In this city of Santa Cruz you will find a wide variety of accommodations to rest and take refuge from the low temperatures.
The vast majority of hotels have views of Lake Argentino or the hills of El Calafate. Some are closer to Los Glaciares National Park, located 77 kilometers from the city. While the rest are located a few blocks from the shopping center, surrounded by restaurants, shops and museums.
With this note, we seek to bring you closer to the best hotels in El Calafate so that you have an excellent stay:
The best hotels
Los Alamos
It is one of the outstanding five-star hotels offered in El Calafate with
144 rooms with privileged views of the lake and the hills. Los Alamos has in each room is different from each other and exclusively decorated with precious objects from the history of the Guatti-Girometti family. It has gastronomy, laundry, transfers and parking services. It is located a few blocks from downtown and the main avenue.
Xelena
Lago Argentino gives
Xelena Hotel Suites that unique beauty and elegance that transmits the Patagonian spirit. A high-end proposal designed to enjoy the best landscapes of the city at any time of the year. The hotel has personalized attention for each of the guests and a
spa area.
Kosten aike
If you are looking for an option to get around El Calafate on foot, the four-star
hotel Kosten Aike is a good option. It has a particular alpine style, it has 80 rooms
(76 deluxe, 02 apartments and 2 suites), bar, games room, business center, terrace garden, parking, drugstore, tourist information, convention room and the "Club Kosten" with gym, sauna, massages and jacuzzi. It is located near several points of interest such as the Ice Museum, the bus terminal and the shopping center.
Rochester Calafate
With beautiful views from its rooms of Lake Argentino in Bahía Redonda, this hotel is located
2 kilometers from the city center with an incomparable park of 10,000 square meters. The rooms at the
Rochester have box-spring beds, large desks, a mini bar, cable TV and air conditioning. Rooms with views of the lake or the hills are offered.
Boutique hotels
The Ponchos
A boutique hotel located in front of the Argentino Lake 2 kilometers from the center of El Calafate.
Its decoration with pieces of Hispanic American art seek to connect guests with the cultural identity of the place.
Los Ponchos has 8 aparts with capacity for four people, one apart - Apartment and another called, La Buhardilla for five people, as well as a cabin with capacity for six guests. All are fully equipped with large windows overlooking the Lake.
Splendor El Calafate
It was
the first 4-star boutique hotel in the city. It is located a few meters from the center of El Calafate on Libertador avenue.
Esplendor offers spacious rooms with Wi-Fi and views of El Calafate hill and Lake Argentino. The decor is modern and each room has its own unique style with soothing colors. Its facilities include a spa, heated pool and sauna. The restaurant is one of the best in the area, it offers typical Patagonian cuisine.
La Cantera
It is renowned for its romantic atmosphere and its proximity to the city's top-rated restaurants and bars.
La Cantera hotel boutique offers a 24 hour reception, room service and a concierge. You can also enjoy the
jacuzzi and breakfast included. Do you need a place to park? There is free parking. If you are interested in going out at night to a bar, a few blocks away is the Cervecería Artesanal Chopen, La zorra and Taproom.
Stays in the countryside - Estancias
Cristina Lodge
It is a unique place located on the northwest coast of Lake Argentino, in Los Glaciares National Park. This
Cristina lodge has 20 rooms distributed in 5 cabins with exclusive access to the most impressive view of the Upsala Glacier. Accessed only by boat, the accommodation program is all-inclusive: transfers to the ranch, gastronomy, a museum and activities (horseback riding, trekking, mountain biking, 4x4 travel, fishing). The Cristina ranch preserves the essence of its founders Joseph Masters and his wife, a pioneer family in the region that founded this incredible space in 1914.
