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Folk Hostel

Calafate · Argentina

Jose R Haro 424View location

9.4/10Excellent38 Reviews
Cleanliness9.8/109.8
Service9.6/109.6
Comfort9.6/109.6
Condition9.8/109.8
Neighborhood10.0/1010.0
Amenities9.4/109.4
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About Folk Hostel

With a stay at Folk Hostel in El Calafate (Macrozona Meseta Cerro Calafate), you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Plaza de los Pioneros and Santa Teresita del Nino Jesus Church. This hostel is 0. 9 mi (1. 4 km) from Argentinian Museum of Toys and 1. 1 mi (1.

8 km) from El Calafate Historical Interpretation Center. Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet access. Additional amenities at this hostel include concierge services, a television in a common area, and barbecue grills.

Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge). Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM. Make yourself at home in one of the 14 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.

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With a stay at Folk Hostel in El Calafate, you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Plaza de los Pioneros and Avenue del Libertador. This hostel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Santa Teresita del Nino Jesus Church and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Casino Club El Calafate.

Make yourself at home in one of the 14 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage.

A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Airport transfers
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Transportation services

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-in until 2:00 AM
Check-out until 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No cribs (infant beds) available No elevators Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed Service animals not allowed

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-in is available Contactless check-out is available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • Property Alerts

    You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

    • You may be required to pay the following charge at the property: Argentina Value-Added Tax (VAT) at 21%. A VAT exemption is available to travelers who present a foreign passport or foreign ID along with an immigration entry receipt issued by Argentina's National Directorate of Migration, and who pay with a non-Argentinian card or via a bank transfer from outside Argentina. This exemption applies only to accommodation, including bookings where breakfast is included.

    We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

  • You need to know
    • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
    • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
  • Special Instructions
    This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • This property accepts credit cards and cash
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Airport shuttle fee: USD 12 per person (roundtrip)
    • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 12 (roundtrip), (from 2 to 12 years old)

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    English

    French

    Spanish

Nearby attractions

Plaza de los Pioneros 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Avenue del Libertador 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Museo de El Calafate 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Santa Teresita del Nino Jesus Church 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Argentinian Museum of Toys 1 km / 0.6 mi
Casino Club El Calafate 1 km / 0.7 mi
Gnome Village 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Intendencia Parque Nacional Los Glaciares 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
El Calafate Historical Interpretation Center 1.6 km / 1 mi
Anfiteatro Del Bosque 1.6 km / 1 mi
Dr. Jose Formenti District Hospital 1.7 km / 1 mi
Calafate Fishing 2.2 km / 1.4 mi
Plaza de Calistenia Viewpoint 2.7 km / 1.7 mi
Lago Argentino 2.7 km / 1.7 mi
Laguna Nimez 2.8 km / 1.7 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 14
  • hostel
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Airport Shuttle
  • Laundry service
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Concierge
  • Luggage room
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  • Clothes dryer
  • Grill/BBQ
  • TV lounge
  • Breakfast
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Upon availability

Room types

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  • Room STANDARDRoom • STANDARDROO.ST

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    Room STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: ROO.ST

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  • TRIPLE DELUXETRIPLE • DELUXETPL.DX

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    TRIPLE DELUXE

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    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 4
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    DELUXE

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    Room code: TPL.DX

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  • Bed in dormitory BUNK BED WITH SHARED BATHROOMBed in dormitory • BUNK BED WITH SHARED BATHROOMBED.BK-FH

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    Bed in dormitory BUNK BED WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
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    BUNK BED WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Room code: BED.BK-FH

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  • Double or Twin DELUXE TWO BEDSDouble or Twin • DELUXE TWO BEDSDBT.2B-DX

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    Double or Twin DELUXE TWO BEDS

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
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    DELUXE TWO BEDS

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    Room code: DBT.2B-DX

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARDDBL.ST-1

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    DOUBLE STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: DBL.ST-1

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  • Bed in dormitory AccessibleBed in dormitory • AccessibleBED.H6

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    Bed in dormitory Accessible

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    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
    Room type
    Bed in dormitory
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    Accessible

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    Room code: BED.H6

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  • SINGLE STANDARDSINGLE • STANDARDSGL.ST-1

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    SINGLE STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
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    SINGLE
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: SGL.ST-1

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  • TRIPLE BASICTRIPLE • BASICTPL.Z1

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    TRIPLE BASIC

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 4
    Room type
    TRIPLE
    View / characteristic
    BASIC

