Hostel del Glaciar Pioneros

2.0 star property
Family-friendly hostel with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk

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Bar (on property)
Living area
Outdoor dining
Courtyard
Meeting facility

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Los Pioneros 251, El Calafate, Santa Cruz, 9405
  • Santa Teresita del Nino Jesus Church
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Gnome Village
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • El Calafate Historical Interpretation Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • El Calafate (FTE-Comandante Armando Tola Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (3 People)

Highlights

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

Superior Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
Microwave
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

Quadruple Room

Highlights

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

Family Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

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

Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

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

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

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

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (6 People)

Highlights

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

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

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

About the area

El Calafate

A family-friendly stay in El Calafate awaits you at Hostel del Glaciar Pioneros. Within just a 10-minute stroll, you'll find Museo de El Calafate and Avenue del Libertador. Highlights at this hostel include free buffet breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .At the hostel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, laundry facilities and a microwave in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this El Calafate hostel include Santa Teresita del Nino Jesus Church and Plaza de los Pioneros.

What's nearby

  • Santa Teresita del Nino Jesus Church - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Casino Club El Calafate - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Gnome Village - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Calafate Fishing - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • El Calafate Historical Interpretation Center - 3 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Casimiro Bigua Parrilla - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪La Tablita - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Pietro's Cafe - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Parrilla Mi Viejo - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪La Oveja Negra - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Hostel del Glaciar Pioneros

Family-friendly hostel with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A vending machine, an arcade/games room, and multilingual staff are also featured at the family-friendly Hostel del Glaciar Pioneros. Self parking is free.

This El Calafate hostel is smoke free.

  • 38 guestrooms or units
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Games room or arcade
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hostel del Glaciar Pioneros offers 38 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature shared/communal kitchens. This accommodation offers separate dining areas. This El Calafate hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized fridge/freezers and microwaves. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Horseback riding/rentals

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Separate dining area
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Heating
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 1 March and 30 November.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 3 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 travellers 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and window guards
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 and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • One child aged 3 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is 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

What is the cancellation policy at Hostel del Glaciar Pioneros?

Hostel del Glaciar Pioneros offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Hostel del Glaciar Pioneros?

Yep, Hostel del Glaciar Pioneros has a free self car park.

Is Hostel del Glaciar Pioneros family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as an arcade and laundry facilities, it's no surprise that Hostel del Glaciar Pioneros is a hit with families.

Does Hostel del Glaciar Pioneros serve breakfast?

Yep, complimentary buffet brekkie is available daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hostel del Glaciar Pioneros?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hostel del Glaciar Pioneros?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hostel del Glaciar Pioneros?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hostel del Glaciar Pioneros?

No, only service animals are allowed.