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FDel Glaciar Libertador Hotel offers free Wi-Fi in El Calafate. Perito Moreno glacier is 50 mi away. Del Glaciar Libertador features private dormitory rooms. All of them have private bathrooms.

Staffs are nice even they are not good in English but they tried a lot and helpful
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Very Good
1,566 reviews
Price from
$70.21
1 night, 2 adults

Located in El Calafate, within 3.1 miles of Argentinean Lake and a 11-minute walk of El Calafate Regional Museum, Hotel Kapenke provides accommodations with a garden and free WiFi throughout the...

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Very Good
1,471 reviews
Price from
$63
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel Sierra Nevada is located in the main street of El Calafate, offering views of Bahia Redonda and the Glaciers National Park. Rooms include a TV, and free Wi-Fi is available.

Excellent staff especially Sofia. Nice, large rooms, good breakfast
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Excellent
686 reviews
Price from
$88.63
1 night, 2 adults

La Cantera is a designer lodge set high in the scenic El Calafate. Guests can enjoy a boat trip, 4x4 excursion, or guided hiking tour.

Bed/pillows were very comfortable and the breakfast was great. Some of staff members were extremely nice.
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Very Good
331 reviews
Price from
$151.20
1 night, 2 adults

Only 164 feet from Redonda Bay and Argentino Lake, the hotel offers rooms with garden views. Wi-Fi and private parking are free.

Amazing location and facilities
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Very Good
290 reviews
Price from
$54.45
1 night, 2 adults

Located 656 feet from Libertador Avenue area and 1640 feet from the Laguna Nimes Reserve, MadreTierra Patagonia is set in a charming Patagonian building.

Likes: bed comfortable, quiet, some staff were very attentive (Mariano), location was great Dislikes: no fridge in the room, checkout staff was terrible (appethetic not helpful, didn’t even acknowledge me), didn’t like that you couldn’t keep the key
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Excellent
216 reviews
Price from
$112
1 night, 2 adults

With a quiet location overlooking Lake Argentino, 2 miles from the center of El Calafate, this hotel showcases Patagonia's wonderful landscape and sense of openness.

View from common room and bedroom. Assigned my room on ground floor, no need to carry suitcase upstairs.
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Very Good
498 reviews
Price from
$105
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel Lar Aike is a boutique guest lodge located in El Calafate. It offers far-reaching views across the dramatic Patagonian landscape. WiFi is free throughout the entire hotel.

Special thanks to Mathias who was extremely helpful
Review score
Excellent
489 reviews
Price from
$103.50
1 night, 2 adults

Located in El Calafate and with Argentinean Lake reachable within 4.5 miles, Koi Aiken provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a terrace, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar.

Cute, in construction
Review score
Excellent
128 reviews
Price from
$849.99
1 night, 2 adults

Only a 15-minute walk from Calafate city center, Glaciares De La Patagonia offers rooms with free Wi-Fi and excellent views.

Very clean, comfortable hotel with a nice breakfast included.
Review score
Very Good
310 reviews
Price from
$59
1 night, 2 adults
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El Calafate's best hotels with breakfast

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    Very Good · 142 reviews

    Located in El Calafate and with Argentinean Lake reachable within 3 miles, Cerro Calafate Hotel provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the property and a...

    Guest review
    Very clean and good service. We were confused by some of the negative reviews and realized that some of the older reviews seem to be from another hotel that was under and new management.
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    Excellent · 966 reviews

    Located close to Lake Argentino and surrounded by woods and mountains, this 4-star hotel in Calafate provides cozy, well-equipped rooms and a restaurant serving local cuisine.

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    Very Good · 331 reviews

    La Cantera is a designer lodge set high in the scenic El Calafate. Guests can enjoy a boat trip, 4x4 excursion, or guided hiking tour.

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    Very Good · 215 reviews

    Edenia Hotel & Nature offers a wide range of modern facilities together with experienced staff and breathtaking views, just 262 feet from the beautiful Argentino Lake.

    Guest review
    Everything, the friendly staff, the amenities, the view, the rooms.
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    Very Good · 559 reviews

    Offering an indoor swimming pool, a sauna room and spa facilities, Design Suites Calafate has chic décor only 1.9 mi from downtown Calafate.

    Guest review
    This hotel is right in front of the Lake Great Suite, a really nice restroom with Jacuzzi ,The pool is heated a super nice stay 👌
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    Very Good · 704 reviews

    Xelena Hotel & Suites is located at Argentino Lake in El Calafate. Guests staying here can admire the landscape while unwinding in the Health Club, where a 70-square-yard swimming pool is also located...

    Guest review
    Very clean with nice facilities. Shuttle into town is helpful. Very friendly staff and good service. Comfortable bar to hang out in. Fabulous views.
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    Very Good · 113 reviews

    Overlooking Lago Argentino and just yards from Bahía Redonda bay, Rochester Calafate offers free Wi-Fi, free breakfast and panoramic views of the Patagonian landscape.

