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El Gualicho Hostel

2.0 star property

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A buffet area with bread baskets and plates on the counter, tables and chairs in the background, and a large window providing natural light.
A spacious room with wooden floors, a high ceiling, and large windows allowing natural light. There are several seating areas with cushions and a central table.
A cozy room with a sloped ceiling, large windows, wicker furniture, and a hanging lantern.
A modern building with a wooden-framed entrance and a brick facade.
A hallway with four chalkboards displaying menus and prices.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Marcos A. Zar 480, Puerto Madryn, Chubut, 9120
  • Place, Puerto Madryn Plaza
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Puerto Madryn Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Gems Museum
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Puerto Madryn (PMY-El Tehuelche)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Private Bathroom

Superior Double Room, Private Bathroom | In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room, Private Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Triple Room, Private Bathroom

In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Triple Room, Private Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom

In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A bunk bed with a ladder, a desk with drawers, and a cabinet in a room with orange walls.

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Private Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Dormitorio compartido estándar, solo para mujeres

In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Dormitorio compartido estándar, solo para mujeres

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Habitación Doble o Individual con Baño Compartido | In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Habitación Doble o Individual con Baño Compartido

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Suite -6 guests- Superior with Garden View

In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Suite -6 guests- Superior with Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 193 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • Free WiFi

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Habitacion sextuple, baño privado | In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Habitacion sextuple, baño privado

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Mixed Dormitory

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Female Dormitory

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Puerto Madryn

Located within a 5-minute walk of Puerto Madryn Plaza, El Gualicho Hostel is within a 15-minute stroll of Calesita. This 20-room hostel welcomes guests with free breakfast and conveniences like free in-room WiFi and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Puerto Madryn Plaza - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Puerto Madryn Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Gems Museum - 14 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Provincial Museum of Natural Science and Oceanography - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Lobo Larsen - 3 min drive - 1.0 mile

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪James Beer - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Matilde - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Chona - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Havanna - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Malón - ‬5 min walk

About this property

El Gualicho Hostel

At El Gualicho Hostel, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas, an arcade/game room, and a terrace. There's free parking and an airport shuttle. Multilingual staff at the front desk are standing by 24/7 to help with luggage storage, securing valuables, and tours or tickets. Additional amenities include laundry facilities, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and TVs with cable channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and bidets. Laptop-compatible safes are also standard. Housekeeping is not available.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 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 elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Smoking not allowed

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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 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.

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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
  • Check-in: 2 PM—-2:30 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle. Driving? This property offers free parking.

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.
  • This property accepts credit cards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

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
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Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at El Gualicho Hostel?

El Gualicho Hostel offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For more details, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

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

As of Jul 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at El Gualicho Hostel on Jul 7, 2026 start from $35, including 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.

What can I see within easy reach of El Gualicho Hostel?

Located steps from Puerto Madryn Plaza, this hostel is in Puerto Madryn, and within a 10-minute walk of Puerto Madryn Beach and Calesita. You'll also find Gems Museum and Provincial Museum of Natural Science and Oceanography less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at El Gualicho Hostel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hostel.

Does El Gualicho Hostel feature a casino on the premises?

No, El Gualicho Hostel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at El Gualicho Hostel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

What do couples enjoy most about El Gualicho Hostel?

Couples staying at this hostel will appreciate amenities like a bar/lounge plus some rooms include a garden view and a kitchen.

Are there hot tubs at El Gualicho Hostel?

No, this hostel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does El Gualicho Hostel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

El Gualicho Hostel offers free continental breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Will El Gualicho Hostel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at El Gualicho Hostel.

Are there connecting rooms at El Gualicho Hostel?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hostel.

How far is the airport from El Gualicho Hostel?

The closest major airport to El Gualicho Hostel is Puerto Madryn (PMY-El Tehuelche), which is 7.9 mi away (17 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at El Gualicho Hostel?

No, there aren't any rooms with balconies at El Gualicho Hostel.

El Gualicho Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 75 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edith

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

Very good for the price we paid!

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

10/10 Excellent

SIU CHEUNG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Whatever I stayed 4 night. Staff also clean the place every day. Breakfast is simple. Room is big enough. Kitchen is quite big.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

GAYL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Receptionist very friendly and accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Maxi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

ve

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margareth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Supreendeu a muito, muito ,tempo não hospedava em HOSTEL, recepção na chegada atenciosa e simpatica. Somos 2 casais acima de 60 anos rodando a patagonia. Estacionamento bom para,qualquerr tipo de carro e moto , sem impecilio de altura para carro alto.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leandro

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hermoso lugar, lo recomiendo
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sehr freundlicher Empfang; sauberes und ruhiges Zimmer
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Zaira

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified

8/10 Good

Silvana

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

bien el gualicho

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Yamila belen

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

El gualicho

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

8/10 Good

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Muy lindo lugar y trato
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

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

Recomendado

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

8/10 Good

Mickael

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

Bon séjour !

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Muy cómodo por el valor y tiene cochera. Las instalaciones son amplias y comodas
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

kazuki

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

価格相当の宿泊先、シャワートイレが共同の部屋だった１点だけが残念。

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kazuki

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

国立公園、空港から近い

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Godt hostel til prisen

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

8/10 Good

Gabriela Guadalupe

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

Gracias gualicho

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Dérangé par l'odeur , j'ai trouvé un coquillage encor habité dans la salle de bains collective.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eli

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

Siéntete como en casa

Excelente servicio, instalaciónes impecables, limpieza absoluta. Comodidad y comfor muy buenas.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

David

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

Muy recomendable

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Alicia viajera

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

Disfrutamos de la buena atención. Muy ccordial

Complementamos un excelente viaje con todos los servicios e información.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Ibai

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

Comodo y agradable

Perfecto, buena atencion y una buena cocina y area de comida. Preparan un buen desayuno y la estancia en las zonas comunes es muy agradable.
Verified

8/10 Good

SARIT

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

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