Calafate Hostel

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

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Cozy cabin-style room with a warm ambiance, featuring a wooden ceiling, comfortable seating area, and a large open doorway.
Two beds with matching headboards and footboards, adorned with white bedspreads and pillows, in a classic room with a brick-patterned accent wall and framed artwork.
Cozy cabin with a welcoming entrance, featuring a planter with greenery.
Stay at Calafate, a rustic hostel with a sloped roof and glass enclosure.
Staircase leads to an upper level with a potted plant below.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Gdor. Moyano 1226, El Calafate, Santa Cruz, 9405
  • Gnome Village
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • El Calafate Historical Interpretation Center
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Santa Teresita del Nino Jesus Church
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • El Calafate (FTE-Comandante Armando Tola Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

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Room options

Superior Shared Dormitory, Private Bathroom

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

About the neighborhood

El Calafate

Calafate Hostel places you within a 5-minute walk of Avenue del Libertador and Gnome Village. This 55-room hostel welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, a restaurant, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Gnome Village - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Casino Club El Calafate - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • El Calafate Historical Interpretation Center - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Santa Teresita del Nino Jesus Church - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Calafate Fishing - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Pietro's Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪La Tolderia - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Yeti Ice Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Heladeria Acuarela - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Lechuza - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Calafate Hostel

Hostel in El Calafate with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
At Calafate Hostel, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas, a terrace, and laundry facilities. Airport transportation is made easy with an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for USD 10 per person. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with concierge services, securing valuables, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a vending machine, a picnic area, and a garden.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Wardrobes or closets are also available.

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 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

More

  • Smoking not allowed

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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

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.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 10 per person

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 2 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee.

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 for incidental charges and 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, debit cards, and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no 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 free cancellation available at Calafate Hostel?

Calafate Hostel provides free cancellation on select room rates. For specific requirements, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What can I see within easy reach of Calafate Hostel?

This hostel is located in El Calafate, just steps from Gnome Village and Avenue del Libertador, and within a short walk of El Calafate Historical Interpretation Center. You'll also find Santa Teresita del Nino Jesus Church and Calafate Fishing less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Calafate Hostel?

No, there isn't parking at this hostel.

Does Calafate Hostel have a casino?

No, Calafate Hostel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Calafate Hostel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

Is Calafate Hostel good for couples?

Couples staying at this hostel will appreciate amenities like a bar plus some rooms include pillowtop mattresses and kitchens.

Does Calafate Hostel have a hot tub?

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

Does Calafate Hostel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Calafate Hostel serves free continental breakfast each morning from its restaurant.

Does Calafate Hostel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Calafate Hostel.

Does Calafate Hostel have connecting rooms?

No, this hostel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to Calafate Hostel?

The closest major airport to Calafate Hostel is El Calafate (FTE-Comandante Armando Tola Intl.), which is 13.2 mi away (22 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Calafate Hostel?

No, you won't find rooms with balconies at Calafate Hostel.

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

Carmen

Traveled with partner
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

6/10 Okay

Alex

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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

8/10 Good

Kit May

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ranbir

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

4/10 Poor

sam

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Thomas P

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Enrique

Liked: Amenities
Good value for money. Room really comfortable. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

YUN HWA

Stayed 4 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

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

6/10 Okay

Maria

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

10/10 Excellent

melissa, Aventura

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Centrally located hostel. I booked the private room and was given a queen bed and a single bed. Central heating in the room so you can't really adjust the room temp. My main concern is that the rooms are not sound proofed and you can basically hear every noise from the next room - and I mean every noise!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

eduardo

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

Great place steps from city center

Excelent place, need to improve internet and TV channels, only public broadcast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

Axel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service and facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Solis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 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

8/10 Good

Arnaud

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Dilip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Pierre-Eric, Boischatel

Traveled with family
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

6/10 Okay

Jaime

ok
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024