Best Budget-Friendly Hotels in El Calafate
Handpicked budget-friendly hotels in El Calafate, Argentina. Curated selection of 30 top properties.
Best Budget-Friendly Hotels in El Calafate
Our handpicked selection of the finest Budget-Friendly hotels in El Calafate, Argentina. Each property has been chosen for exceptional quality, outstanding service, and consistently high guest satisfaction ratings.
Browse our curated list of Budget-Friendly properties below. Every hotel featured here meets our standards for quality and guest experience in El Calafate.
Todos Los Glaciares
Located in El Calafate, within 6 km of Argentinean Lake and 700 metres of El Calafate Bus Station, Todos Los Glaciares provides accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is set 2.1 km from Regional Museum, 5 km from Nimez Lagoon and 10 km from Calafate Hill. The inn features family rooms. All units at the inn are equipped with a seating area. With a private bathroom equipped with a bidet and a hairdryer, rooms at Todos Los Glaciares also provide guests with a lake view. At the accommodation every room is fitted with bed linen and towels. Guests at Todos Los Glaciares can enjoy a continental breakfast. Puerto Irma Ruines is 11 km from the inn, while Isla Solitaria (Lonesome Island) is 11 km away. The nearest airport is Comandante Armando Tola International, 19 km from Todos Los Glaciares, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Managed by a private host
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Terra Apart Hotel
Offering garden views, a garden and free WiFi, Terra Apart Hotel is located in El Calafate, 5.7 km from Argentinean Lake and 2.2 km from Regional Museum. Each unit comes with a patio offering mountain views, a cable flat-screen TV, a well-fitted kitchen and a private bathroom with shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. A fridge, a microwave and minibar are also featured, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. The aparthotel offers a continental or gluten-free breakfast. Nimez Lagoon is 2.8 km from Terra Apart Hotel, while El Calafate Bus Station is 3.1 km away. The nearest airport is Comandante Armando Tola International, 22 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties. Managed by a private host
Patagonia Suites
Situated 3.5 km from Argentinean Lake, Patagonia Suites features accommodation with a garden, a terrace and a shared kitchen for your convenience. Both WiFi and private parking are accessible at the bed and breakfast free of charge. Some units have a balcony and/or a patio with city or lake views. A continental breakfast is available each morning at Patagonia Suites. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include El Calafate Bus Station, Regional Museum and Nimez Lagoon. The nearest airport is Comandante Armando Tola International Airport, 19 km from Patagonia Suites. This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties. Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions. Please note the based on local tax laws, all Argentinian citizens and resident foreigners must pay an additional fee (VAT) of 21%. Only foreigners who pay with a foreign credit card, debit card or via bank transfer are exempt from this 21% additional fee (VAT) in accommodation and breakfast when presenting a foreign passport or a foreign ID along with a supporting document handed by the national migrations authority, if applicable.
Patagonia Austral Suites
Set in El Calafate, 3.9 km from Argentinean Lake and 600 metres from El Calafate Bus Station, Patagonia Austral Suites offers accommodation with free WiFi and a garden with a sun terrace and garden views. The holiday home provides guests with a patio, mountain views, a seating area, satellite flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and an oven, and a private bathroom with bidet and free toiletries. A microwave, a stovetop and toaster are also featured, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. A continental breakfast is available every morning at Patagonia Austral Suites. The accommodation offers a barbecue. Both a bicycle rental service and a car rental service are available at Patagonia Austral Suites. Regional Museum is 500 metres from the holiday home, while Nimez Lagoon is 2.4 km away. The nearest airport is Comandante Armando Tola International, 19 km from Patagonia Austral Suites, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions. Please inform Patagonia Austral Suites in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation. Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Managed by a private host
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Las Carretas
Situated in El Calafate and with Argentinean Lake reachable within 4.3 km, Apart Las Carretas features a garden, allergy-free rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and barbecue facilities. The property is around a few steps from Regional Museum, 2.5 km from Nimez Lagoon and 9.1 km from Isla Solitaria (Lonesome Island). The property is non-smoking and is set less than 1 km from El Calafate Bus Station. All rooms are fitted with a fridge, toaster, a coffee machine, a bidet, a hairdryer and a desk. All units at the inn come with a private bathroom fitted with a shower. Puerto Irma Ruines is 13 km from Apart Las Carretas, while Walichu Caves is 20 km from the property. The nearest airport is Comandante Armando Tola International Airport, 20 km from the accommodation.
