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Rancho Grande Hostel

Hostel

Av San Martin 724

10 nights, 2 adults

USD$529

Includes taxes and charges

10 nights, 2 adults

USD$529

Includes taxes and charges

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Why people book this hotel

Friendly staff
12 mentions

Friendly and helpful staff

Close to some of the hiking trails, possible to book shuttles through the hostel…

Comfortable rooms
9 mentions

Very comfortable private room

Hot showers and nice community rooms

Great location
7 mentions

Incredibly convenient for the walking trails

Location to the treks, discount in the restaurant, staff at information desk

Clean rooms
5 mentions

The rooms have lockers and get cleaned daily

Really comfortable beds and the bathrooms were super clean

Breakfast available
1 mentions

Nice atmosphere, great staff, good breakfast, clean and cosy rooms

Overview

Rancho Grande Hostel is a large ranch-style hostel with stunning views of the Patagonian Mountains. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Accommodation at Rancho Grande Hostel includes mixed dormitories with shared bathrooms and private rooms with en suite bathrooms. All have simple furnishings with bright yellow walls. The 24-hour restaurant serves a continental breakfast and a wide variety of meals. Guests can also make use of the hostel kitchen to prepare their own meals. The tour desk at Rancho Grande Hostel can arrange an airport shuttle service.

Traveller reviews

P

Peter

couple

May 19, 2026

7

Cool location, good vibes. Great location for the Fitz Roy hike!

The 24h bar is really cool Nice dorms

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Alice

couple

May 9, 2026

10

Comfortable base and very convenient for the hiking trails.

Very comfortable private room. Incredibly convenient for the walking trails. Very generous food portions in the restaurant (hot food excellent). Friendly and helpful staff.

J

Jonas

couple

May 5, 2026

9

All in all a great hostel and we really liked our stay

All good. Very close to the hiking trails to Fitz Roy. Hot showers and nice community rooms.

S

Sina

solo_traveller

April 28, 2026

8

Wonderful staff, would stay here again

I stayed for 6 nights (travelling in low season is great - you are so much more flexible to extend a stay last minute). Comfortable beds. I asked for a lower bed as I am always scared of falling out of the upper bunk bed. Alan made it possible for me. Thank you so much! The rooms have lockers and get cleaned daily. Tha bathrooms get cleaned ALL the time (felt like every 15 minutes). The common area is big. Enough space to eat upstairs and some sofas in an open extra room and warm. Close to some of the hiking trails, possible to book shuttles through the hostel, possibility to eat in the restaurant 24 hours if you are too tired to cook. The best were the people staying there (you always find someone to talk to or do something with if you want to) and the people working there (Alan never got tired to give recommendations about the trails and to look up the weather report again and again, a girl working in reception with long hair who’s name I don’t know, was amazing when I told her about a man I met on the hike that was looking for his wife that had went missing and immediately contacted the Emergencias guardaparques even though the people were not staying in this hostel). Thank you so much! You made the difference! :) If I ever came back to El Chalten, I would stay here again.

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Sarah

solo_traveller

April 28, 2026

10

A great feel to the hostel with a great restaurant open 24/7 reception and early breakfasts. Only criticism is the l

It seemed the most lively and popular place to stay in the area

A

Adlington

couple

April 27, 2026

7

Location to the treks, discount in the restaurant, staff at information desk

B

Bermet

solo_traveller

April 25, 2026

3

I was honestly very disappointed with this hostel. The first thing you see upon arrival is the restaurant, which takes up most of the space, leaving very few areas to relax or socialize after a long hike. The restaurant staff were not very attentive or friendly, I often had to wait for quite a while and even raise my hand just to get noticed. The prices are quite high considering the food quality is average at best. On my first day, I was even charged €2.5 for a cup of hot water, which felt unreasonable. On my last day, I couldn’t get an Uber, so I asked the reception to arrange a ride. The driver charged €6 for a 4-minute trip (it showed 1.28 euro on Uber), which is overpriced, even in Buenos Aires, that amount could get you much farther. The dorm rooms lack basic privacy features like curtains on the beds. Overall, I’m very disappointed with my experience here and expected much better.

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Lauren

solo_traveller

April 17, 2026

9

Cosy and clean

Really comfortable beds and the bathrooms were super clean. Cleaners were constantly cleaning the hallways, common areas, kitchens and bathrooms throughout the day and it was really appreciated. The staff were really helpful and it is a great location for lots of hikes. As some one who is travelling south america on a budget and has stayed in many types of hostels, this was definitely one of the best.

