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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.

T
Thiago HM
From
Brazil
Right next to the bus station, great option if you are arriving late at El Calafate, but its also a little bit far (10 minute walk) from all the main restaurants, stores, etc. I dont mind the walk, so it was perfect. Good breakfast and installations. Room was big enough, with enough power sockets, lockers and comfortable beds. I was there for 2 nights, both of them were quiet, just what I needed after staying for 3 weeks at crowded hostels.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,405 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
Anastasia
From
Sweden
Exceptional hostel! Super clean, each room has their own clean shower and bathroom, the common rooms and terrace is a dream, the food is super fresh and tasty and the staff is incredibly friendly! Alan at reception was particularly helpful with tips and advise on getting the most of Patagonia. I had such a great stay I booked this hostel again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,900 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.

m
martina
From
Italy
Located right in front of the bus station, 15 minutes on foot to city center. The room was spacious enough, private bathroom was very large. Everything was clean, there is a large shared kitchen for cooking. You can leave your luggage for free and the staff is helpful, they offer transfer to airport and Perito Moreno at extra cost.
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.

L
Larry
From
Ireland
Really helpful staff, excellent common area and a really nice atmosphere in the hostel. Excellent location to town, very clean and the showers were great.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 6,760 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
Thomas
From
Australia
Great location with super friendly staff. Free breakfast was great and filling.
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.

H
HyeMi
From
South Korea
Danny is really good host. He always tries to help his customer! Very centrally located & good breakfast
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 647 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.

찬란
From
South Korea
Best choice to stay in el calafate
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 820 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.

F
Francisco
From
Ireland
Great hostel. Staff were brilliant. Eugênio was so friendly and helpful giving all the tips in what to do locally and spending Less. Definitely worth it the price. The private room is cute and super clean.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 658 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...

N
Nadia
From
Switzerland
Really great place! Amazing, calm location very close to Laguna Nímez. Super nice apartment with everything one needs, and very friendly and helpful hosts. Would warmly recommend! :)
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 8.9
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,405 reviews

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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, 820 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 66 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,900 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 6,760 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 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, 1,611 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 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...

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

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 161 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$28 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...

From US$45 per night

Hostal Leolei

El Calafate
Central location
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$29.04 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 66 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

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Avg. price/night: US$26.24
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 820 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$99
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,900 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, 820 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$99
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,900 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, 820 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, 6,760 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, 6,760 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, 820 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