindelo. The property is a charity managed hostel.

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.

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

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8.1
Very Good
322 reviews
Price from
$11
per night

At the hostel, all rooms have a desk. All rooms include a coffee machine and a private bathroom with a shower, while selected rooms also offer a kitchenette fitted with a fridge. At Mix 2 rooms include bed linen and towels.

The terrace is nicely decorated with a great view of the city. Dinners every night were delicious and the staff/ owners were friendly. My bed and room was comfortable with nice hot shower.

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7.2
Good
41 reviews
Price from
$23
per night

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Budget travelers know there's no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: Save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a little more.
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Hostels that guests love in Mindelo

  • Avg. price/night: $92.25
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 393 reviews
    Great location right at the marina and ferry terminal. Walking distance to the city center. Decent breakfast. Comfy bed.
    Ralf
    Young couple
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 160 reviews
    Beautiful b&b in a great location. Delicious breakfast and really lovely staff.
    Ines
    Young couple
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 63 reviews
    Ivan was on hand when required and just a lovely person. Everything worked.. and had lots of space and blankets and fan for all temperature. And very safe. Felt well looked after. Great info.. and would happily go back in a heartbeat
    Sarah
    Travelers with friends
  • 8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 15 reviews
    It was simple and a safe and decent place to rest
    Teodosio
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $55.77
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 182 reviews
    Everything ! Spacious Rooms, great location. The staff goes above and beyond. Impeccably clean. I swear the lady was cleaning the walls everyday. You can literally eat off the floor. We arrived a day late because of delayed flight and they kept in contact to make sure everything is ok.
    worldnomadtyler
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $85.74
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 161 reviews
    Great location, which is an ideal base for exploring. Wonderful staff and a big breakfast.
    Joe
    Young couple
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 35 reviews
    Really large with an appealing and genuine aesthetic. We actually liked the location for being just a little out of the way and above things. The roof terrace is great, Getting around was easy enough with Mindelo's cheap taxis up hill, and nice walks downhill.
    Clifford
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $92.25
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 393 reviews
    The staff was absolutely amazing, professional, friendly, and available anytime I needed help on any topic. Location is amazing! I felt safe in that hotel also because the hotel has security man 24/7 which is really good especially when you travel alone as a woman. Breakfast was very good as well.
    Carina
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $26.61
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 322 reviews
    This is probably one of the best hostel I had the chance to visit. The staff is super nice and they’re doing a wonderful job in keeping the place clean every day. Also, it’s perfectly located 5min from the beach and city center. And obviously, I already miss my little friends 🐈 🐕 welcoming you every time you enter 🥹
    Chafik
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $47.93
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 115 reviews
    Great location! It is very cheap. The beach is lovely as are the people of sao Pedro. We would stay in sao Pedro rather than Mindelo. Great for walking to the airport. The staff put breakfast out so we could eat before our very early flight. This is a home and you are welcomed and trusted in it. Comfortable bed.
    John
    Young couple