With a stay at America del Sur Hostel El Calafate in El Calafate, you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Plaza de los Pioneros and Avenue del Libertador. .This hostel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Museo de El Calafate and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Argentinian Museum of Toys.
Santa Teresita del Nino Jesus Church - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
El Calafate Historical Interpretation Center - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
Gnome Village - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
Getting around
El Calafate (FTE-Comandante Armando Tola Intl.) - 20 min drive
Restaurants
‪Casimiro Bigua Parrilla - ‬13 min walk
‪Merino - ‬14 min walk
‪Pietro's Cafe - ‬13 min walk
‪Parrilla Mi Viejo - ‬14 min walk
‪Wanaco Tradicional Bar - ‬15 min walk
About this property
America del Sur Hostel El Calafate
America del Sur Hostel El Calafate offers 19 accommodations with hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 19 guestrooms, featuring heated floors. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this hostel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and barbecue grills. Guests can catch a ride on the shuttle (surcharge), which operates within 1 km.
Satisfy your appetite at BBQ, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe. A complimentary continental breakfast is included.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, express check-in, and express check-out. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Guests are offered a complimentary continental breakfast.
BBQ - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet
Parking and transportation
24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 1 km
Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
Free self parking on site
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Snack bar/deli
Restaurants on site
BBQ
Things to do
Bicycle rentals
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Guest services
Concierge services
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
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.
Low-height counter and sink
No elevator
More
1 building
2 floors
Built in 2003
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Towels provided
More
Heated floor
Heating
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Express 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
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 not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
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 required to pay the following charge at the property: Argentina Value-Added Tax (VAT) at 21%. A VAT exemption is available to travelers 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 applies only to accommodation, including bookings where breakfast is included.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Airport shuttle fee: ARS 500 per person (one-way)
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number 2898/13
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
Property is also known as
America del Sur El Calafate
America del Sur Hostel El Calafate
America Sur El Calafate
America del Sur Hostel El Calafate El Calafate
America del Sur Hostel El Calafate Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
I had a really great stay at America del Sur Hostel El Calafate! The place was nice, had a great vibe, and I genuinely enjoyed my time there. Would happily stay again.
A comfortable, clean and friendly hostel in a good location.
Steve
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Charles
Feb 15, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Rooms are a bit shabby, as one expects from a hostel, but the staff goes above and beyond. Facilities are great, with travel and trekking assistance provided. Plus the prepared is far better than anything one typically gets from a hostel. Bit of a walk across unlit dirt roads from the main center, coming back is all uphill, but otherwise a great place to stay!
Great location, knowledgeable staff, comfy beds and good public space. Extras - laundry service, taxi and travel bookings make this a good spot. Basic breakfast included but can add eggs for a cheap fee. Would recommend this spot. We are older travelers and enjoy the younger vibe.
SIMON
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Daphne
Nov 2, 2025
Amazing hostel! Great vibes, super nice staff, and beautiful views! They helped us book activities and gave great recs for food in town which is a short walk away. Will be coming back
Genuinely loved this place! Found it accidentally and was surprised how nice it was! Also the people/staffs and the atmosphere was incredible! Wish we'd stayed longer but would definitely choose the same place if we ever came back to El Calafate again!
the staff was friendly and always happy to answer question and offer additional information regarding calafate and near by attraccions.
The place offer a great atmosphere of friendship and good vibes.
Fun public spaces! Rooms are euro-spartan, but have everything you need.
Dean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Klaas
Feb 23, 2026
The hostel offers an amazing view of the lake and has a nice and cozy atmosphere in the main room. The private rooms were okay, nothing fancy, nothing bad. Breakfast was quite bad though. All in all decent hostel quality but the price is far too high for what you get. Also we overheard the room next door had bed bugs and the hostel just offered our neighbours a room switch, which is how bed bugs spread. Also they urged them not to tell other guests, which is not very sympathetic.
I really enjoyed the hostel! The front desk staff was incredible and many times told me to make myself at home. The common space is a fun place to relax or meet others, with an incredible view!
Very well maintained and great location.
Even though this is on the hill little outside of main area but short walking distance and nice separation to be quiet.
Facility is very clean and they offer laundry service which was great.
Also this hostel offer airport transportation and other fun tours cheaper than many of local tour companies, so you should reach out before taking taxi from the airport or booking online.