Situated in El Calafate and with Argentinean Lake reachable within 3.9 km, Folk Hostel features concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. The property is set 500 metres from El Calafate Bus Station, 400 metres from Regional Museum and 2.5 km from Nimez Lagoon. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests. All rooms have bed linen. Isla Solitaria (Lonesome Island) is 9.4 km from the hostel, while Puerto Irma Ruines is 12 km from the property. The nearest airport is Comandante Armando Tola International, 19 km from Folk Hostel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

FREE parking!


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
3 single beds
or
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
2 single beds
or
1 double bed
3 single beds
or
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
9.1
Location
8.7
Free WiFi
8.6
High score for El Calafate
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Ana
    Slovenia Slovenia
    It's a very nice hostel, where you can easily meet other travellers. Location is great and the staff were nice and helpful! Would definitely come back and would recommend!
  • Jörg
    Germany Germany
    The guy at the reception (Alan) is a really nice, friendly and helpfllul guy. He has also a good taste of music and plays chilled songs, which made the vibes in the big entrance room just perfect. I enjoyed the stay in the folk hostel from the...
  • Constance
    Canada Canada
    Front desk staff very helpful. Close to bus station. Great breakfast. Hot showers

Property surroundings

Facilities of Folk Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Heating
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Reception services
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
    Additional charge
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Wellness
  • Public Bath
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish

House rules

Folk Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 00:00

Check-out

From 07:00 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Visa American Express Cash Folk Hostel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

FAQs about Folk Hostel

  • The prices at Folk Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Folk Hostel is 0.6 miles from the centre of El Calafate. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Folk Hostel is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Folk Hostel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Public Bath
    • Bicycle rental