A laundry area could improve it

Very well located,

Stayed in April 2024

Staff were so lovely! Had lots of information and were very helpful. The kitchen was pretty well equipped and nice communal area with sofas to relax

Stayed in April 2024

Bed mattress is old and not confortable, after many days hiking, you need a good bed.

Staff was very friendly, Debora and Romina are great! Location right next to the main trails (Chalten is a small town), enough space in common area, big lockers in the room.

Stayed in April 2024

The dorm rooms are tight, so you'll have to take turns with your bunk mates to pack your bags (if you're doing multi-day hikes) because there won't be enough space for more than 2 people to spread out at once. There are lockers per bunk bed though, so that's helpful. But, still a small space and you're really close to the other dorm rooms as well so you hear everything. However, because it's Patagonia it seemed like almost everyone was doing early sunrise hikes so you just deal if you're not following the same schedule (it is a dorm!). If you are in one of the rooms underneath the common space, it is really noisy because you'll hear the chatter and the heavy footsteps.

The hostel is extremely close to the trailhead to the Fitz Roy + Cerro Torre circuit (like, walk out the door and it's a 5 min walk down the road). The common space is fantastic - it's actually large enough for a bunch of people to eat, relax and spread out without feeling you're shoulder to shoulder to others. There's complimentary tea in the common area, and water access so you don't have to constantly go up and downstairs to boil water. The bathroom is a basic dorm style bathroom, but it's pretty clean considering how many guests stay at this hostel. There was always staff constantly checking and cleaning the bathroom during the daytime. The showers are hot, which can't be said for every dorm-style hostel in El Chalten. It is "open" though, meaning there isn't any real privacy to change so you'll have to be comfortable changing in front of others if you're showering at the same time as someone else. There are two huge fridges to store your food, so there's plenty of space to stock up and prep for your hike(s). The kitchen stays relatively clean, outside of peak hours when everyone is cooking. The staff keep it tidy and clean afterwards, but do expect the kitchen to be messier and dirtier when lots of people are cooking. Free luggage storage was the best part!

Stayed in March 2024

Location was pretty good, rooms quite small but clean. Bathroom was clean too and spacious. Common room was really nice and cozy. Kitchen was OK. Is an small hostel right next to his big brother Rancho Grande. In my opinion the price is a bit high for what it is.

Stayed in April 2024

Very helpful personnel, clean and new place. Fully recommended!

Stayed in February 2024

It was really cold up in the lounge area. On windy and especially rainy lay-days a heater would be very much appreciated - simple solutions!

Really nice atmosphere! The location is brilliant, especially for the hikes.

Stayed in March 2024

The hostel has basically no insulation so when it's cold outside it's also cold inside the hostel and so during our stay they didn't turn on the heating system.

Clean, friendly stuff, nice common area.

Stayed in March 2024

Bathrooms were not very clean and 6 bed dorm was stuffy.

Location and shared lounge.

Stayed in March 2024

The kitchen could be a bit better equipped with more storage It’s not possible to lock your backpack or belongings so you just have to trust anyone who could walk in the hostel

Friendly staff, nice common area and very comfortable beds

Stayed in February 2024

Kitchen well equipped, close to starting point of the mount fitz roy trek, a bit far from the bus station, wifi is ok

Stayed in February 2024

I couldn't sleep well because of the noise on the second floor and the bad conditions adn quality of the matress, it was made of cheap materials (espuma) so it wasn't comfortable to sleep on it.

The location and staff of the hostel were incredible.

Stayed in February 2024

Bed wasnt very comfortable, shared, public bathroom you have to dress in front of others

Helpful staff, good location, sometimes free cake in the morning, good, well equipped kitchen , nice building

Stayed in February 2024

Nice quiet spot. Gustavo was super helpful and accommodating as a staff member!

Stayed in February 2024

A small problem of myself was solved in 2 seconds with a friendly face.

Stayed in February 2024

it is rather expensive

Friendly staff, nice common area, well equiped kitchen

Stayed in February 2024

Kitchen was really small. Constant, loud noise from the refrigerator motor was noticeable from our room on second floor

Living Room was a nice space to hang out, eat, chill

Stayed in January 2024

The kitchen was good enough, maybe a bit small if everyone is cooking at one time. Also, it wasn't very well equipped, ie loads of pans but no cooking utensils. We also had issues with temperature- one night freezing cold- however the next day we asked for heating to be put on and staff came and sorted immediately.

Perfect location to start the fitz roy trail! Nice hot showers, spacious shower room. Rooms were nice, we paid for a dorm but happened to get a twin bunk room for just us out of luck which was good too. It has a lovely communal area upstairs with comfy sofas etc so great for meeting other travellers. Also this hostel let's you store luggage and shower even after checkout which is great if you only have one night to do fitz roy hike. Great staff , helpful and attentive.

Stayed in December 2023

I do not like the high bunk beds with no rail to stop you falling out (this is dangerous!!), no curtain for privacy, and no light or socket by the bed. And a lockable drawer or cupboard to store valuables. These are standard hostel things really.

Staff very friendly and helpful Hot water in showers Fantastic location for trails Decent price

Stayed in December 2023

Convenient and freindly staff

Stayed in November 2023

Well planned, not too big

Stayed in December 2023

The location

That’s its ne’er to the fitz roy trail, and the food was very good

Stayed in November 2023

in the hallways outside the dorms, it would be nice to have some hooks on the wall to hang coats and such. same in the bathroom.

clean and pretty comfortable

Stayed in May 2023

My blanket was full of hair and my locker was dirty, I had to clean it myself

The man and the girl on reception were super friendly and helpful, they even borrowed their own adaptor to charge my phone. I really appreciated it! The location is great too, very close to the start points of the treks.

Stayed in May 2023