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Hostel del Glaciar Pioneros

2.0 star property
Family-friendly hostel in El Calafate with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Bar (on property)
Superior Double Room | Free WiFi
Snack bar
Full-size fridge, microwave, cookware/dishes/utensils
Reception

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Airport transfer
    Airport transfer
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
  • Free parking
    Free parking
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Airport shuttle
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Arcade/game room
  • Vending machine
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
Feel at home
  • Children stay free
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
The price is $16
$32 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23

Room options

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Free WiFi

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Bidet
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room | Free WiFi

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Bidet
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 7
  • 7 Twin Beds

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (3 People) | Free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (3 People)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Bidet
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Twin Room | Free WiFi

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 14.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Quadruple Room | Free WiFi

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Bidet
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Family Room, Multiple Beds | Free WiFi

Family Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Bidet
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Bidet
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Bidet
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room | Free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Bidet
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 10.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Bidet
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (6 People) | Free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (6 People)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Bidet
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 14.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm | Free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Bidet
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 14.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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includes taxes & fees
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About the neighborhood

Map
Los Pioneros 251, El Calafate, Santa Cruz, 9405

What's nearby

  • Santa Teresita del Nino Jesus Church - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Argentinian Museum of Toys - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Gnome Village - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • El Calafate Historical Interpretation Center - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Calafate History Exhibition Hall - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • El Calafate (FTE-Comandante Armando Tola Intl.) - 19 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Pietro's Cafe - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪La Tolderia - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Casimiro Bigua Parrilla & Asador - el Calafate - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Heladeria Acuarela - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Borges y Alvarez Libro-Bar - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Hostel del Glaciar Pioneros

Enjoy your visit to El Calafate with a stay at Hostel del Glaciar Pioneros. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat.

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 38 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
  • Check-out time is 10 AM
  • Contactless check-out available

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 21

Children

  • One child (3 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle*

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–9:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Horse riding/rentals
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Arcade/game room

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating

What to enjoy

  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Bidet
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Cookware, dishes, and utensils

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Access via exterior corridors

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • 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%).

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 4 to 5 per person
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between March 1 and November 30.

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Also known as

Hostel Glaciar Pioneros El Calafate
Hostel Glaciar Pioneros
Glaciar Pioneros El Calafate
Glaciar Pioneros
Hostel del Glaciar Pioneros El Calafate
Hostel del Glaciar Pioneros Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is Hostel del Glaciar Pioneros currently open?
The property is closed between March 1 and November 30.
Does Hostel del Glaciar Pioneros offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hostel del Glaciar Pioneros does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hostel del Glaciar Pioneros?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Hostel del Glaciar Pioneros?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Hostel del Glaciar Pioneros?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hostel del Glaciar Pioneros?
Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
Is there an onsite casino at Hostel del Glaciar Pioneros?
No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Club El Calafate (14-min walk) is nearby.
What is there to do at Hostel del Glaciar Pioneros and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as horseback riding. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Enjoy amenities like an arcade and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Hostel del Glaciar Pioneros?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Hostel del Glaciar Pioneros like?
Hostel del Glaciar Pioneros is a short 18-minute walk from Gnome Village and 10 minutes' walk from Santa Teresita del Nino Jesus Church.

Hostel del Glaciar Pioneros Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very Good

The address of this property is 255, not 251. Room soundproofing is not good. Otherwise everything should be alright
Meiling, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great Staff
The staff is amazing very accommodating very nice and go out of their way a few
Scott, 5-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very good place to stay in calafata. very good staff and very helpful staff . Very clean rooms and washroom, kitchen area very clean Workable place city, restaurants, shopping, bus terminal everything close to the hostel Important very safety place i never close the door nothing gone happen thank you
Nesaratnam, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Friendly staff and walk to City Center
Mo, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Andrea, 4-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

JANET, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

It’s not bad as a budget hostel, I never did fins the bathrooms, and the breakfast isn’t. You can pay for the upgraded breakfast but I’d suggest making your own or just going out. All in all it’s ok for the price you pay.
Wille, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Good hostel for a few nights stay
Good hostel. Breakfast is decent. Liked the room and surroundings. Surprisingly very quite though, like people don't mingle. Wonder if it's because the location is longer walk from downtown area and it wasn't at full occupancy.
Sukhada, 2-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Fine just fine ...really really good staff . Did I say really
1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Nice hostel with really helpful staff
The private double room and bathroom was nice and great to have dark curtains which is a nice treat in Argentina. Breakfast was basic but fine and plentiful. Staff on reception really helpful, even with personal bookings not related to the hostel.
Simon, 3-night romance trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

