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El Gualicho Hostel

2.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this Puerto Madryn hostel

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Food court
Interior
Property grounds
Interior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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Marcos A. Zar 480, Puerto Madryn, Chubut, 9120
  • Place, Puerto Madryn Plaza
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Puerto Madryn Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Lobo Larsen
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Airport, Puerto Madryn (PMY-El Tehuelche)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Double Room, Private Bathroom | In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room, Private Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Triple Room, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Private Bathroom | In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Dormitorio compartido estándar, solo para mujeres

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Habitación Doble o Individual con Baño Compartido | In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Habitación Doble o Individual con Baño Compartido

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Suite -6 guests- Superior with Garden View

  • 193 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6

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Habitacion sextuple, baño privado | In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Habitacion sextuple, baño privado

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Mixed Dormitory

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Female Dormitory

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room Superior

  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room Superior

  • 182 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room Superior

  • 182 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room Standard

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Puerto Madryn

Close to the beach.Within a 10-minute walk of the hostel, you'll find Puerto Madryn Plaza and Calesita. Also, Puerto Madryn Beach is within half a mile (1 km) and Gems Museum is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Puerto Madryn Plaza - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Puerto Madryn Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Gems Museum - 14 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Provincial Museum of Natural Science and Oceanography - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Lobo Larsen - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Trelew (REL-Almirante Marco Andres Zar) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Matilde - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Mostaza - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Malón - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Havanna - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Mar Y Tiempo - ‬8 min walk

About this property

El Gualicho Hostel

Enjoy the free WiFi at this Puerto Madryn hostel
You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A terrace, barbecue grills, and an arcade/game room are also featured at El Gualicho Hostel. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Puerto Madryn hostel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
El Gualicho Hostel offers 20 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and hair dryers. Cable television is provided.

Bathrooms include showers and bidets. This Puerto Madryn hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Ecotours
  • Hiking/biking trails

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Heating
  • Laptop-compatible safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 2:30 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at El Gualicho Hostel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • You may be asked to pay the following charges at the property: Argentina value-added tax (21%). Nonresident travelers who pay using a foreign card or bank transfer and who present a valid passport and tourist visa may be exempt from value-added tax (21%).

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is El Gualicho Hostel to the airport?

El Gualicho Hostel is 7.9 mi (17-min drive) away from the Puerto Madryn (PMY-El Tehuelche) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at El Gualicho Hostel?

As of Oct 29, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at El Gualicho Hostel on Oct 30, 2025 start from $41.67, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does El Gualicho Hostel have an airport shuttle?

El Gualicho Hostel offers an airport shuttle.

How close is El Gualicho Hostel to the beach?

This hostel is a short 7-minute walk from Puerto Madryn Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does El Gualicho Hostel offer free breakfast?

El Gualicho Hostel offers free continental breakfast every day from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at El Gualicho Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at El Gualicho Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 2:30 PM.

Is there free parking at El Gualicho Hostel?

This hostel offers free self parking.

Does El Gualicho Hostel have a pool?

El Gualicho Hostel does not have a pool.

Does El Gualicho Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is El Gualicho Hostel to downtown Puerto Madryn?

El Gualicho Hostel is 0.1 mi away from Puerto Madryn.