Bom dia from Mindelo!
A small guesthouse in the heart of Mindelo, run with care by Cristina and Maria, and guarded by Bronk, who will happily show you the town.
Rated 9.2 out of 10 on Booking.com and 4.8 out of 5 on Google
With three rooms, nothing is rushed and nothing is forgotten. Every routine in the house has been thought through, so you can stop thinking.
Your check-in is a conversation: maps, tips and where to eat tonight.
Fresh linen and enough towels from Maria, and in the heat of summer the air-conditioning on before you walk in.
Tell us when, and the table is set and the coffee poured before you come up.
Your breakfast to go is packed the night before.
Fresh bread from the bakery down the street, papaya, oranges, bananas and passion fruit in season, cow and goat cheese, yoghurt with seeds, eggs your way, strong coffee and fresh tea. Served on the rooftop, with the whole town below you.
I sit next to the bread. Quality control. Bronk
Pergolas built by hand, yellow walls that keep out the wind, and Mindelo at your feet: the colourful town, the mountains and the bay. Cook your own dinner in the outdoor kitchen, read in a hammock, play a game of ouril or simply watch the sun go down.
Sheltered corners for every hour of the day.
Stove, fridge and coffee machine, free for guests.
A book, a board game, a whole afternoon.
The best seat in town, every evening.
The first thing you see when you walk in is our ping pong table, handmade in solid wood by a craftsman from Mindelo. Most stays start with a game, with Bronk as referee. On the rare rainy morning, it becomes the breakfast table.
On the second floor: beer, juice, water and peanuts. Help yourself, write it on the board and pay at checkout.
Sonos plays softly through the whole house.
Books to borrow, darts, a desk and high ceilings that stay cool.
All three rooms have their own private bathroom with a shower, hairdryer, towels, shower gel and shampoo. Nothing to share but the view. Every room also has a queen-size bed, air-conditioning and a fan, and furniture and art by craftspeople from Mindelo. Breakfast is always included, minimum stay two nights. Cabo Verde’s tourist tax is added on top. Staying longer? Ask us.
Travelling as a group of up to six? Book the whole house.
Private bathroom with shower, in ocean blue
The only room on the rooftop, with its own lounge corner. Watch the city wake up in the morning and the sun set at night.
€95 per night for two, breakfast included
Hiking Santo Antão? Your bag stays, your room waits.
Book this roomPrivate bathroom with shower, in leafy green
Our sunniest room, with a large window on the colourful streets, Monte Cara and the Atlantic. Same price for one or two guests.
€85 per night for one or two, breakfast included
Hiking Santo Antão? Your bag stays, your room waits.
Book this roomPrivate bathroom with shower, in sunny yellow
Our biggest and brightest room, in colonial style, with a private balcony over the street. Travelling with a baby (under 1)? We have a baby cot for €14 a night.
€95 per night for two, breakfast included
Hiking Santo Antão? Your bag stays, your room waits.
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Fresh sheets, spotless floors, a room that smells of sunshine: that is Maria. You will probably hear her before you see her, because Maria sings while she works, and her songs drift through the whole house. She speaks Creole, so learn a word from her: Mantenha means hello. Her smile does the rest.
Maria sings, I howl along. She says I am out of tune. Bronk
Most of our guests are on their way to the green island. Leave your big bag with us, take the morning ferry with what you need, and come back to the same house after the mountains. We share ferry times and our favourite trails at check-in.
Mindelo is the music capital of Cabo Verde, the town of Cesária Évora and the home of morna. The bars of the old town play live music on many evenings, and the year has two big highlights. Tell us when you are coming, and we will tell you where to listen.
At home, Maria sings along. Bronk
Morna and coladeira, live in the cafés and bars of the old town.
Carnival, the biggest in Cabo Verde, with parades through the whole town.
The Baía das Gatas festival: a weekend of free concerts on the beach, under the full moon.
I join our guests wherever they go: to the beach, to the market, through the old town. I know the shortcuts, I wait outside the shops, and I always find the way home.
Looking for things to do? We gladly send our guests to our friend Ilana and her team at Cabo Vibes. From a walk through Mindelo’s markets and music to snorkelling with turtles, island tours, a hike on Santo Antão, a cooking class or a traditional dance evening, they show you the island the way locals live it. Ilana is also our dance teacher, so yes, we are a little biased.
Book directly with Cabo Vibes on WhatsApp (+238 582 69 41) or Instagram (@cabovibes.travel).
Prefer that we arrange it? Cristina also books island tours, snorkelling with turtles, and car or scooter rental with people we trust.
Ilana teaches the dances. I supervise from the side. Bronk
What we tell our guests at the breakfast table, written down.
The highest point of the island, a paved road to the top and the whole of São Vicente at your feet.
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Three bays in one walk, a volcanic landscape and a swim in front of the fishing boats.
Read the guideThe friendliest volcano you will ever climb, a lunar landscape and lunch in Calhau.
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Empty beaches, warm water and waves that depend only on the wind.
Read the guideNotes from the house dog. Mostly about breakfast.
Casa Bom Dia is a yellow house in the heart of Mindelo, with three rooms, a rooftop and a breakfast table that is set the moment you sit down. Cristina runs the house and welcomes you at the door, Maria keeps every room fresh and fills the house with music, and Bronk takes guests on his walks through town. Handmade furniture, a ping pong table at the entrance and an honesty bar complete the picture.
Bom dia!
“Beautiful roof terrace with a view over Mindelo. Great bed and good breakfast. Check the website of Casa Bom Dia: it adds an extra dimension to your stay.”
“Cristina is a lovely woman who answers all your questions and arranges everything practical for you. Highly recommended!”
“Thank you to Bronk, who reassured me on my first day by walking me to the university. He knows the way home on his own!”
Rua Franz Fanon 14, a short walk from the centre of Mindelo and about ten minutes from the harbour. Check-in from 15:00, check-out by 11:00. Cristina will be at the door, and Bronk probably first.
Pick your dates and book directly with the house: the best price, live availability, and a personal welcome from Cristina and Bronk.
Breakfast included · minimum stay 2 nights · tourist tax €2.50 per person per night, paid at the house · free cancellation up to 14 days before arrival
Minimum stay 2 nights. Planning a longer stay or travelling with more people? Send us a message.
Fully booked for these dates.
Planning a stay?
Bookings and questions: Christophe: +32 477 19 75 82 · casabomdiamindelo@gmail.com
Staying with us right now?
Cristina is your contact at the house, day to day.
WhatsApp Cristina+238 981 04 67