Must-see hotels in El Calafate

  • Hostal Schilling

    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…

  • Cauquenes de Nimez

    El Calafate

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

  • America del Sur

    El Calafate

    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…

  • Posada Karut Josh

    El Calafate

    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…

  • Madre Tierra

    El Calafate

    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…

  • Hosteria La Estepa

    El Calafate

    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…

  • South B&B

    El Calafate

    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,…

  • Las Cabañitas

    El Calafate

    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…

  • Hostel del Glaciar Libertador

    El Calafate

    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…

  • Hotel Posada Los Álamos

    El Calafate

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

  • Camping El Ovejero

    El Calafate

    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…

  • I Keu Ken Hostel

    El Calafate

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

  • Miyazato Inn

    El Calafate

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

  • Hotel Michelangelo

    El Calafate

    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…

  • Hostel del Glaciar Pioneros

    El Calafate

    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…

  • Calafate Hostel

    El Calafate

    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…

  • Bla! Guesthouse

    El Calafate

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

  • Hospedaje Jorgito

    El Calafate

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