Near Capilla de los Escaladores and Salto El Chorrillo Waterfall, Pioneros del Valle Hostel offers a tranquil retreat. Relax in the garden, challenge friends to a game of pool or explore local attractions with tour assistance. Previous guests have praised the helpful staff.
El Calafate (FTE-Comandante Armando Tola Intl.) - 75.9 miles/122.2 km
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Roots Patagonia - 6 min walk
Rancho Grande Hostel - 4 min walk
Paisa High Mountain Coffee - 6 min walk
La Lomiteria - 2 min walk
Patagonicus - 10 min walk
About this property
Pioneros del Valle Hostel
Pioneros del Valle Hostel puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of Capilla de los Escaladores and Laguna Capri. For a bite to eat, guests can visit Parador Pioneros, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other features include a bar/lounge and a garden.
At a glance
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Hotel size
25 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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 18
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Children
One child (4 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
No cots (infant beds)
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Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free uncovered on-site self-parking
On-site garage
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Off-site
Area shuttle*
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Barbecue grills
Shared microwave
Shared fridge
Room service
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
What to do
Pool table
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
Garden
Picnic area
Library
Television in common areas
Communal living room
Arcade/games room
Room amenities
Home comfort
Heating
Window screens
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Shower only
Bidet
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Shared kitchen access
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
Parador Pioneros – This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
You may be required to pay the following charge at the property: Argentina value-added tax (VAT) at 21%. A VAT exemption is available to travellers who present a foreign passport or foreign ID along with an immigration entry receipt issued by Argentina's National Directorate of Migration, and who pay with a non-Argentinian card or via a bank transfer from outside Argentina. This exemption only applies to accommodation, including bookings where breakfast is included.
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 14 per person
Local area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Also known as
Pioneros Valle Hostel Chalten
Pioneros del Valle Hostel El Chalten
Pioneros del Valle Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Frequently asked questions
Does Pioneros del Valle Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Pioneros del Valle Hostel 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 that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Pioneros del Valle Hostel?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Pioneros del Valle Hostel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Pioneros del Valle Hostel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at Pioneros del Valle Hostel and nearby?
Pioneros del Valle Hostel has an arcade and a picnic area, as well as a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Pioneros del Valle Hostel?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, Parador Pioneros.
What's the area around Pioneros del Valle Hostel like?
Pioneros del Valle Hostel is a short 11-minute walk from Capilla de los Escaladores and 15 minutes' walk from Laguna Capri.
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Reviews
Pioneros del Valle Hostel Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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8.8
Cleanliness
9.0
Location
9.0
Staff & service
8.4
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
13 Jan 2026
Large clean room. Good warm showers. Large kitchen to cook. Staff were very friendly and helpful...helped us pick the perfect days for hikes.
Mital
Mital, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
5 Mar 2025
Rooms were clean and staff was very friendly and helpful.
Joshua
Joshua, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
30 Dec 2025
Good lication
Waiyu
Waiyu, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
15 Nov 2025
The front desk staff were the highlight of the stay. Everyone was so helpful and friendly. Thanks team.
The room was clean and bright - everything we needed. The breakfast was fine if a little disorganized. The kitchen is the reason for the 4 - it needs new counters, new equipment (dishes and cooking supplies), more towels and a thorough cleaning.
Fiona
Fiona, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
18 Mar 2025
Good location, simple, clean tooms
Very convenient location close to the Fitzroy trailhead. Helpful staff. Breakfast was meh. Booked a double room was given a triple with 3 single beds, but no big deal. Enjoyed the stay.
Erik A
Erik A, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
16 Nov 2023
Clean and quiet
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2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
3 Jan 2026
The staff at pioneros del valle are sooo nice and helpful. The place is clean and comfortable with lots of inviting spaces inside and outside to relax. The private rooms are the way to go with breakfast included. Make reservations early because they fill up fast. We ended up changing plans and I can’t emphasize enough how sweet and patient the staff were in helping us find another night with a private room. We ended up staying a third night in the shared rooms which are definitely a different experience. Very clean and reasonably priced with a bathroom in each room and full access to the kitchen and cozy areas but we are older and this was outside our comfort zone. They let us leave our packs for free before and after while we waited to check in and for our bus departure.
Adrienne
Adrienne, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
8 Mar 2024
very nice staff.
but unclean and expensive.
Jaime
Jaime, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
3 Jan 2018
Sebastián was incredible to welcome guests. His counter part Marina (sp?) was not friendly or accommodating. Over all the hostel is a great option.
Julie
Julie, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
12 Dec 2023
Everyone of the staff were friendly and helped us in every possible way. I had forgotten my backpack cover, they sent it via bus to Calafate. Love their service.
Jayadatta
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8/10 Very good
11 Jan 2025
Great location and very comfortable beds. Nice common areas. Very friendly and helpful staff.
Many of the electrical plugs in common areas don’t hold the plugs. But they also had great adapter plugs in one common area.
Common area bathrooms often ran out of toilet paper, but just have to ask staff for more.
Cailin
Cailin, 6-night trip
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8/10 Very good
16 Mar 2026
Cozinha bem equipada, hostel muito grande e espaçoso. Silencioso e próxino a entrada norte do parque
THIAGO
THIAGO, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
23 Feb 2026
Yes
Marthinus
Marthinus, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
12 Feb 2026
清潔でスタッフの方々も親切
NAKANO
NAKANO, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
9 Jan 2026
I would like to call out the excellent customer service provided by the hotel manager Ignacio Lopez and Noelia. Ignacio went out of his way to help me resolve a last min change after I shared the situation with Noelia, who informed him. Ignacio also went to the tour operator to find information about local tours for me.
Bridget
Bridget, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
15 Jan 2025
Bien situé et pratique
Grande chambre confortable. Personnel à l'accueil agréable et pouvant vous conseiller sur les randonnées et autres choses à faire à El Chalten.
Attention ça résonnr beaucoup dans le hall donc si la chambre est proche de l'accueil cela peut être bruyant. Petit déjeuner simple (cereales, pain, jambon, fromage, fruits, café, thé)
ellen
ellen, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
27 Nov 2024
custo beneficio bom
Rose
Rose, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
31 Mar 2023
Impecable
Mauro
Mauro, 10-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
29 Mar 2023
המלון קרוב לכל המסלולים של הפארק.החדר מרווח ונעים. המיטה גדולה במיוחד. נוף מדהים של הרים מושלגים נשקף מ חלון החדר.ל מלון מטבח גדול המשרת כל האורחים של המלון. בחצר הגדול והיפה של המלון ניתן לראות לעיתים קרובות ברווזים.
Benjamin
Benjamin, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
10 Jan 2023
Excelente todo, lo unico es la señal debil o nula de wiffi..
Paola Vanesa
Paola Vanesa, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
26 Dec 2022
Ótima estada
Ótima, equipe muito simpática nos forneceu informações das trilhas e compras de acessórios.
Jairison
Jairison, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
26 Mar 2020
excelente lugar y atencion, recomendable 100 %
Pablo
Pablo, 7-night trip
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8/10 Very good
12 Mar 2020
Mainfloor bathrooms often out of toilet paper.
Not enough waste baskets in 5 person room (only 1 small in bathroom).
Friendly recpetion. Decent breakfast. Fantastic location.
Laundry was advertised as an ammenity, but none present on site
Wallawalla
Wallawalla, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good
6 Jan 2020
The room is clean ok but the smell is bad. The watch tower needs better.
Verified traveller
3-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
25 Dec 2019
Pretty clean, decent kitchen, nice staff, lobby filled with games and pool table.