Trastienda Guest House
1221 Julio Argentino Roca
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Why people book this hotel
“Friendly and helpful staff”
“Good house, the owner was very kind and helpful”
“Great location a few minutes from the main street”
“Great location”
“The house is cosy, the kitchen has everything, and the room is very nice”
“There’s one bathroom and an extra toilet for the whole hostel - it was kind of h…”
“The kitchen equipment could be a bit cleaner and refreshed, but it was very nice…”
“Overall, a lovely stay and excellent value for money”
Overview
Located just 5.4 km from Argentinean Lake, Trastienda Guest House offers accommodation in El Calafate with access to a garden, barbecue facilities, as well as luggage storage space. This bed and breakfast provides free private parking, a shared kitchen and free WiFi. The accommodation features airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available. Some accommodation includes a balcony with mountain views, a fully equipped kitchen and a private bathroom with bidet. As an added convenience, the bed and breakfast offers packed lunches for guests to bring on excursions and other trips off-property. Sightseeing tours are available in the vicinity. The bed and breakfast has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. Regional Museum is less than 1 km from Trastienda Guest House, while El Calafate Bus Station is 1.8 km away. The nearest airport is Comandante Armando Tola International Airport, 21 km from the accommodation.
Traveller reviews
Anne
couple
April 1, 2026
We had a wonderfull stay at Trastienda Guesthouse! We felt just like home, with a warm atmosphere and good vibes. Juan is adorable. The house is cosy, the kitchen has everything, and the room is very nice. And a lot of original and thoughtfull design and decoration details. Great location a few minutes from the main street. We couldn’t hope for more for the beggining of our trip! Thanks again Juan!
Ashleigh
solo_traveller
March 25, 2026
Friendly and helpful staff. Great location. Good for a short stay to see the glacier.
Tal
couple
March 6, 2026
Good house, the owner was very kind and helpful
Felicia
couple
February 19, 2026
The owner was so nice and helpful. It was such a cute little hostel that felt like a home. Recommend highly!
Susie
couple
February 16, 2026
“Nice”
Homely feel, good kitchen and communal areas, friendly host.
Yuval
solo_traveller
January 24, 2026
“A hidden gem”
Above all (and there where many!) - the super-kind manager.
Marije
couple
January 23, 2026
“Oké hostel”
Loved the location, really easy to go into town. But far from the busstation tho. There’s one bathroom and an extra toilet for the whole hostel - it was kind of hard to get in line for it. We had a really nice check-in when we got invited for a diner in hostel, we thought it was free - as there was no mentioned of any cost, just be welcome and join. We got a bill afterwards of 70.000 pesos for the dinner. When we asked owner Juan about this, he gave us 50.000 back.
Siu Cheung
solo_traveller
January 5, 2026
everything is good! Adequate space for kitchen. host is very nice guy.
Maria
couple
December 28, 2025
“Cosy house and great host”
This is a very cozy house, we really enjoyed our stay there. Juan is a great person, very welcoming and a great chef! The private room is upstairs in a building next to the main house, allowing good privacy. There is a small kitchenette in the room but we preferred to use the one in the main house which had everything you need. Location is pretty ideal
Harriet
couple
April 21, 2025
Not much sound proofing.
Karolina
couple
April 7, 2025
“Cozy guest house for a fair price”
It was a nice and cozy guest house, run a kind host. We had some miscommunication at first with the check-in, but it’s because we arrived very late. The kitchen equipment could be a bit cleaner and refreshed, but it was very nice to have access to fully-equipped kitchen to prepare your own meals, because eating out is very expensive. The rooms were fine, but when we came, it seemed that some beds were used and not cleaned after previous guests. The bathroom was very spacious and comfortable but a little bit dirty. Overall, it’s a very cozy place, centrally-located, with very cozy vibes, which needs a bit more care to be better organized and clean.
Jonathan
extended_group
April 6, 2025
“On balance a lovely place to stay; and would recommend to future guests”
Juan was incredibly welcoming and made us feel very comfortable in his home which had a homely feel and board games for us to play. The location was excellent for reaching the main town. Overall, a lovely stay and excellent value for money.
Georgie
couple
March 1, 2025
“Pleasant for a short stay in El calafate”
Enjoyed our 2 night stay here. Nice kitchen to use with a very cute cat. Quiet location, but very close to the centre of town. Juan very friendly and kind.
Christopher
extended_group
February 17, 2025
“Comfortable, clean and homely stay in the heart of Calafate”
Super friendly staff, the place really felt like a home more than a hostel. Comfortable common area and nice, spacious, equipped kitchen. Bathroom was huge, shower was nice and rooms are spacious. The cat is super cute too!
Samuel
solo_traveller
February 12, 2025
A great place with generous common areas to cook and relax. Host and volunteer were super helpful. Would definitely stay here again!!
Michael
couple
February 9, 2025
Good location
Agata
couple
February 9, 2025
Cool people (fellow guests) and nice vibe Nice common area Nice design
Tereza
couple
February 8, 2025
The owner was super friendly and welcoming! We booked a private room upstairs with shared bathroom and it met our expectations.
Orla
couple
January 28, 2025
“Nice room and shower but very cold”
We booked very last minute as our bus was cancelled and we needed somewhere to stay the night. The room was nice and lovely shower. But it was very cold.
Sophia
couple
January 11, 2025
Cat is cute. Location also goof
Facilities
Activities
Bicycle rental (additional charge)
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
Food & drink safety
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
General
Non-smoking throughout, Designated smoking area, WiFi available in all areas, Heating, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Kitchen
Shared kitchen
Outdoors
BBQ facilities, Garden, Outdoor furniture, Picnic area
Parking
Parking, Free parking, Parking on site, Private parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
Key access, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Access to health care professionals, Thermometers for guests provided by property, 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
Self check-in
Passport/ID information collected online before you arrive
Services
Daily housekeeping, Airport shuttle (additional charge), Currency exchange, Airport shuttle, Packed lunches, Tour desk, Luggage storage
Transport
Airport pick up, Airport drop off
Double Room with Private Bathroom
Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The well-equipped kitchen features a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and a toaster. The double room offers a private entrance, an electric kettle, parquet floors, a flat-screen TV, as well as city views.
Queen Room with Balcony
The unit offers 2 beds.
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