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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. The property is set 500 metres from El Calafate Bus Station, 400 metres from Regional Museum and 2.5 km from Nimez Lagoon. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests. This is the best hostel I stayed during the two weeks around the central of Patagonia (El Calafate, El Chalten and Puerto Natales). It is not only with well equipped facilities but also super clean.

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9.2
Superb
1,406 reviews
Price from
US$21.12
per night

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.

At America del Sur Hostel, all rooms and dormitories have beautiful views of the valley and mountains beyond. They offer private bathrooms, lockers and heating. The best Hostel I’ve stayed in Argentina

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9.1
Superb
2,913 reviews
Price from
US$11.70
per night

Set in El Calafate and with Argentinean Lake reachable within 4.5 km, Hostel House 64Bigüa offers a tour desk, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. The property is around 1.6 km from Regional Museum, 2.2 km from Nimez Lagoon and 2.6 km from El Calafate Bus Station. The accommodation features a shared kitchen, and currency exchange for guests. Everything is organized and staff was very helpful and kind

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9.2
Superb
273 reviews
Price from
US$18
per night

Located in El Calafate, within 5.3 km of Argentinean Lake and less than 1 km of Regional Museum, Hospedaje Los Nietos provides accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is around 1.8 km from El Calafate Bus Station, 3 km from Nimez Lagoon and 8.6 km from Isla Solitaria (Lonesome Island). The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests.

Guest rooms at the hostel are equipped with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a kitchen and a dining area. The units will provide guests with a fridge. The property was clean and comfortable and a good distance from the main area.

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9.4
Superb
24 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. The property is around less than 1 km from Regional Museum, 2.7 km from Nimez Lagoon and 10 km from Isla Solitaria (Lonesome Island). The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, a tour desk and currency exchange for guests. Matrices hostel is a very comfortable place to stay the people were friendly and help me get ideas to explore the city

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8.3
Very good
1,216 reviews
Price from
US$10.53
per night

Calafate Hostel features dormitories with shared bathroom facilities and rooms with private bathrooms. Linens and room service are provided.

Guests at Calafate Hostel can relax in the garden or order snacks at the bar. Guest get special discounts to various excursions and activities. Great location, excellent amenities, large apartment, great staff and very cosy. Will definitely stay here again

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8.7
Fabulous
6,927 reviews
Price from
US$11
per night

Set against an impressive Patagonian Mountain backdrop, Bla Guesthouse is a quaint guest house in downtown El Calafate. It features white and honey wood exteriors and is conveniently located only 2 blocks from San Martin Avenue, the main commercial street. Great breakfast, amazing location, and quiet. Would definitley stay again.

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8.1
Very good
1,181 reviews
Price from
US$14.64
per night

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 property is located 700 metres from Regional Museum, 1.5 km from El Calafate Bus Station and 2 km from Nimez Lagoon. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property. We had a lovely stay, Flora and Rodrigo were amazing and super helpful ! The hostel is very central which is nice and convenient. The kitchen was big and well equipped which is also a big +

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8.4
Very good
201 reviews

Hostel Danny is set in El Calafate, 4.5 km from Argentinean Lake and 700 metres from Regional Museum. The property is situated 1.5 km from El Calafate Bus Station, 2.2 km from Nimez Lagoon and 8.9 km from Isla Solitaria (Lonesome Island). The accommodation offers a concierge service, a tour desk and currency exchange for guests. great location , very nice staff , clean everything was perfect

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8.8
Fabulous
638 reviews
Price from
US$58.50
per night

Located in El Calafate, 3.9 km from Argentinean Lake, Hostel Elal provides accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking and a terrace. Located around 800 metres from Regional Museum, the hostel with free WiFi is also 1.7 km away from Nimez Lagoon. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, a tour desk and currency exchange for guests. Very helpful & supportive

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8.4
Very good
815 reviews
Price from
US$7.71
per night

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