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Welcome to Red House Hostel, a centrally located hostel in El Calafate!

You'll be delighted to know that we are situated on the main street, just a short walking distance from the city center. Our location makes us the perfect starting point for exploring the beauty and wonders of this amazing destination.

One of our most outstanding features is our beautiful garden, which boasts a stunning lake view. It's the perfect place to unwind after a busy day of exploring or to socialize with fellow travelers. You'll find hammocks and garden furniture, making it an ideal spot to enjoy a barbecue with new friends.

Our lobby is a warm and welcoming space, with cozy sofas and shelves stocked with books for your enjoyment. We also have a well-equipped kitchen, perfect for those who prefer to cook their own meals. You'll also get to meet our friendly resident cat, Franela, who will be happy to cuddle with you if you're in the mood.

We offer three large shared dorms for travelers who love to socialize and two private double rooms in the backyard for those who seek more privacy. All of our rooms are designed to ensure that you have a comfortable stay, with good wifi connectivity all over the property.
We also offer laundry services and tour organization to make your stay as comfortable and hassle-free as possible.

Our well-trained and friendly staff are always on hand to welcome you and provide you with any information or assistance you may need.Overall, Red House Hostel is the perfect base for your Calafate adventure.
With our central location, comfortable accommodations, beautiful garden, and friendly staff, we look forward to welcoming you and making your stay a memorable one!

Red House Hostel Policies & Conditions:

- Reservations are confirmed only in USD; prices shown in ARS are not final.
-Exchange rate is Dolar Mep.

- All reservations must be paid in full at least 48 hours before check-in; otherwise, we cannot hold your bed.

- Same-day bookings are accepted until 9 pm. A payment link will be sent to confirm your reservation.

Cancellation Policy

- Cancel 48 hours before arrival for a full refund.
- Cancellations within 48 hours of arrival are non-refundable.

Check in from 1pm to 11pm.
Check out before 11:00 am

Taxes not included - 21.00%
Breakfast included.

No curfew.
We do not accept customers younger than 18 years of age.
Reception from 7:00 to 23:00

AFTER BOOKING, CHECK YOUR INBOX, RESERVATIONS WITHOUT PAYMENT OF THE FIRST NIGHT AND/OR CONTACT FROM THE GUEST WITH ARRIVAL TIME, WILL BE CANCELLED BY 2 PM ON THE CHECK IN DAY.

House Rules

Check In

13:00 - 23:00

Check Out

until 11:00

Taxes Included

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Facilities

Free Breakfast
Free WiFi
Currency Exchange
Housekeeping
Reception (limited hours)
Book Exchange
Board Games
Wi-Fi

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Reviews

8.9Fabulous(252)

Value for Money
8.7
Security
9.5
Atmosphere
8.1
Cleanliness
9.3
Staff
9.4
Location
8.9
Facilities
8.7

Stayed in Jan 2025

Svenja

Mixed Group, 25-30, Germany

It’s a really nice hostel and the staff was great and helped out with everything you needed. Also great to have the possibility to wash the clothes at the hostel. Thanks for having us!

Stayed in Jan 2025

6.3

Fabrizio

Female, 31-40, Italy

Bad, insufficient facilities for the amount of beds. Small kitchen and common room. Noisy water pump in the dorm, running all night.

Stayed in Jan 2025

9.7

William

Couple, 18-24, Denmark

We really enjoyed our stay here! The owner and volunteers were very nice. The kitchen was clean and tidy. The included breakfast was also really nice! Would recommend this hostel a lot!

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Location

Av. Libertador 1841, El Calafate, Argentina

0.9km from city centre

About El Calafate

El Calafate in Patagonia, southern Argentina, is the gateway to Los Glaciares National Park – home to one of the world’s few advancing glaciers. The town is named after the local calafate berry – the legend goes that once you’ve eaten one, you're guaranteed to return to Patagonia. But with trekking across ice fields, horse riding over vast plains and the formidable Glaciar Perito Moreno just 80km away, you probably won’t need a berry to ensure another visit.

El Calafate's lake and mountain scenery is breathtaking, so you'll want to choose an El Calafate hostel that makes the most of it, with views from on-site bars, restaurants or bedroom windows. Try local specialities like Patagonian lamb grilled in a traditional asado (a kind of Argentinian barbecue) way as you warm yourself by a cosy fireplace. Some El Calafate hostels have rooms with underfloor heating and en-suite bathrooms, though you could even splash out on a bungalow with your own private kitchen.

The main road in El Calafate, Avenida del Libertador San Martín, is lined with craft beer bars, ice cream shops and artisan chocolatiers. Pioneer-style buildings made of bricks and adobe can be found in the older parts of town, while the wooden chalets with gable roofs and large windows elsewhere in the town are reminiscent of a Swiss ski resort. Wander along the shores of Lago Argentino and you’ll reach Reserva Laguna Nimez, an eco-reserve that's home to flamingos, black-necked swans and hawks.

You can see Glaciar Perito Moreno from the panoramic Curva de los Suspiros (Curve of Sighs) viewpoint – listen for the sound of large shards of ice crashing into the water. Jump on a boat trip for a closer look at the advancing glacier wall. Guided ice trekking tours are also available, where you'll strap on a pair of crampons before traversing the glacier itself to see blue lagoons, sinkholes and crevasses. Hike, horse ride or drive a 4x4 up Cerro Frías for 360-degree views across Lago Argentino, Torres del Paine and Mount Fitz Roy.

If your feet are tired from trekking, you can hire a bike to get around El Calafate. Aeropuerto Lago Argentino is 23km from the town, with a direct bus connection. You can travel by bus to neighbouring Argentinetowns El Chaltén in 3 hours and Rio Gallegos in 4 hours, or across the border to Puerto Natales in Chile. The bus terminal in El Calafate is located on Julio A. Roca, just off Avenida del Libertador San Martín.

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