Surrounded by beautiful scenery, the village of El Chaltén, Argentina is located within the Los Glaciares National Park in the Santa Cruz province of Argentina. The village is considered to be a gateway to the various trails around the peaks of Mount Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre to the northwest of the village. Also, close by is Laguna Capri, an attractive lake with surrounding mountain vistas. Shoppers will appreciate San Martín, one of the main streets of the village, with its many offerings. The village is considered to be a frontier town since its formation in 1985 and tends to have a hippie vibe. It is the ideal base for anyone wishing to trek in the surrounding mountains. Scroll below to enjoy viewing a range of the best Airbnb options in El Chaltén.
1. Small, simple and comfortable apartment for 2 (from USD 67)
Enjoy a stay in a comfortable room in a hostel which is located at the foot of the trail to Laguna Torre, Access is available to all public areas of the hostel including the kitchen. There is a stove, electric oven, refrigerator, and kitchen utensils. Upstairs you will find two single beds. There is central heating available throughout. TV, wireless internet, and free parking are available to guests of the hostel as well.
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the apartment was well heated and we always had sufficient warm watervery nice little apartment equipped with everything we neededCleanliness:
it was very clean and comfortable and the communication with ivone was easysmall but very functional and clean cabina very little but well equiped and clean flatthe place was clean and it has al you needsmall but clean and well locatedHost:
ivone and martin are excellent hostsivone was very responsive to all questionsour hosts were great at communicating and answering questionshosts were very helpful and accommodatingthey are so knowledgeable and helpfulRead more reviewsLocation:
the location is perfectly centralexcellent location just off a main streetthe location is great - close to all the restaurants and not too far from the trailheads evengreat location close to lots of restaurants & shopsbest supermarket only 3 minutes away and nice little place
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2. A hostel with beautiful Patagonian views (from USD 5)
Mi Rincón is a comfortable hostel offering natural beauty. Staff can advise on various hiking trails and trekking circuits in the area and trekking poles are available for guests’ use. The room has a double bed and shower. It is an ideal place for couples, friends, and trekkers. Here you will get to relax since there is tranquility and comfort when it is time to sleep. Wireless Internet and heating are provided for guests as well.
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comfortable room with good heating and everything you needshe also cleans the room during the day which was a nice touchextremely comfortable accommodation secluded and privatea nice room and in a quiet part of townthis private room and bathroom was a nice place to stayCleanliness:
fantastic stay - small but clean and cozy roomthe place was clean and tidy and warm for when we arrivedsmall clean space in an excellent locationelizabeth was helpful with tips on the day we arrived and the room was cleaned each daythe room is very comfortable and cleanHost:
very kind and available hostsuper nice host available and kindhost is very kind and nicevery nice and welcoming hostgreat little spot helpful and knowledgeable hostsRead more reviewsLocation:
great location right in the middle of towngreat location and extremely helpfulthis is a great location for el chaltensuper friendly and great locationeasy access to walks
3. Comfortable, clean and spacious cabins for 3 (from USD 48)
These simply furnished cabins offer one bedroom with two beds. They are located in one of the main streets of El Chalten, close to the walking trails. Ideal for families and couples, the living area has heating, TV and a sofa bed, while the kitchen comes equipped with a microwave, refrigerator, crockery, and cutlery. Coffee, tea, sugar, and milk are provided also. There is a grill available in the garden of the complex. Best of all, the owners are guides in the National Park and can offer touring advice and information, which they are more than happy to do.
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it’s clean and stylish very comfortable and the wifi is goodCleanliness:
very clean comfortable and spaciousit was spacious very clean and comfortablenice clean place to stay in el chaltenclean and has a mini kitchenso clean and comfy it really felt like homeHost:
martina and fernando were great hostsmartina was helpful with recommendations and questions throughout our stayour host was kind and attentivemartina is a great host and was always quick to respondmartina was a wonderful host would definitely recommend staying hereRead more reviewsLocation:
fantastic location and super cozy cabinpeaceful location off the 'main-strip'martina's place is perfectly located in townsuper close to all the restaurants and trail headsthe location was very close to many trailheads for hiking nice restaurants and shops
4. Well constructed and comfortable apartment near downtown (from USD 46)
This well-equipped cabin sleeps two guests in one bedroom with one bathroom. Surrounded by a garden, the property is located within the Los Glaciares National Park, a short walk from the path to Laguna Torre and four blocks from downtown El Chalten. Free parking, cable TV, and wireless Internet are provided to guests. There is a well-equipped kitchen with all necessary utensils and appliances.
