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Folk Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel in El Calafate with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Exterior
Bar (on property)
Shared Dormitory, Multiple Beds, Shared Bathroom (4 People) | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Restaurant
Folk Hostel offers a warm atmosphere with a free breakfast buffet, tranquil garden, and spacious terrace. Unwind in the library or explore nearby attractions with bike rentals and tour assistance. With in-room WiFi, dry cleaning services, barbecue grills, and concierge services at your fingertips.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included

Room options

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Tonight

Sep 12 - Sep 13
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Tomorrow

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Shared Dormitory, Multiple Beds, Shared Bathroom (4 People) | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Multiple Beds, Shared Bathroom (4 People)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Blackout drapes/curtains
Microwave
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Deluxe Triple Room | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Accessible, Non Smoking (8 People) | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Accessible, Non Smoking (8 People)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Blackout drapes/curtains
Microwave
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Basic Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Blackout drapes/curtains
Microwave
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Jose R. Haro 424, El Calafate, Santa Cruz, 9405

What's nearby

  • Santa Teresita del Nino Jesus Church - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Casino Club El Calafate - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Gnome Village - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • El Calafate Historical Interpretation Center - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Calafate Fishing - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • El Calafate (FTE-Comandante Armando Tola Intl.) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casimiro Bigua Parrilla - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪La Tolderia - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪La Oveja Negra - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Parrilla Mi Viejo - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Pietro's Cafe - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Folk Hostel

Property highlights
At Folk Hostel, you can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and a garden. In addition to a library and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and tour/ticket assistance
  • Barbecue grills, luggage storage, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at Folk Hostel offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Communal kitchens with refrigerators, dishwashers, and microwaves
  • Ovens, cookware/dishes/utensils, and heating

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • You may be asked to pay the following charges at the property: Argentina value-added tax (21%). Nonresident travelers who pay using a foreign card or bank transfer and who present a valid passport and tourist visa may be exempt from value-added tax (21%).

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

Optional extras

  • 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.

You need to know

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Folk Hostel El Calafate
Folk El Calafate
Folk Hostel El Calafate
Folk Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Folk Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation El Calafate

Frequently asked questions

Is Folk Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Folk Hostel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Folk Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Folk Hostel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Folk Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs at scheduled times. A fee of USD 12 per person applies.

Where is Folk Hostel located?

Situated in El Calafate, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Plaza de los Pioneros, Avenue del Libertador, and Museo de El Calafate. Santa Teresita del Nino Jesus Church and Argentinian Museum of Toys are also within 15 minutes.

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