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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.

It is close to the bus terminal. It takes just a few minutes to the centro, too. The breakfast is good. The staff is helpful. The room and the common place is always clean.

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9
Wonderful
1,153 reviews
Price from
$24
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.

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.

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9
Wonderful
2,722 reviews
Price from
$19.80
per night

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. The property is located 1.6 km from Regional Museum, 2.2 km from Nimez Lagoon and 2.6 km from El Calafate Bus Station. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, and currency exchange for guests.

Really clean Hostel, nice staff and a good breakfast. Really enjoyed to be there!

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9.2
Wonderful
150 reviews
Price from
$20
per night

Located in El Calafate and within 4.2 km of Argentinean Lake, Edelweiss Hostel features a garden, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is around 300 metres from El Calafate Bus Station, 1.2 km from Regional Museum and 2.9 km from Nimez Lagoon. Guests can enjoy mountain views.

the host is so nice!! goes out of her way to help you

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9.1
Wonderful
43 reviews
Price from
$20
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.

Huge private room in Friendly hostal with lots of amenities.

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8.5
Very Good
6,429 reviews
Price from
$16.50
per night

Hostel Danny is set in El Calafate, 5 km from Argentinean Lake and 800 metres from Regional Museum. The property is situated 1.6 km from El Calafate Bus Station, 2.2 km from Nimez Lagoon and 8.8 km from Isla Solitaria (Lonesome Island). The accommodation offers a concierge service, a tour desk and currency exchange for guests.

Danny is the kindest host we’ve ever met. This is his family business, and he runs it together with his wife and brother. They truly make you feel at home. They are extremely accommodating with everything from special requests to holding your luggage, organising day trips to the glaciers, etc. Sweetest people. Also the location is perfect, next to the Main Street with all the restaurants etc

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8.7
Excellent
333 reviews
Price from
$30
per night

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. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a shared kitchen and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation offers karaoke and a concierge service.

Great hotel and staff. They helped us plan the different activities we had in mind and guided us through the town. The view of the cabañas were amazing and everything in good condition. It is walking distance from the town.

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8.9
Excellent
215 reviews
Price from
$16.22
per night

Situated in El Calafate, within 5.2 km of Argentinean Lake and 1.7 km of Regional Museum, AONIKENK HOSTEL features accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. Boasting a concierge service, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests.

The vibe of the hostel was lovely, people chatting in the common areas and it felt like a little family. Isabel and Sebastian were very friendly and helpful. Beds were comfy, everywhere was clean and the kitchen had everything we needed.

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8.6
Excellent
217 reviews
Price from
$20
per night

Located in El Calafate, 4.6 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.

the staff are so nice and so willing to help. very friendly. location is great and quiet

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8.1
Very Good
570 reviews
Price from
$9.61
per night

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. Boasting a sun terrace, this property is located near attractions such as Nimez Lagoon. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.

The units at the hostel come with a private bathroom and bed linen.

Staff were super friendly! The property is really cool and cozy. Nice restaurant with baked goods!

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8.2
Very Good
744 reviews
Price from
$15.30
per night

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Budget travelers know there's 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 little more.
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  • America Del Sur Calafate Hostel
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 2,722 reviews

    With scenic views of Calafate´s mountains and lake, this hostel is a 7-minute walk from downtown Calafate. It features accommodations with floor heating, free Wi-Fi, communal kitchen and launderette.

    Beautiful views, lovely staff and great facilities

  • Calafate Hostel
    Budget options available
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 6,429 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
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 215 reviews

    Located in El Calafate, 4.3 miles from Argentinean Lake, Titan Hostel y Cabañas Del Titan provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

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

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

    Featuring a garden and a bar, Folk Suites is located in El Calafate, 2.7 miles from Argentinean Lake and a 15-minute walk from El Calafate Regional Museum.

    • The breakfast • Very friendly and helpful personal

  • Hostel I Keu Ken
    Budget options available
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 238 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.

  • Hospedaje Los Nietos
    Budget options available
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 13 reviews

    Located in El Calafate, within 3.7 miles of Argentinean Lake and a 11-minute walk of El Calafate Regional Museum, Hospedaje Los Nietos provides accommodations with a shared lounge and free WiFi...

    Este lugar se destacó del resto con un precio favorable, el personal fue muy agradable al registrarse y ayudarnos.

  • Bla Guest House
    Budget options available
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,130 reviews

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

    Nice staff, good location, excellent breakfast, very clean

  • Hostel de Las Manos
    Budget options available
    6.6
    Scored 6.6
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 200 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 0.9 mi away.

    La amabilidad y buena disposición de los trabajadores.

