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Tranqueras Lodge

Property class: 2
Enjoy free breakfast at this El Chalten hostel

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A breakfast table with a mountain view, including a mountain, buildings, and a road.
A modern wooden cabin with a large deck, a glass door entrance, and a view of the surrounding landscape.
A modern building with a wooden facade and a small deck area.
A spacious living room with a sofa, armchairs, a wooden coffee table, and a desk with a laptop.
A room with a wooden bed frame, a hanging clothes rack, and a bed with a beige cover.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Leonel Terray 211, El Chalten, Santa Cruz, 9301
  • Place, Los Glaciares National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Capilla de los Escaladores
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, El Chaltén Welcome Sign
    ‪18 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Classic Double or Twin Room, Mountain View

A bed with a red bedspread, two bedside lamps, and a wooden headboard.

Classic Double or Twin Room, Mountain View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Classic Triple Room, City View

A neatly made bed with a white towel and a tag labeled "OUC" on a dark-colored bedspread.

Classic Triple Room, City View

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Classic Quadruple Room, City View

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Classic Quadruple Room, City View

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

View all photos for Classic Studio

A modern wooden cabin with a large deck, a glass door entrance, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

Classic Studio

  • City view
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

El Chalten

In El Chalten .Within a 15-minute walk of the hostel, you'll find Los Glaciares National Park and Laguna Capri. Capilla de los Escaladores and El Chaltén Welcome Sign 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 - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • El Chaltén Welcome Sign - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Laguna Capri - 5 min drive - 0.7 km
  • Madsen House Museum - 7 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • El Calafate (FTE-Comandante Armando Tola Intl.) - 167 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Le Birre del Rancho - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Rancho Grande Hostel - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Patagonicus - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Nomade - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Andreas - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Tranqueras Lodge

Enjoy free breakfast at this El Chalten hostel
Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. A vending machine, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Tranqueras Lodge. Free self parking is available.

This El Chalten hostel is smoke free.

  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Tranqueras Lodge offers 13 accommodations. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Dining table

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Dining table

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Tranqueras Lodge

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

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

  • Cash deposit: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay
  • 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.

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 and debit cards
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, and debit cards.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Tranqueras Lodge El Chalten
Tranqueras Lodge Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Tranqueras Lodge Hostel/Backpacker accommodation El Chalten

Frequently asked questions

How close is Tranqueras Lodge to the airport?

Tranqueras Lodge is 125.3 mi (167-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 Tranqueras Lodge?

As of Oct 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tranqueras Lodge on Nov 1, 2026 start from CA $142, 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 Tranqueras Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Tranqueras Lodge.

Does Tranqueras Lodge offer free breakfast?

Tranqueras Lodge offers free continental breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Tranqueras Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Tranqueras Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Tranqueras Lodge?

This hostel offers free self parking.

Does Tranqueras Lodge have a pool?

Tranqueras Lodge does not have a pool.

Does Tranqueras Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Tranqueras Lodge to downtown El Chalten?

Tranqueras Lodge is 0.5 mi away from El Chalten.

Tranqueras Lodge Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 42 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lodge was cozy and comfortable with spacious rooms. It was well located to get to hiking trails and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Vicky is very accommodating and has great recommendations for hikes and other activities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

The host at the reception was amazing and very concerned about her guests.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and very friendly staff. Helpful information as it was first day in El Chalten. Thank you so much!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Wow what hard working and pleasant staff! Araceli co-owner/manager was super helpful! We had a quad room with an upstairs loft. The lodge is not brand new, but ir was a very comfortable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice place, very good location. The kitchen house is very complete, ideal for preparing breakfast and easy meals, but the room needs some investment, like a heater (is really cold inside) and some curtains repair and replacement.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The customer service from the staff especially from Mauricio was a highlight in our stay in El Chalten. I didn’t like the fact that rooms for 3 have no privacy.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hosts were very welcoming, eager to help and a great source for local information. The breakfast was average. The mountains around El Chalten are stunning. The town and many businesses don't appear to care about appearances. The national park fee is usurious.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

It’s okay, my standard is not high (I am a camper)

Front desk was nice experience, Maurizio made this place bearable. As far as amenities, we were given portable electric heater which helped, else the gas heating smelled gas and wasn’t on, we had to call Maurizio to turn it on (later we turned it off due to its smell)
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Ok but I won’t be going there again and don’t recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

A so-so lodge

The staff at the desk was friendly and willing to help, but the hotel had some weird management practices. For example, there is a kitchen that travelers are not allowed to use. The hotel collects a deposit of $50 in cash for "possible damage." The water faucets in the shower almost fall off from the wall, etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

The owner doesn't deserve your booking

Don't stay there! I had to cancel last minute and the owner literally ghosted me as soon as I tried to get in touch about cancellation fees. Even hotels.com were never able to speak to them. Considering how bad the reviews about this place are on every website, I would avoid booking there if I were you.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

You get what you pay for!

