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Folk Hostel

El Calafate

Situated in El Calafate and with Argentinean Lake reachable within 3.9 km, Folk Hostel features concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge.

R
Raden Yoliandri
From
Indonesia
Good & clean room with comfortable bed. 5 min walk to bus station. Hotel help organize shuttle to airport.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,406 reviews
Price from
US$57.60
1 night, 2 adults

America Del Sur Calafate Hostel

El Calafate

With scenic views of Calafate´s mountains and lake, this hostel is a 7-minute walk from downtown Calafate. It features accommodation with floor heating, free Wi-Fi, communal kitchen and laundrette.

A
Andreas
From
Norway
Was met by great personell Augostino/Cat was very informative and helpful. The rest of the personell also great, and a masterchef (Matthias)! 10/10 food and attentiveness to you. Good beds, spacious and very cozy place with places to hang out with people, or be by yourself. Central place close to city center, but also busstation. Awesome place, so I came back some days later to eat and stay one more night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,902 reviews
Price from
US$135
1 night, 2 adults

Matices Hostel Terminal

El Calafate

Featuring a garden, Matices Hostel Terminal is set in El Calafate in the Santa Cruz region, 4 km from Argentinean Lake and 90 metres from El Calafate Bus Station.

V
Valery
From
Switzerland
The staff helped to rebook the cancelled flights and extend our stay, that was invaluable. Generally, the hostel is great - clean, properly maintained, nothing to complain on
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,232 reviews
Price from
US$37.37
1 night, 2 adults

Calafate Hostel

El Calafate

Featuring a fully equipped common kitchen and living room, Calafate Hostel offers free Wi-Fi, Continental breakfast, and 24-hour front desk assistance in El Calafate.

V
Verma
From
Uruguay
Very grand space! All kind of hangout areas, open and closed. Ample space to store stuff, and balcony had a great view! Breakfast was very wholesome, loved it.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 6,844 reviews
Price from
US$37
1 night, 2 adults

Bla Guest House

El Calafate

Set against an impressive Patagonian Mountain backdrop, Bla Guesthouse is a quaint guest house in downtown El Calafate.

D
Dinko
From
Croatia
Helpful staff, cozy room, convenient location, very good breakfast.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,168 reviews
Price from
US$50.78
1 night, 2 adults

Hostel Danny

El Calafate

Hostel Danny is set in El Calafate, 4.5 km from Argentinean Lake and 700 metres from Regional Museum.

J
James
From
Malta
close to city center and very helpful people highly recommended
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 640 reviews
Price from
US$32.50
1 night, 2 adults

Lago Argentino Hostel

El Calafate

Only 5 minutes walking from the city centre, Lago Argentino Hostel offers rooms with free Wi-Fi in El Calafate. It features a garden and free parking with a reservation is provided.

A
Annika
From
Finland
Lovely hostel with super friendly and helpful staff. Everything was clean and it has great location. Rooms are quite small, but there is common area to spend time.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 671 reviews
Price from
US$66.70
1 night, 2 adults

Hostel Aves del Lago

El Calafate

Situated in El Calafate, within 3.1 km of Argentinean Lake and 1.3 km of Nimez Lagoon, Hostel Aves del Lago features accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free...

b
brunella
From
Malta
Honestly the best accommodation experience during the past3.5 months travelling through south america! People are super friendly, helpful and flexible. Place is in a wonderful location and kept clean all the time!! Amazing stay!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 253 reviews
Price from
US$40
1 night, 2 adults

Hostal Schilling

El Calafate

Schilling Hostel Patagonico is a hostel in the centre of El Calafate. It offers pleasant accommodation and free WiFi throughout the hotel.

