El Calafate Hostellit

Plussat: All of the hostel: direction sunrise, meal, lobby. REALLY reocemmended!!!!

Miinukset: I cannot find anything to give negative

Plussat: Staff were very friendly and helpful. The lounge area is very cool to sit down and relax.

Miinukset: Breakfast was poor. It was bread and cereal with little selection.

Plussat: Very helpful Reception. Our communication started a month prior to our trip. We booked all the local excursions and transfers in a very simple and fast way. Everything has worked perfectly like a clock and as scheduled. BBQ Dinner was very generous. We could not even finish all the steaks and sausages served. The room and the private bathroom was bigger than most 3 star hotels. The atmosphere in the hostel and the interior design is very good. Very well done, thanks to all staff!

Miinukset: All was good. No complaint at all!

Plussat: The staff always had a smile on their faces and greeted us warmly. They always made sure we were having a good time and offered tips or advice on things we could do or how to make our plans easier.

Plussat: Staff very friendly and helpful

Plussat: It's a great hostel and I wouldn't let the above stop you booking just be wise to it and book the tour elsewhere! Nice hostel, clean, warm with great under floor heating, amazing views, loads of common space, good kitchen, good breakfast included, provide a packed lunch service for only 300 pesso.

Miinukset: I booked the glacier mini trek for two with the hostel which is 6500 pesso each, there is only one company that provide the service so it's the same price everywhere but then I was charged an extra 4%, when i questioned it I was told a reason that changed the more information I asked for. Firstly it was a tax then it was a fee for using a foreign card then it was the charge the hostel has to pay for the use of the card machine then finally told it was a commission! Eventually they just gave me the 4% back. I asked them did they know if you went direct to the companies website you could book it and pay by card with no additional fee and they said yes but they dont pass that information on? Hostels are meant to be there to help backpackers save money not benefit themselves off an already expensive tour! Overall just left a bad taste. When paying for the room they used a 60 pesso to the dollar exchange even though online mine was showing 56, I asked to pay in dollars so I could get my own exchange rate but the guy at the counter said I couldn't, it was his first time checking anyone in but then when paying for food the pesso price on the menu was converted to pay in dollars and when I asked I could pay in either? Also they exchanged the dollar to 60 pesso when charging you but sold the pesso at 55 to the dollar on the same day? They change the practices to suit themselves and you feel like you are getting caught at every angle. Also girl behind the desk with the short hair is just rude, don't know if that was just to us after the 4% ordeal. All other staff are nice and helpful, even the girl that I was dealing with about the tour was nice about it, they just give mixed information which I'm sure is the hostels bad practices and they have to deliver them best they can.

Plussat: Best hostel in south of Argentina! The hostel has such a good vibe, they staff is simply amazing( chef, guys at the front desk, housekeepers, even the dogs lol) photos of hostel doesn’t make justice,

Miinukset: Nothinggggg!!! Everything was great! Obviously

Plussat: Highly recommended

Plussat: The view at the lobby, where you can look over the lake of Argentina, is amazing! The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and the staff were very friendly and helpful. We had a great stay there.

Plussat: The property was homely and the food to die for! Maiten in reception was knowledgeable and helped me plan my travels for next few weeks.

Plussat: Clean room with powerful shower. Nice breakfast.

Miinukset: Try to charge “10% banking tax” which is not mentioned in advance when you paid by card.

Plussat: Great social hostel! Rooms were nice and warm (i stayed there out of season), clean bathrooms, very cozy.

Miinukset: The breakfast was quite disappointing.

Plussat: Perfectly situated, helpful staff

Miinukset: Beds not comfortable, room and private bathroom not cleaned well

Plussat: I liked the location the best and price is also good.

Miinukset: There are two Bla hostels in El Calafate, and I had opportunity to live in both, one in the center and second one a bit outside of the city and closer to the bus terminal. So I liked second one, because it was bigger and there are enough space for people, it also have beautiful view on the lake and the city. In central (Espora street) a booked with the private bathroom in dormitory, but I had shared.

Plussat: The location is amazing, and the staff were very friendly and helpful.

Miinukset: We didnt get the room we booked - we had booked a double, and were initially put in a twin. When we queried it, we were quickly moved to a double room, but an economy double when we had booked and paid for a normal double. We didnt realise what a difference that was until we extended our stay and moved to the normal double - so much nicer and more comfortable, and with a tv! Also, in the economy double room, the heating was reeeeeally high and couldnt be adjusted. We had to sleep with the windows open.

Plussat: Staff were helpful with booking buses, taxis etc.

Miinukset: Our room didn't have an external window and we couldn't control the temperature, it got very hot and uncomfortable. Could hear the other rooms. Sheets didn't fit so came off under you every night.

Plussat: Great staff, very informative and will look after your cooked chicken while it’s cooling down! The lady who checked us in was a delight. Dog outside loves a big tree to play with!

