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The 10 Best Hostels in El Calafate, Argentina

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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.

Amazing private room.. huge space with a nice bathroom and everything super clean and beautiful. Common spaces are lovely including the kitchen. Very friendly staff and a chill/cool vibe around the hostel. Inner patio to hang and nice breakfast too. Recommend 👍

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9
Superb
1,171 reviews

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.

It was very fancy and beautiful for a hostel. Had a restaurant and bar on site. Had them made me a lunch box a few times for my day trips. Everyone was extremely nice and only a few minute walk to all the bars

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9
Superb
2,779 reviews
Price from
MXN 334
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.

Our second stay here. It's one of the cleanest hostels I have stayed in. You can see that they work hard to maintain it. The location is great and a short walk to the town and a supermarket just down from the hostel. The owner Andy is really friendly and makes you feel very welcome. I would definitely recommend if going to El Calafate. The only thing to note is that it says that breakfast is included but this consists of biscuits and small dried tostadas and jams.

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9.2
Superb
154 reviews
Price from
MXN 219
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.

Very clean, owner was very sweet.

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9.1
Superb
43 reviews
Price from
MXN 337
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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8.5
Very good
6,506 reviews
Price from
MXN 303
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.

clean new painted rooms very friendly people

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8.7
Fabulous
353 reviews
Price from
MXN 612
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.

Probably the best hostel what I had so far in Argentina

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8.9
Fabulous
218 reviews
Price from
MXN 1,157
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.

I’ve stayed in a lot of hostels and this had a really homely feel to it.

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8.6
Fabulous
217 reviews

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.

5 minute walk to main cafes and shopping area Friendly helpful staff Clean rooms and amenities Outside sitting area

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8.1
Very good
574 reviews
Price from
MXN 140
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.

I liked everythyng. Particular, very positiv staff. My private number for 3 persons was excelent. Everyday we had new towels and clean room.

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8.2
Very good
769 reviews
Price from
MXN 303
per night

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Budget hotels in El Calafate

  • America Del Sur Calafate Hostel
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 2,779 reviews

    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.

    Beautiful views, lovely staff and great facilities

  • Calafate Hostel
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 6,506 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
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 218 reviews

    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.

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

  • Hostel I Keu Ken
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 241 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.

  • Bla Guest House
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,150 reviews

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

    Nice staff, good location, excellent breakfast, very clean

  • Hostel de Las Manos
    6.6
    Scored 6.6
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 201 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 1.4 km away.

    La amabilidad y buena disposición de los trabajadores.

  • Folk Hostel
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,171 reviews

    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.

    Great room, nice staff, good breakfast and right beside the bus station.

  • Hostel House 64Bigüa
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 153 reviews

    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.

    Amazing staff, they really care about their guests

Hotels located in the centre of El Calafate

  • Edelweiss Hostel
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 43 reviews

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

  • Lago Argentino Hostel
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 555 reviews

    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.

    Great location. Good WiFi. Excellent hosts and clean facilities.

  • Red House Hostel
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 58 reviews

    Boasting a garden and views of garden, Red House Hostel is set in El Calafate, 5.3 km from Argentinean Lake.

    Staff were really helpful, dorm was bright and airy.

  • Hostal Schilling
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 693 reviews

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

    The breakfast is amazing and the staff is really helpful!

  • Hostel Danny
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 353 reviews

    Hostel Danny is set in El Calafate, 5 km from Argentinean Lake and 800 metres from Regional Museum.

    The hostel is basic, clean, flexible and the breakfast is for tips

  • Hostel Nakel Yenu
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 344 reviews

    Posada Nakel Yenu is a hostel nestled against a Patagonian Mountain backdrop. It offers budget accommodation 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
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 217 reviews

    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...

    Great enthusiastic couple feeling you home. Thanks

  • Matices Hostel Terminal
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 855 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.

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

  • Matices Hostel Centro
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 45 reviews

    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 responsiveness of the staff and the group kitchen

  • Folk Suites
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 769 reviews

    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.

    • The breakfast • Very friendly and helpful personal

  • Hostel Elal
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 574 reviews

    Located in El Calafate, 4.6 km from Argentinean Lake, Hostel Elal provides accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking and a terrace.

    Nice staff, good kitchen, comfy beds, good location

  • Hospedaje Los Nietos
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 15 reviews

    Located in El Calafate, within 5.9 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...

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

  • Hostel Los Pioneros
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,272 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.

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

  • Hostel Buenos Aires
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 294 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

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

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

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

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Hostels that guests love in El Calafate

  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 408 reviews
    Flores del Sur is a delightful little hostel with an incredible team of warm, helpful, and kind-hearted girls who make your stay feel like home. The homemade cakes at breakfast add a special touch, and the hot showers are a perfect way to unwind after a day of exploring. With its great location, it's the ideal base for exploring the area. Highly recommend!
    Stephanie Antonia
    Ireland
  • From MXN 910.01 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 2,779 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
    Khrystyna
    United Kingdom
  • From MXN 339.74 per night
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 574 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.
    Natasha
    United Kingdom
  • From MXN 758.34 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 6,506 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
    Portugal
  • From MXN 910.01 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 2,779 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
    United Kingdom
  • From MXN 845.80 per night
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,150 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
    United Kingdom
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 456 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
    Netherlands
  • From MXN 758.34 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 6,506 reviews
    Very spacious room, great location and helpful staff! Definitely one of the best hostels we've been in!
    Shane
    Ireland
  • From MXN 339.74 per night
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 574 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
    United Kingdom
  • From MXN 910.01 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 2,779 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
    Canada

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