Hostels in El Calafate: where to stay, how to get there and what to do

They met all expectations. Breakfast was very early, which was ideal if you were doing early tours. The night staff were spectacular, they went the extra mile for those who had insomnia. And finally, a score of 10, and if there were a higher one I'd give it.

The hostel has a really nice family atmosphere, the staff are very cool and the restaurant is exceptional, absolute geniuses. The place is clean and very warm. Amazing view and a great option to stay.

The heating, the location, the views from the lobby and dining room. I thought it was excellent that the bathroom is split in two, so you don't have to wait to shower and so on.

Lovely facilities, very friendly staff with a smile, a very comfortable room with good heating and on one of the days there was live music. A very good experience at this hostel. I recommend it 100 %.

The cleanliness of the place and in general everything super comfortable. Also, the fact that breakfast is included is a plus.

The facilities are very good, spacious and comfortable. They could include a towel like many other hostels. The location is close to the bus station, but a bit further from the centre.

I liked that it's close to the bus station. It has comfortable beds and big spaces for your luggage. It's also a good balance of quality and price.

The hostel, honestly, very, very good. The hostel was very clean, the rooms were spacious and had a very good system for keeping things organised. Comfortable beds and well-ventilated rooms. Breakfast is excellent: with fruit, eggs, a variety of breads, biscuits and sponge cakes.

I really liked how comfortable the facilities are: there's an en-suite bathroom and full bathrooms in the corridors on the 1st floor. The lounge is super spacious and climate-controlled. Excellent location for the hostel and friendly service. Excellent value for money. Breakfast is perhaps a bit basic.

Ideal accommodation for groups and families, spectacular laundry service, excellent location, very nice common areas to share a good chat.

We didn't have a reservation and had been to 4 places before that had no space available; here they did, and the location was excellent, and so was the price/service ratio.

It's a rustic hostel, with private rooms with a bathroom. Safe and comfortable. It's just 2 blocks from the main street, very close to restaurants and close to everything.

Everything! Incredible; besides, with the breakfast they include they give you an alfajor, which is the most delicious thing in the world. A wonderful place!

Staying at Bigüa has been like being at home. I'd definitely come back.

I stayed at 4 hostels, and this was without doubt the best. Well organised, clean and with details others don't have. For example, they offer you shampoo and a place to dry and wash a few clothes. All in all, I recommend it.

Wonderful staff, the place is very well organised; it had been a while since I'd been to a hostel that took such care of the space when it comes to living together. It has 2 kitchens and the beds have curtains, which is appreciated. Good breakfast; in the shower there's soap, shampoo and conditioner, and they give you a towel.

I liked everything, Eugenio's attention and his recommendations, everything very clean! Highly recommended.

That breakfast was included, the kitchen was clean and you were allowed to cook. The family atmosphere and chatting with the other guests.

The atmosphere is very warm, the kitchen is very complete, the staff are charming and very good at solving any problem that comes up; it's beautifully decorated. They gave us very good advice, with a lot of patience, about what we could do.

They got in touch with me from the start, even before I arrived at the hostel: super organised, attentive and helpful. When I arrived they gave me a map with an explanation of the places I wanted to go and the agencies' contacts. I think the guys' good vibe is what stands out most.

Hostel with heating day and night. Shower with hot water. Good lounge and kitchen. Well-located place.

Excellent location, very attentive owner; plus they leave you a little box with things for breakfast.

Everything was great: the communication, the room, the breakfast, the organisation and the location. Plenty of restaurants nearby, a delicious bakery to buy cold cuts for the tours. Sandra was super kind and drove me to the airport when I couldn't get a taxi. An incredible gesture!

Beautiful garden for drinking some mate and breathing fresh air. Although it's a central area, you don't hear any noise, so it's very quiet. The breakfast pack is great, since we left on a tour really early and took it as a packed lunch.

The cleanliness and the tours they have on offer.

The bathroom and the kitchen are huge, super well equipped. The service and the location, magnificent.

The location next to the bus station is excellent. It has a shared barbecue area with grills that's spectacular.

Very comfortable and an excellent atmosphere. Warm, the staff super friendly. We went as a family with my 5 children in 2 rooms with a private bathroom. Very clean, the common areas are cleaned constantly. I also recommend asking about tours: they have good prices and they're highly recommended.

The place is very nice and comfortable. The staff, super friendly. Highly recommended.

Room well prepared for the cold. Very comfortable bed. Attentive, helpful and friendly staff. Dining room with plenty of light on the upper floor. Coffee and tea courtesy of the accommodation, with a shared fridge to leave some food during your stay. Good location. Quiet, with a good atmosphere.

Very spacious and complete. Well-equipped kitchen. Private or shared rooms. Very safe. Comfortable spaces. Very cheap.

Highly recommended. I stayed for two nights and the experience was very good. Neat, tidy and very well coordinated by the staff. They offer transfers to different areas at a good price. It's very close to the main streets, they guide or advise you according to your preferences and even offer free coffee.