El Calafate Hostel Prices

How much do hostels in El Calafate cost?

Available dorm-bed prices in El Calafate, Argentina range from $11 to $49/night over the next 3 months. HostelHound compares 27 hostels. Cheaper dates to stay include Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 21.

On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $15.

Based on current listings, October dorm beds typically start around $12/night.

Over the next 30 days, dorm beds in El Calafate start at $11/night. El Calafate is one of the pricier hostel destinations in Argentina; 9 of 12 other tracked cities with current prices have lower starting prices.

How these prices work: Hostelworld listings, based on one night and the selected dorm-bed type. “Typical starting price” is the median of daily minimum prices across 15 contributing properties—not the typical hostel’s price. Amounts are converted to USD; verify availability and final taxes and fees on Hostelworld. Filters can narrow the advertised results below, but this summary remains citywide. Latest city scrape: 2026-10-11T22:58:42.273Z.

Cheaper dates to stay

The lower-priced dates currently available include October 12 (one night),October 13 (one night),October 21 (one night). Cheaper stay dates show when lower prices are available. They do not say how far ahead to book.

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Local knowledge for El Calafate

Where to stay

Most budget hostels sit within a few blocks of Avenida del Libertador General San Martín, the main strip running through the center. Staying near the intersection with Av. Julio A. Roca puts you a short walk from the bus terminal, which is where everything departs.

Getting around

Take the public Taqsa/Marga bus to Perito Moreno Glacier from the bus terminal instead of booking a tour. It costs a fraction of the price and drops you at the same boardwalks.
Buy groceries at La Anónima supermarket on Av. Libertador. Restaurant prices in El Calafate are high relative to the rest of Argentina, so making your own lunches cuts costs noticeably over several days.
If you need to rent gear for trekking in Los Glaciares, the shops along Av. Libertador charge tourist prices. Ask your hostel staff if there is a gear-lending arrangement or local rental contact before walking into the first shop you see.

When to go

June and July are the cheapest months, with some hostels closed entirely, while January and February fill up weeks in advance and prices reflect it.

Frequently asked questions

How much do hostels in El Calafate cost?

On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $15. Dorm beds currently range from $11 to $49/night across the next 3 months of availability.

What are cheaper dates to stay in El Calafate?

Based on current listed prices, cheaper upcoming dates to stay in El Calafate include October 12, October 13, October 21.

How many hostels does HostelHound track in El Calafate?

HostelHound currently tracks 27 hostels in El Calafate, Argentina.

How much do hostels in El Calafate cost in October?

Based on current listings, October dorm beds typically start around $12/night.

Is El Calafate affordable compared to other hostel cities in Argentina?

Over the next 30 days, dorm beds in El Calafate start at $11/night. El Calafate is one of the pricier hostel destinations in Argentina; 9 of 12 other tracked cities with current prices have lower starting prices.

Where do backpackers stay in El Calafate?

Most budget hostels sit within a few blocks of Avenida del Libertador General San Martín, the main strip running through the center. Staying near the intersection with Av. Julio A. Roca puts you a short walk from the bus terminal, which is where everything departs.

What is the best time of year to visit El Calafate?

June and July are the cheapest months, with some hostels closed entirely, while January and February fill up weeks in advance and prices reflect it.