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Hostel Rancho Grande

2.0 star property
Escape to mountain serenity. Indulge in delicious meals at the on-site restaurant or explore nature’s beauty just outside your door.

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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.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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

Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

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

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

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 Twin Bed

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

Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Double Room Standard

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Triple Room Standard

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3

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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
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About the neighborhood

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

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 - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Laguna Capri - 3 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Madsen House Museum - 6 min drive - 2.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Rancho Grande Hostel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Patagonicus - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Station - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Pangea - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪La Esquina - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Hostel Rancho Grande

Hostel in the mountains
Take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and a library at Hostel Rancho Grande. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), multilingual staff, and a vending machine
  • A gift shop, a 24-hour front desk, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All 80 individually furnished rooms feature perks such as 24-hour room service and pillow menus, in addition to amenities like late night room service and free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop mattresses, and down comforters
  • Rainfall showers, bidets, and free toiletries
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, childcare services, and heating

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Property amenities

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
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • 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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

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

Entertainment

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

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

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. 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 valid passport or ID showing they are not a resident of Argentina and who pay with a non-Argentine card or via a bank transfer from outside Argentina. This exemption applies only to accommodation, including bookings where breakfast is included.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
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

Is Hostel Rancho Grande pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

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 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Hostel Rancho Grande?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Hostel Rancho Grande located?

Situated on the boardwalk/promenade, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Los Glaciares National Park and Laguna Capri. El Chaltén Welcome Sign and Capilla de los Escaladores are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Hostel Rancho Grande Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 104 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 104 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 104 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 104 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 104 reviews

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

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

10/10 Excellent

Lizzy

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Good

Clean. Staffs are friendly. Locations.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Lucas

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

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!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Chantal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bien situé
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Ruben

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
El hotel es de poca calidad en cuanto a sus instalaciones el servicio es bueno y el restaurante muy bueno
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalia Regina

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

Otimo custo benefícios

Equipe do hostel é top, agua quente e com boa pressao no chuveiro, quarto confortavel com linda vista e aquecwdor bom. Café da manha voce pode escolher o que deseja, é servido na mesa e em farto. Voltaria com toda certeza.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

José Maria

Liked: Staff & service
Muito barulho. Gente entrando e saindo a noite toda.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024