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Travel insights for hostels in El Calafate

Use these up-to-date, data-driven insights about booking a hostel in El Calafate including ideal times to book, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a hostel in El Calafate?

The cheapest month to book a hostel in El Calafate is August (€10). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in El Calafate is November (€86).

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

The cheapest day to stay in El Calafate is Sunday (€9). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Thursday, when the average nightly price is €25.
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Cheapest hostels in El Calafate, Argentina

Discover affordable stays in El Calafate that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in El Calafate can be found for as low as €12 per night. There is currently one property in El Calafate that can be booked for this price. Folk Hostel is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in El Calafate. Price data was last updated on 3 July 2025
These El Calafate properties charge the lowest price per night of those we've come across. Prices will typically fluctuate depending on the dates selected, star rating of hostel, and hostel location.
Folk Hostel
Folk Hostel

Folk Hostel

Jose R. Haro 424, El Calafate, Santa Cruz, Argentina
1.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
€12
Avg. per night
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Hostel I Keu Ken
Hostel I Keu Ken

Hostel I Keu Ken

F.M Pontoreiero 171, El Calafate, Santa Cruz, Argentina
0.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€17
Avg. per night
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Hostel Los Pioneros
Hostel Los Pioneros

Hostel Los Pioneros

Los Pioneros 251, El Calafate, Santa Cruz, Argentina
1.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
€21
Avg. per night
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Hostal Schilling
Hostal Schilling

Hostal Schilling

Gobernador Paradelo 141, El Calafate, Santa Cruz, Argentina
1.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€23
Avg. per night
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Other accommodations in El Calafate

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Calafate Hostel
Calafate Hostel

Calafate Hostel

Gdor. Moyano 1226, El Calafate, Santa Cruz, Argentina
0.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€13
Avg. per night
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Folk Hostel
Folk Hostel

Folk Hostel

Jose R. Haro 424, El Calafate, Santa Cruz, Argentina
1.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
€12
Avg. per night
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Hostel Los Pioneros
Hostel Los Pioneros

Hostel Los Pioneros

Los Pioneros 251, El Calafate, Santa Cruz, Argentina
1.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
€21
Avg. per night
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Estancia Cristina
Estancia Cristina

Estancia Cristina

El Calafate, Santa Cruz, Argentina
74.0 km from city centre
€1,356
Avg. per night
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Cabañas Normana Inn
Cabañas Normana Inn

Cabañas Normana Inn

El Calafate, Santa Cruz, Argentina
2.5 km from city centre
€29
Avg. per night
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Hosteria Roblesur
Hosteria Roblesur

Hosteria Roblesur

Glaciar Rio Túnel 210, El Calafate, Santa Cruz, Argentina
2.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€64
Avg. per night
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Apart Casas Del Centro
Apart Casas Del Centro

Apart Casas Del Centro

El Calafate, Santa Cruz, Argentina
0.5 km from city centre
€59
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Where to stay in El Calafate

Explore different neighbourhoods and areas within El Calafate to find the perfect location for your stay. Map data was last updated on 3 July 2025.
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Facts about staying in El Calafate

Find useful tips and insights about staying in El Calafate to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on 3 July 2025.

  • What is the cost of a hostel in El Calafate?

    €42/night is an average price for a hostel in El Calafate throughout the year. Hostel prices do vary, and you’ll find that in November is the most expensive month to book, and in December is the cheapest month to book. Our users recently found El Calafate hostels for as low as €12/night. In general, El Calafate hostels for €36 or less are a good deal.

  • What’s the best hostel in El Calafate?

    Based on our data, Hostal Schilling is the best El Calafate hostel, with a rating of 8.9/10 from 1,680 reviews.

  • What hostel is closest to El Calafate Airport?

    Hostal Schilling is the nearest hostel in El Calafate to El Calafate Airport, at a distance of 15.9 km.

  • Should I stay in a El Calafate hostel?

    Staying in a El Calafate hostel has many benefits, including cost savings, proximity to the centre of the city, a social and laid-back atmosphere, and similar amenities to hotels (such as Wi-Fi, continental breakfast, or 24/7 check-in). Hostels in El Calafate tend to attract younger, solo travellers, but they can be great for couples and families as well.

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