El Calafate

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Where to stay in El Calafate

El Calafate featuring landscape views and a lake or waterhole

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.

El Calafate Centro
El Calafate featuring landscape views and a lake or waterhole

Macrozona Bahía Redonda y Primeros Faldeos

4/5(128 area reviews)

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.

Macrozona Bahía Redonda y Primeros Faldeos
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Cerro Calafate

4/5(75 area reviews)

Well-liked for its lake views and restaurants, you might stop by Gnome Village and Casino Club El Calafate while you're exploring Cerro Calafate and the surrounding neighborhoods.

Cerro Calafate
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Macrozona Lago Argentino

5/5(2 area reviews)

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

Macrozona Lago Argentino
Mirador del Lago Hotel

Mirador del Lago Hotel

4 out of 5
Avenida Del Libertador 2047, El Calafate, Santa Cruz
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AED 328 per night from Sep 29 to Sep 30
AED 328
AED 328 total
29 Sep - 30 Sep
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in El Calafate. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (498 reviews)
"I really loved this hotel, walkable to the city center, I totally recommend"

Reviewed on 11 September 2025

Mirador del Lago Hotel
Calafate Parque Hotel

Calafate Parque Hotel

4 out of 5
Gobernador Gregores esq. 7 de Diciembre, El Calafate, Santa Cruz
The price is AED 420 per night from Sep 23 to Sep 24
AED 420
AED 420 total
23 Sep - 24 Sep
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in El Calafate. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (368 reviews)
"Could not be more convenient to downtown Calafate. Spa was the best of my trip through South America - with a gloriously operating and hot jacuzzi, steam room, and sauna."

Reviewed on 12 July 2025

Calafate Parque Hotel
Esplendor by Wyndham El Calafate

Esplendor by Wyndham El Calafate

4 out of 5
Av. Juan Domingo Perón 1143, El Calafate, Santa Cruz
The price is AED 301 per night from Sep 24 to Sep 25
AED 301
AED 301 total
24 Sep - 25 Sep
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in El Calafate. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (561 reviews)
"Excellent breakfast, very comfortable room, considerate and efficient staff, on site dining and spa. Would readily stay here again."

Reviewed on 18 September 2025

Esplendor by Wyndham El Calafate
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Linda Vista Apart Hotel

Linda Vista Apart Hotel

3 out of 5
Avenida Padre Agostini 71, El Calafate, Santa Cruz
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in El Calafate. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Anfiteatro Del Bosque and Calafate Fishing ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (133 reviews)
Great location and service
"We enjoyed the cabin setup. There was plenty of space for two of us but also an extra bed in the living room and two in the loft would make it a great place for a family. The kitchen was well equipped, and the property is a few minutes walk from the strip of restaurants and stores in downtown Calafate. ..."

Reviewed on 6 July 2025

Linda Vista Apart Hotel
Eh Boutique Experience

Eh Boutique Experience

3.5 out of 5
81 Comandante Espora, El Calafate, Santa Cruz
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in El Calafate. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Argentinian Museum of Toys and Casino ...
10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
"Excellent stay at modern small Boutique hotel — every detail for finishes and service was great- always communicating and ensuring a great stay"

Reviewed on 27 April 2025

Eh Boutique Experience
Alameda

Alameda

3 out of 5
Antonio Zupic, 118, El Calafate, Santa Cruz
Stay at this 3-star apartment in El Calafate. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and satellite TV channels. Popular attractions El Calafate Historical Interpretation ...
9/10 Wonderful! (13 reviews)
"The apartment was just what we needed!"

Reviewed on 26 March 2025

Alameda
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Popular places to visit

El Calafate featuring landscape views and a lake or waterhole

Avenue del Libertador

After visiting Avenue del Libertador, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in El Calafate. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Avenue del Libertador

Gnome Village

4.5/5(15 reviews)

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Gnome Village during your trip to El Calafate. Amble around this relaxing area's lakeside, or seek out the local tours.

Gnome Village

Glaciarium

5/5(49 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Glaciarium in El Calafate. Stroll along the lakeside in this relaxing area, or seek out the local tours.

Glaciarium

El Calafate Historical Interpretation Center

4.5/5(10 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in El Calafate Historical Interpretation Center during your travels in El Calafate. Stroll along the lakeside in this relaxing area, or seek out the local tours.

El Calafate Historical Interpretation Center

Santa Teresita del Nino Jesus Church

4.5/5(6 reviews)

Santa Teresita del Nino Jesus Church is just one of the places to see in El Calafate, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this relaxing area's lakeside, or seek out the local tours.

Santa Teresita del Nino Jesus Church

Puerto Irma Ruines

5/5(1 review)

You can find out about the history of El Calafate with a stop at Puerto Irma Ruines. Amble around this relaxing area's lakeside, or seek out the local tours.

Puerto Irma Ruines

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