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Folk Hostel

2.0 star property

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Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher
Living area
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Interior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Jose R. Haro 424, El Calafate, Santa Cruz, 9405
  • Place, Avenue del Libertador
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Plaza de los Pioneros
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Teresita del Nino Jesus Church
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, El Calafate (FTE-Comandante Armando Tola Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Deluxe Triple Room

Deluxe Triple Room

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double or 2 Single Beds

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double or 2 Single Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Basic Triple Room, 3 Single Beds

Basic Triple Room, 3 Single Beds

  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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

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

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Mixed Dormitory One Bed in 8-Bed

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Mixed Dormitory One Bed in 4-Bed

  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 1

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room Standard

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 3

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room Standard with Mountain View

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room Standard

  • Sleeps 3

About the area

El Calafate

At Folk Hostel you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Plaza de los Pioneros and Avenue del Libertador. Highlights at this hostel include free buffet breakfast and free self-parking. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Added amenities include laundry facilities, a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this El Calafate hostel include Museo de El Calafate and Santa Teresita del Nino Jesus Church.
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What's nearby

  • Museo de El Calafate - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Avenue del Libertador - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Plaza de los Pioneros - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Santa Teresita del Nino Jesus Church - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Gnome Village - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Parrilla Mi Viejo - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Casimiro Bigua Parrilla - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Pietro's Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Wanaco Tradicional Bar - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Merino - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Folk Hostel

Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at Folk Hostel. Free self parking is available.

This El Calafate hostel is smoke free.

  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Locker space
Folk Hostel offers 14 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and blackout curtains. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

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 lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Folk Hostel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • You may be required to pay the following charge at the property: Argentina value-added tax (VAT) at 21%. A VAT exemption is available to travellers who present a foreign passport or foreign ID along with an immigration entry receipt issued by Argentina's National Directorate of Migration, and who pay with a non-Argentinian card or via a bank transfer from outside Argentina. This exemption only applies to accommodation, including bookings where breakfast is included.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 12 per person (return)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 12 (return), (from 2 to 12 years old)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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

What is the cancellation policy at Folk Hostel?

Folk Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Folk Hostel?

Yep, Folk Hostel has a free self car park.

Does Folk Hostel serve breakfast?

You bet, free buffet breakfast is on offer daily between 6:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Folk Hostel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day at scheduled times for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Folk Hostel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Folk Hostel?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Folk Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 33 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Koichi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Close to bus terminal. Clean room. Breakfast is nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had an excellent check in reception which i would have rated 5/5 easily. She was the weekend staff and she was very helpful, informative, and pleasant, but the weekdays, morning front desk staff was completely different than all other staffs. He was selective how he relates to the guests. It seems he likes to get acquainted with the females guests more. Both time, i asked for information, it seems he cannot be bother and very short and direct with the information. I asked where i can stroll around town amd he suggested the beach. He causally point I go down the road, and I should get to the beach. Instead, he could've given me direction to the main road where it will lead to the beach, rather i have to asked the locals on the street after I got lost and went into some deadend road. When i checked in, the lady drew on the map the places to eat. Therefore, the rating is dropped 4/5 for poor guest service. I checked out unsatisfied and he knew it...sadly.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and people. Great vibes.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

kyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pretty nice hostel, pretty basic but standard breakfast better than other hostels I stayed at in the area. A little expensive for a hostel but again that’s just the price you pay in the southern regions. Nice facility and fast wifi, kitchen was fairly large and lots of space to accommodate guests
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joleen M

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was so helpful and arranged a cab pick up for us to get to the airport. Breakfast was provided and easy in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Folks was a great place to stay headed to Patagonia. Great service. The management has thought through how to help people feel comfortable while there. The kitchen is great plenty of room and the common area is large and open. Super close to the bus terminal which is helpful headed to Patagonia. Town center is a bit of a walk but there is a path with stairs that was good on the legs in prep for hiking Patagonia!! I stayed going in and coming out of Patagonia. Both times I got a good nights sleep. The roommates were respectful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

William

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was a temporary problem but the showers did not work and the power was out in my room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good option close to bus terminal

Overall is good, the breakfast is basic
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Flavio

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Outstanding service. Nadya and Lucas went above and beyond to help us with anything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

karthik A

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing hostel and friendly staf

This is the best hostel we stayed in the entire trip! The kitchen was well equipped and the rooms were big and super clean. The most friendliest staff Ludege, he was so quick to help us find a baby sitter and did manage to get us on the minitrek in Perito Moreno in a very short notice. I would highly recommend him to book your tours!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTIAN JESUS

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Este fue un excelente hostal!! <3 Excelente trato de Guillermo :)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

CLEIRRANDER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hospedagem nova

Café da manhã é fraco mas a hospedagem é nova. Limpeza 100%, confortável e aquecimento até no chão
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Karolina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Worst breakfast ever, good price, good staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Marina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alisson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alisson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

sojeong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean!! nice atmosphere!!! Walking distance to bus terminal / supermarket You can make a seat reservation for bus to Moreno Glacier at the hostel(without extra cost) Possible to walk to El Calafate downtown(10-15mins), but when late night, there is a part of the way which has no lights
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Carolina, Santiago, chile

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Limpieza y mantenimiento del lugar excelente, muy acogedor!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Chris, Tübingen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ein super Hostel! Das Personal ist sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Auch beim buchen von Touren oder Transfers bekommt man Tipps und Hilfe. Das Frühstück war zwar nicht riesig vom Umfang, jedoch hat man alles was man braucht und lecker war es auch! Tipp: Lunchbox an Rezeption bestellen, wenn man längere Touren vor hat.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

SOSUKE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

清潔でアットホームで安い！

建物は真新しく、二段ベッド、トイレ、シャワー室は白色基調でとても清潔感に溢れていて気持ちよく利用できました。また、特に午後のフロント担当の男性が本当にフレンドリーで、丁寧にいろいろと対応してくれました。朝食も美味しく、自分で料理を作れるキッチンエリアもあり、なんといっても止まっている人たちがとてもリラックスしていて初対面のはずなのに、まるで共同生活をしているコミュニティのような雰囲気の中で、過ごすことができました。料金もとても安く、次も機会があればフォークホステルに必ず泊まります
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

PacoG, Ciudad de México

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Es un hostal que se encuentra a la altura a nivel mundial. Pensado para la comodidad de los mochileros o aquellos que desean alguna habitación privada. Las instalaciones son excelentes, literas, servicios sanitarios, agua caliente, cocina. Te otorgan un desayuno completo. La atención del staff es excepcional, siempre dispuestos a ayudarte.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

HEEJIN

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019