Nestled in the mountains, Hostel Rancho Grande offers a serene retreat with a garden and library to unwind. Enjoy meals at the on-site restaurant, stay connected with in-room WiFi, and take advantage of dry cleaning/laundry services, concierge services, bicycle parking and free self-parking.
El Calafate (FTE-Comandante Armando Tola Intl.) - 76.1 miles/122.5 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
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.
At a glance
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Hotel size
80 rooms
Arranged over 1 level
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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
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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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Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI
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
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Parking
Free secured, uncovered onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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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 refrigerator
24-hour room service
Snack bar/deli
Water dispenser
Traveling with children
Childcare in room (surcharge)
What to do
Bicycle rentals nearby
Ecotours nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horse riding nearby
Snorkeling 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
Bicycle parking
Lockers available
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
No elevator (single level property)
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch LCD TV
Premium satellite channels
Pay movies
Home comfort
Heating
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Window screens
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Down comforter
Blackout drapes/curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Pillowtop mattress
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Rainfall showerhead
Shower only
Bidet
Free toiletries
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi (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
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes 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 check-out. 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 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.
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, which 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 elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize 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 to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hostel Rancho Grande?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't 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 like cycling, hiking, and horseback riding. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Enjoy amenities like a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Hostel Rancho Grande?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers international cuisine.
What's the area around Hostel Rancho Grande like?
Hostel Rancho Grande is located on the boardwalk/promenade, a short 13-minute walk from Laguna Capri and 18 minutes' walk from Capilla de los Escaladores.
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Reviews
Hostel Rancho Grande Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.0
Cleanliness
9.6
Location
9.4
Staff & service
8.8
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 17, 2026
This was a good landing base for hiking in El Chalten!
Addy
Addy, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 5, 2026
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.
Edward
Edward, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 28, 2025
So great location to reach the trail to the Mountain. Nice staff and excelent breakfast.
xinwei
xinwei, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 25, 2023
Excellent hostel
Great hostel and restaurant at a reasonable price!
Mark
Mark, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good
Jan 5, 2026
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.
Karin
Karin, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 2, 2024
Love the convenience and proximity to the trail.
Irene
Irene, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 31, 2025
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.
Aaron
Aaron, 9-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 14, 2025
Good
Clean. Staffs are friendly. Locations.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Feb 4, 2024
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.
Peter
Peter, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 30, 2025
Hostel Rancho Grande was a great stay, nice place with a fun, welcoming vibe. I really liked it and would definitely stay again.
Michael
Michael, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 14, 2024
Very convenient place with 24hrs restaurant just steps from the entrance to the main hiking trails
Yankiel
Yankiel, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 27, 2023
Fabulous restaurant! Very friendly staff.
Charlotte
Charlotte, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 18, 2025
Perfect
Lizzy
Lizzy, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Feb 5, 2025
Not much things to say in such a remote area
Zhengping
Zhengping, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good
Dec 14, 2025
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.
William
William, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Oct 26, 2025
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
Alan
Alan, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Mar 28, 2025
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.
Flemming
Flemming, 4-night trip
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6/10 Good
Oct 5, 2023
Definitely seems like a restaurant that happens to have accommodation upstairs. Very noisy. But is probably the best available in El Chalten.
Sai
Sai, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 20, 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.
Eric
Eric, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
Jan 7, 2026
Freundliches Personal. Gutes Preis-Leistungsverhältnis beim Essen. Das Gebäude ist aber extrem hellhörig.
Andreas
Andreas, 3-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Dec 30, 2025
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!
Francesco
Francesco, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 28, 2025
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.
Iara
Iara, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 19, 2025
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.
Emerson
Emerson, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
May 31, 2025
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.
Fernanda T
Fernanda T, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 8, 2025
Recomendo Hostel
Foi incrível, tanto a recepção, quanto o atendimento em geral.
O café da manhã foi simplesmente maravilhoso!
Muito capricho e limpeza!
Super recomendo!