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About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Hostel Shakti in San José offers family rooms with private bathrooms, kitchenettes, and terraces. Each room includes a shower, TV, and work desk, ensuring a pleasant stay. Dining and Leisure: Guests can enjoy a family-friendly restaurant serving vegetarian meals, a coffee shop, and outdoor seating areas. The property features a sun terrace, games room, and lounge, providing ample leisure options. Convenient Location: Located 20 km from Juan Santamaría International Airport, Hostel Shakti is close to attractions such as La Sabana Metropolitan Park (4 km) and Poas National Park (50 km). Free WiFi is available throughout the property.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.0 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Airport shuttle
- Free WiFi
- Private parking
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- 24-hour front desk
- Room service
- Terrace
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Eva
Czech Republic
“comfortable accommodation close to the center and the terminal, Flor is a very nice, kind and helpful hostess, she provides above-standard service for a low price, keeps everything in absolute cleanliness and will meet your needs, for example she...” - Joseph
United Kingdom
“Flora, the main caretaker, was very friendly and helpful. She showed me where things are and had my room prepared. Everything was kept clean and tidy. Flora also advised me where I can find restaurants. The hostel is also quite secure which is an...” - David
Costa Rica
“Basically a very nice and comfortable place that I'm sure is worth spending a night in San Jose in a very nice and safe way!! Highly recommended. Thank you very much we will be back!! David -Allison :)” - Viviana
United Kingdom
“Convenient position for the center of San Jose. Comfortable bed, and great breakfast (served for us at 6am in the hostel as we had to leave early).” - Sullivan
United Kingdom
“Really enjoyed the breakfast. Close to a really cute area with delicious restaurants and cool cinema. Room was very comfortable, clean and not too hot.” - Faye
United Kingdom
“The rooms were a great size and comfortable with plenty of space for clothes” - Sue
United Kingdom
“We had to leave early before breakfast time, and the lady who was looking after the hostel specially cooked us breakfast herself. Very much appreciated.” - Niklas
Germany
“Comfy bed, close to the inner city, nice and large breakfast, friendly staff” - Sarah
United States
“Excellent location, helpful staff, clean facilities, and nice common seating areas. Nice place for an excellent price!” - Marketa
United Kingdom
“Really good location. The receptionist was super nice, and opened gate from the car park before they opened it.”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurante Naturista Shakti
- AmbianceFamily friendly
- Dietary optionsVegetarian
House rules
Child policies
Children older than 1 year are welcome.
Children 17 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
Please inform Hostel Shakti in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Medical monitoring is available for guests quarantined due to Coronavirus (COVID-19). This may be provided in person or virtually, depending on the property type and location.