From basic campgrounds to five-star luxury hotels, there's a lodging option in El Calafate to suit every budget. There are some centrally located hotels near Avenida Libertador, and many smaller inns and hostels have recently popped up on the fringes of town. Prices go up during the high season, from October to April; the peak is December to February. Many hotels only accept cash, and reservations are highly recommended when El Calafate gets busy.
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The first thing you’ll notice about Hostal America del Sur is the mountain of hiking boots piled at the door. Yes, this place has a shoes-off policy, but not to worry, the heated floors will keep your feet toasty warm. The hostel, which is a seven-minute walk from Downtown, is a welcoming place...
I Keu Ken Hostel touts itself as a traveler’s home away from home, a place to rest after a long stint on the road. This pleasant inn is in a quiet part of town, away from the bustle of the center and has tremendous views of Lago Argentino. The four-bed...
Hostal del Glaciar Libertador is a three-story, neo-Gothic-styled house on El Calafate’s main street. Inside, the hostel has two courtyards. The front one has the reception and common room, surrounded by upper-level balconies with sitting and writing nooks....
If just seeing the mega glacier Perito Moreno isn’t enough for you, if you feel you must also touch it, be in the midst of its blue-white spikes, then take a hike. Mini Trekking is a two-hour excursion across the ice field. If you’re up for an even...
Bed and breakfast Casa de Grillos is ideally located for those looking to “get away from it all” while still enjoying the conveniences of town. Eight blocks from Avenida del Libertador, Casa de Grillos in situated in one of the only wooded areas in otherwise sparse El Calafate, and is close to...