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I Keu Ken Hostel Reviews

F.M Pontoriero 171 - El Calafate, El Calafate, Argentina

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83%

The hostel is great and there is great atmosphere. I also liked the breakfast. Had a little problem with the fact that i was moved twice from one room to another with no special reason.....

  • Novice Nomad
  • 20 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Israel
  • Female 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


76%

Has a great view from the top of the hill, only bummer i guess is the walk up and down from the city centre. They have a good area for an outside fire, but one has to gather their own firewood for a good night of it. There are heaps of flies in the kitchen and common room area, very annoying when cooking food and trying to eat. Was told we were to be picked up at 7am for a tour, shold have been told 8am as thats the time the tour came to pick us up, even other staff informed that its norm. 8am


93%

A great place to stay, unwind and meet people. With a front porch that overlooks the lake, a backyard where people sit around a night time fire, large windows looking over El Calafate and into the mountains beyond, this is one of those places that make it conducive to meeting and chatting to strangers in a chilled atmosphere. The rooms are pretty quiet too as the walls are not paper thin like in most other hostels. Breakfast, however, was pretty ordinary.


66%

room doors did not have locks. hostel was about 15 mins from the main road, which was a pain, but it did offer a good view of the town below. water temp and pressure in the showers was pretty poor.


90%

good hostel, with amazing view of the lake. the staff is really warm and helpful. the cabin was great, and even had a kitchen in it.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 12 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Israel
  • Couple 25-30
  • (11 reviews)


93%

I will definitely go back there some time and stay longer -especially in the winter.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 10 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Turkey
  • Female 41+
  • (2 reviews)


80%

Very friendly staff. Nice character to the place and we loved the BBQ. Great food and atmosphere, it was a good place to mix with and chat to other travellers. We got a private room which was nice but very basic


96%

The staff at I Keu Ken were wonderful. They were friendly and hung out with guests because they clearly enjoyed doing so. All I had to do was email them and they arranged my bus to Perito Moreno before I even arrived! The location is fine - it's a very short walk to the center and bus station. The only thing I didn't like was that the showers were lukewarm or even cold sometimes. The hostel is a bit expensive... but if you're only staying for a few nights, it's worth the extra pesos.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 06 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 18-24
  • (5 reviews)


93%

Great staff, very helpful and friendly - beautiful view of the lake, comfy common area..only the lockers are too small. A really great place to stay!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 06 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Austria
  • Female 31-40
  • (2 reviews)


46%

I prefer places were you can relax at the evening from the day activities. Were reading a book or just sitting talking n is possible. (Like the CompassdelSur in P.Varas for compairment). This is not one of those. There is loud music all the time, the stuff is trying to create an "we have invented the party... lets be best friends..." envoirement, but you (or I in this case :-) ) can just feel its not honest. Well...like being in Italy... lots of talk, nothing said :-). just sleeping, its ok.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 05 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)

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Thanks for your good vibes! it shows you're a bit unhappy in your life! This is a place for interesting people .... not bad energy! Thanks for your comment! a abrazoooo The staff

100%

Everything is perfect man! Cant wait to go back!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 05 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)


80%

At first I thought i was a little bit far from the town center but it's only 10 minutes walking from there and there's a supermarket very close to the hostel (which is quiet good since Patagonia is not that cheap and you can save some money cooking your own dinner in the kitchen of the hostel). the view on the Lago Argentino is great!People working there is friendly, the place is clean and cozy...maybe the pc's they have are a little bit old and slow!good choice!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 29 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Italy
  • Male 25-30
  • (3 reviews)


86%

Fantastic Aosada !!!!!!!!!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 21 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male 31-40
  • (1 review)


96%

Great hostel would stay there again.

  • Globetrotter
  • 18 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male 41+
  • (25 reviews)


96%

We had a great time! Loved the hostel and have recommended it to others

  • Novice Nomad
  • 17 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Couple 25-30
  • (7 reviews)


76%

Good hostel the walk up the hill to get to it is a bit tiring with your back back. Didn´t like the showers as they are the´lockeroom´ type

  • Avid Traveller
  • 17 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female 31-40
  • (18 reviews)


93%

Nice place, friendly and helpful staff, location a little out of town but it´s only 10 min walk. Good vibe overall

  • Novice Nomad
  • 16 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Male 31-40
  • (7 reviews)


96%

We really enjoyed our stay, it was one of our best. The only thing we regret is that the heather stayed on in our room the whole night... Bur we really had a great time and will definitely recommand this hostel

  • Novice Nomad
  • 16 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Belgium
  • Female 31-40
  • (1 review)


93%

Great hostel, great people!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 15 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Male 31-40
  • (1 review)


86%

Parilla was great!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Male 31-40
  • (1 review)


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  • 20 Jan 2012 (83%)
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