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Folk Suites

2.0 star property
Guesthouse in El Calafate with a 24-hour front desk and a bar

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Economy Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Folk Suites is near attractions, offering free WiFi in every room. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar, relax in the garden, or have breakfast on the sun-filled terrace. Practical amenities include bike rentals, luggage storage, and barbecue facilities.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included

Room options

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Classic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed

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Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Triple Room, Multiple Beds | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Triple Room, Multiple Beds

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Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Classic Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds

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Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Shower, hair dryer, towels

Superior Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Economy Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Economy Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

El Calafate is home to Folk Suites. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Laguna Nimez and Lago Argentino, while Gnome Village and El Calafate Historical Interpretation Center are cultural highlights.
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311 25 de Mayo, El Calafate, Santa Cruz, 9405

What's nearby

  • El Calafate Historical Interpretation Center - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Gnome Village - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Casino Club El Calafate - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Santa Teresita del Nino Jesus Church - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Calafate Fishing - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • El Calafate (FTE-Comandante Armando Tola Intl.) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Lechuza - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Casimiro Bigua Parrilla - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪La Tolderia - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pantagonia - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Parrilla Mi Viejo - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Folk Suites

Property highlights
You can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services at Folk Suites. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • A billiards/pool table, barbecue grills, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Folk Suites include amenities such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

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
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: USD 3 for adults and USD 3 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

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  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 2 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
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

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 3 for adults and USD 3 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 15 per person (roundtrip)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 15 (roundtrip), (up 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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
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 Suites Hostel El Calafate
Folk Suites Hostel
Folk Suites El Calafate
Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Folk Suites El Calafate
El Calafate Folk Suites Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Folk Suites
Folk Suites Guesthouse
Folk Suites El Calafate
Folk Suites Guesthouse El Calafate

Frequently asked questions

Is Folk Suites pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Folk Suites?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Folk Suites?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Folk Suites?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Does Folk Suites provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs at scheduled times. A fee of USD 15 per person applies.

Where is Folk Suites located?

Situated in El Calafate, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Avenue del Libertador, Gnome Village, and Casino Club El Calafate. El Calafate Historical Interpretation Center and Argentinian Museum of Toys are also within 10 minutes.

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