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

  • Hostel House 64Bigüa
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 150 reviews

    Located in El Calafate and with Argentinean Lake reachable within 3.2 miles, Hostel House 64Bigüa has a tour desk, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge.

    Amazing staff, they really care about their guests

  • Folk Hostel
    Central location
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1,153 reviews

    Located in El Calafate and with Argentinean Lake reachable within 2.4 miles, Folk Hostel has 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.

  • Lago Argentino Hostel
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 549 reviews

    Only 5 minutes walking from the city center, 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.

  • Red House Hostel
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 58 reviews

    Featuring a garden and views of garden, Red House Hostel is located in El Calafate, 3.3 miles from Argentinean Lake.

    Staff were really helpful, dorm was bright and airy.

  • Hostal Schilling
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 690 reviews

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

    The breakfast is amazing and the staff is really helpful!

  • Hostel Danny
    Central location
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 333 reviews

    Hostel Danny is located in El Calafate, 3.1 miles from Argentinean Lake and a 9-minute walk from El Calafate Regional Museum.

    Excelente ubicación y atención. Regresaría son duda.

  • Hostel Nakel Yenu
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 340 reviews

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

    Location was great and staff very helpful and friendly

  • AONIKENK HOSTEL
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 217 reviews

    Located in El Calafate, within 3.2 miles of Argentinean Lake and 1.1 miles of El Calafate Regional Museum, AONIKENK HOSTEL has accommodations with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as...

    Great enthusiastic couple feeling you home. Thanks

  • Matices Hostel
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 829 reviews

    Located in El Calafate and within 2.5 miles of Argentinean Lake, Matices Hostel features a garden, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property.

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

  • Matices Hostel Centro
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 44 reviews

    Located in El Calafate, 3.1 miles from Argentinean Lake, Matices Hostel Centro has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and barbecue facilities.

    The responsiveness of the staff and the group kitchen

  • Hostel Elal
    Central location
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 570 reviews

    Located in El Calafate, 2.9 miles from Argentinean Lake, Hostel Elal provides accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking and a terrace.

    Nice staff, good kitchen, comfy beds, good location

  • Hostel Los Pioneros
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,268 reviews

    Featuring an on site restaurant, Hostel Los Pioneros offers accommodations in El Calafate. Free WiFi is available iin common areas. The city center is 984 feet away.

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

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

    Comfortable rooms with shared or private bathrooms are offered 656 feet from downtown Calafate . There is a shared kitchen and WiFi is free.

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

  • Hostel Buenos Aires
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 292 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

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Hostels that guests love in El Calafate

  • Avg. price/night: $45.80
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 6,429 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: $70.20
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 2,722 reviews
    Great location, with a lovely view over the lake in the hostel restaurant/bar. Really nice atmosphere in the hostel in the communal area with strong wifi. The staff were really helpful and responsive (you can WhatsApp them at any point) - we arrived late and they arranged for us to be booked on a tour to the glacier for early the next day.
    Cory
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $51.15
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,130 reviews
    Super cosy hostel with amazing customer service. Julio at reception welcomes everybody with a smile and provides valuable info about tours, transfers, etc. Great location too!
    Maikel
    Solo traveler
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 455 reviews
    Very good quality for the price, one of the cheaper hostels in El Calafate. Beds are comfy and the included breakfast (bread, butter, jam, yoghurt, cornflakes) is a plus. Very friendly staff at reception. They let me chill in the hostel after checkout the whole day and evening before my 3am bus.
    Floor
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $70.20
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 2,722 reviews
    Omg the best hostel I've ever been to. Super clean, super friendly staff (they also help with tours/ transport/laundry), super good menu & wines in the restaurant and the view from the veranda is incredible. Highly recommend!
    Franziska
    Solo traveler
  • 7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,268 reviews
    One of the best place to stay in El Calafate very friendly staff , very clean, safe, best breakfast, everything is close to hostel ( I went to many places from calafate. I leave the my all the things (Baggage) for three weeks no changes. Very safety place. Thank you very much for everything
    Kandasamy
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $70.20
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 2,722 reviews
    The staff was amazing! Super nice and helpful, incredibly patient and always with a smile on their faces. All information about the hostel and the tours they provide is perfectly organised and at full display. We booked a tour to Perito Moreno in 5 minutes and received all information by text in the following seconds. So easy! The vibe of the hostel is very cool and the views are insane! There is clearly a social atmosphere at meal times and people gathering in conversation. One of the best hostels I stayed at.
    RR
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $45.80
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 6,429 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: $25.31
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 570 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: $70.20
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 2,722 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 traveler

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