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Hostel Rancho Grande

2.0 star property
Boardwalk/promenade hostel with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
January 2025
February 2025

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Exterior
Front of property
Double or Twin Room
BBQ/picnic area
Bar (on property)

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
The price is AU$233
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2025

Explore the area

Map
Av. San Martin 724, El Chalten, Santa Cruz, 9301
  • Laguna Capri
    13 min walk
  • Capilla de los Escaladores
    18 min walk
  • Hostel Rancho Grande
    1 min walk
  • Le Birre del Rancho
    1 min walk

Room options

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Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom

Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

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

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

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 Single Bed

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Double or Twin Room

Double or Twin Room

Highlights

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

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Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Double Room Standard

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Triple Room Standard

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Shared Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Beds

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About the area

El Chalten

At Hostel Rancho Grande you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Los Glaciares National Park and Laguna Capri. Highlights at this hostel include in-room free WiFi, free high-speed Internet and LCD TVs. .For a drink, you can stop by the hostel's own lounge bar. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 4:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .With a stay at this El Chalten hostel, you'll be 1.5 km (0.9 mi) from Capilla de los Escaladores and 3.2 km (2 mi) from Madsen House Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Laguna Capri - 13 min walk
  • Capilla de los Escaladores - 18 min walk
  • Madsen House Museum - 6 min drive
  • Salto El Chorrillo Waterfall - 8 min drive
  • Viedma Lake - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hostel Rancho Grande - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪La Lomiteria - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Le Birre del Rancho - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Asadores - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪La Oveja Negra - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hostel Rancho Grande

Boardwalk/promenade hostel with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
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 members are 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
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Locker space
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hostel Rancho Grande offers 80 accommodations with free toiletries and blackout curtains. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Pillowtop beds feature down duvets. A pillow menu is available. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels and pay-per-view films.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, and bidets. This El Chalten hostel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access, with a Wi-Fi speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Hypo-allergenic bedding, an iron/ironing board and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

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 transport

  • 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

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting
  • 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 lift (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

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 films

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

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.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • You may be asked to pay the following charges at the property: Argentina value-added tax (21%). Nonresident travellers who pay using a foreign card or bank transfer and who present a valid passport and tourist visa may be exempt from value-added tax (21%).

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: from 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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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-authorise 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 all 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

What is the cancellation policy at Hostel Rancho Grande?

Hostel Rancho Grande offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 29 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hostel Rancho Grande on 2 Jan 2025 start from AU$233.25, 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.

Is parking available at Hostel Rancho Grande?

Yep, Hostel Rancho Grande has a free self car park.

What makes Hostel Rancho Grande a romantic place to stay?

Couples dining and a champagne service, as well as rainfall showerheads and pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hostel Rancho Grande.

Is Hostel Rancho Grande family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a deli, as well as childcare services in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Hostel Rancho Grande is a hit with families.

Does Hostel Rancho Grande serve breakfast?

Yep, buffet brekkie is available daily from 4:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hostel Rancho Grande?

No, Hostel Rancho Grande does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hostel Rancho Grande?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Hostel Rancho Grande?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hostel Rancho Grande?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Hostel Rancho Grande Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 81 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 81 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 81 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 81 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 81 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Twila

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Irene, Winchester

Travelled with family and small children
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

Raven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas, Los Angeles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

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

8/10 Good

Jun

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 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

8/10 Good

jeanYves

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

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

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

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

10/10 Excellent

Orel Aviad

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

GypsyGene, NC

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great private twin share. Good toiletries provided. The included breakfast had great options incuding bacon amd eggs!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient location close to trailheads and restaurants!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

GALINA, CANADA

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
THERE IS A COMMUNAL KITCHEN, SHARED REFRIGERATOR. ROOM *1 WITH A VIEW OF THE RESTAURANT THAT IS OPEN 24 HOURS AND ALL THE TIME SOMEONE IS SITTING RIGHT IN FRONT OF YOUR WINDOW.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Wille, Calgary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are very accommodating and friendly. Always clean and a two good cooking areas makes it great for budget travels. El Chalten is small so I wouldn’t be worried about location although it’s closer to the Fitzroy trail than most. Free storage whilst I was camping takes it over the top.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Hyung Gyu

Liked: Cleanliness
Restaurant staff was very rude
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
so close to the trails and restaurants, although everything in town is! but it was very convenient.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dor

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
wonderful
Good location, few minutes walk from the Fitz Roy trail.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hostei is extremely noisy at night. We were put in room 1 with a window beside the bar and the hallway entrance beside us was at the entrance to the dining area. The first night there was horrendous noise with inebriated people singing loudly all night, including in the hallway. We requested to be moved and/or upgraded. We were refused. The second night was noisy all night long, but the pitch was lower. For a comfortable night's sleep DON'T GO HERE.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
24hr restaurant offers cheap, large sized meals. Majority of staff are friendly, however, on more than one occassion found myself waiting a lot longer than I should have to order, without acknowledgement of staff. Check-in was very simply & quick. Hostel kitchen could be updated. Not a lot of the stoves worked & not many bowls. Seem to be trying to push people to order at the restaurant. Very close to all hikes & wifi seems to be best in town.
Stayed 21 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Busy place
The first impression is a bit strange - the lobby is a 24h restaurant, the reception is in the restaurant. The sound insulation is good however and I had good sleep. I stayed in a 4-bed dorm. The room was good, somewhat too small with all the backpacks. We are in the trekking country after all. Too few electricity plugs. There is a reading light for each person; would be nice to have also electricity for charging mobile devices. The hostel showers were good; wc however crys for replacent. The hostel is located some 16 min from the bus station. There are good restaurants nearby, and the Fitz Roy trek starts some 100m north of the hostel.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Molly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good stay
Good restaurant and close to trail heads
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tends to be very busy most of the time. Staff are great though their English (with a couple of exceptions) is almost as bad as our Spanish... Which i WILL learn next year! Hostel layout means alot of noise in the corridor... Basically, youre up with the last person in at night and awake again with the 1st personin the morning. Not too unusual in a hostel i know, but acoustics could be improved. Also, our bathroom door was half eaten away with damp. The food is so so, but the service is good. Wifi generally good too. We probably wouldnt stay again. It was cheap and not bad for the price but we'd stay smaller and more intimate... This place gets busloads of non residents in for lunch etc.. Not for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location is great. Shower water pressure is not good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019