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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.

S
Sylvia
From
Netherlands
Excellent hostel. Cosey, clean, very good beds, perfect great lockers and very good breakfast. Nice personal
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,404 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.

D
Dmytro
From
Ukraine
Great place to stay. The common area is really comfortable and have a great view. The restaurant is quite good. The services you can buy on the reception are not more expensive then in other places.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,904 reviews
Price from
US$141.93
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.

G
Guillaume
From
France
The best place near the city and in front of the station, the best people, the staff is so nice, and the best price!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,236 reviews
Price from
US$57.53
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.

A
Anna
From
Poland
Great design of the place. Breakfast is limited but if you need more you can always order some special meal. Common area is very spacious, great for chilling or paying board games with friends.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 6,757 reviews
Price from
US$40
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.

T
Thyra
From
Hungary
I really liked my stay - breakfast was included in the price (the price was very reasonable) - breakfast included scrambled eggs, coffee, toast etc, great service! The atmosphere is very pleasant, cozy and familiar, very easy to meet fellow travelers. Location is very central
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,156 reviews
Price from
US$50.17
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.

L
Linus
From
Switzerland
The room was clean and comfortable. It was simple but had everything we needed. The location is great, very close to the main street with all shops and restaurants. But the really great thing about this place are the owners! Danny and his family are wonderful people who will help you with anything you could possibly need and besides that they are the nicest people you could imagine. You'll feel at home here and so did we!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 649 reviews
Price from
US$32.50
1 night, 2 adults

Hostel Elal

El Calafate

Located in El Calafate, 3.9 km from Argentinean Lake, Hostel Elal provides accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking and a terrace.

A
Alice
From
France
Nice staff and great room for the price of the area The kitchen is well equipped with enough space I recommend it
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 822 reviews
Price from
US$28.41
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 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 656 reviews
Price from
US$56.70
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...

E
Esther
From
Italy
This hostel is a true backpacker place with the host and guests coming together to grill and chat and party. The hosts are extremely friendly and helpful, the rooms are clean and the location directly at the lagoon is very beautiful. I highly recommend the place!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 253 reviews
Price from
US$40
1 night, 2 adults

Hostel Nakel Yenu

El Calafate

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...

B
Bogdan
From
Spain
Very good hostal! Perfect cleaning, very friendly and helpful stuff, good location, rich breakfast.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 456 reviews
Price from
US$54
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 8.7
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,404 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 733 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,156 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 822 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 69 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,236 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,904 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in El Calafate

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 6,757 reviews

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Hostal Leolei

El Calafate
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 32 reviews

Set in El Calafate and with Argentinean Lake reachable within 5.1 km, Hostal Leolei offers a tour desk, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge.

From US$33.88 per night

Hostel Nakel Yenu

El Calafate
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 456 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...

From US$50 per night

Hostel Inn Calafate

El Calafate
No credit card needed
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...

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Hostal Schilling

El Calafate
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 733 reviews

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

From US$87.32 per night

Hostel Buenos Aires

El Calafate
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 264 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$45.90 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$52.20 per night

Hostel Los Pioneros

El Calafate
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,607 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$52.27 per night

Hostel Aves del Lago

El Calafate
Budget options available
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...

From US$40 per night

Hostel Casa del Viajero 2

El Calafate
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 69 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$47.70 per night

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Avg. price/night: US$26.24
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 822 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$119.52
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,904 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$26.24
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 822 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$119.52
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,904 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$26.24
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 822 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$62
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 6,757 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$62
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 6,757 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$26.24
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 822 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