Name: Lago Argentino Hostel
Address: Campaña del Desierto 1050, 9405 El Calafate, Argentina, Campaña del Desierto 1050, Santa Cruz, 9405, Argentina
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $24 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.9

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Lago Argentino Hostel

Campaña del Desierto 1050, 9405 El Calafate, Argentina – Excellent location – show map

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Only 5 minutes walking from the city center, Lago Argentino Hostel offers rooms with free Wi-Fi in El Calafate. It features a garden and free parking with a reservation is provided. Rooms at Lago Argentino Hostel have heating and private bathrooms. Some offer views to the garden. A continental breakfast is served daily. Guests can cook their own meals in the common kitchen, or grab a book from the common area. The front-desk provides guests with touristic information. Luggage storage is available, upon request. Laundry and maid services are provided. Lago Argentino Hostel is 0.6 mi from the bus terminal and 13 mi from Comandante Armando Tola International Airport.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in El Calafate, this property has an excellent location score of 9.3!

Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet

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Availability

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Room Type

Number of guests

Twin Room with Private Bathroom

2 twin beds

Double Room with Private Bathroom

1 full bed

Double Room with Extra Bed

1 twin bed

and

2 bunk beds

Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom

1 queen bed

2 twin beds

Small Double Room

2 twin beds

Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room

1 bunk bed

Small Double Room

1 full bed

Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room

1 bunk bed

Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff

9.7

Facilities

8.7

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

8.7

Value for money

9.1

Location

9.3

Free Wifi

8.6

High score for El Calafate

Guests who stayed here loved

Christopher
United Kingdom
“Eugine was really helpful from start to finish with great advice and even arranged a tour for me - good bloke 👍🏻”
Hsin
United States of America
“The owner is super generous and helpful. I accidentally lost my phone in El Chaltén, so he helped me book the airport transport and gave me a few great options to try Patagonia lamb dishes. Definitely was a reward to stay after a few days hiking...”
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Diana
Russia
“Staff in helpful, hostel territory is beautiful, prices are reasonable.”
Alexia
Chile
“The hostal was great, the staff was very friendly (she even gave us a little map and stickers). The wifi worked very great and the location was very convenient. We were in a 5 min short walk from the main avenue. The breakfast was pretty average...”
Thorne
United States of America
“The staff is very nice. The colors and gardens/flowers were beautiful. It is practical to have a kitchen. This is one of the rare affordable hotels that is in the center: go by foot to restaurants, cinema, supermarket, ... too many properties are...”
Alla
United States of America
“Everything was great. The owners are very nice and professional people. The property is very cozy and cute.”
Warren
United States of America
“Simple rooms, no frills but excellent value. Caretaker/staff was super friendly and helpful. Safe area, clear communication throughout.”
De
Mexico
“The place is very clean, comfortable and the service is unbeatable. The location is very good, very close to the center with many cafes and bars around. Eugenio was very kind and attentive to us, I forgot some sunglasses in the room and he took...”
Tzvetelina
Bulgaria
“I loved everything! Eugenio and Paloma are wonderful, cheerful, helpful hosts! We stayed during NYE and we were so happy that there was a group dinner organised in the common dinner area in the hostel. Everybody brought or prepared something on...”
Mteny
Canada
“Honestly these guys had the perfect hostel setup. Everyone has a big locker outside the room, and there are only a few beds in each room. Nice kitchen, nice breakfast, friendly staff.”

Area info

Amenities of Lago Argentino Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

House rules
Lago Argentino Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 20:30

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

From 05:00 to 10:00

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of $150 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Groups

When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.

Accepted payment methods

Cash

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the front desk is available from 9:00 to 21:00 hs. Guests arriving after schedule should inform in advance.

The property during the low season from 05-01-2024 to 09-30-2024 there will be no breakfast service.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Lago Argentino Hostel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Lago Argentino Hostel is 1,000 feet from the center of El Calafate. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
Lago Argentino Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Bike tours
- Tour or class about local culture
Guests staying at Lago Argentino Hostel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).

Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Buffet
The prices at Lago Argentino Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
Check-in at Lago Argentino Hostel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.