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Calafate Hostel

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

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Calafate Hostel, nestled near the boardwalk/promenade, offers a tranquil retreat with a continental breakfast and serene garden. Connect to in-room WiFi, enjoy the bar or unwind on the terrace while taking advantage of dry cleaning/laundry services and helpful staff praised by previous guests.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Shared Dormitory, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

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Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom

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Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 178 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the neighborhood

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
  • ‪La Tolderia - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pantagonia - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Parrilla Mi Viejo - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pietro's Cafe - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Calafate Hostel

Hostel near a boardwalk/promenade
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 roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), tour/ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free premises, concierge services, and a front-desk safe
  • A 24-hour front desk and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 55 rooms have amenities such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Wardrobes/closets, heating, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

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

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

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  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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  • 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

Property payment types

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 travelers 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 elevators

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?

Check-out 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/promenade, 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

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

Ranbir

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Enrique

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

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

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Marcos Rogério

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was always helpful with a nice smiling in their face which is so nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Axel

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

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

10/10 Excellent

melissa

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

6/10 Okay

Maria

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

8/10 Good

Máté

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location, okay value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

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

JoAnn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at the front desk were very helpful. The breakfast was amazing and thank you for the strong coffee.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

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

8/10 Good

Arnaud

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

8/10 Good

Leanne

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

Convenient location

Convenient location to walk to main streets or lake. Most staff helpful though incorrect information caused a problem with my airport transport. Breakfast was very ordinary.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 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

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

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

4/10 Poor

Pierre-Eric

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