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Calafate Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel in El Calafate with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk

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Calafate Hostel, near the boardwalk, offers a peaceful spot with continental breakfast in a garden setting. Enjoy in-room WiFi, bar, terrace, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Staff support is highly praised by previous guests.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Wardrobe
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Shared Dormitory, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Wardrobe
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Wardrobe
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Living room
Wardrobe
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Cable channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Private kitchen

Superior Apartment

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
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About the area

Map
Gdor. Moyano 1226, El Calafate, Santa Cruz, 9405

What's nearby

  • Gnome Village - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Casino Club El Calafate - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • El Calafate Historical Interpretation Center - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Santa Teresita del Nino Jesus Church - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Calafate Fishing - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪La Lechuza - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pietro's Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Pantagonia - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Yeti Ice Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Parrilla Mi Viejo - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Calafate Hostel

Hostel near a boardwalk
Take advantage of free continental breakfast, a terrace and a garden at Calafate Hostel. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Additional perks include:
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), concierge services and a front desk safe
  • A vending machine, luggage storage and tour/ticket information
  • A 24-hour front desk and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 55 rooms offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return 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

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

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

More

  • Smoke-free property

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • You may be asked to pay the following charges at the property: Argentina value-added tax (21%). Nonresident travellers who pay using a foreign card or bank transfer and who present a valid passport and tourist visa may be exempt from value-added tax (21%).

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 10 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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

Is Calafate Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Calafate Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Calafate Hostel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does Calafate Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 10 per person applies.

Where is Calafate Hostel located?

Situated near a boardwalk, this hostel is within a 5-minute walk of Avenue del Libertador and Gnome Village. Casino Club El Calafate and Argentinian Museum of Toys are also within 10 minutes.

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Calafate Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 123 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 123 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 123 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 123 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 123 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ranbir

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

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

6/10 Okay

Jose

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Perfect location to explore Calafate and the surrounding
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Axel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service and facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our second stay at Calafate Hostel one week after our first visit. Staff is amazing. Super helpful! Included breakfast is simple with reasonably priced delicious ala carte items available. Kitchen staff super friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 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

Georgina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazingly friendly and able to assist any dumb questions I had 💖
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

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

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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

Stay away from this place

in two different rooms the bathrooms were leaking water all over, it's dirty, the breakfast is a joke (burned bread and one portion jam), the staff isn't friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

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

A place like this shouldn't be on hotels.com

we stayed in two different room, standard and delux, both in terrible shape: the bathroom with water leakage has the floor always wet, the sheets with stains of various nature, the lights only partially working. the breakfast isn't edible, I served better meals at the homeless shelter. this is a B tier hostel, avoid it.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Declan

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

Comfortable room bad kitchen

Comfortable room, staff at front desk could be slow at times, there was always a long queue. Breakfast very basic. Kitchen- disgusting and no utensils. Wi-Fi not good.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

TADASHI

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
wifi doesn’t work well
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

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

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

6/10 Okay

Marie-eve

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Il y a un bar avec de la musique live à gauche. Impossible de dormis jusqu’à 3 h du matin le vendredi. Donc si vous allez là la fin de semaine avec des activités tôt le matin, ce n’est pas la place. Aussi dernier soir pas d’eau ni le matin avant de prendre l’avion. Déjeuner très moyen. Sur une note positive, bien situé et ils offrent des navettes et tours.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Diane

Clientèle jeune en majorité…un peu de bruit certains soirs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

sam

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

8/10 Good

Marcus

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

Modesto, porém entrega o que promete.

Check in rápido e antes do horário. Demoraram só para encontrar a minha reserva, mas logo foi solucionado. Fiquei em um quarto com 3 camas e banheiro privativo. O quarto fica em lado poente e esquenta muito no início da noite no verão. Sugiro ter algum ventilador nesta época do ano. O café da manhã é apenas pão, ovo e uma fruta. Eu havia lido aqui em outras avaliações que se cobrava o ovo frito à parte, mas não foi o que ocorreu na minha estadia. Até porque, como era apenas ovo, nem faria sentido cobrar à parte por isso. Minha estadia incluía o café-da-manhã, que consistia em uma cestinha de torradas, um pratinho de ovos fritos, uma fruta e café à vontade.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Karen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
El Caldate Hostel sobrevendió sus habitaciones y nos envió a otro hostal de pobrísima calidad. Apenas cabíamos en el cuarto. La experiencia fue tan mala que nos fuimos de El Calafate antes de tiempo. Quedamos muy insatisfechos con el hotel y la experiencia. Trataron de pasar el costo a la segunda habitación y no tenía nada de valor para cobrar ese precio. Solicito un crédito por esta pésima experiencia.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

PABLO ALONSO

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

Excelente

Todo excelente, la habitación que teníamos tenía todo lo indispensable.
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