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Hostel Shakti is located in central San José, Costa Rica and it is located on the second floor, with access through stairs, it is next to a railway crossing. It is 20 minutes’ drive from Tobias Bolaños International Airport and offers its guests free breakfast from 7:30 until 11:00. The comfortable rooms within this hostel have a functional and colourful décor. They include fans, while some units have cable TV. Some rooms have a private bathroom, and the dormitories have shared lavatories. Hostel Shakti has an on-site restaurant, plus guests can use the shared kitchen. San José Town centre also offers a variety of restaurants that guests can explore. At Hostel Shakti you will find a 24-hour front desk, a terrace and currency exchange services. Other facilities offered include a laundry services for a fee. The common use lounge has a TV. This property offers parking at an extra cost and is 200 metres from the Art Crafts Market.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in San José, this property has an excellent location score of 8.2

Private parking available on-site

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 single bed
1 single bed
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1 double bed
1 single bed
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1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
7.8
Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.0
Value for money
8.4
Location
8.2
Free WiFi
9.1
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Niklas
    Germany Germany
    Comfy bed, close to the inner city, nice and large breakfast, friendly staff
  • Sarah
    United States United States
    Excellent location, helpful staff, clean facilities, and nice common seating areas. Nice place for an excellent price!
  • Marketa
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Really good location. The receptionist was super nice, and opened gate from the car park before they opened it.

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurante Naturista Shakti
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

Facilities of Hostel Shakti

Most popular facilities
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free WiFi
  • Private parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Room service
  • Terrace
Bathroom
  • Shower
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Darts
  • Games room
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs US$10 per day.
    Reception services
    • Luggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • Currency exchange
    • 24-hour front desk
    Entertainment and family services
    • Board games/puzzles
    Cleaning services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Trouser press
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Business facilities
    • Meeting/banquet facilities
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Key access
    General
    • Grocery deliveries
      Additional charge
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Designated smoking area
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Packed lunches
    • Family rooms
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Room service
    Languages spoken
    • Spanish

    Property practice

    This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

    House rules

    Hostel Shakti takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 13:00

    Check-out

    Available 24 hours

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    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.

    Age restriction

    No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 1 and older are allowed)

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    Cash only

    This property only accepts cash payments.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    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.

    FAQs about Hostel Shakti

    • The prices at Hostel Shakti may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Check-in at Hostel Shakti is from 13:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

    • Hostel Shakti is 1,050 yards from the centre of San José. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Hostel Shakti has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurante Naturista Shakti

    • Hostel Shakti offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Games room
      • Darts
      • Temporary art galleries