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Keoken Boutique
Set in El Calafate, 7 km from Argentinean Lake, Keoken Boutique offers accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a garden and barbecue facilities. The property is located 3.8 km from Nimez Lagoon, 3.9 km from Regional Museum and 5 km from El Calafate Bus Station. The accommodation provides a tour desk, and currency exchange for guests. Featuring a private bathroom with a bidet and free toiletries, rooms at the inn also have free WiFi. Keoken Boutique offers a continental or buffet breakfast. Calafate Hill is 6 km from the accommodation, while Isla Solitaria (Lonesome Island) is 8 km away. The nearest airport is Comandante Armando Tola International, 23 km from Keoken Boutique, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions. Please note the based on local tax laws, all Argentinian citizens and resident foreigners must pay an additional fee (VAT) of 21%. Only foreigners who pay with a foreign credit card, debit card or via bank transfer are exempt from this 21% additional fee (VAT) in accommodation and breakfast when presenting a foreign passport or a foreign ID along with a supporting document handed by the national migrations authority, if applicable.
Keoken Boutique
Set in El Calafate, 7 km from Argentinean Lake, Keoken Boutique offers accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a garden and barbecue facilities. Located around 3.8 km from Nimez Lagoon, the inn with free WiFi is also 3.9 km away from Regional Museum. The accommodation provides a tour desk, and currency exchange for guests. The units feature a private bathroom, free toiletries and bed linen. The inn offers a continental or buffet breakfast. El Calafate Bus Station is 5 km from Keoken Boutique, while Calafate Hill is 6 km away. The nearest airport is Comandante Armando Tola International, 23 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions. Please note the based on local tax laws, all Argentinian citizens and resident foreigners must pay an additional fee (VAT) of 21%. Only foreigners who pay with a foreign credit card, debit card or via bank transfer are exempt from this 21% additional fee (VAT) in accommodation and breakfast when presenting a foreign passport or a foreign ID along with a supporting document handed by the national migrations authority, if applicable. Managed by a private host
Hotel Los Lagos
Boasting a garden and views of garden, Los Lagos Hotel is set in El Calafate, 5 km from Argentinean Lake. All rooms boast a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a private bathroom. The accommodation offers room service, a shared lounge and currency exchange for guests. At the hotel, all rooms include a wardrobe. A continental breakfast is available every morning at Los Lagos Hotel. Nimez Lagoon is 1.6 km from the accommodation, while Regional Museum is 2 km from the property. The nearest airport is Comandante Armando Tola International, 16 km from Los Lagos Hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Please inform Los Lagos Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation. Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Hotel Amado
Set in El Calafate, within 4.9 km of Argentinean Lake and 700 metres of Regional Museum, Hotel Amado offers accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is around 1.5 km from El Calafate Bus Station, 2 km from Nimez Lagoon and 8.4 km from Isla Solitaria (Lonesome Island). The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, a concierge service and currency exchange for guests. At the hotel, the rooms are equipped with a wardrobe, a TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. A continental breakfast is available every morning at Hotel Amado. Puerto Irma Ruines is 14 km from the accommodation, while Walichu Caves is 21 km from the property. The nearest airport is Comandante Armando Tola International, 20 km from Hotel Amado, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. The value of the total reservation rate is plus VAT, and it is paid at the official dollar value.
