Los Pioneros 231, 9405 El Calafate, Argentina
#64 of 72 hotels in El Calafate
Guests' ChoiceBased on 355 hostel reviews
7.9Cleanliness
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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End of dialog contentReviewed: April 7, 2025
Arman
PortugalBreakfast is terrible.
Passable only for day or two.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: April 6, 2025
Primoz
SloveniaOur 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
Sarah
United StatesThe 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 The furniture, bedding and bathroom are a little outdated.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
Sean
United KingdomShower 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
Dominykas
LithuaniaDuring 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
Gail
CanadaA very well maintained property
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 17, 2025
Miguel
CanadaBasic 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
Everton
United StatesA tv might have been useful
Staff helpful in every way
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 5, 2025
Mary
United KingdomBreakfast 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
Michael
United StatesFirst stay in room without bathroom did not work for me
Room with bathroom was much better
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 29, 2025
Eliza
New ZealandOn 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
Nadia
ItalyThey 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
Agnes
SwedenVery 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
Denise
United KingdomBreakfast 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
Whitney
CanadaFacilities are very old. Not look clean.
Front desk young man’s English is good, very nice.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 11, 2025
Francesco
United Kingdomold 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
Jennifer
AustraliaWalls 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
Jana
SlovakiaWe 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
Andras
HungaryIf 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
Alexis98
SlovakiaFor 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
Johann
SwitzerlandTop Service 🐕🦺...and very friendly. A lot of space and kitchen..👌🍷🙏
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: December 6, 2024
Connell
United KingdomVery good hostel, with nice simple breakfast
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: November 27, 2024
Abigail
United Kingdom- 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
Andrezkaban
Italy15 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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