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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Folk Hostel in El Calafate offers a garden and free WiFi. Guests enjoy a lounge, public bath, and shared kitchen. Additional amenities include a patio, private bathroom, and mountain views. Convenient Facilities: The hostel provides a paid shuttle service, bike hire, and tour desk. Free parking is available, along with a 24-hour front desk, concierge service, and full-day security. Prime Location: Located 12 mi from Comandante Armando Tola International Airport, Folk Hostel is a 5-minute walk from El Calafate Bus Station and 1312 feet from the Regional Museum. Nearby attractions include Argentinean Lake (2.5 mi) and Isla Solitaria (5.6 mi). Guest Satisfaction: Guests appreciate the public transport options, bathroom comfort, and attentive staff.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

    • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • FREE parking!


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
3 twin beds
or
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
2 twin beds
or
1 full bed
3 twin beds
or
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Özlem
    Turkey Turkey
    It's clean and warm, breakfast is good, the girl at the reception is very nice
  • Michael
    United States United States
    Came right before the property closes for the season. It was just me and maybe a handful of other guests, meaning I had an entire dorm room for myself. Bed was comfortable, the bathroom was clean, and the common area full of large tables (with...
  • Daniel
    Canada Canada
    When I first arrived there was no power in the area and so no hot water at the hostel, but it turned on later that night and the shower was nice and hot! Comfortable bed, friendly staff. Also good location close to bus station and downtown
  • Manuel
    Israel Israel
    The hostel is very well organized, with a spacious dining area and comfortable sofas to relax on. There are plenty of common areas to hang out and connect with fellow travelers. The kitchen is large and fully equipped with all the utensils you...
  • Stephanie
    United States United States
    This hostel has a fun vibe, is ultra clean, has good hot showers, excellent breakfast and is close to the bus station (so a short walk to the city center). The hosts are very friendly. I was very comfortable here and would recommend.
  • Philip
    United States United States
    Very convenient to the bus station, easy walk into town, friendly staff, clean and comfortable
  • Ashley
    Canada Canada
    Breakfast was great, and the common area was very cute. The bed was also pretty comfy.
  • Nadia
    United States United States
    We loved our stayed here! The daily breakfast was also a great perk. We loved the location because it was close to the bus station and it was short walk to the Main Street of the town.
  • Shane
    Ireland Ireland
    Good size well equipped kitchen. Comfortable, open common area. Rooms are very clean, beds very comfortable. Breakfast is a great and you're only a few minutes walk from the bus station. Would definitely recommend.
  • Mia
    United States United States
    Folk is a super cozy hostel with a homey vibe to it. It has a big kitchen with enough room for multiple people to cook at the same time, clean bathrooms, and the dorms were also nice. Plus the staff were incredibly kind, helpful, and fun to talk...

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House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.