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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. The bus station is a 5 minute walk which was perfect. The town is a 5-10 minute walk as well. The common spaces were huge with plenty of room for everyone. There was enough room in the kitchen for ~4 people to cook at once. Lots of kitchen storage and everything you need to cook. The breakfast was a nice spread with toasts, yogurts, cereals, juices. The staff were also very nice. Facilities were cleaned daily and everything was very well kept.

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9.2
Superb
1,407 reviews
Price from
US$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. We absolutely loved our time at America Del Sur Hostel in El Calafate! The location was perfect—close to downtown/Perito Moreno Glacier/Lago Argentino, making it easy to explore the stunning natural beauty of the area. The hostel was cozy, clean, and well-equipped with everything we needed for a comfortable stay.

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9.2
Superb
2,920 reviews
Price from
US$23.40
per night

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. The property is around 1.6 km from Regional Museum, 2.3 km from Nimez Lagoon and 2.6 km from El Calafate Bus Station. The accommodation features a shared kitchen, and currency exchange for guests. The property was simple and clean! The beds had curtains, which was definitely appreciated. The breakfast was okay but a nice gesture. Bathrooms were clean but nothing fancy. I stopped in Calafate to catch a bus, so this spot was perfect for a quick stay!

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9.2
Superb
262 reviews
Price from
US$25
per night

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

Rooms at Schilling Hostel Patagonico are equipped with heating and en suite bathrooms. Staff was great, all of the where very friendly and helpful. They provided great recommendations and guidance with a very nice attitude. Breakfast is really good, very complete with different options. Very good location near the center.

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9
Superb
730 reviews
Price from
US$29.99
per night

Situated in El Chalten, Hostel Mapu Paigue offers free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation features a shared kitchen, and currency exchange for guests.

All rooms at the hostel are fitted with a shared bathroom and bed linen.

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9.2
Superb
9 reviews
Price from
US$16
per night

Boasting a garden and free WiFi throughout the property, Lo de Trivi is situated in El Chalten. The accommodation features a shared kitchen, a shared lounge and currency exchange for guests.

Guests at the hostel will be able to enjoy activities in and around El Chalten, like hiking. Wow! Best hostel ever! I became good friends with both the guests and the people who work at Lo De Trivi. The common spaces are large and comfortable (especially the kitchen), the bed and pillow was super comfy, warm room, good bathrooms. Jimena and Fede and Daniel and the team all had great suggestions it was like having a local travel guide. I would go back again a mind again to Lo De Trivi in El Chalten!

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9.1
Superb
21 reviews
Price from
US$21.50
per night

Located in El Calafate, within 5.3 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 as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is around 1.8 km from El Calafate Bus Station, 3 km from Nimez Lagoon and 8.6 km from Isla Solitaria (Lonesome Island). The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests.

Guest rooms at the hostel are equipped with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a kitchen and a dining area. The units will provide guests with a fridge. The property was clean and comfortable and a good distance from the main area.

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9.5
Exceptional
24 reviews
Price from
US$24
per night

Situated in El Chalten, Magna offers a garden. The hostel features both free WiFi and free private parking.

At the hostel, the rooms include a terrace with a garden view. All rooms at Magna are fitted with a private bathroom and bed linen. Great, friendly host who welcomed me upon arrival. She was great for advice on places to visit locally and nationally. Clean room, kettle, tea and coffee were appreciated. Comfortable bed. Perfect location, set back on the main street. walking distance to bus station and main hiking routes.

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9.1
Superb
32 reviews
Price from
US$64.80
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 set 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. Woow I was so surprised by hospitality of host. I booked last minute . Came after midnight. She was not sleeping and waiting me . And not with angry face but with smile and gave me room without nobody inside (even if I booked 4 beds dormitory) . Like this I didn’t disturbed sleeping people . Everything was net and tidy in the structure . I was able to use all kitchen Coffe/tea even after 00:00 when I checked in. In the morning lady made all possible to find taxi as I was heading to airport early morning .hospitality 5 stars ! Would come back again :)

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9.3
Superb
35 reviews
Price from
US$35
per night

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. The property is around less than 1 km from Regional Museum, 2.7 km from Nimez Lagoon and 10 km from Isla Solitaria (Lonesome Island). The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, a tour desk and currency exchange for guests. Located right in front of the bus station, 15 minutes on foot to city center. The room was spacious enough, private bathroom was very large. Everything was clean, there is a large shared kitchen for cooking. You can leave your luggage for free and the staff is helpful, they offer transfer to airport and Perito Moreno at extra cost.

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8.3
Very good
1,238 reviews
Price from
US$15.20
per night

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