Where to Stay in El Chalten, Argentina
Patagonia is one of my favorite places in the world. The hikes are some of the most iconic & photogenic I’ve ever done! Of the region’s three major hubs: Puerto Natales, El Calafate, & El Chalten ~ El Chalten is my favorite. Why? Because the town is insanely beautiful, being SO close to the mountains. And some hotels give you incredible, up-front views of those moutains….like the dining room at El Chalten Suites! To get the best value for your money, let’s find out where to stay in El Chalten…
This sums up why I love El Chalten so much: even the highway leading there is INSANE!!
A quick overview of Patagonia’s three major cities:
- 1) El Chalten = Gateway to the epic Mount Fitz Roy hike (the tallest mountain in the photo above);
- 2) Puerto Natales = City by Torres del Paine National Park;
- 3) El Calafate = By Perito Moreno Glacier & other Patagonia adventures.
If you love hiking: stay at least 3-4 days in El Chalten.
In a Rush? Here are My Favorite El Chalten Hotels:
⭐️⭐️⭐️ Destino Sur Hotel & El Chalten Suites – Click here for rates & availability
⭐️⭐️ Pudu Lodge & Hosteria Senderos – Click here for rates & availability
⭐️ Patagonia Travellers Hostel – Click here for rates & availability
Overview of El Chalten Hotels
Hosteria Senderos is a great mid-range option!
- Patagonia Travellers Hostel ($) = Warm & Cozy Hostel with Bike Rentals: Free breakfast is offered here + they have laundry facilities, a bar/lounge, bike rentals, & horseback riding. Rooms are basic but clean, & staff can help you get organized to hike, meet fellow hikers, etc.
- Hosteria Senderos ($$) = Charming Rustic Inn with KILLER Mountain Views! I love a quaint, boutique spot where it almost feels like you’re staying with family…& this is it in El Chalten. Rooms are good-sized with colorful linens, & they have a great on-site restaurant + free breakfast. Many rooms have views!!
- Hotel Destino Sur ($$$) = Great Lux Spa Hotel on the Edge of Town: You’re super-close to the Fitz Roy trail head here + many other El Chalten hikes. But it’s also just a 5-minute walk to town. Rooms are spacious, their breakfast buffet is the BEST, & spa is large & luxurious. Great for relaxing post-hikes.
- Los Cerros Boutique Hotel & Spa ($$$) = High-End, Cozy Lodging with Amazing VIEWS: Sitting on top of a small hill in town, Los Cerros has cozy rooms ~ many with incredible valley views. They also have a small spa, hot tubs, good breakfast buffet, & a common room with more fabulous views.
- Chalten Suites Hotel ($$$) = Great VALUE Luxury Hotel Right in Town: I stayed here for 3 nights, before & after the epic Fitz Roy hike. I HIGHLY recommend splurging after your longest hike: it’s SO nice to take a hot shower & sleep in a comfy bed afterwards. Chalten Suites has an amazing breakfast room, with fantastic views of El Chalten’s major mountains. A great place to start your day!
View from the breakfast room at El Chalten Suites.
Situated on a prime corner in town, many of El Chalten’s rooms look RIGHT at the mountains.
“El Chalten Suites has a great location, large rooms, & one of the most comfortable beds I’ve ever slept on. Location is very central & views of the mountains are breathtaking.”
– Eugenia Dunn
Photos of Hotel Destino Sur
When you stay at Destino Sur, you’ll enjoy a delicious breakfast buffet, coffee bar, pool, jacuzzi, sauna, massages, & some of the best Wi-Fi in town (Wi-Fi is notoriously bad in El Chalten)! You’re also located at the end of town, close to Mount Fitz Roy’s trail head.
Destino Sur sits in a beautiful location, by the trailhead for Fitz Roy.
Relax in their spa after a long hike….
“We had a wonderful stay at Destino Sur. Staff was super friendly, helped plan our hikes, & even let us borrow hiking sticks! Breakfast was great, tons of options: a perfect start to a long day of hiking. They have a spa, with massages available! El Chalten is a small town, so everything is within walking distance.
This was our favorite hotel during our stay in Argentina. Absolutely lovely.”
– Brandon Godward
Check prices at Hotel Destino Sur.
Photos of Los Cerros Hotel
Los Cerros sits up on a small hill in town, which gives it amazing views of the mountains & town. They have a good breakfast buffet, restaurant & bar, guest lounge with comfy chairs + amazing views, & a small spa with sauna & hot tub.
INCREDIBLE views.
They also have a cozy spa…
“I was really surprised by Los Cerros! Great location, great food, great VIEWS, sweet staff. Bed was enormous & comfortable, a must after long travel & hiking days. Plus, we had a jetted tub which made for extra relaxing.”
– Logan Hitchcock
Some Great Hostels in El Chalten…
Aylen Aike is one of the top-rated hostels in El Chalten, & lets you connect with other hikers.
- Aylen Aike Hostel ($) = Hostel with Panoramic Mountain Views + Friendly Feel: Here’s the scoop straight from a recent visitor: “Absolutely perfect place to stay. Clean, warm, welcoming atmosphere & people. Located right in the middle of town. The owner, Sebastian, is a story of his own, you have to love this guy. Super chill, helpful, friendly, you name it. I spent one week here & will come again in the future!”
Patagonia Travellers Hostel is a fun & friendly place to stay on a budget.
Check prices at Patagonia Travellers Hostel, one of the most reasonable places in town.
Interactive Hotel Map
I stayed in El Chalten for over a week, & tried out all kinds of accommodations. My biggest tip: stay at a hostel when you first get to town, so you can meet people to hike with. Then splurge afterwards for a nicer hotel!
xoxo Noelia
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We stayed at El Chalten Suites after hiking Fitz Roy and were so glad to have a spacious room, good bed, and a hot shower. Their breakfast was also fantastic. Really helps to have guidance from other travelers like yourself.
That’s great to hear, Tommy! El Chalten is such a magical place : ) xoxo Noelia