Folk Hostel
José R. Haro 424
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10 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
10 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
Why people book this hotel
“The breakfast is good, the bed is comfortable”
“Living room + kitchen”
“Very convenient for the bus station, but also walkable into town”
“- Nice and friendly staff (bon courage Franco pour le français 😉) - Great loca…”
“Incredibly friendly and helpful staff”
“Very friendly staff, welcoming atmosphere and gluten free options for breakfast”
“Nice modern facility with heated floors and good bathrooms and breakfast”
“The kitchen is spacious and also clean, plus breakfast is included (scrambled eg…”
“Comfortable and clean private rooms”
“It's really clean, the beds are comfortable, there are enough showers and toilet…”
“- Free nice breakfast with tea, coffee, milk, yogurt, oat, scrambled eggs, cakes…”
“Great wifi”
Overview
Situated in El Calafate and with Argentinean Lake reachable within 3.9 km, Folk Hostel features concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. The property is set 500 metres from El Calafate Bus Station, 400 metres from Regional Museum and 2.5 km from Nimez Lagoon. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests. All rooms have bed linen. Isla Solitaria (Lonesome Island) is 9.4 km from the hostel, while Puerto Irma Ruines is 12 km from the property. The nearest airport is Comandante Armando Tola International, 19 km from Folk Hostel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Traveller reviews
Alice
solo_traveller
May 9, 2026
“Very comfortable, welcoming and convenient for the bus terminal.”
Very convenient for the bus station, but also walkable into town. Comfortable and clean private rooms. Incredibly friendly and helpful staff.
Virginia
solo_traveller
May 5, 2026
Very friendly staff, welcoming atmosphere and gluten free options for breakfast.
Jenny
solo_traveller
April 24, 2026
“Very nice cozy hostel close to bus terminal”
- Nice and friendly staff (bon courage Franco pour le français 😉) - Great location, 5min walk from bus terminal and 5min walk from city center and supermarket - Cozy nice light in the living room with "egg" swing chairs, perfect to chill and read a book - Comfortable bed, each bed has a big locker underneath and small shelf next to power point. - Many toilets and showers in bathroom. All very clean. Hot and good water pressure. - Free nice breakfast with tea, coffee, milk, yogurt, oat, scrambled eggs, cakes, bread, dulce de leche, butter, jam, fresh fruits (apple, banane, orange) - Excellent wifi - Laundry service and bike rental available (although I haven't used them)
Wendy
extended_group
April 8, 2026
The breakfast is good, the bed is comfortable
Siobhan
solo_traveller
April 7, 2026
Good location, close to bus station and easy walk downtown in about 15min. Good kitchen facilities and nice lounge area to hang in.
Maelle
solo_traveller
April 7, 2026
“A lovely little hostel in a great location (a 5-minute walk from the bus station). The staff are really friendly. The lo”
Living room + kitchen!
Aurora
solo_traveller
April 6, 2026
Brand new facilities, spacious common spaces. Good location close to bus station.
Philip
solo_traveller
April 2, 2026
Nice modern facility with heated floors and good bathrooms and breakfast
Rina
solo_traveller
April 1, 2026
One of the top 3 hostels during my 6 months travelling. It's really clean, the beds are comfortable, there are enough showers and toilets and now, at the beginning of autumn they are using floor heating. The kitchen is spacious and also clean, plus breakfast is included (scrambled eggs, bread, fruits, cake, jam, coffee/tea/juice and cereals). There is a big communal area. The location is good. It's near the bus terminal, but the city centre and the supermarket are easily reached on foot.
Sabina
solo_traveller
March 30, 2026
“Great value and location, friendly hostel!”
Handy location for bus station, easily walkable to town. They helped organise airport transfer shuttle. Staff super friendly. Great breakfast. Lots of showers and facilities, very clean. Great wifi.
Nikolaos
solo_traveller
March 22, 2026
“Very good stay!”
- location close to the center ( could be scary for some people in the night as it’s sort of dark to walk to the center, lights are few ) but never had any problem - very clean , bathrooms very clean - staff very polite , very informative
Kathryn
family_with_children
March 12, 2026
“Great hostal near the bus station”
Great hostal near the centre, but far enough away to be quiet at night. Lovely open plan social areas and kitchen. Good help yourself breakfast and plenty of it.
Leah
solo_traveller
March 9, 2026
“Brilliant stay at this hostel!”
Brilliant hostel in El Calafate! A short walk to the centre of town and very, very short walk to the bus station. The room was a good size and comfortable and the facilities were excellent - The kitchen had everything you needed and it was able to have quite a lot of people preparing food at the same time, the toilets/showers were always clean and well stocked and the shared space was comfortable. The staff here (especially Franco) were super kind and helpful!
Mark
solo_traveller
March 7, 2026
“Good, clean, professionally run hostel close to town. Good breakfast.”
Rob
family_with_children
March 5, 2026
Nice staff, good service and good breakfast.
Rob
family_with_children
March 5, 2026
Nice staff, good service and good breakfast. Perfect place to stay in El Calafate.
Anne-Marie
solo_traveller
February 23, 2026
“Stayed twice!”
Location perfect - few minutes walk from the bus station, and about 5-10min walk to main street "downtown". Staff was responsive and helpful. Rooms were clean and lots of storage space.
Neha
solo_traveller
February 20, 2026
Clean, comfortable, sufficient facilities so you're not on top of eachother. Very good breakfast and close to the bus station.
Emil
solo_traveller
February 14, 2026
Very nice chill area and kitchen
Helena
solo_traveller
February 10, 2026
Very clean and comfortable hostel with friendly staff. Great location for the bus station and only a short walk down to the main street.
Facilities
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Activities
Bicycle rental (additional charge), Public Bath
Cleaning services
Laundry room
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles
Food & Drink
Breakfast options
Food & drink safety
Breakfast takeaway containers, Delivered food is securely covered, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
General
WiFi available in all areas, Heating, Non-smoking throughout, Non-smoking rooms, Facilities for disabled guests
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Kitchen
Shared kitchen
Outdoors
Garden
Parking
Street parking, Free parking, Parking
Physical distancing
Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Safety & security
24-hour security, Smoke alarms, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Access to health care professionals, Face masks for guests available, Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available
Services
Shared lounge/TV area, 24-hour front desk, Airport shuttle, Laundry, Currency exchange, Concierge service, Shuttle service (additional charge), Airport shuttle (additional charge), Luggage storage, Packed lunches, Tour desk, Shuttle service
Deluxe Double or Twin Room
The twin/double room includes a private bathroom, well-fitted with a bath, a shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. The twin/double room features tiled floors and provides a wardrobe, heating and mountain views.
Basic Room with Shared Bathroom
The triple room provides a wardrobe, a tiled floor, as well as a shared bathroom featuring a walk-in shower and a hairdryer.
Deluxe Triple Room
The triple room includes a private bathroom, well-fitted with a bath, a shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. The triple room has tiled floors and features a wardrobe, heating and mountain views.
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