Hosteria Don Atilio - El Chalten

3-star mountain basecamp in El Chalten for hikers tackling Fitz Roy

Dining Experience

Hosteria Don Atilio serves a buffet breakfast each morning, with staff cooking scrambled eggs individually for each guest. The family-friendly restaurant offers Argentinian cuisine, and the breakfast is highly praised by guests for its quality and quantity, including home-made cakes, breads, and fruit. The hotel also provides packed lunches for guests heading out on long hikes, and a shared fridge, microwave, and kettle are available for self-service.

Accommodations

Rooms at Don Atilio include wardrobes for convenient storage, heating for colder months, and private bathrooms with showers, free toiletries, and hairdryers. The hotel offers double rooms with comfortable beds, and daily housekeeping keeps spaces clean. Guests note that bathrooms are small but functional, and hot water is available after a short wait.

Amenities and Services

Hosteria Don Atilio offers free WiFi in public areas, a shared lounge/TV area for socializing, and free parking for guests. The property provides a transfer service to El Calafate airport (35000 pesos) and allows luggage storage for early arrivals or late departures. Additionally, the hotel has smoke alarms and fire extinguishers for safety, and drinking water is available at all times.

Location and Hiking Access

Don Atilio is located one block from the main road, within walking distance of trailheads for Laguna de los Tres (Fitz Roy) and Chorillo del Salto waterfall. The hotel has an excellent location score of 9.0 in El Chalten, with supermarkets, restaurants, and bars nearby. It lies 100 miles from Comandante Armando Tola International Airport, and the bus station is a 15-minute walk (with rocky terrain unsuitable for roller bags).

Guest Services and Policies

The family-run hosteria offers staff who help with taxi reservations and provide punctual shuttle services to Calafate and local trailheads. Check-in is straightforward, and the hotel does not allow pets to maintain a serene environment. Guests appreciate the attentive receptionists who give quieter rooms for longer stays and offer tips on local hikes.

• Location: One block from main road, walking distance to Fitz Roy trailhead
• Dining: Buffet breakfast with individually cooked scrambled eggs
• Accommodations: Heated rooms with wardrobes and private bathroom
• Amenities: Shared lounge, free parking, packed lunches available
• Service: Transfer service to El Calafate airport (35000 pesos)
• Score: Location score of 9.0 in El Chalten