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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.

C
Claudine
From
Canada
I've loved EVERYTHING about my stay, and I do not say this lightly. New hostel, engaged and super attentive staff. Luminous and spatious everything.. room, living room, dining room, kitchen, bathroom.. Excellent value for price, modern establishment and super comfortable. Excellent vibe, Gluten-free breakfast. Nice kitchen, big and well equipped. Bus tickets can be bought here and they are very knowledgeable about activities to do and buy. 3-5 minites walk to great supermarkets and bus terminal. Heated floor in the whole hostel, warm.and cozy. Amazing dogs outside always ready to be pet. Hot water and pressure in the shower awesome. I just thank myself to have booked 2 stays of 3 nights! Congrats guys!
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.

P
Pinky
From
South Africa
My first time in a hostel and the receptionist was welcoming, friendly and took me around. The sunrise and sunset views are amazingly stunning. The property has undertile heating.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,901 reviews
Price from
US$135
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
Emelie
From
Australia
Great breakfast and common areas, room was comfortable and clean
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 736 reviews
Price from
US$76.57
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.

J
Jana
From
Czech Republic
Super nice and helpful staff, the hostel is clean and beds are comfortable. We had the double room with private bathroom and it was luxurious for that price! The locality is a big plus if you have a late/early bus connection since the bus terminal is located out of the center. WiFi was fast and reliable, the breakfast was same as on the pictures here. We regretted not staying more nights!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,235 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.

K
Kittipak
From
Thailand
Very nice staff , the quadruple room is good. Comfort bed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 6,783 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.

M
María
From
Argentina
Breakfast and staff were amazing!!! Thank you for your great attention!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,156 reviews
Price from
US$44.65
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
Liubov
From
Turkey
Friendly staff. Good Wi-Fi. Size of the room. Great location.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 645 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.

I
Isabel
From
Germany
The owners are very friendly and supportive. The hostel has a good vibe.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 661 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...

P
Patrycja
From
Poland
Amazing view!!! Reale nice kitchen, helpful personel
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...

S
Sophie
From
Australia
A nice cosy hostel. The kitchen facilities were good, easy to cook whatever you wanted. Nice and clean. Quiet, low key vibes. It is about a 5 min walk to the main strip. The hostel also had great communication and replied promptly with any questions we had via email and WhatsApp. With Patagonia being such an expensive destination, we were really happy with the value for money at this hostel :)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 457 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 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 736 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 815 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,901 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 6,783 reviews

Save money on hostels in El Calafate and nearby – budget options available

Hostal Schilling

El Calafate
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 736 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$72.82 per night

Hostel Buenos Aires

El Calafate
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 265 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$32.64 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$45.68 per night

Hostel Los Pioneros

El Calafate
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,623 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

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...

Hostel Casa del Viajero 2

El Calafate
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 61 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$53 per night

Hostel Inn Calafate

El Calafate
Budget options available
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 Leolei

El Calafate
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 31 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$32.67 per night

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

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 165 reviews

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

From US$18 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 457 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...

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Avg. price/night: US$25.83
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 815 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$74.70
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,901 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$25.83
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 815 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$74.70
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,901 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$25.83
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 815 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$60
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 6,783 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$60
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 6,783 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$25.83
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 815 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