Eolo
Eolo Patagonia Spirit is the
ideal option for those seeking tranquility and an environment surrounded by nature. It is located in a 4,000 hectare ranch between El Calafate and the Perito Moreno glacier, a few meters from Provincial Route 11. It is one of the most exclusive places in the area, it has 17 rooms, transfer services to the airport, downtown city ??and Los Glaciares National Park. In addition, it includes activities within the ranch such as horseback riding, trekking and mountain biking)
The best cabins
Santa Monica
It is ideal for those who prefer to stay in the city, as it is one of the closest to the center. Santa Monica rooms offer a refrigerator, kitchenette, and free Wi-Fi. Guests have access to a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage. It also has breakfast included and free parking. A few meters from the apartment you will find the main restaurants in El Calafate such as La Tablita, Don Pichon and Mi Rancho. Another attraction near the accommodation is the Walichu Caves, a historic place with rustic paintings of the indigenous people who inhabited the area.
Linda Vista
It is conveniently located a few blocks from the center, which will allow you to visit the highlights of the city.
Linda Vista is located a few meters from
Avenida Libertador, Plazoleta Héroes de Malvinas and Estancia 25 de Mayo. Each room has a kitchenette, a refrigerator and Wi-Fi. If you are looking to have fun at night, it is five blocks from the most popular bars, Chopen, La zorra and Taproom. This three-star cabin is located on Avenida Padre Agostini 71.
Karut Josh
La Posada Karut is located in the Bahía neighborhood,
1 kilometer from the El Calafate commercial center. Its facilities and some of its six rooms have views of Lake Argentino. In addition, you have at your disposal a restaurant with service throughout the day. They stand out for their excellent breakfasts with homemade products and the warmth of the receptions.
Alechen
They have
two 47-square-meter cabins with views of Lake Argentino, Cerro Calafate and the Andes Mountains. Las cabañas Alechen are built entirely of wood in the typical Patagonian style. They have two floors with the following amenities: on the ground floor is the living room, kitchen, bathroom and a rest area with a single bed. On the upper floor there is the main rest area with a double bed and another sector with a single bed.
Hosterías cerca del centro
La Estepa
This
three-star inn has the typical style of Patagonian estancias from the early 20th century. It is located on Libertador avenue 15 blocks from downtown.
La Estepa has 16 premium suites overlooking Lake Argentino and 8 superior suites with landscapes of the Patagonian steppe. If you are one of those who like to enjoy meals without having to leave the accommodation, they have a restaurant and lounge bar open most of the day.
Lautaro Lodge
It is located two blocks from Libertador Avenue and less than eight from downtown. It has more than eight attractions nearby, including Lake Argentino. The accommodation has common and pleasant areas for guests, includes breakfast and has a kitchen open throughout the day. It has large rooms and kitchenettes.
The Gnomes
Just 20 minutes walk from the shopping center, you will find Hostería Los Gnomos. It is easily accessible and is located three blocks from the bus terminal and Plaza de Los Pioneros. It has spacious rooms, breakfast included and a playroom for children. An interesting fact is that they prepare food to take on excursions and forget about the menu for that day.
Hostels
Folk
It is a space created by a team of young travelers. The environment is practical, comfortable and clean. It is located in a quiet, almost rural neighborhood, overlooking Cerro Calafate, a 10-minute walk from the commercial area and 200 meters from the bus station, with stores and markets very close. They offer different types of rooms that cover all kinds of needs and budgets: shared, eightfold and quadruple, they are equipped with bedding, lockers, plugs and individual lights.
The shared bathrooms are of the changing room type with showers, sinks, and hair dryers. There are also toilets, they are practical and spacious to avoid crowding. For those who prefer their own space, there are private rooms with a shared bathroom, excellent value for money, or en suite bathrooms. You can also enjoy an internal patio, community kitchen and free parking.
Old Calafate
The hostel offers comfortable rooms with private or shared bathroom, 200 meters from the center of Calafate and 400 meters from the bus station. There is a shared kitchen, where you can enjoy breakfast (optional). The property also offers free Wi-Fi.
Calafate Viejo has rooms with bedside tables and simple decoration. It also offers tourist information service, laundry service and safes. Comandante Armando Tola International Airport is 21.2 kilometers away. There is free parking.