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Calafate Hostel

2.0 star property
El Calafate accommodations with free WiFi

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Interior detail
Free daily continental breakfast
Lobby sitting area
Property entrance
Interior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Gdor. Moyano 1226, El Calafate, Santa Cruz, 9405
  • Place, Gnome Village
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Avenue del Libertador
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, El Calafate Historical Interpretation Center
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, El Calafate (FTE-Comandante Armando Tola Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom

Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Shared Dormitory, Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Standard Apartment

Standard Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Apartment | Private kitchen

Superior Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the area

El Calafate

Close to the boardwalk/promenade.Within a 5-minute walk of the hostel, you'll find Avenue del Libertador and Gnome Village. Casino Club El Calafate and Argentinian Museum of Toys are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Gnome Village - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Avenue del Libertador - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • El Calafate Historical Interpretation Center - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Santa Teresita del Nino Jesus Church - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Laguna Nimez - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • El Calafate (FTE-Comandante Armando Tola Intl.) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Tolderia - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Parrilla Mi Viejo - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pietro's Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Mako Premium Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Wanaco Tradicional Bar - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Calafate Hostel

El Calafate accommodations with free WiFi
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A terrace, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Calafate Hostel. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee.

This El Calafate hostel is smoke free.

  • 55 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Calafate Hostel offers 55 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • You may be required to pay the following charge at the property: Argentina Value-Added Tax (VAT) at 21%. A VAT exemption is available to travelers who present a foreign passport or foreign ID along with an immigration entry receipt issued by Argentina's National Directorate of Migration, and who pay with a non-Argentinian card or via a bank transfer from outside Argentina. This exemption applies only to accommodation, including bookings where breakfast is included.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 10 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Calafate Hostel El Calafate
Calafate Hostel El Calafate
Calafate Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Calafate Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation El Calafate

Frequently asked questions

How close is Calafate Hostel to the airport?

Calafate Hostel is 13.2 mi (22-min drive) away from the El Calafate (FTE-Comandante Armando Tola Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Calafate Hostel?

As of Mar 27, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Calafate Hostel on Apr 27, 2026 start from CA $59, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Calafate Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Calafate Hostel offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, at scheduled times, for a charge of USD 10 per person.

Does Calafate Hostel offer free breakfast?

Calafate Hostel offers free continental breakfast every day.

Is there a casino at Calafate Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but Casino Club El Calafate (5-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Calafate Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Calafate Hostel?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Calafate Hostel have a pool?

Calafate Hostel does not have a pool.

Does Calafate Hostel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Calafate Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Calafate Hostel to downtown El Calafate?

Calafate Hostel is 0.2 mi away from El Calafate.

Calafate Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 143 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 143 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 143 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 143 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 143 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

elisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Totalmente recomendado! El desayuno bien, las instalaciones bien y está céntrico.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Rafael

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Me encantó este lugar! Me lo esperaba diferente por el nombre de hostal pero está increíble la ubicación, instalaciones y su atención al cliente! Yo pedí cuarto con baño privado y estaba muy amplio. Desayuno incluido muy bien..Sin duda lo recomiendo al 100! Mil gracias a todos :)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Alex

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean, staff was very helpful/friendly and bfast was decent. Kitchen staff was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kit May

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ranbir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place was nice, clean, quiet and near restaurants.

4/10 Poor

sam

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Calafate Hostal overbooked and sent us to Oliva Hosteria which turned out to be poor with poor communication and service with a tiny room. We stayed at the Calafate Hostel earlier and it was fine but canceling us two days before arrival was a big negative.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and clean rooms. Very basic breakfast but was free so can’t complain
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas P

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Enrique

Liked: Amenities
Good value for money. Room really comfortable. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

YUN HWA

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice stay

Very good location. Friendly staff. Value for money. A bit hot at night during spring time.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Angelina

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a good choice for traveller on a budget. I liked that they offered discounted tours for guests and made bookings really easy. The accommodations themselves weren’t the best, but for the price they’re truly value for money.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Maria

What you see is what you get, kind front desk personnel
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yankiel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location inly two blocks from main avenue with shops and restaurants and tour offices
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

melissa, Aventura

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
convenient fair priced
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Centrally located hostel. I booked the private room and was given a queen bed and a single bed. Central heating in the room so you can't really adjust the room temp. My main concern is that the rooms are not sound proofed and you can basically hear every noise from the next room - and I mean every noise!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

eduardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place steps from city center

Excelent place, need to improve internet and TV channels, only public broadcast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

weixing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff all warm, nice and helpful. the kitchen and bathroom clean the location is very convenient to everywhere .
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Esther

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Value for money- it’s great for budget travelers looking for inexpensive places to stay in. Don’t expect the bells and whistles. I’ve had to rent a towel for 1000 pesos, which is fine.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Arnaud

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A good place to stay with everything needed to sleep and recharge after a long day out. The breakfast starts at 6:30am. Don’t expect anything fancy, bread & pastries with coffee to keep you going for the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Pierre-Eric, Boischatel

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
We get what they advertized but a strong odor of feet was persistent in the room. We went elsewhere.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Jaime

ok
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

clare

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good location

Good location. Comfortable room and bed. Breakfast was minimal: just bread items-needed to pay extra for anything more substantial.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024