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good wifi direct tvcomfortable bed and simple kitchen provide an excellent base for exploring fitzroy countrythis is a nice and cosy house with one double bed and two single onesCleanliness:
it is clean comfortable and well keptspotlessly clean and very comfortable highly recommendthe place is very well decorated and very cleanthe house is clean and the kitchen has sufficient equipmentbut awesome spot clean warm and veronica is very insightful for hiking tips thanksHost:
very nice and warm owners who were always available for any questionsveronica was very friendly and answered all of our questionsveronica is a warm and charming host who speaks better english than she allows herself to believeshe was incredibly helpful and very quick to respondveronica was an amazing host el chalten is small enough so everything is walkingRead more reviewsLocation:
veronica's place was an ideal base for lots of walkinglovely homely apartment in a perfect location for hikingwe thought the place looked cute from the pictures and it's even cuter in personall in all a nice and comfy placeveronica is a great host and her place is well located to the trails esp laguna torre
5. El Barranco family cabin (from USD 149)
This fully-equipped cabin offers beautiful mountain views and is surrounded by a large park, It is close to the start of the hiking trails and is near souvenir shops and restaurants. There is a cafeteria and bar service available on the property as well as tour advice on various excursions and hiking trails in the area. This family cabin sleeps up to four persons with one double bed as well as two single beds. There is a fully equipped kitchen as well as DirectTV satellite TV and free Wi-Fi.
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they even brought us a tray for breakfast the next day easy access to the town and trailsCleanliness:
extra clean warm and homelythe accommodation was clean and good furnisheddardo was great and the cabin was clean and the people very friendlyhaving your own cabana is great and everything was clean and well keptthe cabana was very clean and provided everything we neededHost:
the staff was extremely helpful and knowledgeabledardo was a great host and provided great recommendationsawesome place with a very helpful staffwe had a good time especially because the staff is very nice and helpfuldardo is very available and friendly hostRead more reviewsLocation:
cute place located in the towngood location as wellit was also perfectly situated near the main street and close to the start of the hiking trailsit worked out perfect and the house is just amazing really nice beds and perfect locationwe loved the cabana clean cosy with a wonderful breakfast and great location to start hiking from
6. A private room in a shared cabin in El Chalten (from USD 10000)
This cabin in El Chalten has two simple private rooms, each with double bed, bed linen and towels. Guests share a kitchen with all necessary appliances and utensils, as well as a living area with satellite television and free wireless Internet. The cabin is heated and the bathroom offers a shower along with hand towels and soap. There is also an outdoor grill available and free parking on site. The cabin is centrally located, two blocks from the bus station.
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sharing a kitchen and bathroom space was no problem for us because we had nice friendly neighborsour room though nice with a private bath was beside the doornice little cabin clean decent wifithe sleeping room is spacious and cleanthis room is a great base for starting your el chalten adventuresCleanliness:
the place was clean nice and warmthe cabin is very clean and cozythe cabin was as reflected in the pictures - clean and basicthe room was well presented and very cleanvery nice place warm clean and dry perfect for resting after hiking the kitchen is well furnishedHost:
gianfranco and the staff were greatthe owners and staff were very accommodating and helpful and made sure we were comfortableall the people from the staff were kind and helpfullstaff at the hostel were really helpful and friendlygianfranco was a great host and the place was comfortableRead more reviewsLocation:
located about 5 min walk from bus depot which was goodcentral and a nice bedvery good location near to bus station and to the trailseverything was ok i really like the location 5 min from a bus stopa nice close to the bus station and also close to the main street of el chalten
7. Spacious Hostería (hostel) Altas Cumbres (from USD 19)
This hostel called Hosteria Altas Cumbres offers 11 warmly decorated rooms and is located close to the trekking trails in El Chalten. Guests have a choice of double, single and triple rooms, all with private bathrooms. There is also a shared area where guests can enjoy breakfast. Free parking and wireless Internet are available to guests and all rooms are heated.
