What is the cost of a hostel in El Calafate?

€33/night is an average price for a hostel in El Calafate throughout the year. Hostel prices do vary, and you’ll find that in January is the most expensive month to book, and in September is the cheapest month to book. Our users recently found El Calafate hostels for as low as €6/night. In general, El Calafate hostels for €24 or less are a good deal.

What’s the best hostel in El Calafate?

Based on our data, America del Sur Hostel Calafate is the best El Calafate hostel, with a rating of 9.2/10 from 4,073 reviews.

What hostel is closest to El Calafate Airport?

Matices Hostel Terminal is the nearest hostel in El Calafate to El Calafate Airport, at a distance of 14.7 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.

Affordable El Calafate Hostels From €22/night

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 September (€12). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in El Calafate is November (€63).

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

The cheapest day to stay in El Calafate is Saturday (€15). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Tuesday, when the average nightly price is €130.

Find deals

Cheapest hostels in El Calafate, Argentina

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.

Show all 498 hostels

Hostel Los Pioneros

Los Pioneros 251, El Calafate, Santa Cruz, Argentina

1.7 km from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

Parking

€22

Avg. per night

Hostels in El Calafate

Search and compare El Calafate, Argentina hostels from hundreds of travel sites on HotelsCombined and save.

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 September (€12). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in El Calafate is November (€63).

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

The cheapest day to stay in El Calafate is Saturday (€15). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Tuesday, when the average nightly price is €130.

Cheapest hostels in El Calafate, Argentina

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.

Hostel prices in El Calafate

Prices on hostels (average nightly rate) for the dates selected, broken down by hostel class. We've highlighted the most popular properties according to our users as well as the best value within each hostel class.

3 stars

2 stars and under

Other accommodations in El Calafate

Find the perfect theme hotel or holiday rental for your stay in El Calafate.

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 28 November 2025.

Scroll through the map to find hostels close to the El Calafate neighbourhood(s) you plan on visiting. You can find more information on a particular hostel within the map by clicking on its name.

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 28 November 2025.

What is the cost of a hostel in El Calafate?

What’s the best hostel in El Calafate?

What hostel is closest to El Calafate Airport?

Should I stay in a El Calafate hostel?

Find better results for your stay in El Calafate

Consider these popular 3-star hotels in El Calafate

Stay at one of these El Calafate 3-star hotels that users have found on HotelsCombined.