Hosteria Yamile
Situated within 5 km of Argentinean Lake and 600 metres of Regional Museum in El Calafate, Hosteria Yamile features accommodation with a flat-screen TV. All units are fitted with a fridge, oven, a kettle, a toaster and coffee machine. There is a fully equipped private bathroom with bidet and a hairdryer. The aparthotel also provides a business centre and free private parking. El Calafate Bus Station is 1.4 km from Hosteria Yamile, while Nimez Lagoon is 2.6 km from the property. The nearest airport is Comandante Armando Tola International Airport, 21 km from the accommodation.
Hostel I Keu Ken
Set in charming Patagonian old houses overlooking Argentino Lake and the Andes Mountains, Hostel I Keu Ken offers rooms with free Wi-Fi, and breakfast only 5 minutes from Downtown Calafate. Common kitchen and BBQ facilities are available. Decorated in lively colours, heated rooms at I Keu Ken Hostel have nice lake views. All of them feature kitchen facilities. A Patagonian breakfast is served daily and theres tea service free all day. BBQ facilities are available in the garden. Guests can unwind in the lounge, which features a fireplace, TV and a library. They can also relax in the garden. Excursions can be booked at the tour desk, and a games room is also available. The property has laudry service available. The 24-hour front desk can secure shuttles to El Calafate Airport, which is 22 km away. Hostel I Keu Ken is 2 km from the Bus Terminal. Please inform Hostel I Keu Ken in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Hostel Cambalache Bed & Beer
Offering a barbecue and views of the garden, Cambalache Hostel is located in El Calafate in the Santa Cruz Region, 3.1 km from Argentinean Lake. Rooms include shared or private bathroom facilities. Cambalache Hostel features free WiFi . You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property. El Calafate Bus Station is 400 metres from Cambalache Hostel, while Libertador Avenue is 400 metres from the property. Comandante Armando Tola Airport is 16 km away.
Hostel Andiperla Calafate
Boasting a garden and views of garden, Red House Hostel is set in El Calafate, 5.3 km from Argentinean Lake. The property is situated 1.8 km from Regional Museum, 2.4 km from Nimez Lagoon and 2.5 km from El Calafate Bus Station. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and a tour desk for guests. With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at the hostel also have free WiFi, while some rooms also offer a lake view. All guest rooms feature bed linen. You can play darts at Red House Hostel, and bike hire is available. Isla Solitaria (Lonesome Island) is 7.5 km from the accommodation, while Puerto Irma Ruines is 14 km from the property. The nearest airport is Comandante Armando Tola International Airport, 21 km from Red House Hostel.
Hospedaje Manantiales
Guests can enjoy the splendid views and make the most of the shared kitchen and shared living room at Hospedaje Manantiales, in El Calafate. The main avenue, San Martin, is found just 100 metres away. Rooms here have plenty of daylight and are decorated in warm and uplifting colours. Each features a shared bathroom and includes towels and linen. You can enjoy a garden view from all the rooms. At Hospedaje Manantiales you can relax in the garden and on the terrace. Luggage storage is possible. Shuttle services are available for an additional cost. The guest house is 1.5 km from the nearest commercial area and 4.4 km from Argentino Lake. El Calafate International Airport is 18 km away. Hospedaje Manantiales offers free parking. A damage deposit of USD 19.67 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property. A deposit via bank wire is required to secure your reservation. The hotel will contact you after booking to provide bank wire instructions. Please note the based on local tax laws, all Argentinian citizens and resident foreigners must pay an additional fee (VAT) of 21%. Only foreigners who pay with a foreign credit card, debit card or via bank transfer are exempt from this 21% additional fee (VAT) in accommodation and breakfast when presenting a foreign passport or a foreign ID along with a supporting document handed by the national migrations authority, if applicable.