E
Emma
From
Belgium
The staff was super friendly and helpful and helped us book everything!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 758 reviews
Price from
US$76.57
1 night, 2 adults

Hostel Casa del Viajero 2

El Calafate

Situated in El Calafate, 4.2 km from Argentinean Lake, Hostel Casa del Viajero 2 features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

P
Pochara
From
Spain
The location is very close to the bus station and there is a supermarket nearby. Walking to center is not that far. The place is clean and the kitchen functioned properly. The guy at the reception has good willing on helping you. He also taught me how to properly prepare Mate.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 49 reviews
Price from
US$29.70
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travellers know that there is 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 bit more.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,406 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 812 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 49 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,168 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,232 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,902 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 6,844 reviews

Great access to the city centre. Check these hostels in El Calafate and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 266 reviews

"Hostel Buenos Aires was born from a family dream. Just a week after I was born, I arrived at this house surrounded by snow and love in El Calafate.

From US$42.84 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 270 reviews

Set in charming Patagonian old houses overlooking Argentino Lake and the Andes Mountains, Hostel I Keu Ken offers rooms with free Wi-Fi, and breakfast only 5 minutes from Downtown Calafate.

From US$44.10 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,632 reviews

Featuring an on site restaurant, Hostel Los Pioneros offers accommodation in El Calafate. Free WiFi is available iin common areas. The city centre is 300 metres away.

From US$47.05 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 49 reviews

Situated in El Calafate, 4.2 km from Argentinean Lake, Hostel Casa del Viajero 2 features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

From US$60 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 458 reviews

Set in El Calafate, within 3.7 km of Argentinean Lake and less than 1 km of El Calafate Bus Station, Hostel Nakel Yenu offers accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 550 reviews

Situated a 10-minute walk from the heart of El Calafate, this inn offers both private and dormitory accommodation and provides an ideal base for exploring beautiful Patagonia with its lakes and...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 253 reviews

Situated in El Calafate, within 3.1 km of Argentinean Lake and 1.3 km of Nimez Lagoon, Hostel Aves del Lago features accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free...

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Avg. price/night: US$24.70
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 812 reviews
The staff were really helpful and friendly and helped us to book a tour to the glacier with them for cheaper than we had found online, and a taxi to the bus station. The hostel was well maintained and very clean. They provided free coffee and some basic cooking items such as oil. The kitchen was very well stocked with utensils and crockery - perfect for us as we cooked all of our meals during our stay.
Guest review by
Clay
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$138.20
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,902 reviews
Staff were super helpful! Sent us a map of the town with things to do, and helped us with what we needed to know about the day trips glacier and Fitzroy! Great breakfast and clean and new facilities and heated floors. Best hostel we've stayed in Argentina!
Guest review by
Xiao Yan
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$24.70
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 812 reviews
The tours they offer in the hostel are much cheaper than the ones you see on the internet or in agencies in the city center. I definitelly recommend taking a tour with the hostel, I did and it was really worth it! The beds are comfortable, internet was okay, there is a very well equipped kitchen, clean toilets. Hot showers. Warm sheets.
Guest review by
Edgar
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$138.20
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,902 reviews
Everything! One of the best hostels I have ever stayed, I wish I had more time there. The stuff is very friendly and helpful and the common area is stunning. Plus I met incredible people there
Guest review by
Khrystyna
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$24.70
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 812 reviews
Nice quiet hostel only 10mins walk from the main hub of town. Kitchen was pretty well equipped. The people working there were really helpful and we booked a trip to Perito Moreno with them for much cheaper than we'd seen online.
Guest review by
Natasha
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$64
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 6,844 reviews
Well-located hostel, with all the supplies needed for a short or long stay. They also provide a few services (tours to perito moreno + airport shuttles) with a very competitive price. Since the pick up for all these services is at the hostel door, it's super convenient and cheaper than all the other tours we could find.
Guest review by
Teresa
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$64
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 6,844 reviews
Very spacious room, great location and helpful staff! Definitely one of the best hostels we've been in!
Guest review by
Shane
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$24.70
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 812 reviews
great location and quiet hostel. the reception girl helped us to book a taxi to the airport, it was cheaper than the one I found from internet.
Guest review by
ai lum
Young couple