    Guest review
    The staff, the room was so clean and the breakfast so good
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    Excellent · 52 reviews

    Located on a hill at the gateway to Calafate, the 4-star Alto Calafate Hotel provides a warm environment and gorgeous views of the Argentino Lake and the Cerro Calafate.

Budget hotels in El Calafate

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    Very Good · 310 reviews

    Only a 15-minute walk from Calafate city center, Glaciares De La Patagonia offers rooms with free Wi-Fi and excellent views.

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    Excellent · 463 reviews

    Offering spacious accommodations and free WiFi internet access, Sent Calafate lies in the charming town of El Calafate in south-west Santa Cruz, on the southern shores of Lake Argentino.

    Guest review
    Great place to stay in El Calafate if you are taking the bus ( it is less than a 5 minute walk to the bus terminal). Room are spacious and quite nice and the breakfast buffet is excellent!
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    Very Good · 31 reviews

    Featuring a garden, Hosteria Lago Sur is located in El Calafate in the Santa Cruz region, 2.4 miles from Argentinean Lake and a 2-minute walk from El Calafate Bus Station.

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    Good · 187 reviews

    Located in El Calafate and within 2.8 miles of Argentinean Lake, Los Lagos Hotel has a garden, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.

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    Wonderful · 764 reviews

    Located in El Calafate, 2.6 miles from Argentinean Lake, Destino Calafate has accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

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    Wonderful · 591 reviews

    Patagonia Queen is a boutique hotel offering comfortable accommodations in El Calafate, only 100 yards from downtown and nearby Lago Argentino Lake.

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    Exceptional · 7 reviews

    Located in El Calafate, 3.3 miles from Roca Lake, Estancia Patagonia El Calafate - Pristine Luxury Camps provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a private beach area and a terrace...

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    Exceptional · 79 reviews

    Los Ponchos Hotel is located just 1.2 mi from central El Calafate. Its warm rooms feature Hispanic-American art and views of Lake Argentino.

    Guest review
    Comfortable and cozy small hotel close to town center. Great staff and very tasty breakfast and coffee options. Very comfortable bed.

Hotels located in the center of El Calafate

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    Excellent · 163 reviews

    Close to the center of El Calafate and Lago Argentino, Konke Calafate Hotel offers rooms with flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. It features a renowned gastronomic school.

    Guest review
    the property was in excellent conditions . The staff really kind . Excelent breakfast
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    Excellent · 128 reviews

    Located in El Calafate and with Argentinean Lake reachable within 4.5 miles, Koi Aiken provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a terrace, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar.

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    Excellent · 541 reviews

    Posada Los Alamos is located in the heart of El Calafate, close to Argentino Lake. It has spa facilities, an indoor pool and free Wi-Fi in all areas.

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    Excellent · 449 reviews

    Located in El Calafate and within 2.1 miles of Argentinean Lake, Apart Hotel Jardín has a garden, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property.

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    Excellent · 784 reviews

    Located in the Patagonian town of El Calafate, bordering on Lake Argentino in the province of Santa Cruz, this 3-star hotel offers cozily furnished double rooms with flat-screen TVs.

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    Excellent · 354 reviews

    Kau Yatún Hotel Boutique, surrounded by the Patagonian steppe of Estancia 25 de Mayo, features traditional ranch style architecture, a fireside bar and spacious rooms with large picture windows.

    Guest review
    Delicious breakfast and perfect location. This hotel is very cozy.
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    Excellent · 240 reviews

    The Aikendor Hotel Panoramico, located just 0.7 mi from the city center of Calafate. It has a heated pool, breakfast service with lake views and there is free WiFi in common areas.

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    Excellent · 489 reviews

    Hotel Lar Aike is a boutique guest lodge located in El Calafate. It offers far-reaching views across the dramatic Patagonian landscape. WiFi is free throughout the entire hotel.

    Guest review
    Location is close to downtown. Only 10mnt walk. Close to a small grocery store. Walk around Argentina lake in the afternoon. Very courteous staff

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Patagonia's Glacier Paradise

El Calafate is a small city in Argentinean Patagonia, situated in the foothills of the Andes and on the shores of Argentino Lake. Blending colourful wooden houses and Alpine-influenced architecture, it is the gateway to the Glaciers National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Booking.com offers a wide range of accommodation in El Calafate and surroundings, from 5-star hotels to cheap hostels.

The area was originally inhabited by the ‘Aonikenk’ people, while the modern settlement grew at the beginning of the 20th century as a refuge along the wool trade route, taking its name from the native blueberry bush known as ‘Calafate’. The town was founded by the Argentinean government in 1927 to promote the colonisation of the area, but its development started only after the creation of the National Park, in 1937.