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Estancia Cristina Lodge El Calafate
Located inside Los Glaciares National Park, Estancia Cristina Lodge - El Calafate has cosy rooms with mountain views in a privileged natural scenario. Guests staying at Cristina can treat themselves to Patagonian dishes at the on-site restaurant and a daily breakfast. Estancia Cristina Lodge - El Calafate has cosy rooms with parquet floors, scenic views and private bathrooms showers. All rooms are equipped with heating. Fishing and horse-riding trips, and trekking activities can be arranged for a fee, and guests can surf the net for free on public areas. This accommodation is registered as a provider of the Pre Trip Program (Programa Previaje) of the Argentinian Ministry of Tourism and Sports(CUIT: 30640770887) Please note that services, such as sailing, excursions and full board, are not covered by the new resolution that states the return of taxes imposed on foreign tourists. Please note Estancia Cristina is accessible by boat only. Boats leave once a day from Puerto Punto Banderas, 50 km away from El Calafate. Boat rides, transfers from and to El Calafate, and National Park fees are included on the rates and should be booked in advance. Note that an overnight stay in El Calafate is needed before and after visiting Estancia Cristina. As Perito Moreno cannot be accessed from the Estancia, guests wishing to visit the glacier should do so on a different day from their base in El Calafate. Departure times vary during the week, guests are kindly asked to contact the hotel for full detail. Please note, electricity is turned off after 23.30 everyday. Please note the based on local tax laws, all Argentinian citizens and resident foreigners must pay an additional fee (VAT) of 21%. Only foreigners who pay with a foreign credit card, debit card or via bank transfer are exempt from this 21% additional fee (VAT) in accommodation and breakfast when presenting a foreign passport or a foreign ID along with a supporting document handed by the national migrations authority, if applicable.
El Mana Rentas Apart
Located 700 metres from the shopping centre, El Mana Rentals Apartments features a garden and offers self-catering accommodation with free WiFi in El Calafate. Some rooms and apartments in El Mana Rentals feature TVs and private bathrooms. Others offer fully equipped kitchens and dining areas. The property features a shared kitchen, available for guest use. A breakfast including coffee, tea, milk, toasts with butter and jam or croissants, are provided daily. Guests at El Mana can arrange laundry services and room service is provided. Packed lunches are available for an extra fee. El Mana Rentals Apartments is 100 metres from the new bus station and 22 km from El Calafate airport. An airport shuttle can be arranged at a cost. Free private parking is possible on site. Please inform El Mana Rentals Apartments in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation. Please note the based on local tax laws, all Argentinian citizens and resident foreigners must pay an additional fee (VAT) of 21%. Only foreigners who pay with a foreign credit card, debit card or via bank transfer are exempt from this 21% additional fee (VAT) in accommodation and breakfast when presenting a foreign passport or a foreign ID along with a supporting document handed by the national migrations authority, if applicable. Please note that the quadruple room does not offer a TV. It is located in a different annex.
Departamentos Cotecal
Conveniently located in the commercial area, only 10 metres from the main street, Departamentos Cotecal offers self-catering apartments with free Wi-Fi and plasma TVs in El Calafate. Perito Moreno Galcier is 80 km away.With large windows overlooking the hills, apartments at Departamentos Cotecal are fitted with practical furnishing. All of them have fully-equipped kitchens and dining areas.Departamentos Cotecal is 10 km from Patagonian Ice Museum and 20 km from Armando Tola International Airport.
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Aparts Calafate Suites
Aparts Calafate Suites features garden views, free WiFi and free private parking, set in El Calafate, 4.2 km from Argentinean Lake. The accommodation comes with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with bidet, bath and free toiletries, while the kitchen has a fridge, an oven and a microwave. Some units feature a balcony and/or a patio with city or mountain views. Guests can also relax in the garden. Nimez Lagoon is 1.7 km from the apartment, while Regional Museum is 1.5 km from the property. The nearest airport is Comandante Armando Tola International, 21 km from Aparts Calafate Suites, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Please inform Aparts Calafate Suites in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation. This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties. Managed by a private host