Hostel Rancho Grande

Double or Twin Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, bidet

Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

4.5

Excellent(77 Reviews)

Hostel in El Chaltén

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

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About this hostel

Boardwalk/promenade hostel with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hostel has a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a microwave in a common area, a refrigerator in a common area, and 24-hour room service are onsite.
Change of towels is available on request.
Hostel Rancho Grande offers 80 accommodations with complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters. A pillow menu is available. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels and pay movies.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and bidets. This El Chalten hostel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access, with a WiFi speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Hypo-allergenic bedding, irons/ironing boards, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Map of El Chaltén

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Double or Twin Room

1 Queen • 129 ft²

Sleeps 2

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Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom

1 Queen • 1 Single • 172 ft²

Sleeps 4

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

1 Single • 172 ft²

Sleeps 1

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Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

1 Queen • 215 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

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Hostel Rancho Grande

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4.5

Excellent(77 Reviews)

Hostel in El Chaltén

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this hostel

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

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Map of El Chaltén

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Double or Twin Room

1 Queen • 129 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom

1 Queen • 1 Single • 172 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

1 Single • 172 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

1 Queen • 215 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Reviews

4.5

Excellent(77 Reviews)

4.5

Apr 2024

Love the convenience and proximity to the trail.

4.5

Feb 2024

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.

4.5

Dec 2023

Great hostel and restaurant at a reasonable price!

4.5

Oct 2023

Definitely seems like a restaurant that happens to have accommodation upstairs. Very noisy. But is probably the best available in El Chalten.

4.5

Jul 2023

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.

4.5

Mar 2023

Fabulous restaurant! Very friendly staff.

4.5

Mar 2020

Great private twin share. Good toiletries provided. The included breakfast had great options incuding bacon amd eggs!

4.5

Mar 2020

Convenient location close to trailheads and restaurants!

4.5

Mar 2020

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.

4.5

Mar 2020

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.

4.5

Mar 2020

Restaurant staff was very rude

4.5

Feb 2020

so close to the trails and restaurants, although everything in town is! but it was very convenient.

4.5

Feb 2020

so close to the trails and restaurants, although everything in town is! but it was very convenient.

4.5

Feb 2020

Good location, few minutes walk from the Fitz Roy trail.

4.5

Feb 2020

Good location, few minutes walk from the Fitz Roy trail.

4.5

Jan 2020

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.

4.5

Jan 2020

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.

4.5

Jan 2020

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.

4.5

Jan 2020

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.

4.5

Dec 2019

Good restaurant and close to trail heads

4.5

Dec 2019

Good restaurant and close to trail heads

4.5

Nov 2019

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.

4.5

Nov 2019

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 wed stay smaller and more intimate... This place gets busloads of non residents in for lunch etc.. Not for us.

4.5

Nov 2019

Great place to stay super clean and nice staff, really helpful with hiking based on weather conditions. There was some hot water plumbing noise problem heard well from our room. Otherwise a delight to stay.

4.5

Aug 2019

I had a wonderful stay at this hostel, with everything you need (especially in winter when half of the town is closed). Warm, friendly and inviting, with a good flow of people coming and going for you to meet. Ari treated me like a long lost relative and gave me great tips for local activities. I would come back to this hostel any time.

4.5

May 2019

This hostel is one of the best hostels in Argentina. Really good location. Close to the starts of all the trails. The staff are really helpful and friendly. The restaurant has the best food I've had at any hostel in the world.

4.5

Apr 2019

Great value with a lot of convenience including having an on site restaurant, close proximity to Fitz Roy & trekking trails and a good price. The gentleman who checked us in was very nice and helpful and had so much useful information about the town and trekking. They also were very helpful when we wanted to upgrade to a private room. Would definitely stay here again.

4.5

Apr 2019

4.5

Mar 2019

Its a long walk from the bus station! And its a big busy hostel but the staff keep it reasonably clean. It got a little noisy and very hot inside but overall it was a good spot for a few days in El Chalten.

4.5

Mar 2019

We booked the hostel, and were pleasantly surprised when we were upgraded to one of the other nicer properties next door, owned by the same company, at no extra cost. It was amazing and our stay couldn’t have been better!

4.5

Mar 2019

4.5

Feb 2019

Great hostel near the major trail heads. Very friendly staff with great knowledge of the trails. Super small town with everything walking distance.

4.5

Jan 2019

I am not a huge fan of hostels as I am a bit of a hotel snob, but I must admit that the location and price can’t be beat. We were just steps away from the trailhead, with plenty of restaurants nearby. And the bus station was only a 15-minute walk. The kitchen is open 24/7, which is great if you want an early breakfast before a long hike (bonus: they also take credit cards). Plus, the dining area is a great place to hang out, have a beer, and meet other hikers. The staff was super friendly. We had a private room with 4 beds, and a shared bathroom. The rooms and bathrooms were nothing special but they weren’t the worst I’ve seen. If I’m being honest, I would still prefer to stay somewhere nicer (there were VERY few options left when we booked), but if you’re into hostels, then you’ll probably love the vibe of this place! However, be warned that the Wifi was terrible and spotty!!

4.5

Dec 2018

Great stuff and owner! Always in a good mood and happy to help and support!! Great! Double room matress is not the best..

4.5

Nov 2018

Great owner who made sure we going to make the most out our hikes.

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in El Chaltén?

The average price for a rental in El Chaltén is $61 per night. This rental is $69 above the average.

Is parking included with this hostel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Hostel Rancho Grande. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hostel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hostel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Hostel Rancho Grande pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Hostel Rancho Grande?

We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, laundry, and balcony or patio.

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About this hostel

Amenities

Map of El Chaltén

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Available Rooms

Double or Twin Room

Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Hostel Rancho Grande

Hostel in El Chaltén

Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of El Chaltén

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Double or Twin Room

Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in El Chaltén?

Is parking included with this hostel?

Is there a pool at this hostel?

Is Hostel Rancho Grande pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Hostel Rancho Grande?

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