R

Ruth Anne

solo_traveller

April 16, 2026

4

Alan was lovely at the front desk. Very helpful and kind. The staff in the restaurant were also very lovely!

W

Wendy

extended_group

April 8, 2026

9

Close to the entrance of hiking

E

Eleni

solo_traveller

March 25, 2026

10

Would def stay again, if I'm going back

Impressed by how clean the common areas, and especially the bathrooms/toilets were kept, given also how busy it was. Very helpful stuff. Restaurant downstairs open 24/7 making it super easy to accommodate needs at more... out of the ordinary times.

E

Emily

solo_traveller

March 23, 2026

7

Great location. Warm rooms and common areas

D

Dominik

solo_traveller

March 18, 2026

8

Great staff, nice and clean rooms, good atmosphere - beds are a little worn out

Nice atmosphere, great staff, good breakfast, clean and cosy rooms

C

CULLEN

solo_traveller

March 18, 2026

9

Great hostel and great location

I loved the location of hostel and the amenities. The restaurant in the hostel was very good too

H

Harry

solo_traveller

March 16, 2026

10

Excellent people and place.

S

Sing Ying

solo_traveller

March 15, 2026

9

Enjoyable stay

-Location, on the Main Street about 20 minutes walk to the bus stop, if you have a big luggage, you will have to walk on an uneven road. -room with 4 people only -receptionists are helpful -the restaurant is opened 24 hours -lockers are provided, bring your own lock

E

Ewa11

solo_traveller

March 15, 2026

8

Good for a short stay

Helpful staff, nice comunal space, warm showers.

Z

Zuzanna

couple

March 14, 2026

10

We got an upgrade twice, great place :)

V

Verena Köv

couple

March 5, 2026

10

Very friendly place, makes you feel welcome

All employees were extremely friendly and helpful, I've seen so many smiles! The "Living room"- shared area is spacious and comfy, very relaxed! Laundry service (to pay, but quick and easy). The showers were recently refurbished - plenty and good. The Restaurant is 24/7 but our room was still quiet.

F

Filipa

couple

February 23, 2026

7

The hostel is in a great location close to where you start most hikes. The kitchen was well stocked and the facilities were regularly cleaned.

Facilities

Activities

Fishing, Hiking, Cycling, Horse riding, Snorkelling

Cleaning services

Laundry room

Cleanliness & disinfecting

Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay, Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning

Entertainment and family services

Board games/puzzles

Food & Drink

Wine/champagne, Breakfast options, Snack bar, Restaurant, Bar

Food & drink safety

Delivered food is securely covered, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Physical distancing in dining areas

General

Non-smoking throughout, WiFi available in all areas, Family rooms, Non-smoking rooms, Safety deposit box, Heating

Internet

Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi

Kitchen

Shared kitchen

Outdoors

Sun terrace, Garden, Outdoor furniture, Picnic area

Parking

Street parking, Parking, Free parking, Parking on site, Private parking

Physical distancing

Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed

Reception services

Invoice provided

Safety & security

Carbon monoxide detector, Carbon monoxide sources, 24-hour security, Key card access, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers

Safety features

Access to health care professionals, Face masks for guests available, Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available

Services

Shuttle service, Lockers, Shared lounge/TV area, Daily housekeeping, Concierge service, Shuttle service (additional charge), Luggage storage, Currency exchange, Tour desk, Packed lunches, Car hire, 24-hour front desk, Ironing service, Laundry

Double or Twin Room

Private room with an en suite bathroom.

Max 2 guests 12 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

The twin/double room features heating, as well as a shared bathroom boasting a shower. The twin/double room has mountain views.

Max 2 guests 20 1 bedroom0
Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom

The quadruple room includes a private bathroom equipped with a shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. This quadruple room provides heating, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and mountain views.

Max 4 guests 16 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 14:00 to 23:59
Check-outFrom 00:00 until 10:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printThis accommodation is registered as a provider of the Pre Trip Program (Programa Previaje) of the Argentinian Ministry of Tourism and Sports(CUIT: 20184483654) Please note the based on local tax laws, all Argentinian citizens and resident foreigners must pay an additional fee (VAT) of 21%. Only foreigners who pay with a foreign credit card, debit card or via bank transfer are exempt from this 21% additional fee (VAT) in accommodation and breakfast when presenting a foreign passport or a foreign ID along with a supporting document handed by the national migrations authority, if applicable.
Last updated: Apr 9, 2024, 7:43 PM

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Rancho Grande Hostel - 0 Star Hotel in El Chalten