El Calafate Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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A forest with autumn foliage reflecting on a calm body of water.
A house with a green roof surrounded by yellow trees.
A rocky hillside with a group of hikers.
A waterfall with autumn foliage.

Where to stay in El Calafate

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A glacier with a turquoise lake at its base, surrounded by mountains.

Macrozona Lago Argentino

Unique features of Macrozona Lago Argentino include the lake views and restaurants. Make a stop by Laguna Nimez or Lake Argentino while you're exploring the area.

A glacier lake surrounded by mountains.
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El Calafate Centro

If you're spending some time in El Calafate Centro, Gnome Village and Casino Club El Calafate are top sights worth seeing.

A glacier with turquoise water, surrounded by mountains.

Macrozona Bahía Redonda y Primeros Faldeos

Macrozona Bahía Redonda y Primeros Faldeos is known for its lake views, and you can plan a trip to Gnome Village and Calafate Fishing while you're in town.

A town nestled in a valley with a river, mountains in the background, and a bridge crossing the river.

Cerro Calafate

Lake views and restaurants are some things travellers note about Cerro Calafate. Check out Gnome Village or Museo de El Calafate while you're familiarising yourself with the larger area.

Mirador del Lago Hotel

Mirador del Lago Hotel

4 out of 5
Avenida Del Libertador 2047 El Calafate Santa Cruz
The price is 2.723.100 ₫ per night from 8 Jul to 9 Jul
2.723.100 ₫
2.723.100 ₫ total
8 Jul - 9 Jul
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in El Calafate. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (615 reviews)
"Staff were amazing and very helpful."

Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026

Mirador del Lago Hotel
Hotel Posada Los Alamos

Hotel Posada Los Alamos

4 out of 5
Ing. Hector Mario Guatti 1135 El Calafate Santa Cruz
The price is 2.721.015 ₫ per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
2.721.015 ₫
2.721.015 ₫ total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Stay at this golf hotel in El Calafate. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Gnome Village and Avenue del Libertador are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (393 reviews)
"The hotel is excellent and comfortable in almost every aspect. Only one observation is warranted: the Wi-Fi signal in our rooms was very weak and needs improvement."

Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026

Hotel Posada Los Alamos
Bahía Redonda Hotel

Bahía Redonda Hotel

3 out of 5
Padre Agostini 148 El Calafate Santa Cruz
The price is 2.343.419 ₫ per night from 29 Jul to 30 Jul
2.343.419 ₫
2.343.419 ₫ total
29 Jul - 30 Jul
Stay at this hotel in El Calafate. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Anfiteatro Del Bosque and Gnome Village are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (217 reviews)
"Melhor hospedagem de El Calafate! Sou do Brasil, me senti muito confortável e bem atendido! Voltaria a me hospedar com certeza! O pessoal da recepção e cafe sao muito gentis! Adorei a estadia!"

Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026

Bahía Redonda Hotel
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Solares Del Sur Patagonia

Solares Del Sur Patagonia

3 out of 5
De Los Fresnos 3362 El Calafate Santa Cruz
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in El Calafate. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Popular attractions Bahía Redonda Viewpoint and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (115 reviews)
"The room was very clean and spacious. The staff was great and helpful. I enjoyed the way breakfast was done here. They would bring it the night before, and we had breakfast in our comfort in our room. I enjoyed the location but if you want to be close to the center then this place is not for you ..."

Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026

Solares Del Sur Patagonia
Linda Vista Apart Hotel

Linda Vista Apart Hotel

3 out of 5
Avenida Padre Agostini 71 El Calafate Santa Cruz
Stay at this aparthotel in El Calafate. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Anfiteatro Del Bosque and Calafate Fishing are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (158 reviews)
"Estadia maravilhosa, atendente simpática e muito educada. Voltaremos com certeza. Muito obrigado."

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026

Linda Vista Apart Hotel
Cabañas Alechen

Cabañas Alechen

3 out of 5
Glaciar Viedma 135 El Calafate Santa Cruz
Stay at this cabin in El Calafate. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Museo de El Calafate and Plaza de los Pioneros are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (35 reviews)
"It is in a residential area :10 minutes walk from bus terminal and about 15 minutes to the city center. Ask for a taxi transfer if you have heavy luggage or wheeled luggage. The cottage house is among the most beautiful, we have stayed in, with tasteful collections, overlooking a garden with lupines ..."

Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025

Cabañas Alechen
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Stay near popular El Calafate attractions

Gnome Village

8.4/10 (57 reviews)
You can do some window-shopping at Gnome Village during your visit to El Calafate. Amble around this relaxing area's lakeside or seek out the local tours.
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