Must see hotels in El Calafate

Good value and centrally located, this friendly guesthouse is a top choice for travelers who value service. Much is due to the family owners, who look…

Both modern and rustic, Gabriel's welcoming two-story lodge offers views of flamingos on the lake (from November through summer). Smart rooms decorated…

This backpacker favorite has a stylish lodge setting with views and heated floors. Hip, modern doubles with artwork make you rethink the limitations of a…

Run by an Italian-Argentine couple, this peaceful aluminum-sided B&B features big, bright rooms and a lovely garden with lake views. Breakfast is abundant…

A beaut wrapped in Andean textiles and rustic simplicity. The biggest draw is the 2nd-floor living room, with comfy sofas and a blazing woodstove on…

Guests happily tuck into this snug, rustic lodging with panoramic lake views and farm antiques. Of the 26 rooms, a handful have water views; the deluxe…

You would need a drone to get views of Lago Argentino to beat those from this enormous hillside hotel converted to a large B&B. Rooms are spacious,…

A restful spot that has snug storybook A-frames with spiral staircases leading to loft beds and apartments, all with LED TVs. It's run by Eugenia, the…

The best deals here are dorm bunk beds with thick covers. Behind a Victorian facade, the modern facilities include a top-floor kitchen, radiant floor…

Considering the amenities, prices are pretty reasonable at Calafate’s original resort. There are lush rooms, overstuffed sofas, spectacular gardens,…

El Ovejero has woodsy, well-kept (and slightly noisy) campsites with spotless showers that have 24-hour hot water. Locals say that the on-site restaurant…

With helpful staff, artisan beer and deck chairs on industrial springs, this quirky hostel has proven popular with travelers. Features include inviting…

Resembling a simple Japanese inn, this elegant B&B wins points for personalized service. Breakfast include sweets and medialunas (pastries), and…

Tour groups favor this Swiss-chalet-style lodging in the center of El Calafate. Now renovated, it has a chic lobby and living area with stone fixtures and…

A 15-minute walk from town, this sprawling, renovated red house is one of El Calafate's most long-standing hostels. A sociable place, it includes…

Best suited to large groups, this mammoth log cabin ends up feeling blander than the competition in El Calafate. Double-bunk dorms are cozy, while the new…

If you're wondering where all the hipsters are, check out this tiny, mellow design hostel. While dorms are cramped, private rooms are comfortable,…

The lovely Señora Virginia has received generations of travelers in her modest home, decorated with vintage Barbies, doilies and synthetic flowers. Rooms…