Miinukset: -

Plussat: Good value for the money! And they have a heater, so also in winter a good place to stay ;)

Plussat: It was really chilled, comfy clean rooms, warm showers, breakfast great, staff lovely and a beautiful dog. Not much else you can ask for ☺️

Miinukset: N/a

Plussat: Really good breakfast with homemade cake !! Staff really nice, they let me stay until 2 am before taking my bus to Ushuaia. Thanks again ! Also they can schedule a tour bus for you.

Plussat: The overall appearance of the property is good, the services provided also appear to be good, a great breakfast is provided. Unfortunately all this amounted to nothing when I believe I was attacked by bed bugs.

Miinukset: I believe I was attacked by bed bugs, I raised this with the staff onsite. I was unaware of the process to rectify this issue, first time it has happened to me, I was only given minimal information about what I should do to treat my clothing for this issue, at the time I left I was given no update.

Plussat: Great staff, location good for bus terminal, center walkable

Miinukset: Heating in room needs to be checked by gas engineers, gases leaking, very dangerous

Miinukset: The wifi connection could be further imprroved.

Plussat: very warm hothot water quiet near bus terminal

Miinukset: No sleeping here as this is a party venue

Plussat: Nice accommodations. Close to the bus terminal.

Miinukset: No lock on the door of the bathroom. Location is far from the city center.

Plussat: Location is near bus terminal Good wifi Bed is clean and comfortable Basic breakfast but nice Staffs is very nice

Miinukset: Some locker is broken

Plussat: Amazing service from extremely helpful staff. Did laundry for us. Mini toiletries provided in private room. Free breakfast.

Plussat: Good deco quite warm and cosy. Nice and big double bed room with heated floor!

Miinukset: 10 min off the main high street but easy to walk.

Plussat: The staff was amazing! They help me organize my journeys and gave advice on places to visit.

Miinukset: There was not ham and cheese for breakfast

Plussat: Kind reptionist during the evening, nice look of the building from outside

Miinukset: Staff in the morning did not want to give us breakfast at first although booked. Had to show booking confirmation to get breakfast. According to a guest who stays here more often, this unfortunately happens frequently. Beds not comfy.

Plussat: The facilities were very clean and most of the other staff were nice - just the breakfast lady came across a bit rude/strict. They helped with booking tours, one staff guy spoke good English. It had a bit of a country style vibe, which was nice - but felt a bit like they were trying to be a hotel, rather than a hostel.

Miinukset: This was the first place that I had to experience a different price than what booking told me - because they only accept cash you will always have to pay the tax on top of the price on booking ! The breakfast was not only very simple (bread and jam, coffee, tea) but the staff was also very strict about it - you are not allowed to use the kitchen while breakfast is on, also they were rude when we asked if we can have another piece of bread after we already left the table to get ready. (Also I don't like jam or hot beverages, so I couldn't really use it) A lot of rules on paper on the walls (no use of kitchen after checkout, no use of kitchen during breakfast). Kitchen was weirdly equipped (only massive pots, no small sized pots)

Plussat: The afternoon receptionist was really really friendly and very helpful. Lots of good advice when we arrived.

Miinukset: Breakfast was supposed to be between 7am and 10am. We were late up one morning but still got down before 10am. We were refused service. The staff on duty refused to serve and were surly attitude.

Miinukset: They do not take credit card so you have to pay 21% extra.

Plussat: The price, even though you can't escape the tax, which adds 20% more, but still the cheapest in town if you're travelling as a pair. The laudry service is cheap

Miinukset: Kitchen not arranged properly, and access only until 10pm and after 10am. You then found yourself with 6 groups trying to cook at the same time. Not practical The tax, that can't be avoided The mattress are super thin The toilets clog very easily

Plussat: Attractive building, staff nice and Sonia a star. Pleasant room, comfy bed, breakfast fine (but I miss eggs). Had an enforced rest-up as no buses until 5 and really enjoyed walking around town and lounging on lawn talking to pretty black-and-white cat

Miinukset: Some little quirks like shared shower room, not that terrible but could be better - with a few small tweaks, like hanging space, mirror and waste-bin in bedrooms and maybe a more exciting breakfast, it could be really super

Plussat: There were hot water in the shower, nice breakfast, the price for this hostle and for the little you get - is too expensive

Miinukset: The shower and bathroom were unpleasnt, most of the staff doesnt speak english

Plussat: Nice living area, private bathroom for each dorms. Laundry service available and the cheapest one in town. Very close to the city center and good breakfast.

Miinukset: Kitchen very small and not equipped. No CC accepted :(

Plussat: The fridge smelled and did not work! No dishes to use! And they were very strict on the usage of the kitchen! But the lady at the front desk was very helpful with calling on my tour stuff to make sure I had the correct info!

Miinukset: The kitchen & fridge