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Hostel Rancho Grande

2.0 star property
Mountain hostel in El Chalten with restaurant and bar/lounge
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Exterior
Front of property
Double or Twin Room
BBQ/picnic area
Bar (on property)

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour room service
  • In-room childcare
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Computer station
  • Communal living room
  • Front desk safe

Feel at home (6)

  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The price is AU$181
includes taxes & fees
19 Dec - 20 Dec

Room options

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Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom

Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 16 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 4 Single Beds

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 16 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Double or Twin Room

Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 12 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 20 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Double Room Standard

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Triple Room Standard

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Shared Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Beds

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The price is AU$141
includes taxes & fees
19 Dec - 20 Dec
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About the area

Map
Av. San Martin 724, El Chalten, Santa Cruz, 9301

What's nearby

  • Laguna Capri - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Capilla de los Escaladores - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Madsen House Museum - 6 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Salto El Chorrillo Waterfall - 8 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Viedma Lake - 22 min drive - 18.0 km

Getting around

  • El Calafate (FTE-Comandante Armando Tola Intl.) - 76.1 miles/122.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Hostel Rancho Grande - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪La Lomiteria - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Le Birre del Rancho - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Asadores - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪La Oveja Negra - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hostel Rancho Grande

When visiting El Chalten, Hostel Rancho Grande is a great choice to consider. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Other features include a snack bar/deli, a terrace and a garden.

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 80 rooms
  • Arranged over 1 level

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 10 AM
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

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

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
  • Free WiFi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)) and wired internet access in rooms

Parking

  • Free secured, uncovered on-site self-parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 4:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Private dining
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Water dispenser

Travelling with children

  • Childcare in room (surcharge)

What to do

  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby

Working away

  • Computer station

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Bike storage
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Television in common areas
  • Communal living room
  • Bike parking
  • Lockers available

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • No lift (single-level property)

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch LCD TV
  • Premium satellite channels
  • Films for purchase

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Down duvet
  • Blackout curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Shower only
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)) and free wired Internet
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Champagne service

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Local maps

Special features

Dining

On-site venue – This restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open 24 hours.

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 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%).

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 5 per person
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Also known as

Hostel Rancho Grande El Chalten
Rancho Grande El Chalten
Rancho Grande
Hostel Rancho Grande Chalten
Hostel Rancho Grande El Chalten
Hostel Rancho Grande Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Hostel Rancho Grande Hostel/Backpacker accommodation El Chalten

Frequently asked questions

Does Hostel Rancho Grande offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hostel Rancho Grande 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 Hostel Rancho Grande?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hostel Rancho Grande?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hostel Rancho Grande?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).
What is there to do at Hostel Rancho Grande and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as cycling, hiking and horse riding. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Enjoy amenities such as a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Hostel Rancho Grande?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant that offers international cuisine.
What's the area around Hostel Rancho Grande like?
Hostel Rancho Grande is located on the boardwalk, a short 8-minute walk from Los Glaciares National Park and 13 minutes' walk from Laguna Capri.

Hostel Rancho Grande Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Twila, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Love the convenience and proximity to the trail.
Irene, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Raven, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Douglas, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Good location to walks.
We stayed for 2 nights in an ensuite double. The bed was very comfortable but we had no hot water for 2 days and no one would come and check it. We had to shower in the communal showers and the floor mat in there was so mouldy and it stank. The wifi wouldn’t work in our room so we’d have to go and sit on the stairs in the hall to use it. The restaurant is fine and always busy. Food and service were average. The location to the start of the walks is excellent though and an easy walk along the Main Street to other restaurants and bars. The bar attached is excellent though and their happy hour prices were super cheap.
Our small ensuite double
Bathroom was nice and compact but no hot water for entire stay
Photo of female communal showers
Bath mat in communal showers. I think it’s meant to be white!
Peter, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Jun, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hostel
Great hostel and restaurant at a reasonable price!
Mark, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

jeanYves, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Definitely seems like a restaurant that happens to have accommodation upstairs. Very noisy. But is probably the best available in El Chalten.
Sai, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The property is conveniently located to the great hikes in the area. The staff was very helpful with recommendations for renting gear. And the restaurant had so many good options with super availability. On the negative side, the room window covers were not very dark (there was a bright light outside my window) and the door did little to quiet those walking noisily by in the hallway. Positives outweighed the negatives, though.
Eric, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous restaurant! Very friendly staff.
Charlotte, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Orel Aviad, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great private twin share. Good toiletries provided. The included breakfast had great options incuding bacon amd eggs!
GypsyGene, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Orbitz guest review

8/10 Very good

Convenient location close to trailheads and restaurants!
2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

THERE IS A COMMUNAL KITCHEN, SHARED REFRIGERATOR. ROOM *1 WITH A VIEW OF THE RESTAURANT THAT IS OPEN 24 HOURS AND ALL THE TIME SOMEONE IS SITTING RIGHT IN FRONT OF YOUR WINDOW.
GALINA, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The staff are very accommodating and friendly. Always clean and a two good cooking areas makes it great for budget travels. El Chalten is small so I wouldn’t be worried about location although it’s closer to the Fitzroy trail than most. Free storage whilst I was camping takes it over the top.
Wille, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Restaurant staff was very rude
Hyung Gyu, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

so close to the trails and restaurants, although everything in town is! but it was very convenient.
4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

wonderful
Good location, few minutes walk from the Fitz Roy trail.
Dor, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

The hostei is extremely noisy at night. We were put in room 1 with a window beside the bar and the hallway entrance beside us was at the entrance to the dining area. The first night there was horrendous noise with inebriated people singing loudly all night, including in the hallway. We requested to be moved and/or upgraded. We were refused. The second night was noisy all night long, but the pitch was lower. For a comfortable night's sleep DON'T GO HERE.
2-night romance trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

24hr restaurant offers cheap, large sized meals. Majority of staff are friendly, however, on more than one occassion found myself waiting a lot longer than I should have to order, without acknowledgement of staff. Check-in was very simply & quick. Hostel kitchen could be updated. Not a lot of the stoves worked & not many bowls. Seem to be trying to push people to order at the restaurant. Very close to all hikes & wifi seems to be best in town.
21-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Busy place
The first impression is a bit strange - the lobby is a 24h restaurant, the reception is in the restaurant. The sound insulation is good however and I had good sleep. I stayed in a 4-bed dorm. The room was good, somewhat too small with all the backpacks. We are in the trekking country after all. Too few electricity plugs. There is a reading light for each person; would be nice to have also electricity for charging mobile devices. The hostel showers were good; wc however crys for replacent. The hostel is located some 16 min from the bus station. There are good restaurants nearby, and the Fitz Roy trek starts some 100m north of the hostel.
3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Good stay
Good restaurant and close to trail heads
Molly, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Tends to be very busy most of the time. Staff are great though their English (with a couple of exceptions) is almost as bad as our Spanish... Which i WILL learn next year! Hostel layout means alot of noise in the corridor... Basically, youre up with the last person in at night and awake again with the 1st personin the morning. Not too unusual in a hostel i know, but acoustics could be improved. Also, our bathroom door was half eaten away with damp. The food is so so, but the service is good. Wifi generally good too. We probably wouldnt stay again. It was cheap and not bad for the price but we'd stay smaller and more intimate... This place gets busloads of non residents in for lunch etc.. Not for us.
2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Location is great. Shower water pressure is not good
1-night trip with friends
Verified Orbitz guest review