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: TPL.Z1

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Folk Hostel

9.4
Excellent
38 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.8 /10
Service
9.6 /10
Comfort
9.6 /10
Condition
9.8 /10
Neighborhood
10.0 /10
Amenities
9.4 /10
20 reviews shown
8/10
Excellent
20 Apr 2026
VIPALUCK
The staff is very helpful. The location is not far from the bus terminal.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Mar 2026
Anne
My friend and I are in aHHHHH about this place , plan to return if ever in El Calafate ! All's perfect didn't want to leave ;(( the room the bed and the breakfast TOPS its the RITZ of hostels !
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
11 Feb 2026
Julyssa
The staff were very friendly, the private room was a decent size and clean, the kitchen was big enough for at least 4 people to cook at once. The area was quiet but also central. It was a 10-15min walk from el Centro or downtown. Breakfast was simple but got the job done.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jan 2026
PABLO JEFERSOM HUERFANO
Everything was excellent. The staff who work there are very respectful and friendly, good location
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jan 2026
Teresa
Amazing kitchen and hangout area (including an outside patio)
Shower pressure/temperature were amazing!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Dec 2025
Koichi
Close to bus terminal.
Clean room.
Breakfast is nice.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
08 Apr 2025
Jim
I had an excellent check in reception which i would have rated 5/5 easily. She was the weekend staff and she was very helpful, informative, and pleasant, but the weekdays, morning front desk staff was completely different than all other staffs. He was selective how he relates to the guests. It seems he likes to get acquainted with the females guests more. Both time, i asked for information, it seems he cannot be bother and very short and direct with the information. I asked where i can stroll around town amd he suggested the beach. He causally point I go down the road, and I should get to the beach. Instead, he could've given me direction to the main road where it will lead to the beach, rather i have to asked the locals on the street after I got lost and went into some deadend road. When i checked in, the lady drew on the map the places to eat. Therefore, the rating is dropped 4/5 for poor guest service. I checked out unsatisfied and he knew it...sadly.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
04 Mar 2025
Allison
Friendly staff and people. Great vibes.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
23 Mar 2024
kyler
Pretty nice hostel, pretty basic but standard breakfast better than other hostels I stayed at in the area. A little expensive for a hostel but again that’s just the price you pay in the southern regions. Nice facility and fast wifi, kitchen was fairly large and lots of space to accommodate guests
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
20 Mar 2024
Joleen M
Staff was so helpful and arranged a cab pick up for us to get to the airport. Breakfast was provided and easy in the morning.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Mar 2023
Tom
Folks was a great place to stay headed to Patagonia. Great service. The management has thought through how to help people feel comfortable while there.

The kitchen is great plenty of room and the common area is large and open.

Super close to the bus terminal which is helpful headed to Patagonia.

Town center is a bit of a walk but there is a path with stairs that was good on the legs in prep for hiking Patagonia!!

I stayed going in and coming out of Patagonia. Both times I got a good nights sleep. The roommates were respectful and friendly.



Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
17 Feb 2023
William
It was a temporary problem but the showers did not work and the power was out in my room
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
05 Feb 2022
Verified traveler

Good option close to bus terminal

Overall is good, the breakfast is basic
Self
10/10
Exceptional
20 Dec 2021
Flavio
Outstanding service. Nadya and Lucas went above and beyond to help us with anything we needed.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
15 Mar 2020
karthik A

Amazing hostel and friendly staf

This is the best hostel we stayed in the entire trip! The kitchen was well equipped and the rooms were big and super clean. The most friendliest staff Ludege, he was so quick to help us find a baby sitter and did manage to get us on the minitrek in Perito Moreno in a very short notice. I would highly recommend him to book your tours!
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
25 Apr 2026
Judith
Mi estancia fue muy acogedora, muy bonito hostel, muy completo para una estancia agradable, el desayuno muy rico y abundante, muy cerca de la terminal de autobuses y del centro como a 15 minutos caminando.
10/10
Exceptional
11 Nov 2025
CHRISTIAN JESUS
Este fue un excelente hostal!! <3
Excelente trato de Guillermo :)
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jul 2025
CLEIRRANDER

Hospedagem nova

Café da manhã é fraco mas a hospedagem é nova. Limpeza 100%, confortável e aquecimento até no chão
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
18 Jan 2025
Karolina
Worst breakfast ever, good price, good staff.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
24 Mar 2024
sojeong
Very clean!! nice atmosphere!!!
Walking distance to bus terminal / supermarket
You can make a seat reservation for bus to Moreno Glacier at the hostel(without extra cost)
Possible to walk to El Calafate downtown(10-15mins), but when late night, there is a part of the way which has no lights
Leisure Self

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Folk Hostel
Jose R Haro 424, El Calafate, Argentina

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