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Reviews of Hostel Los Pioneros

Los Pioneros 231, 9405 El Calafate, Argentina

#64 of 72 hotels in El Calafate

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Review Score

Based on 355 hostel reviews

7.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.2

  • Comfort

    7.9

  • Location

    7.9

  • Facilities

    7.7

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    8.2

  • Free Wifi

    8.1

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  • Reviewed: April 7, 2025

    7.0
    Passable. Near from center and walkable from bus station too
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast is terrible.

    Passable only for day or two.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: April 6, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Our room was clean, the bed was comfortable and the shower had decent pressure. The breakfast was amazing for a hostel! Considering El Calafate is generally way overpriced for what you get, this hostel was great value.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: March 12, 2025

    9.0
    Ok for a Last Minute Hostel Stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The location was a little further from town. The furniture, bedding and bathroom are a little outdated.

    For a hostel, it wasn't bad. We booked this last minute as we just needed a place to stay before an early morning flight the next day. We don't typically stay in hostels, so I had low expectations going in. It was nice to be able to book a private room and bathroom. The room was very basic but it had everything we needed. The staff were super nice and friendly and helpful. We didn't get to enjoy it, but breakfast was included (looks like it was just some toast and fruit), but still a nice touch. The had communal kitchen and game area. It was surprisingly quiet.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 7, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Shower in our room didn't get very warm. Kitchen wasn't very well equipped especially for the amount of people.

    Nice vibe, especially for such a big hostel. Breakfast was basic as advertised but plenty of it, 2 types of bread and fresh oranges.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 4, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    During our stay the city lost water suply. No one informed us about it or when it was planned to be restored, the people at front desk simply shrugged shoulders and said that they don't have water at home either. The kitchen and other building of the same hostel had water (both cold and hot). Had to figure out ourselves where to use the facilities there. The fact that city lost water is not hostel problem, however communication and situation handling could have been better. Breakfast was not so good - white bread with butter and jam. You can pay 4 dollars for some eggs. Room was ok, a bit dark, had a good heating.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 21, 2025

    9.0
    Great
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A very well maintained property

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 17, 2025

    9.0
    Ideal For A Short Stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Basic breakfast: Juice/coffee, toast and oranges.

    Ideal for a short stay. Don't expect a social environment or amenities for an extended stay. Within walking distance to El Calafate's main area.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: February 10, 2025

    8.0
    well organized
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    A tv might have been useful

    Staff helpful in every way

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 5, 2025

    8.0
    Great spot for a few days. Would use again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast was fine, bread for toasting and slices of orange. Plenty tea, coffee on offer. Just a bit lacking in variation

    Great communal space with plenty of room to cook, eat and store food. Friendly staff always on hand.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 1, 2025

    8.0
    Good stay, convenient
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    First stay in room without bathroom did not work for me

    Room with bathroom was much better

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 29, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    On the main road, traffic noise at night. Very small bed, no egg & meat in breakfast

    Friendly staff, a small kitchen

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 24, 2025

    7.0
    Ok for the price
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    They don't make bed and give you sheets to make it, it never happened to me in years of traveling everywhere in the world. In addition, sheets are old and small, they can't cover the bed. I had to use my sleeping bag.

    Location and infrastucture are good, as well as toilets and showers. At the time I was there they had a problem with hot water and solved it very well by offering me to shower in a private bathroom. The common area is very nice and kitchen is well equipped. Breakfast is basic but that's the standard in Argentina. Overall, its ok for the price.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 21, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very simple breakfast, only bread and jam and oranges. If you would like to have some eggs, then you need to pay extra (3 eggs for 4USD). No hangers in the wardrobe or anywhere in the room. Worn out kitchen equipment.

    Good location and nice surroundings with flowers and birds.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 20, 2025

    7.0
    It was ok, nothing exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast was included but felt it could have been much better. It was coffee, bread, butter and jam. If you wanted an egg it was 4USD for one.

    Staff were friendly and the location was good

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 17, 2025

    7.0
    N/A
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Facilities are very old. Not look clean.

    Front desk young man’s English is good, very nice.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 11, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    old furniture( bunk bed was bit unstable) bit far from centre. last but not least: there are loads of flags with a big Israel one but no even a small Palestinian flag.please add one.

    staff was kind and helpful. big kitchen with bbq available. simple breakfast included.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 8, 2025

    8.0
    Stayed here for 3 nights across 2 bookings in both private room and dorm. Very friendly staff but location a little walk
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Walls are very thin so can hear everything in the other rooms!

    Staff were very friendly and helpful, gave us good tips on what to do and offer a reasonably priced laundry service. The kitchen is well stocked with everything you need.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 6, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We had a view of a garden that was not particularly clean. Not a problem, though

    A nice large hostel. We stayed in a comfortable private room. The bathroom was clean.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: January 6, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    If you book a non-cancellable room, they charge a 4% handling fee, which they don't inform you about in advance. The beds are very narrow, they creak when you move.

    The receptionists were very nice. They help with everything.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 5, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 3-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    For the price, what i was paying, it was a good value.. if you are travelling solo its a good choice

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 9, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Top Service 🐕‍🦺...and very friendly. A lot of space and kitchen..👌🍷🙏

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 6, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very good hostel, with nice simple breakfast

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: November 27, 2024

    7.0
    Nice large hostel but some changes would make it even better
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    - they need to have more pots and pans, there’s no point having 16 gas burners if you don’t have that many pots! Didn’t help with other guests not washing up promptly. - there were daily power cuts - would expect them to have installed a generator

    - for a big hostel it felt very calm and peaceful - the kitchen setup was excellent with multiple hobs, sinks and fridges - breakfast was basic (as advertised) but plentiful and sets you up really well for the day - rooms are warm and water is very hot - our original room type was unavailable so they upgraded us with no fuss - staff were very friendly and helpful - walkable to both town and the bus station

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 24, 2024

    8.0
    Happy place for travellers
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    15 minutes far on foot from the bus station. Nice staff, always available. Breakfast is juice, coffee or tea and some bread with jam or similar. Good experience if you are a solo traveller

    Stayed in November 2024

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