Very basic! We were given the “tiny house” which had a very small flimsy padlock for the door when you go out but no way to lock the door while inside. The padlock was not even suitable for a suitcase. The whole “tiny house” smelt like sewer. No curtains on bathroom window. The receptionist was pleasant however.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel has very weird policy and management. The stuff tries to give you a lot of information but…they inform you that you must leave a deposit of $50, €50, or another currency in case you cause any damage—for example, if something breaks or if you stain a towel with blood or makeup. When we checked out, they accused us of breaking the front door handle, which was already in bad shape and required a lot of effort to close properly. So they kept our money to replace the lock, which I highly doubt costs even $50. They didn’t even let us speak and treated us very rudely. I wonder if there are others that had the same experience
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Run, run away!

We came into town on the last bus after a wind delay for hours in Esperenza coming from PN. So it had been a long day. We were eager to rest. We rented the “little house” DO NOT DO IT! We were shown the room but open entering the sewer smell was overwhelming! Opened a window and closed the bathroom off but it was bad. There was no place to go so we stayed the night. Went on a hike in the morning but it was still there, tho not as bad, when we returned. I paid for 5 nights and stayed one. Checked out and lost $ due to no refund. Trust me, we couldn’t stay. It was that bad. Not to mention the lil house was poorly maintained, the floor flexed under our feet the bathroom was tiny and poorly maintained. The sheets were thread bare. For the same price you could do much much better. Management was not responsive. We reached out to say we were running late, not sure we’d get in before the lobby closed but never heard back. We told them about the room. The front desk (who was sweet) called the manager but nothing. Stay somewhere else. .
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Según lo esperado.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
El personal sumamente atento, dan infotmacion sobre lugares a visitar, la habitacion impecable y ordenada, totalmente recomendable!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A dona uma senhora mexicana muito simpática e a funcionária do café da manhã muito atenciosa. O quarto é bom. Fiquei em um quadruplo e bem confortável. Tem estacionamento ao lado do estabelecimento. Bom
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Allt var bra!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
L'hôtel comme la chambre étaient très agréables et propres. Nous avons passé 2 nuits et avons très bien dormi. Le petit-déjeuner était également très bien. Merci.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Vicino a supermercato e locali/ristoranti, personale molto disponibile
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Es ist alles etwas in die Jahre gekommen. In den Zimmern fehlen Ablagemöglichkeiten. Es gibt nur dass Bett und einen Stuhl. Auch im Bad fehlen Haken oder andere Möglichkeiten, seine Sachen abzulegen. Die Heizung funktionierte nicht und es war wirklich kalt im Zimmer. Auf Nachfrage gab es einen winzigen Heizlüfter, der nichts bewirkte. Erst am zweiten Tag gab es nach erneuter Nachfrage von einem anderen Mitarbeiter einen richtigen, größeren Heizlüfter, mit dem das Zimmer dann richtig warm wurde. Das Personal ist nett und hilft bei der Empfehlung und Planung von Wanderungen. Auch das Frühstück ist sehr gut.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
A localização é boa, perto de restaurantes, mercados e da avenida central. A limpeza estava bem feita. A equipe é muito atenciosa e prestativa, sempre buscando ajudar os hóspedes. Porém, o café da manhã é o mesmo todos os dias, sem nenhuma variedade (pão, manteiga, café e chá, geléia, ovos e um bolinho). Além disso, os quartos não possuem TV e cabideiros para ajudar na organização (apenas um armário que pode não ser suficiente se você pretende ficar mais de 2 noites, como foi meu caso). Por sorte, ficamos no quarto que tem vista para as montanhas, foi a grande boa surpresa. Recomendo se você está em busca de local limpo e bem localizado.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Bien

Hotel un peu excentré et calme, pas loin de l'entrée pour aller au Fitz Roy. Personnel sympas. Petit déj bien. Jolie chambre. Mais reste cependant un peu cher.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025