What is the cost of a hostel in El Calafate?

El Calafate hostels are S$ 45/night, on average. However, you may find that prices fluctuate depending on the time of year. In September is often the cheapest month to book, and in December is the most expensive month to book a hostel in El Calafate. Our users recently found hostels for S$ 9/night - which is currently the lowest price. Keep in mind that we would consider anything in El Calafate for S$ 37/night or less a good deal.

What’s the best hostel in El Calafate?

Based on rated reviews, the best hostel in El Calafate is America del Sur Hostel Calafate. 4,088 users from HotelsCombined gave the America del Sur Hostel Calafate a 9.2/10 rating.

What hostel is closest to El Calafate Airport?

It is 14.7 km to get from El Calafate Airport to Matices Hostel Terminal (the nearest El Calafate hostel to the airport).

Should I stay in a El Calafate hostel?

Hostels in El Calafate tend to have a more active social scene than hotels, so they’re perfect for outgoing travellers looking to meet other people. El Calafate hostels are, on average, cheaper than other stays in the city due to their dorm-style sleeping quarters. However, this means you can spend your money elsewhere such as on local tours and events.

Affordable El Calafate Hostels From S$ 35/night

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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 (S$ 18). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in El Calafate is January (S$ 88).

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

The cheapest day to stay in El Calafate is Tuesday (S$ 18). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Friday, when the average nightly price is S$ 370.

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Cheapest hostels in El Calafate, Argentina

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Hostel Los Pioneros

Los Pioneros 251, El Calafate, Santa Cruz, Argentina

1.7 km from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

Parking

S$ 35

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Travel insights for hostels in El Calafate

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

The cheapest month to book a hostel in El Calafate is September (S$ 18). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in El Calafate is January (S$ 88).

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

The cheapest day to stay in El Calafate is Tuesday (S$ 18). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Friday, when the average nightly price is S$ 370.

Cheapest hostels in El Calafate, Argentina

Currently, these are the lowest-priced hostels in El Calafate we've come across for the dates selected. Prices can differ depending on the dates selected, so use the search form to browse more options if you have flexibility.

Hostel prices in El Calafate

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Where to stay in El Calafate

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Facts about staying in El Calafate

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