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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 6,688 reviews
    From
    US$40
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,887 reviews
    From
    US$108
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,169 reviews
    From
    US$51
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 670 reviews
    From
    US$33
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,277 reviews
    From
    US$42
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 716 reviews
    From
    US$78
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,398 reviews
    From
    US$48
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 836 reviews
    From
    US$28
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,500 reviews
    From
    US$60
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 264 reviews
    From
    US$43
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 122 reviews
    From
    US$15
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 649 reviews
    From
    US$68
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 146 reviews
    From
    US$38
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 252 reviews
    From
    US$40
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 271 reviews
    From
    US$45
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 244 reviews
    From
    US$42
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 42 reviews
    From
    US$30
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 448 reviews
    From
    US$54
    1 night, 2 adults
  • From
    US$40
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 35 reviews
    From
    US$70
    1 night, 2 adults

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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.

S
South Andes
From
Peru
Perfect for the bus station, no taxi necessary Good showers, clean rooms. Very nice communal area and kitchen to prepare food
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,398 reviews
Price from
US$48
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.

O
Oliver
From
United Kingdom
The hostel was fantastic.The place had a massive common room with both a great outside area. They also had acts on some nights such as karaoke and live music, it was a great place to relax at night.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,887 reviews
Price from
US$108.31
1 night, 2 adults

Hostal Schilling

El Calafate

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

B
Buckingham
From
New Zealand
Very friendly staff and large comfortable room overlooking garden. Good outside area for chilling (schilling) out. Really good selection of foods for breakfast. Very close to shops and restaurants etc.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 716 reviews
Price from
US$78.27
1 night, 2 adults

Edelweiss Hostel

El Calafate

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.

R
Rebecca
From
United States
the host is so nice!! goes out of her way to help you
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 35 reviews
Price from
US$70
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.

P
PS
From
Canada
Nice room with a window to open for a breeze as it was hot. Most of the staff were very helpful. Breakfst was good enough. Access to fridge was very handy.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,277 reviews
Price from
US$41.75
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.

M
Mariel
From
Argentina
excelente, súper confortable
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 6,688 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.

K
Kerris
From
New Zealand
We LOVED this hostel. It was clean, tidy and the staff were SO friendly and helpful. Breakfast in the morning was good, fruit, eggs, and pastries! Tea and coffee😃 location brilliant, short walk to town centre
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,169 reviews
Price from
US$50.78
1 night, 2 adults

Hostel Casa del Viajero 2

El Calafate

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.

R
Ryan
From
United Kingdom
Very nice, new facilities, comfy beds, warm, cosy and helpful and polite staff
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 122 reviews
Price from
US$15
1 night, 2 adults

Matices Hostel Centro

El Calafate

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.

C
Carolina
From
Australia
I loved the staff, their guidance and support. The location is great. The mattresses are comfy.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 244 reviews
Price from
US$41.60
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.

T
Tina
From
Germany
Very friendly and helpful people. Danny picked us up at the bus terminal for free and they booked bus tickets to El Chalten for us. Very basic room but absolutely clean. Simple but delicious breakfast. Location is perfect.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 670 reviews
Price from
US$32.50
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

S
South Andes
From
Peru
Perfect for the bus station, no taxi necessary Good showers, clean rooms. Very nice communal area and kitchen to prepare food
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,398 reviews
Price from
US$48
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.

O
Oliver
From
United Kingdom
The hostel was fantastic.The place had a massive common room with both a great outside area. They also had acts on some nights such as karaoke and live music, it was a great place to relax at night.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,887 reviews
Price from
US$108.31
1 night, 2 adults

Hostal Schilling

El Calafate

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

B
Buckingham
From
New Zealand
Very friendly staff and large comfortable room overlooking garden. Good outside area for chilling (schilling) out. Really good selection of foods for breakfast. Very close to shops and restaurants etc.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 716 reviews
Price from
US$78.27
1 night, 2 adults

Edelweiss Hostel

El Calafate

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.

R
Rebecca
From
United States
the host is so nice!! goes out of her way to help you
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 35 reviews
Price from
US$70
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.

P
PS
From
Canada
Nice room with a window to open for a breeze as it was hot. Most of the staff were very helpful. Breakfst was good enough. Access to fridge was very handy.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,277 reviews
Price from
US$41.75
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.

M
Mariel
From
Argentina
excelente, súper confortable
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 6,688 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.

K
Kerris
From
New Zealand
We LOVED this hostel. It was clean, tidy and the staff were SO friendly and helpful. Breakfast in the morning was good, fruit, eggs, and pastries! Tea and coffee😃 location brilliant, short walk to town centre
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,169 reviews
Price from
US$50.78
1 night, 2 adults

Hostel Casa del Viajero 2

El Calafate

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.

R
Ryan
From
United Kingdom
Very nice, new facilities, comfy beds, warm, cosy and helpful and polite staff
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 122 reviews
Price from
US$15
1 night, 2 adults

Matices Hostel Centro

El Calafate

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.

C
Carolina
From
Australia
I loved the staff, their guidance and support. The location is great. The mattresses are comfy.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 244 reviews
Price from
US$41.60
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.

T
Tina
From
Germany
Very friendly and helpful people. Danny picked us up at the bus terminal for free and they booked bus tickets to El Chalten for us. Very basic room but absolutely clean. Simple but delicious breakfast. Location is perfect.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 670 reviews
Price from
US$32.50
1 night, 2 adults
All hostels in El Calafate

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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 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 649 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in El Calafate

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,500 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in El Calafate

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,398 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in El Calafate

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 836 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in El Calafate

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 670 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in El Calafate

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,169 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in El Calafate

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 122 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in El Calafate

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,277 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in El Calafate

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,887 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in El Calafate

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 6,688 reviews

No credit card needed to book these hostels in El Calafate and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 146 reviews

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

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 261 reviews

Set in El Calafate and with Argentinean Lake reachable within 4.5 km, Hostel House 64Bigüa offers a tour desk, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge.

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

Lago Argentino Hostel

El Calafate
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 649 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.

From US$81 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 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 271 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$76.35 per night

Hostel Nakel Yenu

El Calafate
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 448 reviews

Set in El Calafate, within 3.7 km of Argentinean Lake and less than 1 km of Regional Museum, Hostel Nakel Yenu offers accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free...

From US$60 per night

Hostel Los Pioneros

El Calafate
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,500 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 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 252 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$50 per night

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Avg. price/night: US$39.58
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 836 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$145.67
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,887 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$39.58
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 836 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$145.67
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,887 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$39.58
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 836 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$98
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 6,688 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$98
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 6,688 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$39.58
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 836 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