Hostel Elal
About this hostel
Located in El Calafate, 4.6 km from Argentinean Lake, Hostel Elal provides accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking and a terrace. Located around 800 metres from Regional Museum, the hostel with free WiFi is also 1.
Amenities
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Smoking allowed
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
TV
Map of El Calafate
Hostel in El Calafate
Reasons to book
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsKitchen / Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more
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Reviews
4.0/5.0
Good(588 Reviews)
100% verified reviews10.0
La limpieza la ubicación y la atención !!!
Nada
10.0
Muito bom, ambiente limpo e aconchegante. Atendimento excelente!
7.0
Die Lage von dem Hostel ist sehr gut, man ist in ca. 10 Minuten in der Stadt oder am Lago Argentino.
Restaurants, Supermärkte, Cafés sind fußläufig zu errreichen. Die Busstation ist ebenfalls zu Fuß erreichbar, aber mit Gepäck ist es schon weit. Die Rezeptionisten haben uns ein Taxi bestellt, das war sehr entt und es war sofort da.
Die Hostelküche ist gut ausgestattet und wirklich sehr sauber, es wird auch mehrmals am Tag aufgeräumt. Selbst die Spülschwämme waren für ein Hostel gut.
An der Rezeption kann man Touren zum Perito Moreno Gletscher buchen, die mit 30.000 (aktuell ca. 30 Euro, nur in bar bezahlbar) günstiger als die offiziellen Touren (ca. 40 Euro) sind. Man von einem Fahrer abgeholt, der auch noch andere Gäste aus anderen Unterkünften mitgenommen hat.
ACHTUNG: Leider kann man die Unterkunft nur in bar bezahlen! Wir sind an einem Sonntag aus Chile angekommen und konnten erst am Montag zu Western Union gehen, um Geld abzuheben. Die Rezeptionistin war dann tatsächlich erst freundlich zu uns, als wir bezahlt haben...
Ausstattung: In den Badezimmern gibt es keine Seife, unsere eigene Seife wurde (versteckt im Spiegelschrank) bei der täglichen Reinigung weggeworfen...sehr unpraktisch, wenn man jeden Tag seine Seife erneuern oder sie verstecken muss.
Wie immer in Argentinien sind die Wände relativ dünn und es gibt sehr wenig Haken, um die Kleidung zu lüften.
Es gibt einen Wäsche Service, die Wäsche kommt auch sehr sauber wieder zurück, jedoch ist es mit umgerechnet 5 Euro vergleichsweise teuer für eine (!) Ladung. (Eine Ladung hat einer kleinen Plastiktüte entsprochen.)
8.0
Limpeza e localização!
O único ponto de atenção é que tivemos que pagar em dinheiro (espécie, efectivo) no dia da chegada, essa informação não estava descrita no booking, poderiam ter nos informado por mensagem antes da chegada na hospedagem.
8.0
Atención del personal, ubicación.
Cama y almohadas cómodas
Habitacion cercana a la cocina compartida, a las 6 am empezaban a utilizarla
8.0
Lage war gut
Keinen gemütlichen Gemeinschaftssaal
9.0
La ubicación
7.0
Gezellige sfeer in hostel en personeel is heel vriendelijk en behulpzaam.
prijs-kwaliteit; Duur, geen badlinnen inbegrepen, kun je apart huren. Hierna betrokken we een 3 pers app in dezelfde stad voor €10,- meer met veel meer faciliteiten.
9.0
Cocina bien equipada, personal muy atento y amable, cama cómoda y todo limpio.
Las toallas y sábanas de cama no eran blancas, aunque estaban limpias.
9.0
Acorde precio calidad
Las almohadas un poco duras
3.0
La posizione e lo staff gentile
La struttura non è adeguata a essere usata come ostello: la cucina è in un corridoio i cui odori finiscono nelle camere dato che non c'è nessuna aspirazione o areazione; il servizio lavanderia non è disponibile e non si capisce perchè, le, camere sono piccole, squallide e la maggior parte con finestre che danno sul corridoio.
8.0
Era acogedor y más o menos bien ubicado.
No había ni una pastilla de jabón en el baño.
8.0
Friendly staff, very close to the main street of El Calafate and the Lago Argentino.
Our room was a little bit noisy with the guests coming in and out at night/ in the morning.
10.0
Everything!!
they even clean the windows every day!!
nothing
9.0
really clean hostel, great showers and rooms had comfortable beds and lockers.
would be great if there was an oven.
10.0
This hostel was very clean, to be honest I wasn't expecting much because it was the cheapest hostel I could find, but it was perfect for me. My only suggestion would be to say that it would be great to have a little shelf so if you are on the upper bunk you have somewhere to put your phone / wallet. The wifi was super fast and the kitchen was spotless. I'll definitely return.
8.0
Nice staff, English speaking
Good located, walking distance to town + bus terminal, felt safe in this area
Our room was located very well but some others were really close to the kitchen or bathroom
Just one shower for many rooms
4.0
No breakfast provided, location good for walking around.
Toilet dont flush and water don't go.
4.0
Staff was good and facilities was clean.
Toilets have plumbing issues, all toilets.
8.0
Perfect for my stay,good price considering how expensive the whole town has become.
Felt safe as a women traveling alone and the area felt safe,easy short walk to the main high street.
Used the hostel as a base for trips,the front desk was very helpful with suggestions and recommendations.
2.0
at check-in they told us that their card terminal „just broke today“ so we had to pay in cash. so we had to change money to a really bad rate.
cash only in 2023 is absolutely not up to date.
7.0
Lovely staff
Toilet didn’t work, cupboards were banging in the night, dogs barking incessantly (although that happens all over Argentina). Price was hefty compared to my next hostel in El Calafate which is much nicer and half the cost!
8.0
Great value, good central location, and nice shared kitchen.
The bed was quite uncomfortable! Having to pay in cash was fine (I know it’s common in Argentina now), but Booking should make this known ahead of time on the website so that folks can come prepared!
8.0
Room was warm, comfortable. Shared kitchen available. Host was helpful in calling cabs.
Toilet could have been cleaner, no area for toilet roll, no towels provided.
8.0
Location was good, it was very clean and comfortable, and generally quiet / calm. We rented the hostel bikes which were good
Kitchen is closed from 12.30-5pm which was a bit annoying if we wanted to make lunch. But it was very nice and clean. There was also incense burning the whole time and the smell was very overpowering
7.0
It has a good location close to the town center but quiet, big dining area and clean.
The bunk beds had no ladder to get onto the top bunk with, and there wasn’t really a social vibe
FAQs
How much does this hostel cost compared to others in El Calafate?
The average price for a rental in El Calafate is $81 per night. This rental is $0 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this hostel?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Hostel Elal. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hostel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hostel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Hostel Elal pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Hostel Elal?
We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, smoking allowed, parking, and laundry.
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