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Folk Hostel

2.0 star property
Relax amidst nature’s beauty or fuel up for an adventure – this charming hostel has everything you need to unwind.

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Folk Hostel offers a warm atmosphere with a free breakfast buffet, tranquil garden, and spacious terrace. Unwind in the library or explore nearby attractions with bike rentals and tour assistance. With in-room WiFi, dry cleaning services, barbecue grills, and concierge services at your fingertips.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Shared Dormitory, Multiple Beds, Shared Bathroom (4 People) | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Blackout drapes/curtains
Microwave
Oven
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Deluxe Triple Room | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

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Heating
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Basic Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds

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Heating
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Blackout drapes/curtains
Microwave
Oven
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Accessible, Non Smoking (8 People) | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Blackout drapes/curtains
Microwave
Oven
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Mixed Dormitory One Bed in 8-Bed

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Mixed Dormitory One Bed in 4-Bed

  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 1

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room Standard

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 3

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room Standard with Mountain View

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room Standard

  • Sleeps 3
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About the neighborhood

El Calafate is home to Folk Hostel. El Calafate Historical Interpretation Center and Walichu Caves are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Laguna Nimez and Calafate Fishing. Visit our El Calafate travel guide
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Jose R. Haro 424, El Calafate, Santa Cruz, 9405

What's nearby

  • gnome village in attraction park, tiny dwarf houses with colorful facades, fairy tale village
    Gnome Village
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Museo de El Calafate
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Plaza de los Pioneros
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Avenue del Libertador
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Santa Teresita del Nino Jesus Church
    9 min walk - 0.8 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

Property highlights
At Folk Hostel, you can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and a garden. In addition to a library and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and a TV in the lobby
  • Smoke-free premises, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry services
Room features
All guestrooms at Folk Hostel offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Communal kitchens with refrigerators, dishwashers, and microwaves
  • Ovens, cookware/dishes/utensils, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

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 elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless 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

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
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: USD 12 per person (roundtrip)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 12 (roundtrip), (from 2 to 12 years old)

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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

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

Is Folk Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Folk Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Folk Hostel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Folk Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs at scheduled times. A fee of USD 12 per person applies.

Where is Folk Hostel located?

Situated in El Calafate, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Plaza de los Pioneros, Avenue del Libertador, and Museo de El Calafate. Santa Teresita del Nino Jesus Church and Argentinian Museum of Toys are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Folk Hostel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

PABLO JEFERSOM HUERFANO

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent. The staff who work there are very respectful and friendly, good location
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing kitchen and hangout area (including an outside patio) Shower pressure/temperature were amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Julyssa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The staff were very friendly, the private room was a decent size and clean, the kitchen was big enough for at least 4 people to cook at once. The area was quiet but also central. It was a 10-15min walk from el Centro or downtown. Breakfast was simple but got the job done.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Allison

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

10/10 Excellent

Joleen M

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

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

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

6/10 Okay

Karolina

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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Flavio

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

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

Carolina, Santiago, chile

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Shanley

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

L'auberge parfaite !

J'ai adoré cette auberge, le bâtiment est neuf, la déco est très belle, la douche est chaude avec un bon débit, la cuisine est idéale, le salon est très agréable, les lieux sont silencieux, le petit dej est copieux, et le service juste incroyable ! Pour exemple du service, j'avais un bus à 3h du matin, ils m'ont proposé de me préparer un petit déjeuner.. Dans les autres auberges tu dépasses de 10 minutes le créneau horaire du petit-déjeuner, tu peux te gratter pour avoir quelque chose. Bref, c'est l'auberge parfaite !
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Me encantó la atención y la tranquilidad de este hostal. La colcha tenía unas manchas, pero a parte de esto todo perfecto!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

2/10 Terrible

Randy

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

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