2/10 Poor

God awful
I have very little good to say about my stay... the only thing is that when we checked in the girl at reception helped us sort out our pick up times for the tour the following day... other than that... AWFUL! Our room type (twin) wasn’t arranged as booked and confirmed so we were given 2 options: pay an upgrade to a twin superior room (seriously??) or to convert the beds from a “king” to 2 single beds... which we did changed all the bedding etc ourselves but I am still waiting for a duvet as I was promised 3 times it would come to my room (still waiting!) had I had my scissors st hand I would have split the king duvet myself... breakfast was poor, just bread pretty much and the cleanliness... left much to be improved on!
Mikel, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Reasonable price
Typical hostel but fantastic front desk staff (Carlos). Walls are paper thin so you hear everything but headphones fixed that. Hot water was out if few times during my 5 days and water pressure is pretty light. But you aren't in Calafate for that! Cheap beer and food in the on site restaurant and only a quick 10 min walk into the main part of town. Would stay there again!
Jessica, 5-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Nice hostel but little pricy
Like evetging in el calafate, this hostel is a little pricy for cheaply built accommodation, but it was clean, there was a nice overall atmosphere and the staff (multilingual staff) was giving out lots of advise and recommendations
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Friendly hostel away from town
The hostel was fairly standard. The room and facilities were clean and staff was very friendly and available to help. Breakfast is minimal (cereal, toast, and coffee), but there is a shared kitchen to store additional items if desired. This hostel is a bit far from town for the price and requires some walking for all errands. Taxis can be arranged by the staff, but was more expensive than expected.
Verified Orbitz guest review

8/10 Very Good

We stayed in a private room and really enjoyed our stay
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Great Staff
Staff was great! Also, every shift had an English speaker which was extremely helpful. I had a private room with bathroom, I could literally hear every word the people next door said to each other as if they were in the room with me. I think it was because the bathrooms were back to back with extremely thin walls. Lost a piece of my laundry but when I ask they found it. Housekeeping cleaned my room and decided to toss some ziplock bags that I used to pack with...very frustrating as you cannot really buy them in Argentina! Overall, adequate but if you are a light sleeper bring ear plugs. I heard every door and every key within at least a 2 room radius on either side of me EVERY time they couldn't get the key to work, slammed their door, listened to music, argued, laughed etc. Room was a very nice size for 2 people, lots of electrical outlets. My friends in the shared dorm here had to charge their devices at the front desk, no outlets in the dorm room apparently. Kitchen area, shared seating, shared dining area, restaurant, outdoor area to relax all great!
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

2/10 Poor

disgusting
It was the worst room we have stayed in our whole life and we have stayed in more than a hundred different rooms around the world. The walls had shoe marks and scratches and dead insects on them. The room was obviously not cleaned as you could see dirt and even pieces of paper on the floor. The door didnt close properly because it was so old and destroyed. We avoided spending more than necessary in the room. It felt like it was out of a nightmare. A smelly, disgusting nightmare. We stayed at room 29 which seemed to be in the worse part of the hostel and paid 55euros for one night.
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

6/10 Good

A bit far from the main square, but as amazing stuff, and the bathroom is the best
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Vitor, 2-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Anna Sophie, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

6/10 Good

JUAN CARLOS, 3-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Boa hospedagem.
O staff é bem atencioso, com um bom café da manhã. Fomos alocados num espaço com três camas, que fica acima dos outros espaços. Chegamos por volta de 22h30 mas a cama ainda não tinha sido arrumada para nos recebermos. E nós mesmos arrumamos a cama e não tem janela. Os espaços de uso comum são muito bons e amplos, a música ambiente deixa mais agradável. A cozinha, no entanto, não tem tantas panelas assim e, as que existem, estão muito velhas. Não há marcação de nome nas comidas deixadas na geladeira, o que pode ser um problema.
Bárbara, 1-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Ioana, 2-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

6/10 Good

2-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Clarissa, 3-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review