Folk Hostel is located in El Calafate. Laguna Nimez and Calafate Fishing reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include La Aldea de los Gnomos and El Calafate Regional Museum.
El Calafate Historical Interpretation Center - 2 min drive
El Calafate Regional Museum - 2 min drive
Calafate History Exhibition Hall - 3 min drive
Getting around
El Calafate (FTE-Comandante Armando Tola Intl.) - 19 min drive
Restaurants
Heladeria Acuarela - 14 min walk
Casimiro Bigua Parrilla & Asador - el Calafate - 12 min walk
La Tablita - 6 min walk
Nina Restaurante - 11 min walk
Pietro's Cafe - 12 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 hire, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and barbecues
Smoke-free property, tour/ticket information and a TV in reception
Room features
All guest rooms at Folk Hostel offer amenities, such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
Communal kitchens with fridges, dishwashers and microwaves
Ovens, cookware/dishes/utensils and heating
Languages
English, French, Spanish
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
24-hour return 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
Guest services
Concierge services
Daily housekeeping
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Garden
Terrace
Accessibility
No lift
More
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Bathroom
Shower
Towels
Food and drink
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Shared kitchen access
More
Heating
Policies
Check-in
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Check-out
Contactless check-out
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
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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
You may be asked to pay the following charges at the property: Argentina value-added tax (21%). Nonresident travellers who pay using a foreign card or bank transfer and who present a valid passport and tourist visa may be exempt from value-added tax (21%).
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 any lifts
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 at Folk Hostel?
Self-parking is free at this property.
Does Folk Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs at scheduled times.
Folk Hostel Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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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
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.
Tom
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
8/10 Good
William
Travelled with partner
17 Feb 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was a temporary problem but the showers did not work and the power was out in my room
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!
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