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About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Folk Hostel in El Calafate offers a garden and free WiFi. Guests enjoy a lounge, public bath, and shared kitchen. Additional amenities include a patio, private bathroom, and mountain views. Convenient Facilities: The hostel provides a paid shuttle service, bike hire, and tour desk. Free parking is available, along with a 24-hour front desk, concierge service, and full-day security. Prime Location: Located 19 km from Comandante Armando Tola International Airport, Folk Hostel is a 5-minute walk from El Calafate Bus Station and 400 metres from the Regional Museum. Nearby attractions include Argentinean Lake (4 km) and Isla Solitaria (9 km). Guest Satisfaction: Guests appreciate the public transport options, bathroom comfort, and attentive staff.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- 24-hour front desk
- Heating
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Claudine
Canada
“I've loved EVERYTHING about my stay, and I do not say this lightly. New hostel, engaged and super attentive staff. Luminous and spatious everything.. room, living room, dining room, kitchen, bathroom.. Excellent value for price, modern...” - Rachel
United Kingdom
“Really nice social space, good wi-fi, great breakfast! the bathrooms are huge and really clean, the whole space is modern and there are good spaces to chill/sofas to relax on” - Joanne
Germany
“Franco was great and went above and beyond to help the guests. The beds were comfortable, everything was clean, the kitchen was well-equipped and the included breakfast was good. There was also plenty of room to store your bags in the bedrooms or...” - Catherine
New Zealand
“Clean room, tidy common area and good breakfast. Friendly staff. Big kitchen and everything you need to cook.” - Alexandre
Denmark
“Everything was perfect. Franco did the experience very speciel, thank you Franco” - Xing
Hong Kong
“Spacious and clean. Close to the bus station, and we are happy with a short walk to the town, around 10mins. They do have quiet time but during our stay people talked loud and played music even after 00:00, and no staff intervened. Sometimes we...” - Dejna
Italy
“The breakfast was really good and the staff was great. They were really nice to call a cab for us and bring me some ice when I hurt my knee.” - Jessica
Germany
“Nice location, close to the bus station, friendly stuff, well equipped” - Simon
Germany
“The building is really designed as a hostel, which makes it very comfortable. The cleanliness was excellent at all times. Great work by the cleaning staff because it is a busy hostel. The breakfast is also very good. Location is perfect, just a...” - Odhran
United Kingdom
“Amazing hostel, had a private room for both stays. Staff are very friendly and recommended great restaurants and bars. WiFi was very fast too! Breakfast was filling and a good start to the day! Location is v near bus stop and only 10 mins walk...”
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Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.


The fine print
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.