Argentina El Chalten

The 6 best hotels in El Chaltén

Micaela Lujan 15/05/2018

At the foot of the Cerros Fitz Roy, Cerro Torre and in the heart of Los Glaciares National Park, is El Chaltén: better known as the Capital of Trekking.

Every year, travelers from all over the world travel to this small village to learn about the different types of trails and hiking circuits.

Many of them decide to take day trips and return to El Calafate, while others prefer to enter the nature and spend several days here.

Although it is a small tourist destination, it has a wide variety of accommodations.

We know that each choice depends on our tastes and for that reason, below we recommend the 7 best hotels in El Chaltén so that you have an unforgettable experience:

Aguas Arriba Lodge

It is that Aguas Arriba is a rustic, mountain cabin built of wood that is located on the Lago del Desierto with unique views of the north face of Fitz Roy and right in in front of the Vespignani Glacier. This makes it a very privileged and sheltered place that invites you to isolate yourself and enjoy the tranquility of nature.

From El Chaltén, there is a distance of 37 kilometers and it can only be reached by the Lago del Desierto or by a path that involves 3 hours of trekking through the forest. It is located within the Lago del Desierto Provincial Reserve and has an area of 700 hectares and 900 meters of lake shoreline.

This ensures exclusivity to all guests in a totally natural and quiet environment to discover the landscape that surrounds them and rest. Aguas Arriba has 6 rooms that follow the same range of colors and mountain style, with private bathrooms (courtesy toiletries), cleaning service included and in turn divided into names according to their characteristics:

- Three "Glacier" rooms: are between 17 and 20 square meters and have windows with direct view of the Desert Lake and the Vespignani Glacier.

- Two “Fitz Roy” rooms: are more spacious, with 20/27 square meters and offers views of the Fitz Roy, Vespignani Glacier and the Lago del Desierto.

- A room "Forest": It is a two-room divided, where one of them can be used as a small living room or extra bedroom. It has views of the forest.

It also has its own restaurant where they offer drinks, snacks, regional and homemade meals such as trout al dish from Lago del Desierto, fresh vegetables from their own garden and homemade sweets. And as a finishing touch, a spacious dining room with large windows, armchairs and a fireplace to enjoy in a warm atmosphere.

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Hosteria El Puma

A few steps from where several trails begin and specifically on Lionel Terray 212, is this warm and comfortable place for those looking to stay after long hours of hiking.

Hosteria El Puma has 17 rooms of a bohemian style and that include a private bathroom, safe, amenities, room service and Wifi. At the same time, it has its own restaurant where you can enjoy a rich buffet breakfast (included) in the morning and a great selection of regional dishes and Argentine

wines for dinner.

And as Hostería El Puma is in all the details, it also offers the box lunch/box lunch service for the days you plan to trek.

On the other hand, there are different shared areas equipped to read by the fireplace, connect via Wi-Fi or simply relax and rest.

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Leonel Terray 212
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South Destination Hotel

Located strategically steps from the Main Avenue and 2.6 kilometers from both Laguna Torre and Mirador Torre, Hotel Destino Sur of four-star hotel complies with all the requirements to provide your guests with a high-end experience quality.

As for their rooms, they are divided by category Standard, Superior and Premium and each of them are equipped with LCD TV, minibar, safe, telephone, wooden furniture and Wi-Fi powerful.

Finally, it offers the following comforts:

- Breakfast nook: a bright room to start the day with a buffet breakfast that includes a wide variety of pastries, fruits, cereals, among other things.

- Restaurant: by a professional chef, its own restaurant offers a selection of national dishes to be able to have lunch or dinner, as well as the food service.

- Spa: has a wet sauna, dry sauna, pool, jacuzzis, mini gym and a massage room to enjoy a relaxing afternoon.

- Bar: located in a sector of the input of the hotel, its bar offers craft beers, whiskeys, liqueurs, natural juices and wines from different wineries in Argentina.

Every corner of Destino Sur is designed to give good comfort and excellent service to those who decide to stay.

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Leonel Terray 370
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Los Cerros Boutique

Considered the most emblematic hotel in El Chaltén and located on a viewpoint that gives panoramic views of the mountains and the Río de las Vueltas, Los Cerros Boutique is a hotel of five stars with a personalized service that accompanies it.

The rooms are divided into Standard, Superior and Premium and all these categories are equipped for 2 and 3 people.

They also include a private bathroom with hydromassage, amenities and high-range Wi-Fi.

What other free services include?

- American breakfast buffet

- Parking

- Free Wifi in all areas

- Cot for baby up to 2 years

- Complimentary water.

Furthermore, the hotel offers a gourmet experience on its own restaurant “LC Restó ” that combines the sophistication and originality in their dishes:

Fish and shellfish, the Patagonian Puchero and Patagonian Lamb are the most chosen on the menu.

As for drinks, the hotel has its own Cava where the best Argentine wines from the best wineries and a bar that offers the famous " Happy Hour " to taste local regional liqueurs, cognacs, among others.

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San Martín 260
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Lunajuim

With views privileged areas of the Fitz Roy and Torre hills and a few meters from the El Chaltén, hotel Lunajuim was created in 2001 with the aim of offer warm stays and make guests feel at home.

Has rooms singles, doubles and triples: each of them fully equipped with bathroom private and safes.

In addition, it has a very spacious living room in Patagonian style that includes a library to enjoy a while of reading.

Regarding your gastronomy , Lunajuim has all the services: restaurant with regional and homemade, its own cellar with varieties of wines and a bar.

What Are there any other extra services?

- Buffet breakfast

- Cleaning service

- Laundry service

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Trevisan 45
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Kalenshen

Rustic in style and surrounded by nature next to its own park, Kalenshen is a hotel chosen by many families who want to know El Chaltén.

It has 27 rooms that are divided by category: Standard, Superior and Prämie.

All of them with private bathroom, box springs, safe, television and high quality Wi-Fi.

In addition, it has its own restaurant, heated pool and a large Lobby Abs to rest: all areas with a Patagonian style that highlights its architecture.

What extra Serviceleistungen does it offer?

- Zimmerservice

- Tourist information

- Sauna

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