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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm
151 square feet
1 Twin Bunk Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (6 People)
151 square feet
1 Twin Bunk Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Quadruple Room
151 square feet
2 Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Superior Twin Room
151 square feet
1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Standard Twin Room
108 square feet
1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (3 People)
3 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 3 guests
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Superior Double Room
151 square feet
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Standard Double Room
108 square feet
1 Double Bed 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Family-friendly hostel with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property
24-hour front desk

With a stay at Hostel del Glaciar Pioneros in El Calafate, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Museo de El Calafate and Santa Teresita del Nino Jesus Church. This family-friendly hostel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Plaza de los Pioneros and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Argentinian Museum of Toys.

Make yourself at home in one of the 38 guestrooms featuring microwaves. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include separate sitting areas, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and an arcade/game room. This hostel also features tour/ticket assistance and a vending machine.

At Hostel del Glaciar Pioneros, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Renovations & Closures

The property is closed between March 1 and November 30.

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

The hostel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This family-friendly hostel also offers a vending machine, an arcade/game room, and multilingual staff. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Hostel del Glaciar Pioneros is a smoke-free property.

  • Luggage storage
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Total number of rooms - 38
  • Free self parking
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free WiFi
  • Arcade/game room
  • Airport transportation (surcharge)
  • Smoke-free property
  • Garden
  • Multilingual staff

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate dining area
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Portuguese

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

Hostel del Glaciar Pioneros offers 38 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature shared/communal kitchens. Accommodations offer separate dining areas. This El Calafate hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Separate sitting area
  • Microwave
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Bidet
  • Separate dining area
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Free WiFi
  • Shared/communal kitchen access
  • Heating
  • Towels provided
  • Number of beds 1
  • Bed sheets not available

Where to Eat

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Hostel del Glaciar Pioneros has a restaurant on site.

Nearby Things to Do

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Horse riding nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Horse riding/rental on site
  • Kayaking nearby

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

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:30 PM

Check-in time ends at anytime

Minimum check-in age is: 21

Check-out

Check-out time is 10 AM

Payment types

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

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 each accommodation. Contactless check-out is available.

One child stays free

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available to guests

Masks are available to guests

Debit cards not accepted

Gloves are available to guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Staffed front desk

Children stay free - maximum age 3

Social distancing measures are in place

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cribs (infant beds) available

No elevators

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Children stay free

Individually-wrapped food options are not available

Gap period enforced between guest stays - 24 hours

Fees

You'll 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 4 to 5 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • 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

We should mention

One child 3 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

Contactless check-out is available.

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