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El Gualicho Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel in Puerto Madryn with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk

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Exterior
Property grounds
1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout curtains, free WiFi
Interior
TV

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
The current price is S$46
4 Jul - 5 Jul

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Superior Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Superior Triple Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Habitación Doble o Individual con Baño Compartido

Highlights

Heating
TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
Cable channels
Laptop-compatible safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Habitacion sextuple, baño privado

Highlights

Heating
TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
Cable channels
Laptop-compatible safe
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Dormitorio compartido estándar, solo para mujeres

Highlights

Heating
TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Superior Double Room, Private Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Double Room Superior

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Shared Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Double Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Double Room Standard

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Shared Female Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Double Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Family Suite -6 Guests- Superior With Garden View

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 4 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Quadruple Room Superior

  • Sleeps 5
  • 4 Single Beds OR 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Triple Room Superior

  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Single Beds OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
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About the area

Map
Marcos A. Zar 480, Puerto Madryn, Chubut, 9120

What's nearby

  • Puerto Madryn Plaza - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Puerto Madryn Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Gems Museum - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Provincial Museum of Natural Science and Oceanography - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Lobo Larsen - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Trelew (REL-Almirante Marco Andres Zar) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lupita - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Havanna - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Full YPF - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Malón - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Chona - ‬8 min walk

About this property

El Gualicho Hostel

Property highlights
At El Gualicho Hostel, you can look forward to free continental breakfast, an airport shuttle and a terrace. Active travellers can enjoy amenities, such as cycling and ecotours, at this hostel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a garden and an arcade/games room.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • Bike hire, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and barbecues
  • Multilingual staff, a billiards/pool table and tour/ticket information
Room features
All guest rooms at El Gualicho Hostel boast comforts, such as laptop-compatible safes, in addition to
Extra amenities include:
  • Showers, bidets and hairdryers
  • TVs with cable channels

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7 AM to 10 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Ecotours
  • Hiking/biking trails

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Heating
  • Laptop-compatible safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 2:30 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

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.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or 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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

El Gualicho
El Gualicho Hostel
El Gualicho Hostel Puerto Madryn
El Gualicho Puerto Madryn
Gualicho Hostel Puerto Madryn
El Gualicho Hostel Puerto Madryn
El Gualicho Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
El Gualicho Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Puerto Madryn

Frequently asked questions

Is El Gualicho Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at El Gualicho Hostel?

As of 21 Jun, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at El Gualicho Hostel on 4 Jul, 2025 start from S$46.14, 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.

How much is parking at El Gualicho Hostel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at El Gualicho Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 2:30 PM.

What time is check-out at El Gualicho Hostel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does El Gualicho Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is El Gualicho Hostel located?

Situated near the beach, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Puerto Madryn Plaza, Calesita and Puerto Madryn Beach. Gems Museum and Provincial Museum of Natural Science and Oceanography are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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El Gualicho Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 70 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

An amazing experience! Very comfortable rooms, excellent location and staff friendly (specially Karen)
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10

Sehr freundlicher Empfang; sauberes und ruhiges Zimmer
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

Receptionist very friendly and accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10

Todo bien solo que el precio que me cobraron en la propiedad fue mucho más, estaba publicado en 850 pesos y al llegar ahí nos cobraron 1384 Por lo cual necesito hacer una aclaración
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10

Nice inner courtyard and relaxing spaces. With a Billardtable. The blankets were not enough. We were freezing. They were throwing a karaoke party or something like that. The played loud music downstairs. But i dindt complain,maybe my mistake.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10

La experiencia en el gualicho genial! Pero hotels.com puse pagar mi estadía en 3 cuotas y en la facturación me lo cobraron en una :/
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

8/10

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

6/10

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10

Muy conforme super prolijo y limpio un lugar muy agradables para pasar vacaciones con amigos y familia
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

8/10

Muy lindo lugar y trato
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10

Excelente el lugar y la atención.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

8/10

Bien placé, la chambre est assez grande avec un coffre-fort qui est tjs utile, le petit bémol est qu’il n’y a pas de climatisation et le ventilateur fait un peu du bruit.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

8/10

Muy cómodo por el valor y tiene cochera. Las instalaciones son amplias y comodas
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018

4/10

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

8/10

フロントでクジラウォッチングやバルデス半島、その他のツアーが購入できるので便利。シャワートイレ付きの部屋もあるが、私は共同の部屋だったので、その点だけが不便だったが、あとは軒並み快適と言える。
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10

次回も利用したいホテルです、国立公園と空港から近いという立地が良いかと。フロントの対応も良く過ごしやすかった。レストランだけは、あまり私の口にはあわなかった。
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10

Flink stab, pæne værelser for et hostel, rimelig kontinental morgenmad.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

8/10

Muy bien siempre buena disposición, el lugar muy bien ubicado y el personal de 10!! Para recomendar.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2018

6/10

Dérangé par l'odeur , j'ai trouvé un coquillage encor habité dans la salle de bains collective.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

Excelente servicio, instalaciónes impecables, limpieza absoluta. Comodidad y comfor muy buenas.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10

Hotel bien situado, habitación básica, cómoda y baños compartidos limpios. Desayuno bueno, y excursión a la Península Valdés con Daniel muy buena.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017