What is the cost of a hostel in El Calafate?

On average, it’s $40/night for a hostel in El Calafate, though $38/night or less would be considered a good deal. The least expensive hostel our users have found recently was for $10/night in El Calafate. Try to avoid booking your hostel in June (the most expensive month). Booking in May (the cheapest month) could save you money.

What’s the best hostel in El Calafate?

Based on our data, Folk Hostel is the best El Calafate hostel, with a rating of 9.1/10 from 2,323 reviews.

What hostel is closest to El Calafate Airport?

If you’re looking for hostels in El Calafate that aren’t far from El Calafate Airport, then the closest one is Matices Hostel Terminal, which is 9.1 mi away.

Should I stay in a El Calafate hostel?

Staying at a hostel in El Calafate is a great way to save money, as hostels are often less expensive than hotels and vacation rentals. Hostels are ideal for solo travelers due to their dorm-style sleeping arrangements (though some hostels do offer private rooms).

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What is the cheapest day to stay in a hostel in El Calafate?

The cheapest day to stay in El Calafate is Sunday ($12). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Tuesday, when the average nightly price is $38.

How much is a hostel in El Calafate tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in El Calafate tonight starting as low as $38, rising to an average cost of $38, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from for a 4-star hostel in El Calafate for tonight.

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Folk Hostel

Jose R. Haro 424, El Calafate, Santa Cruz, Argentina

1.2 mi from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

Parking

$24

Avg. per night

Hostels in El Calafate

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What is the cheapest day to stay in a hostel in El Calafate?

The cheapest day to stay in El Calafate is Sunday ($12). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Tuesday, when the average nightly price is $38.

How much is a hostel in El Calafate tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in El Calafate tonight starting as low as $38, rising to an average cost of $38, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from for a 4-star hostel in El Calafate for tonight.

Cheapest hostels in El Calafate, Argentina

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Other accommodations in El Calafate

Find the perfect theme hotel, hostel or vacation rental for your stay in El Calafate. There are 537 properties in El Calafate and price data was last updated on June 15, 2026. The average price for a hotel in El Calafate is .

Where to stay in El Calafate

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Facts about staying in El Calafate

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