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The best hostels in El Calafate

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Folk Hostel

El Calafate

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.

A
Andrei
From
Belarus
Everything was great, including a delicious, filling breakfast, the staff was always ready to help.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,291 reviews
Price from
$28.80
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 accommodations with floor heating, free Wi-Fi, communal kitchen and launderette.

M
Mariana
From
Mexico
Love the attention from the staff always smiling and very good vibes, the view from the common areas is unbeatable just espectacular and very welcoming and cozy fun to build community
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 2,679 reviews
Price from
$54
1 night, 2 adults

Hostel Aonikenk

El Calafate

Located in El Calafate, 2.8 miles from Argentinean Lake, Hostel Aonikenk has accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

S
Sean
From
United States
The location, the comfort, the hosts kindness. This was such a lovely stay!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 114 reviews
Price from
$28
1 night, 2 adults

Hostel House 64Bigüa

El Calafate

Located in El Calafate and with Argentinean Lake reachable within 2.8 miles, Hostel House 64Bigüa has a tour desk, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge.

C
Cristopher
From
Hungary
The staff was great, the location is perfect, the place is clean
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 271 reviews
Price from
$22
1 night, 2 adults

Lago Argentino Hostel

El Calafate

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.

A
Alexia
From
Chile
The hostal was great, the staff was very friendly (she even gave us a little map and stickers). The wifi worked very great and the location was very convenient. We were in a 5 min short walk from the main avenue. The breakfast was pretty average but enough to fill out stomachs. It’s a very well known hostel for all the tours and transfers.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 669 reviews
Price from
$50.40
1 night, 2 adults

Edelweiss Hostel

El Calafate

Located in El Calafate, 2.6 miles from Argentinean Lake, Edelweiss Hostel features a garden and views of the mountain.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 20 reviews
Price from
$50
1 night, 2 adults

Matices Hostel Terminal

El Calafate

Featuring a garden, Matices Hostel Terminal is located in El Calafate in the Santa Cruz region, 2.5 miles from Argentinean Lake and a few steps from El Calafate Bus Station.

J
Jina
From
United States
Matices hostel was one of the best we have stayed. They were so efficient and proactive in communication via whatsapp The location was superb, only a few steps from the bus station. The entire bldg is new and modern. The bedrooom and bathoom were large, modern and clean; plenty of hot water; beds were comfortable. heater worked well; free breakfast; bright and pleasant lobby with large windiws; 24 hour reception; two huge common kitchens; luggage storage; kind cheerful good looking English speaking staff were happy to answer our questions. They helped us with buying national park entrance tickets online and helped us communicating with our hotel in El Chalten. We appreciated their help so much. After 11pm, it was so quiet and we slept well. We liked everything about this hostel.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,504 reviews
Price from
$34.99
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.

P
Pearse
From
United States
It’s an amazing wooden building like a log house with a large social room. Room was comfortable and everything was clean.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 6,000 reviews
Price from
$46
1 night, 2 adults

Bla Guest House

El Calafate

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

J
Jean-Sébastien
From
Canada
Great stay, clean. Staff very helpful!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,209 reviews
Price from
$42.89
1 night, 2 adults

Matices Hostel Centro

El Calafate

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.

S
Steven
From
United States
I thought this was a good place to stay. In a city that has a lot of tourists, this place was very reasonably priced and they treated us like visitors, not tourists. They were honest about what they thought we should and shouldn't spend money on, and they were patient when our Spanish wasn't the best. The place has pretty big rooms and a nice kitchen.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 325 reviews
Price from
$28.07
1 night, 2 adults
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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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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 2,679 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,291 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 669 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in El Calafate

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,504 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in El Calafate

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,209 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,094 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 271 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 114 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 238 reviews

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

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 6,001 reviews

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 2,679 reviews

Folk Hostel

José R. Haro 424
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,291 reviews

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 669 reviews

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,504 reviews

Bla Guest House

Espora 257
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,209 reviews

Hostel Los Pioneros

Los Pioneros 231
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,094 reviews

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 271 reviews

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

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 325 reviews

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 755 reviews

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 620 reviews

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 238 reviews

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 129 reviews

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 794 reviews

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 139 reviews

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 114 reviews

FAQ about hostels in El Calafate

On average, a hostel in El Calafate costs $31 per night (based on Booking.com prices).
The average price per night for a hostel in El Calafate this weekend is $84 (based on Booking.com prices).
The average price of a hostel in El Calafate this evening is $42 (based on Booking.com prices).
Many families visiting El Calafate enjoyed staying at Hostel Yatel, Hospedaje Los Nietos, and Hostel House 64Bigüa.
Folk Hostel, America Del Sur Calafate Hostel, and Hostel House 64Bigüa are some of our most popular hostels in El Calafate.
For hostels in El Calafate serving highly-rated breakfasts, try Hostel Elal, Hostel Nakel Yenu, and Departamentos-Cabañas y Habitaciones Compartidas El Puente.
These hostels in El Calafate are highly rated by couples: Hospedaje Los Nietos, Hostel House 64Bigüa, and Hostel Aonikenk.
Hostel Aves del Lago, Departamentos-Cabañas y Habitaciones Compartidas El Puente, and Cabañas y Hostel I Keu Ken have received great reviews from guests in El Calafate about the views from these hostels.

Hostels that guests love in El Calafate

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 794 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 byClay
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 2,679 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 byXiao Yan
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 794 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 byEdgar
Solo traveler
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 2,679 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 byKhrystyna
Solo traveler
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 794 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 byNatasha
Young couple
Avg. price/night: $46
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 6,001 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 byTeresa
Young couple
Avg. price/night: $46
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 6,001 reviews
Very spacious room, great location and helpful staff! Definitely one of the best hostels we've been in!
Guest review byShane
Young couple