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Hosteria Austral

3.5 star property
Inn in El Calafate with free breakfast

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Free daily buffet breakfast
Interior
Triple Room | Minibar, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Front of property

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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San Juan Bosco 917, El Calafate, Santa Cruz, 9405
  • Place, Santa Teresita del Nino Jesus Church
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Gnome Village
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, El Calafate Historical Interpretation Center
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, El Calafate (FTE-Comandante Armando Tola Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

El Calafate

Located in Macrozona Bahía Redonda y Primeros Faldeos, Hosteria Austral is next to Santa Teresita del Nino Jesus Church and Casino Club El Calafate. The 20 rooms at this 3.5-star inn include minibars and flat-screen TVs and guests can enjoy free breakfast.
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What's nearby

  • Santa Teresita del Nino Jesus Church - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Casino Club El Calafate - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Gnome Village - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Calafate Fishing - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • El Calafate Historical Interpretation Center - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Casimiro Bigua Parrilla - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪La Lechuza - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪La Tablita - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Pietro's Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Parrilla Mi Viejo - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Hosteria Austral

Inn in El Calafate with free breakfast
At Hosteria Austral, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas and laundry facilities. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with tours or tickets, and offer advice about sights and eateries nearby.
32-inch flat-screen TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Minibars, desks, and wardrobes or closets are also available. Change of towels is available on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

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

  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • 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%).

These are all of the 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 and cash
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-7:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Hosteria Austral
Hosteria Austral El Calafate
Hosteria Austral Inn
Hosteria Austral Inn El Calafate
Hosteria Austral El Calafate, Argentina - Patagonia
Hosteria Austral Inn
Hosteria Austral El Calafate
Hosteria Austral by DOT Light

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see within easy reach of Hosteria Austral?

This inn is situated in Macrozona Bahía Redonda y Primeros Faldeos, just steps from Casino Club El Calafate and Argentinian Museum of Toys, and within a short walk of Gnome Village. You'll also find El Calafate Historical Interpretation Center and Avenue del Libertador less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Hosteria Austral?

No, there isn't parking at this inn.

Does Hosteria Austral have a casino at the property?

No, Hosteria Austral doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Hosteria Austral?

No, there is no indoor pool at this inn.

Is Hosteria Austral good for couples?

Couples staying at this inn will value amenities like a minibar, kitchens in some guestrooms, as well as free breakfast.

Are there hot tubs at Hosteria Austral?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this inn.

Does Hosteria Austral have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Hosteria Austral offers free buffet breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Will Hosteria Austral allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Hosteria Austral.

Does Hosteria Austral have connecting rooms?

No, this inn doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to Hosteria Austral?

The closest major airport to Hosteria Austral is El Calafate (FTE-Comandante Armando Tola Intl.), which is 13.1 mi away (22 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Hosteria Austral?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Hosteria Austral.

Hosteria Austral Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 70 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tomoki

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Chanut

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good area, nice staff, good sleep, good price
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Edward

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location,near the center off town. No complaints, great for small group or a family.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

JORGE

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Good location is the only plus
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

LUIS

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The bathroom in my room had a water leak. They switched me to another one that smell to mold. No parking on premises.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

nalinthip, Las Vegas

Liked: Staff & service
Two things were good. Customer service & location, easy excess to all. Everything else you get whatvyou pay for. The street need to be taken care, its hazard to the public, just not sure where it came from
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

LYDIA

El chico de recepción es super amable. Me equivoqué en cuanto a la fecha y él lo resolviò. Muy bien ubicado. Cerca de todo
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom

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

A nice little hotel perfectly located.

The hotel is perfctly located a 1 minute walk from the bars and restaurants of the town. It is cheap and cheerful, we were happy to have stayed there. The only thing id say is breakfast leaves something to be desired but it fits the purpose. Also the proprietor knows where to get the best exchange rate, just ask.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel staff were very rude and personally insulted us. They initially claimed they didn't have our reservation and that it was Expedias fault. While we were on the phone with Expedia who confirmed reservation and #, the hotel staff admitted they did indeed have it. They offered no apology and said it wasn't our fault, not theirs. They sent us a nasty message via email after we provided feedback to Expedia as well. We ended up going to a different hotel and the manager told us "I'm glad your leaving".
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Location is good - close to Main Street. One day I returned to find my door open with key in the lock. No cleaner in sight and never returned to retrieve key and lock room. So don’t leave anything valuable in your room. Price was good
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location, friendly staff. If you have a lot heavy luggage, this hotel will be a challenge.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Very good location, good staff, the room was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Minghui

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

6/10 Okay

Mariel, costa rica

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Good Location

Is very close yo the principal street. Is very close yo the supermarket too. The hotel has a nice view. Is very easy to move around and find places of the expeditions to the glaciar. The hotel has the service from transport from or to the airport. That is very importante because the AirPort is dar away from town

6/10 Okay

Corazon

Liked: Cleanliness

Good value but very basic

I stayed 3 nights on this hosteria, the room was i booked was private for 1 so its big for me, tv i think only 1 english channel, there's a heater but far away fr the bed, its cold! Not enough to cover the area.no toiletries on the bathroom, just 2 small soap, you can hear the conversation of other rooms. Wifi is good. Breakfast is very very basic, already prepared in each table, 3 slices of cheese &3 ham? I think, also the bread is portioned!coffee, tea, yogurt, juice, cereals are available but that's it. I asked if i can boil eggs but the owner said no facilities to make it? But that's where they have the kitchen! (Microwave& toaster available ). Camillois very helpful w/ arranging tour & answering questions, the others who can't speak English really tries to be helpful. The place is 10-15mn walking distance to center of town, but near the bus station. Overall, if you're looking for a place to stay & have made arrangement for tours its a good value for your money. Its clean.

2/10 Terrible

Andy, Jersey City, NJ

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not a good choice.

First off, one has to climb 20 plus irregular stairs to reach reception with no one available to help with baggage. We were checked in (more or less) by a housekeeper because the "señora" would not be there until 1400 despite the fact that check-in starts at 1100. There were no glasses in the bathroom and a sign in the eating area that if utensils or dishes were removed, there would be a 50 peso "fine." Asked the at reception for glasses from the person working the desk and got them while, all the while, she couldn't be bothered to put down the phone. I got the feeling that the only one who knew what was going on was the housekeeper.

4/10 Poor

Thomas

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Ok for the price

An OK place to stay. Area is very expensive so although it may seem like a lot it was ok for a 'cheaper' option.

6/10 Okay

Trekker, Oregon, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Comfortable, affordable and convenient

Good location for short stay. Hotel is a 5 minute walk from bus station and grocery store. Price included breakfast and was a good value for two people.

6/10 Okay

Pille, Tallinn

Very basic hotel but great location and if you bring earplugs - you will be fine.

4/10 Poor

dj, mtl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

if you can avoid staying there, you should.

my flight arrived at 1:30AM. Even tough they advertise a 24 hour reception there is no such thing. There was NOBODY! They showed up at 4:00AM saying oh we dont have your reservation. I was right on the desk! The rooms are depresssing. Asked for a double bed got 2 mini singles. Im 110 pounds and i thought i would fell out of bed !! Lol. There is no shampoo so bring your own. And breakfast is terrible. Only bread And bad coffee. I dont know why they call it breakfast. The only good thing about this hotel truly is the location. So at least you can walk to the grocery and buy some fruits and yogourt for breakfast....

8/10 Good

Francesco

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Vicino al centro
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Francesco

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Vicino al centro
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isis

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025