Located in El Calafate, Hosteria Rukahue is within a 5-minute drive of Plaza de los Pioneros and Museo de El Calafate. .This hostal is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Argentinian Museum of Toys and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Santa Teresita del Nino Jesus Church.
What's nearby
Museo de El Calafate - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
Plaza de los Pioneros - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
Avenue del Libertador - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
Santa Teresita del Nino Jesus Church - 9 min drive - 1.3 miles
Gnome Village - 10 min drive - 2.1 miles
Getting around
El Calafate (FTE-Comandante Armando Tola Intl.) - 17 min drive
Restaurants
La Tolderia - 4 min drive
Casimiro Bigua Parrilla - 4 min drive
Merino - 3 min drive
Pietro's Cafe - 3 min drive
Parrilla Mi Viejo - 4 min drive
About this property
Hosteria Rukahue
Hosteria Rukahue offers 9 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. These individually decorated accommodations include desks. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers and bidets. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested. Cribs/infant beds (surcharge) are also available.
Make yourself at home in one of the 9 individually decorated guestrooms. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and bidets.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. This hostal also features an arcade/game room, a fireplace in the lobby, and a picnic area.
Satisfy your appetite at the hostal's coffee shop/cafe, or stay in and take advantage of the room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a computer station, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM.
Room service is available.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free uncovered self parking on site
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
Snack bar/deli
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Library
TV in common areas
Family friendly
Arcade/game room
Crib (surcharge)
Laundry facilities
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
Free newspapers in lobby
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Water dispenser
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
Computer station
Outdoors
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No elevator (single-level property)
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Built in 2006
Communal living room
Fireplace in lobby
Smoking not allowed
Traditional architecture
Room amenities
Bedroom
Crib (surcharge)
Pillow menu
Pillowtop mattress
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Food and drink
Room service
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Desk
Heating
Individual decor
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide a negative COVID-19 test result
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 12.0 per day
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
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 12.0 per day
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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
Hosteria Rukahue Hostal El Calafate
Hosteria Rukahue Hostal
Hosteria Rukahue El Calafate
Hosteria Rukahue Hostal
Hosteria Rukahue El Calafate
Hosteria Rukahue Hostal El Calafate
Hosteria Rukahue Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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.
A lovely small 9 room hotel. Staff are lovely, good breakfast and comfortable room. Fantastic value for money - would stay there again without hesitation.
Very nice staff, breakfast was also possible a bit earlier as we had to catch a bus. Comfortable rooms, would come back anytime!
Sarah
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Swarup
Nov 28, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean, staff was very courteous and helpful. The breakfast was customer to meet our dietary restrictions but still was super delicious. We had a great stay!
Swarup
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Maria
Dec 23, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This was a cute little lodge-type hotel. Staff was really friendly and breakfast was very good. I loved the decor in the common area and the cabin feel of the place. Room was a little cramped (especially the shower) but it was great for what we needed for one night.
home away from home. It"s like staying with your family in a well managed accomodation. The view from the dining room and lobby is spectacular so
is the well kept garden outside my window
Great staff and a welcoming experience.
Room is small but very clean. Location is a bit away from town center, about 15 walk, but conducive for a good night sleep.
Had a very pleasant experience!!
Vanmaly
We stayed at several hostels during our Patagonia trip and this was our favorite. It is really more like a B&B. Family run, very welcoming. We really enjoyed the breakfast and courtyard!
Family-owned and managed, this hostal is the best base from which to know the glaciar area.
Very helpful staff will guide you around while sharing the local history and culture
Fantastic stay at Hosteria Rukahue. A clean, comfortable and very friendly place run by hosts who cannot do enough for their guests.
It's about 15 minutes to walk to the main street (and uphill on the way back).
Would definitely recommend this place.
The staff were kind and helpful. The breakfast was very good. Yummy eggs and toast. And the coffee was perfect. The whole place is very quaint. I sat in the garden and watched birds. Also the bees pollinating all of the beautiful flowers. It’s a mini botanical garden. It’s close to the bus terminal, a 10-15 minute walk (uphill). It wasn’t a bad walk to town for dinner either.
We were only there for two nights, but found it to have many thoughtful touches and a cosy space. It's quite a walk to the restaurants and bars though, so would recommend having a car.