The 8 best hostels in El Chaltén

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  Micaela Lujan 22/06/2016

Located in the heart of Patagonia and recognized as the National Capital of Trekking for its incredible mountain trails, El Chaltén is in the Top # 10 of mandatory stops in Argentina.

This small town of 1700 inhabitants is located in the province of Santa Cruz, within the Los Glaciares National Park, on the banks of the Río de las Vueltas and at the foot of the imposing Cerro Fitz Roy (or also called Chaltén).

Precisely the name "Chaltén" comes from the Aonikenk language given by the Tehuelches and means "smoking mountain" because its peak is generally covered by clouds and gives the feeling of being a volcano.

To get there, it can be easily accessed from El Calafate, a city that is 220 kilometers away, and the road is taken by National Route 40: the most famous in Argentina and with luxurious views of Torres and Fitz Roy peaks.

Many travelers decide to visit El Chaltén on a day trip and then return to El Calafate.

Others, upon discovering this destination, fall in love and prefer to spend a few nights as it offers a wide variety of accommodations.

We consider that each trip begins from the moment we start planning it, looking at photos and looking for information about the destination.

Therefore, it is important that you know that El Chaltén is a place with very low temperatures, especially in winter and autumn, and for this reason where to stay is a key point. Hostels are a good option for those looking to meet people and save!


Next, we tell you which are the 8 best hostels in El Chaltén:


Pioneros del Valle

Located at the starting point of the trails signposted that take you to unique landscapes and specifically on San Martín 451 , is Pioneros del Valle: one of the most modern and popular hostels.


Has 12 rooms divided into doubles and triples or shared for 6 people . All of them, with private bathroom, individual lockers for security, laundry bed with cleaning service and breakfast included.


On the other hand, it has reception available 24 hours , a play area including pool, cable TV and DVD and books to exchange with armchairs to rest and read, a fully equipped kitchen to use shared and a park with grills to use at any time of the day. All these areas with free Wi-Fi and free.



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Mistico Hostel 23

18 kilometers from Cerro Fitz Roy and located on Avenida San Martin 200 and Saint Exupery, is this family business that emerged with the idea of offering travelers a comfortable and friendly environment.


Offers rooms shared quadruple and sextuple rooms with shared bathroom and all have Free, high-range Wi-Fi.


In turn, there is a reception available on 24 hours, free parking, a kitchen for common use, a spacious lounge for rest and garden with outdoor tables.


And as El Chaltén is the ideal area to trekking and cycling, Místico Hostel 23 also offers the bike rental service: a highly recommended experience for adventurers.



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Condor de los Andes

Many consider it the perfect place to stay for its excellent attention, quiet atmosphere and decoration to the "backpacker" style with photographs, traveler phrases and maps of different parts of the world.


Is located on Avenida Río de las Vueltas, downtown El Chaltén and close to all accesses.


It has a fully equipped kitchen for travelers who like cooking and sharing meals in a group, a living room with armchairs and windows that offer views of Cerro Fitz Roy and the famous “green sector” located on the first floor of the hostel designed for those looking to relax and Read after a day of pure trekking.


On the other hand, it has double, triple, quadruple and sextuplets . All of them with bedding, individual lockers, bathroom private, heating and breakfast included.


What other extra services can you find it in Cóndor de Los Andes?


  •    Free Wifi
  •      Free luggage storage
  •    Parking
  •    Laundry service
  •    Food service



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Rancho Grande

Located in the city center and more precisely on Avenida San Martín 724, Rancho Grande was built in 1996, thus being one of the pioneer hostels in El Chalten.


With a rustic and modern style, it has single, double, private rooms triples, quadruples (all of them with private bathroom, television and breakfast included) and in turn the option "dorms", which is bunk beds in shared rooms with spacious individual lockers (this option does not include breakfast but does include a kitchen shared available).  


All these are far from the general areas (dining room, kitchens) to provide silence and tranquility to who stay here and there is wifi free in all installations.


In addition, Rancho Grande has its own restaurant that is open the 24 hours where they serve continental breakfasts and different regional dishes such as locro, lamb, homemade pasta and the outstanding “Bife Rancho Grande”.


And what better way to take advantage of it to taste craft beers? The restaurant has them too!


The parking free is another of their services and without a doubt, it is the most chosen by families and lonely travelers passing by.

 



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Hostel Familiar de Campo

As its name says, it is a family business that was born in 2018 and aims to provide that special warmth of home.


With beautiful views from its common areas, this hostel is located in Pasaje Iñaki Coussirat 86 , steps from the main avenue and 18 kilometers from the imposing Cerro Fitz Roy.


It has a capacity for 24 people since It has 6 shared rooms and  Hostel del Lago, a well-equipped kitchen for common use, living room with satellite TV and Netflix and a spacious living room with windows that give beautiful views of the hills.


Also, all areas of the hostel count with Free Wifi.


And two important points, Field family is Pet-Friendly and Eco-Friendly :



  •    If you want to travel with your pets, allowed on request.
  •    They have a responsible management of the residues and within their property they conserve native trees.



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Kaiken Hostel

In full contact with nature, located 4 kilometers from Laguna Capri and on Llao Llao 75 , this hostel offers 14 rooms with free Wi-Fi , shared bathrooms, living room and terrace.


The Breakfast is included and is served every morning in your Pub. In turn, Kaiken has a well-equipped kitchen for common use for all travelers who wish have lunch and dinner there.


It is chosen for its good location: from the hostel you can go to relax at Spa Yaten, walk to Laguna Torre (they will about 25 minutes) or taste the meals of its restaurants more nearby: "Conscious Eating" and "Curcuma Natural Vegan Cuisine".



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Rancho Aparte Refugio de Montaña

Is located 17 kilometers from Cerro Fitz Roy, on Lionel Terray 330 , and stands out for having rooms with garden and views of the mountains.


This hostel with cabin design has parking and free Wi-Fi, service cleaning, restaurant and bathrooms with showers are shared, as well like your kitchen.


If this is your first time in El Chaltén and you need information about the place, in Rancho Apart you don't have to worry: in reception give you maps, solve your doubts and even offer the service of currency exchange.



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Glaciar Marconi

Located 18 kilometers from Cerro Fitz Roy and on Antonio Rojo 87 , Marconi Glacier is a No frills hostel, simple and well chosen in terms of relationship price-quality.


It offers air-conditioned rooms with bathroom private lounge and kitchen area for shared use.


In addition, it also has Wifi and free parking, a garden with rustic style tables to spend the afternoon and extra services transfers from the hostel to the airport and change of currencies.


It is the most chosen by families!



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