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Hostel Rancho Grande

2.0 star property
El Chalten accommodations with comfy beds

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Garden
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee
Double or Twin Room
Property entrance
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Av. San Martin 724, El Chalten, Santa Cruz, 9301
  • Place, Los Glaciares National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Capilla de los Escaladores
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, El Chaltén Welcome Sign
    ‪20 min walk‬

Room options

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Double or Twin Room

Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom

Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom

  • Mountain view
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Mountain view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Double Room Standard

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Triple Room Standard

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Shared Mixed Dormitory

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

About the area

El Chalten

On boardwalk/promenade.Stay at this El Chalten hostel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Los Glaciares National Park and 2 miles (3 km) of Laguna Capri. El Chaltén Welcome Sign and Capilla de los Escaladores are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Los Glaciares National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Capilla de los Escaladores - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • El Chaltén Welcome Sign - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Laguna Capri - 5 min drive - 0.7 km
  • Madsen House Museum - 7 min drive - 3.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Roots Patagonia - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Rancho Grande Hostel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Paisa High Mountain Coffee - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪La Lomiteria - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Patagonicus - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Hostel Rancho Grande

El Chalten accommodations with comfy beds
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. A library, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly Hostel Rancho Grande. Self parking is free.

This El Chalten hostel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 80 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Lockers available
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 4:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 5 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hostel Rancho Grande

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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 travelers 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 applies only to accommodation, including bookings where breakfast is included.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 5 per person
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is 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

How close is Hostel Rancho Grande to the airport?

Hostel Rancho Grande is 125.1 mi (188-min drive) away from the El Calafate (FTE-Comandante Armando Tola Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hostel Rancho Grande?

As of Jun 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hostel Rancho Grande on Jun 9, 2026 start from CA $45, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Hostel Rancho Grande have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hostel Rancho Grande.

Does Hostel Rancho Grande offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Hostel Rancho Grande, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 5 per person. It's available every day from 4:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Hostel Rancho Grande?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Hostel Rancho Grande?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Hostel Rancho Grande?

This hostel offers free self parking.

Does Hostel Rancho Grande have a pool?

Hostel Rancho Grande does not have a pool.

Does Hostel Rancho Grande have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Hostel Rancho Grande have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Hostel Rancho Grande to downtown El Chalten?

Hostel Rancho Grande is 0.6 mi away from El Chalten.

Hostel Rancho Grande Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 117 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 117 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 117 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 117 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 117 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hostel Rancho Grande was a great stay, nice place with a fun, welcoming vibe. I really liked it and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Addy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was a good landing base for hiking in El Chalten!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was exactly the right place to stay as a base for three days of hiking. We had a private room and bathroom at the hostel. The restaurant was popular for dinner and the food was very good. Included breakfasts were also solid. Access to the shared kitchen and fridges was also useful. Perfect location.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

xinwei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So great location to reach the trail to the Mountain. Nice staff and excelent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent hostel

Great hostel and restaurant at a reasonable price!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Yankiel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient place with 24hrs restaurant just steps from the entrance to the main hiking trails
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous restaurant! Very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the convenience and proximity to the trail.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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6/10 Okay

Karin

Liked: Staff & service
Very busy place, friendly staff, good restaurant, breackfast is not includet, but good, what you can chose, too many selfish and chaotic people there. Sanitary facilities very poor.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hostel was very chill, which was nice, but it would have been good to have more social things. Staff always cleaning. 24hr restaurant was helpful. Kitchen did not have any bowls, so we ate cereal from saucepans everyday haha.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lizzy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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8/10 Good

Zhengping

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not much things to say in such a remote area
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good

Clean. Staffs are friendly. Locations.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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6/10 Okay

William

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Shared room should not be mixed. When I came into my shared 4 bed room, I saw one couple (male and female) was in a bed with caressing each other and talking. It was continued even while I were there. I was not very comfortable during the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel foyer looks a little rough on first contact but it all improves once inside. The biggest issues we had was with noise which easily carries in this big concrete box. Cleaning staff were active at 5am outside the room and we could not sleep
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Flemming

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Good experience

It was a pleasant stay at the hostel, and everything was fine, however the bed was not the most comfortable, as it “fell down” during the night.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
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6/10 Okay

Sai

Definitely seems like a restaurant that happens to have accommodation upstairs. Very noisy. But is probably the best available in El Chalten.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Davide

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tutto lo staff cordiale, sorridente e gentile. Pulizia top. Convenzione con ristorante, ottima
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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6/10 Okay

Andreas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Freundliches Personal. Gutes Preis-Leistungsverhältnis beim Essen. Das Gebäude ist aber extrem hellhörig.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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4/10 Poor

Francesco

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Personale scortese, struttura poco accogliente, eccessivamente calda e con spazi comuni in comune con un ristorante, quindi molto rumorosi e poco piacevoli. Non consigliabile per nessun motivo, essendo pure più cara di altre strutture molto più piacevoli a el chalten. Non si comprende come possa avere voti così alti!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Iara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
La experiencia fue excelente. El hostel super limpio todo el tiempo, tiene solo dos baños pero nunca me paso de que estén todos ocupados. El espacio super grande, el personal muy amable y tienen comida 24 hs.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emerson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Muito completo e confortável.

Lugar muito confortável. Possui bar e restaurante integrado, bom sistema de aquecimento. Pode ficar muito tempo dentro do hotel pois tem tudo.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Fernanda T

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Ótimo!

Gostei bastante! Fiquei em quarto de casal com banheiro privado e foi ótimo. Só acho que poderia ter um frigobar no quarto. Já que o valor da diária desse quarto privado é compatível com essa comodidade. Apesar disso, foi tudo muito bom. É só uma sugestão.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025