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El Gualicho Hostel

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

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Exterior
Property grounds
Interior
In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
TV

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

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

Room options

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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

Superior Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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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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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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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

Dormitorio compartido estándar, solo para mujeres

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Superior Double Room, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Double Room Superior

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Bed(s) OR 1 Full Bed(s)

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

Shared Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Full Bunk Bed(s)

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

Double Room Standard

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Bed(s) OR 1 Full Bed(s)

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

Shared Female Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Full Bunk Bed(s)

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

Family Suite -6 Guests- Superior With Garden View

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed(s) and 4 Twin Bed(s)

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

Quadruple Room Superior

  • Sleeps 5
  • 4 Twin Bed(s) OR 1 Full Bed(s) and 2 Twin Bed(s)

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

Triple Room Superior

  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Twin Bed(s) OR 1 Full Bed(s) and 1 Twin Bed(s)

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

  • ‪Lupita - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Havanna - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Full YPF - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Malón - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Chona - ‬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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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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 May 23, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at El Gualicho Hostel on May 27, 2025 start from $49.61, 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.

El Gualicho Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 70 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

GAYL, Edina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Receptionist very friendly and accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edith

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very good for the price we paid!

An amazing experience! Very comfortable rooms, excellent location and staff friendly (specially Karen)
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Glyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Good hostel

Great location by the beach, bus terminal and town centre and really friendly and helpful staff who spoke good English. It offers plenty of amenities and is a good hostel. I booked a private room which I found a little expensive for one person. It was a bit cheaper than a hotel room but also more basic than a hotel room but clean and secure and more than fine for a few nights, especially given the great location. The breakfast wasn't great though as it's typical hostel fare, but you'll find plenty of decent coffee down the road

10/10 Excellent

Connie, Chattanooga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hostel getaway

Great service, very friendly and helpful. English speaker available at reception every day. Not the most comfortable bunk beds but very tolerable for price.

10/10 Excellent

Connie, Chattanooga, TN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hostel Argentina getaway

Hotel staff very helpful, always English speaking staff, assisted with ideas for local things to do and see. Only 2 or 3 blocks from coast. I stayed in female only dorm, only 3 bunk beds, 6 lockable cabinet/lockers but you need your own lock. Large bathroom. Music played from somewhere at night on weekend, loud but only with open window. Kitchen available for use, storage and cooking.

10/10 Excellent

agnete, Copenhagen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Place

Friendly staff and a nice atmosphere. They have great tours to Peninsula Valdes

8/10 Good

Katelyn, Montana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice!

Very nice, helpful staff and nice accommodation. This is a hostel, not a hotel, so for its purposes, it was perfect for us.

6/10 Okay

Elad, Israel

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Not right in the middle, but great hostel owner!!!

This is not right in the middle of puerto iguazu, and puerto iguazu is so hot that it matters. Most of the room was clean but not all of it. The owner is really nice and would help you as much as you need and is really friendly. Breakfast was enough for me.

8/10 Good

Hiro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Good budget stay in the center of Puerto Madryn

I was a bit nervous about staying at a youth hostel in my age (mid-40s). But as long as you stay at a twin or double room, it was pretty much the same as in a typical budget hotel. The use of common kitchen can be regarded as an extra bonus. Besides, the reception was great. Considering my tight travel schedule, I wanted to book the tours in advance. The English-speaking male receptionist called Facundo handled my request without any errors even if I made my request 5.5 months before my arrival at the hostel. Also, the heater in my room got broken and I notified the fact around 5 p.m. The female receptionist promised me to take care of the situation in several hours. I doubted that the heating would actually be recoverd. However, the heating did in fact recovered by 10 p.m. and I enjoyed the comfortable stay though I borrowed extra blankets in preparation for non-recovery of heater considering the nature of late evening repair works.

10/10 Excellent

KR Smith, NYC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely place to stay - great town too

What a nice hostel! Very clean. Nice big kitchen and common area. The rooms are pretty comfortable. The staff goes out of their way to provide advice, information of the local areas, and are just friendly too. I'd highly recommend a stay here. Convenient to the beach and the grocery store as well.

8/10 Good

MmTw, uk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Really good hostel

Great hostel, positioned between bus terminal and beach. Staff are friendly and helpful booking excursions. There is plenty of communal space to relax and hammocks in the garden. Kitchen is also large and well equipped. The double room was very clean and tidy. A really good standard for a hostel, even had cable TV and large flat screen. Breakfast is poor and the rooms could be more soundproof, otherwise fantastic.

10/10 Excellent

Helen, Boston, MA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great value in a hostel setting!

We had a great stay in Puerto Madryn and at the Hostel Gualichio. The staff is exceptional, very customer-oriented, and always willing to go the extra mile. They arranged a tour to the Peninsula Valdes for a reasonable rate. The room we had was very good, large and with lots of light and a private bath. The first night there were noises coming in through the roof and when we reported the noise they were up there right away to investigate: it was a loose tree branch and they took care of cutting it back right away. The common areas are large and comfortable. You have a safe in the private rooms and you have to be buzzed in through a gate, so the security is good too (although really, Puerto Madryn feels safe everywhere). The only downside is the very limited breakfast choices: cereal or bread and jam. If they could expand breakfast, this place would be almost perfect!

4/10 Poor

Simon, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommend for foreign guests

Overall, i was very happy with our stay at El Gualicho. The hostel was very nice and conveniently located near the beach. The staff was extremely helpful and fairly fluent in English. Breakfast was very basic, mostly bread, coffee, and corn flakes. Note: they accept CASH ONLY, which I didn't realize. They offer a better exchange rate for US Dollars, better than the market price. (At the time, it was 8 to 1.) Wish the towels were newer.

10/10 Excellent

M&M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

We recommend this place

Really nice hostel. We stayed in a private room. It was very clean with lots of space. Good facilities for cooking your own meal. The only downsite was the breakfast, but it is easy to get buy your own supplement to upgrade it.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sehr freundlicher Empfang; sauberes und ruhiges Zimmer
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Zaira

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Todo bien solo que el precio que me cobraron en la propiedad fue mucho más, estaba publicado en 850 pesos y al llegar ahí nos cobraron 1384 Por lo cual necesito hacer una aclaración
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juan roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

La estadia fue excelente

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

ve

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Nice inner courtyard and relaxing spaces. With a Billardtable. The blankets were not enough. We were freezing. They were throwing a karaoke party or something like that. The played loud music downstairs. But i dindt complain,maybe my mistake.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Silvana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

bien el gualicho

La experiencia en el gualicho genial! Pero hotels.com puse pagar mi estadía en 3 cuotas y en la facturación me lo cobraron en una :/
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria Cecilia

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

CLAUDIO

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Fernando

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Yamila belen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

El gualicho

Muy conforme super prolijo y limpio un lugar muy agradables para pasar vacaciones con amigos y familia
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021