What is the cost of a hostel in El Calafate?

The average price for a hostel in El Calafate is £26/night. A good hostel deal in El Calafate would be for £22/night or less. The lowest hostel price found recently on HotelsCombined was £5/night. If your travel schedule is flexible, then try not to book in December, because it is the most expensive month of the year. Booking in September is the cheapest month to book a hostel in El Calafate.

What’s the best hostel in El Calafate?

While there may be other highly-rated hostels in El Calafate, America del Sur Hostel Calafate is currently the best, based on 4,084 HotelsCombined reviews and an average rating of 9.2/10.

What hostel is closest to El Calafate Airport?

Matices Hostel Terminal is 9.1 mi away from El Calafate Airport, making it the closest El Calafate hostel to the city’s most popular airport.

Should I stay in a El Calafate hostel?

Staying at a hostel is beneficial if you’re looking to travel to El Calafate on a budget. Spending less on accommodations means you can spend more on activities, food, and souvenirs. You may find that some hostels in El Calafate offer amenities similar to those that hotels provide, such as continental breakfasts, 24/7 check-in, an on-site bar, and free Wi-Fi - so there’s often no need to forego any travel comforts.

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

The cheapest month to book a hostel in El Calafate is September (£11). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in El Calafate is January (£51).

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

The cheapest day to stay in El Calafate is Tuesday (£10). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Friday, when the average nightly price is £215.

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Cheapest hostels in El Calafate, Argentina

Out of the hostels in El Calafate we've come across, these properties are priced the lowest. If you have the flexibility, change the dates selected to compare prices.

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Hostel Los Pioneros

Los Pioneros 251, El Calafate, Santa Cruz, Argentina

1.0 mi from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

Parking

£20

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Hostels in El Calafate

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Travel insights for hostels in El Calafate

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

The cheapest month to book a hostel in El Calafate is September (£11). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in El Calafate is January (£51).

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

The cheapest day to stay in El Calafate is Tuesday (£10). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Friday, when the average nightly price is £215.

Cheapest hostels in El Calafate, Argentina

Out of the hostels in El Calafate we've come across, these properties are priced the lowest. If you have the flexibility, change the dates selected to compare prices.

Hostel prices in El Calafate

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Other accommodations in El Calafate

Find the perfect theme hotel, hostel or holiday rental for your stay in El Calafate. There are 492 properties in El Calafate and price data was last updated on 9 December 2025. The average price for a hotel in El Calafate is £26/night.

Where to stay in El Calafate

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Facts about staying in El Calafate

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