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Reviews of Folk Hostel

José R. Haro 424, 9405 El Calafate, Argentina

#11 of 76 hotels in El Calafate

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Review score

Based on 295 hostel reviews

9.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.2

  • Comfort

    9.1

  • Location

    8.7

  • Facilities

    9.2

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    9.1

  • Free WiFi

    8.6

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  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    10
    Excelent!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    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!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    9.0
    Without Alan the stay would not have been as great as it was for me both times!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Basic Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    I'm only a very light sleeper and so it was generally a bit too loud in the rooms for me, but that's a matter of type

    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 first minute and the exchange with Alan was delightful. The breakfast is awesome and you can put your privat beverage and food into a public fridge marking it with your name - nice way to offer a cold place ;) I would definately come back to this place again - Cheers!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Basic Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Front desk staff very helpful. Close to bus station. Great breakfast. Hot showers

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    10
    Very nice surprise
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not as close to the city centre, in a dirt road, but right next to the bus station which can be a plus.

    Amazing private room.. huge space with a nice bathroom and everything super clean and beautiful. Common spaces are lovely including the kitchen. Very friendly staff and a chill/cool vibe around the hostel. Inner patio to hang and nice breakfast too. Recommend 👍

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great hostal which was well located and clean. The shower was good and they even supplied shampoo and conditioner. The breakfast was basic but as expected for the price we paid

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2024

    10
    Perfect location and friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Basic Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very good breakfast and plenty of it! It started early which allowed for any early buses or tours people were getting. It is also located just a 5 minute walk from the bus terminal and a 5 minute walk from the main street which was helpful. Staff were all really friendly and helpful. Well equipped kitchen. Baggage storage for when you have a later bus. Good value for money relative to other El Calafate accommodation.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 March 2024

    9.0
    Best hostel I stayed at in Argentina
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Individual light, socket and shelf for bed. Bathroom facilities good. Everything clean. Nice kitchen. Close to bus station. Helpful staff.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    10
    Great budget option in Calafate !
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    -

    Great hostel, super clean and comfy, ideally located a few minutes away from the bus station. The staff is truly awesome, very helpful and friendly. Kitchen is big and functional, and the breakfast is nice, with fresh fruits and a variety of choice. Very hot showers, and cute common spaces.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The property was excellent. Exceeded my expectations. Fantastic staff. Franco was the best! Comfortable rooms. Our shower was the best shower we have had on our 6 weeks of travel. Common room and kitchen were large and well equipped. I will definitely stay here again!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2024

    8.0
    Good stay but could improve on breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfast was lackluster - only bread and sweet spread and basic cereal. One of the reception staff was really friendly and smiley always while the other appeared to be stoic and was giving off unwelcoming vibe.

    It’s super clean. Location is near the bus terminal and about 10-15 mins walk to town centre.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 March 2024

    9.0
    Nice place, 5 minutes from bus station
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Until 12 pm it’s little bit noisy but I guess all hostels are like that :)

    Nice and clean hostel, the staff is amazing, the location is perfect because it is 5 minutes walking from the bus station. The breakfast is served at 6.30 which is amazing considering many buses for excursions leave early in the morning, however, it could be a bit richer.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Basic Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    wifi was bad (as almost everywhere in this area) and only fix timeslots.

    staff super helfpful and kind. chill area very cozy. 5 minutes from the bus terminal. supermarket and good laundry 2 minutes away

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 March 2024

    8.0
    Good stay. Would recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Basic Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Noisy but as expected when you stay at a hostel

    Really friendly staff Good bathroom facilities Decent size room Good breakfast in the morning

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 March 2024

    9.0
    Very good, recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Basic Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    The internet speed is not the best, but I think that's everywhere in El Calafate.

    We had a room for 3 people, it was very clean and good looking. The breakfast is very good (tea, coffee, juice, milk, cereals, fruits, bread, cream cheese, dulce de leche, jam, but no meat).

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 March 2024

    10
    Best hostel showers I have ever seen 12/10
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Basic Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    It was very easy to get to the hostel from the bus station (5 min walk) but also not too far from the city center (10 min walk) and yet very quite. The room was very clean and comfortable and the staff was so helpful and friendly. Also this hostel has the best hostel showers I have ever seen!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Really nice modern hostel with helpful staff, a huge kitchen and quiet and comfortable rooms.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 March 2024

    10
    Perfect place to stay. The best I experienced in Argentina
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Excellent hostel. Cosey, clean, very good beds, perfect great lockers and very good breakfast. Nice personal

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    On the top bunk beds there are no railings

    Friendly and helpful staff, clean room with big lockers so your backpack fits in

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2024

    10
    Great stay and would definitely stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Basic Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Spotlessly clean, comfortable beds, lovely breakfast, bbq facilities available, good hot showers (shared), walking distance to bus station, grocery shop nearby

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I love the staff, they are very helpfull and friendly. The beds are great and the vibe in the hostel is very good as well.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 February 2024

    10
    Comfy
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Basic Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast included , that’s perfect . Very close to the bus station. The kitchen and toilet were clean and neat . The only thing that I could add it’s hot water on the toilet tap. It is one of the best hostel in calafate .

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 February 2024

    10
    Great, would stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Right next to the bus station, great option if you are arriving late at El Calafate, but its also a little bit far (10 minute walk) from all the main restaurants, stores, etc. I dont mind the walk, so it was perfect. Good breakfast and installations. Room was big enough, with enough power sockets, lockers and comfortable beds. I was there for 2 nights, both of them were quiet, just what I needed after staying for 3 weeks at crowded hostels.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 February 2024

    9.0
    Convenient for traveling by bus!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is only one receptionist, so it takes a long time during busy check-in and check-out times.

    Conveniently located on the way from the bus terminal to downtown. Perfect location for backpackers! Breakfast was simple but provided a wide variety of ingredients. There are plenty of shower booths and toilets, so you can use them anytime. Of course they are clean.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 February 2024

    9.0
    Great hostel with lovely and helpful staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great hostel. Rooms look good and clean, beds are nice. Alan went above and beyond to book me on the glacier tour that was actually fully booked. He managed to get me on the tour anyway. Really nice and helpful staff!

    Stayed in February 2024

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