The famous Perito Moreno Glacier is 80 km from the city. Mount Fitz Roy, the small town of El Chaltén, the romantic Onelli Bay, Lago del Desierto, and Roca Lake are some of the impressive landmarks that make up Argentina‘s 2nd-largest natural reservation. If you want to experience Patagonia’s languid vastness and tranquillity, try some of El Calafate’s rural accommodation or ‘estancias’.

Before booking your flight to Comandante Armando Tola International Airport, check out the deals for El Calafate available on Booking.com!

What Guests Said About El Calafate:

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    We stayed two nights in El Calafate, visited Mereno Glacier...

    We stayed two nights in El Calafate, visited Mereno Glacier national park for a day, another day, relaxed in the city. we really enjoyed walking along the Argentina river walkway, also visited nature conservancy, there are so many waterfowls in the lake (river), first time saw black neck swan, I wished I brought binocular with me to enjoy the bird watching. It supposes to have Grebe's and Flamingos, dozens of species. the first week of April, all the tall trees leave in the city are changing to golden yellow Fall color, with Spanish style houses, it is really a pretty and warm town. with delicious food and drinks. Really enjoyed
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    yun
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    Loved the All glaciers boat trip - well organized with...

    Loved the All glaciers boat trip - well organized with plenty of time to enjoy the ride and the views. We went with SoloPatagonia and found it perfect for us. It takes all day, but we had time to drive to Perito Moreno Glacier and enjoy a shot visit before the closed. We found El Calafate has great restaurant options, ice cream shops and shopping. Another day, we drove to Chalten and completed one of the hikes looking at Fitz Roy mountain... loved the town of Chalten, the vibe, restaurants and nature. We would like to come back and stay there at least one night to complete more hikes.
    Guest review by
    Isabella
    United States
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    Good location for shops , bars and restaurants.

    Good location for shops , bars and restaurants. Good location to nature reserve which is worth a visit if you like wildlife Approx 1.5 hours drive to glacier with stop Clean town centre Accepts cash and card in bars etc Only need cash for taxis
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    Lee Jeanes
    United Kingdom
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    This is a great little town which has some eccentiricies -...

    This is a great little town which has some eccentiricies - there's no zoning so you have car repair and other businesses in the middle of single family neighborhoods, and LOTS of dogs roaming around and (especially in the middle of the night) loudly. barking at each other whether singly or in packs. Weird. Outside that, lots of restaurants on the main drag, LOTS of small lodging opportunities scattered among residential housing - tourist-friently, relatively safe. English (at least fluent) is less common here, but manageable for English-native speakers willing to work at it.
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    Anonymous
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    Loved El Calafate, a lovely town. Helpful shop staff.

    Loved El Calafate, a lovely town. Helpful shop staff. Lots of adventure/tours places, all same priced so no need to shop around. A Clean town. Lots of places to stay for all budgets. Easy town to navigate. A trip to the glaciers is a must do - spectacular sight.
    Guest review by
    Rosemarie
    United Kingdom
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    Great location to use as a base for exploring Los Glacieres...

    Great location to use as a base for exploring Los Glacieres NP (both El Chalten and Perito Moreno Glacier portions), and for longer day trips into Torres del Paine NP in Chile. Easy, modern airport. Dozens of very nice restaurants and bars within a walkable downtown.
    Guest review by
    Kevin
    United States

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  • From $49.50 per night
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    Wonderful · 3,042 reviews
    Booked a whole dorm as private room for me and husband. A little strange sleeping in bunk beds but there's a great vibe in the communal areas, the rooms are very warm, the view is amazing and everything is extremely clean. Breakfast was varied and good value for money. Ate dinner at the hostel one night and although the price was approaching restaurant level (albeit with a free wine) the grill was some of the best we've had in Argentina.
    Guest review by
    Stevie
    United States
  • From $47.19 per night
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    Excellent · 614 reviews
    The hotel has a perfect location, and the ratio of location, price, staff and everything else is great! The price is more than excellent for the center of El Calafate, compared to other places of accommodation and compared to all the prices of the town! Danny and his family are uniquely hospitable people who understand all the needs of their customers! They are planning to renovate their hostel soon and I hope to see you again…
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    Georgi
    Bulgaria
  • From $135 per night
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    Very Good · 559 reviews
    Beautiful view of Lago Argentino from the room. Very friendly staff. Highly recommend working with the hotel concierge to coordinate day trips. Given how tight-knit the El Calafate tourism community is, they're able to streamline the trip planning and coordinate directly with tourism companies.
    Guest review by
    Robert
    United States
  • From $48.54 per night
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    Very Good · 798 reviews
    Really nice and cute hotel/lodge. We were greated and welcomed extremely friendly and could ask for help anytime. Cozy living room overlooking El Calafate
    Guest review by
    Samantha
    Germany
  • From $151 per night
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    Excellent · 541 reviews
    Best hotel in El Calafate and I've stayed in quite a few there! 10/10 highly recommend
    Guest review by
    Conor
    Ireland

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