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the room was beautiful with a big window vaulted ceilings and simple/ elegant decorationthe breakfast was very good and the room was a perfect set upwe got really huge room with private bathroomthe pictures do not do this one justice and the breakfast really is amazingCleanliness:
great space with lovely clean and large roomsvery clean and would highly recommendthe room was very spatial clean and and comfyHost:
she was very helpful and provided us tips and went above beyond making us feel comfortableit was quiet and the staff was extremely friendly and helpfulthe hosts are amazing and do a great breakfastbut the hospitality makes up for it: everyone was super helpful and very friendly and thoughtfulvery nice hosteria extremely friendly ownersRead more reviewsLocation:
the location is on a super quiet road but a very short walk to really good restaurantsgreat location close to the start of both classic hikes (cerro torre and fitz roy)this place is amazing especially for the pricewe really recommend you this great place it’s worth it :)
8. Double room two blocks from the center of El Chalten (from USD 39)
This comfortable room with a double bed and a private bathroom is located in the Hosteria El Paraíso bed and breakfast. It is close to trekking trails. The room sleeps two in a double bed and guests have access to heating, free parking on the premiss, wireless Internet and a laptop-friendly workspace Breakfast is served each morning and is included in the price.
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we were in room #1 and had good internet also in the roomthe room was perfect large and with a view on the fitz roylovely room in hosteria close to everything in town and good amenities + breakfastCleanliness:
great place to stay very clean and accurate information givenwe enjoyed an excellent stay with a clean comfortable and quiet room and good facilitieswe reserved a room with private bathroom and the size was comfortable and everything very cleanthe room is cosy and clean with a huge comfy bed and a window with a viewgreat location clean and spacious roomHost:
kind and helpful staffthe breakfast was nice and the staff super nicethis hostel was wonderful the hostesses were extremely friendly and helpful in describing routes to hikeRead more reviewsLocation:
nice hostel good facilities and location in easy walking distance from the bus stationgreat location and a simple staya beautiful space in an amazing location highly recommendedi would be happy to recommend this place to other travellers to el chaltengreat location great breakfast great vibes all round great place to stay
9. A hostel that resembles a mountain house
Enjoy a stay in a comfortable room in a hostel which is located at the foot of the trail to Laguna Torre, which gives easy access to all the attractions in the area. Access is available to all public areas of the hostel including the kitchen. There is central heating available throughout. TV, wireless internet, and free parking are available to guests of the hostel as well.
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the place was clean and had everything we neededa perfectly place : simple but clean familial great bagpackers to meetthe rooms are clean and bathrooms too with very hot watergreat amenities and very clean placethe place is spacious very clean and just by one of the most favorite treksHost:
the host was very gracious and helpfulmartina y familia were generous hostshost was very helpful with local tipsvery friendly and accommodating ownerjorge my host in el chalten is the nicest guy in townRead more reviewsLocation:
it’s far away from the bus station but other than that it was absolutely wonderfulgreat location near the main trails thanks so muchbest location for a trekking to "laguna torre" but 10 minutes walk to another one to fitz roygreat place good location literally right next to cerro torre trailheadhostel kaiken was a small and comfortable hostel with a great location in el chalten
10. Beautiful and spacious private room in a family home
This property is situated on the main street in El Chalten, which is close to the Cerro Torre valley and its headwaters and Fitz Roy Valley. Guests can feel right at home in this traditional local house, with access to free wireless Internet and a cleaning service. You will find bed linens and towels here as well. Guests have access to the garden, living area, shared bathroom and kitchen, and breakfast and laundry services are available for an additional fee. The owner particularly welcomes musicians. Smoking is allowed in the house. However, children from the age of 0-12 years are not welcome, due to several delicate musical instruments in the home.
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great wifi and hot waterthe wifi is also the fastest in town could have easily taken calls and worked if i neededtere’s place is comfortable and quietthe house and the room are really nice and cozyCleanliness:
comfy clean warm and very helpfulgreat location comfortable and clean private bedroom with nice dedicated bathroomthe house and room were very nice and clean we could cook in the kitchen tooher place is comfortable very clean and conveniently locatedtere has a lovely house the room is spacious and very tasty decoratedHost:
she is a wonderfull host and we really felt like homeshe is very helpful and accommodatingshe was very responsive and told us that friends will be in the house while she isn't theretere is a great host very friendly and helpful and doesn't mind us practising our limited spanishtere was very communicative and made sure i had everything i neededRead more reviewsLocation:
the location is perfecti highly recommend staying here the house is a beautiful and in a great locationthe house is in great location and tere is a perfect hostit was our favorite place we’ve stayed in patagonia and we wish we could stay longertere's place is a really good cosy space right in the center
Enjoy nature in the beautiful surroundings of El Chaltén
El Chaltén, Argentina is the perfect location for those who wish to be out in nature, surrounded by beautiful scenery and with enjoyable hiking trails in the Los Glaciares National Park in the Santa Cruz province of Argentina. After a day of exploring, relax in one of these comfortable Airbnb accommodations of your choosing.
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