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Folk Hostel, hotel in 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.

Nice accommodation with excellent shared spaces and bar/restaurant - we were at Folk Suites as the hostel was under renovations.
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated superb
Superb
1,177 reviews
Price from
£36.84
per night
Hostel House 64Bigüa, hotel in El Calafate

Set in El Calafate and with Argentinean Lake reachable within 5.2 km, Hostel House 64Bigüa offers a tour desk, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge.

Amazing hospitality. Lived how they took care of us whether it was packing our breakfast to any help we needed in the town
Scored 9.2
9.2
Rated superb
Superb
166 reviews
Price from
£26.09
per night
Calafate Hostel, hotel in 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.

The room is good. We choose the room with private bathroom.
Scored 8.5
8.5
Rated very good
Very good
6,782 reviews
Price from
£29.93
per night
Hostal Schilling, hotel in El Calafate

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

Everyone from Hostal Schilling was amazing, from the front desk crew to the lovely lady who made breakfast. I had all my tours and airport shuttle booked very efficiently and they made sure I had everything sorted properly prior. Regardless the time of the day, the crew always greets you with a smile and are super friendly. The location is also close to the main street where the supermarket and restaurants are located at. You do have to go up/down a small slope everyday to get to the main street.
Scored 8.8
8.8
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
695 reviews
Price from
£59.69
per night
Hostel Elal, hotel in El Calafate

Located in El Calafate, 4.6 km from Argentinean Lake, Hostel Elal provides accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking and a terrace.

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.
Scored 8.2
8.2
Rated very good
Very good
615 reviews
Price from
£14.70
per night
Lago Argentino Hostel, hotel in 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.

Very nice private clean room with bathroom. Walking distance to town. Breakfast included. Paloma & Eugenio were so nice, polite, helpful and kind. I'd stay here again!
Scored 8.9
8.9
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
557 reviews
Price from
£44.21
per night
Folk Suites, hotel in El Calafate

Featuring a garden and a bar, Folk Suites is set in El Calafate, 4.4 km from Argentinean Lake and 1.3 km from Regional Museum.

Nice place, location is very convenient.
Scored 8.2
8.2
Rated very good
Very good
799 reviews
Price from
£35.23
per night
Matices Hostel Terminal, hotel in 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.

Amazing location ...right next to the bus terminal. It has a great view of the sunset. definitely recommend solo travellers to book here
Scored 8.4
8.4
Rated very good
Very good
915 reviews
Price from
£20.35
per night
Hostel I Keu Ken, hotel in El Calafate

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.

Super nice and chill hostel a bit further away from the center, which was a benefit for me. The dorms are a bit small but very comfortable, with lockers and nice sheets. The bathrooms are clean and the kitchen is very nice with all appliances needed. The staff is super nice and organizes special-themed nights for the guests. It is not a party hotel but I had the chance to become friends with a couple of people.
Scored 8.0
8.0
Rated very good
Very good
242 reviews
Price from
£39.91
per night
Hostel Nakel Yenu, hotel in El Calafate

Posada Nakel Yenu is a hostel nestled against a Patagonian Mountain backdrop. It offers budget accommodation with free Wi-Fi and panoramic views of Argentino Lake and Calafate Peak.

Awesome room, loved the day bed and the kitchen.
Scored 8.6
8.6
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
341 reviews
Price from
£18.65
per night
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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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  • Folk Hostel
    Budget options available
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 1,177 reviews

    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.

    Great room, nice staff, good breakfast and right beside the bus station.

  • America Del Sur Calafate Hostel
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 2,929 reviews

    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.

    The social area is amazing and the view is incredible.

  • Calafate Hostel
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 6,782 reviews

    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.

    Helpful reception staff, good breakfast, comfy room

  • Titan Hostel y Cabañas Del Titan
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 218 reviews

    Located in El Calafate, 6.9 km from Argentinean Lake, Titan Hostel y Cabañas Del Titan provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

    Todo fue perfecto, las instalaciones 10/10 👏👏👏

  • Folk Suites
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 799 reviews

    Featuring a garden and a bar, Folk Suites is set in El Calafate, 4.4 km from Argentinean Lake and 1.3 km from Regional Museum.

    • The breakfast • Very friendly and helpful personal

  • Lago Argentino Hostel
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 557 reviews

    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.

    Great location. Good WiFi. Excellent hosts and clean facilities.

  • Hostel I Keu Ken
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 242 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.

    Yasmin was super helpful. Had a relaxed friendly vibe.

  • Hostel Nakel Yenu
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 341 reviews

    Posada Nakel Yenu is a hostel nestled against a Patagonian Mountain backdrop. It offers budget accommodation with free Wi-Fi and panoramic views of Argentino Lake and Calafate Peak.

    Location was great and staff very helpful and friendly

Great access to the city centre! Check these hostels in El Calafate

  • Hostal Schilling
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 695 reviews

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

    The breakfast is amazing and the staff is really helpful!

  • Hostel Danny
    Central location
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 385 reviews

    Hostel Danny is set in El Calafate, 5 km from Argentinean Lake and 800 metres from Regional Museum.

    The hostel is basic, clean, flexible and the breakfast is for tips

  • Matices Hostel Terminal
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 917 reviews

    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.

    10/10 for solo traveller, very close to bus station too.

  • Hostel Elal
    Central location
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 615 reviews

    Located in El Calafate, 4.6 km from Argentinean Lake, Hostel Elal provides accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking and a terrace.

    Nice staff, good kitchen, comfy beds, good location

  • Matices Hostel Centro
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 53 reviews

    Set in El Calafate, 4.9 km from Argentinean Lake, Matices Hostel Centro offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and barbecue facilities.

    The responsiveness of the staff and the group kitchen

  • Hostel Inn Calafate
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 457 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...

    beautiful rooms. very well decorated. great showers

  • Hostel Yatel
    Central location
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 214 reviews

    Situated in El Calafate and with Argentinean Lake reachable within 4.4 km, Hostel Yatel features express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a...

    location is great, staff was very nice and helpful

  • Hostel Los Pioneros
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,275 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.

    The personnel is very kind. The bed is very comfortable.

  • Bla Guest House
    Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,188 reviews

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

    Nice staff, good location, excellent breakfast, very clean

  • Hostel Buenos Aires
    Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 294 reviews

    Set in a charming house with an exposed brick facade and interior wooden walls, Hostel Buenos Aires offers rooms iin El Calafate.

    Lugar comodo, confortable, con excelente ubicación

  • Calafate Viejo Hostel
    Scored 7.6
    7.6
    Rated good
    Good
     · 232 reviews

    Comfortable rooms with shared or private bathrooms are offered 200 metres from downtown Calafate . There is a shared kitchen and WiFi is free.

    Beautiful setting and garden. The place is close to town.

  • Hostel Aves del Lago
    Scored 7.6
    7.6
    Rated good
    Good
     · 219 reviews

    Only 500 metres from Argentino Lake, Aves del Lago has practical dorm rooms and shared kitchen facilities. Wi-Fi is free and there is a common lounge area with board games.

    Amazing view!!! Reale nice kitchen, helpful personel

  • Hostel de Las Manos
    Scored 6.6
    6.6
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 199 reviews

    Hostel de las Manos features affordable rooms in El Calafate. A daily breakfast and free WiFi access are offered. Lago Argentino Airport is only 1.4 km away.

    La amabilidad y buena disposición de los trabajadores.

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Hostels that guests love in El Calafate

  • Avg. price/night: £14.70
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 615 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.
    Clay
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £41.44
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 2,929 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!
    Xiao Yan
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £14.70
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 615 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.
    Edgar
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 420 reviews
    Flores del Sur is a delightful little hostel with an incredible team of warm, helpful, and kind-hearted girls who make your stay feel like home. The homemade cakes at breakfast add a special touch, and the hot showers are a perfect way to unwind after a day of exploring. With its great location, it's the ideal base for exploring the area. Highly recommend!
    Stephanie Antonia
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £41.44
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 2,929 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
    Khrystyna
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £14.70
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 615 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.
    Natasha
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £44.51
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 6,782 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.
    Teresa
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £44.51
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 6,782 reviews
    Very spacious room, great location and helpful staff! Definitely one of the best hostels we've been in!
    Shane
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £14.70
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 615 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.
    ai lum
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £41.44
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 2,929 reviews
    Possibly the best hostel I've stayed in yet. Certainly the best steak I've had in All of Argentina. And you cannot beat the view. Plus they are safe and clean.
    Garbula
    Solo traveller