Name: Black Elephant Hostel
Address: 33 Hampshire Street, Portland, ME 04101, United States, 33 Hampshire Street, Maine, ME 04101, USA
Rating: 9.0

Black Elephant Hostel

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About this property

Historic Setting: Black Elephant Hostel in Portland is housed in a historic building, offering a unique and charming environment. Essential Facilities: Guests enjoy a beautiful garden and free WiFi, perfect for relaxation and connectivity. Comfortable Amenities: The hostel features a lounge, shared kitchen, games room, bicycle parking, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include air-conditioning, walk-in showers, and sea views. Prime Location: Located 5 km from Portland International Jetport, the hostel is close to East End Beach (18-minute walk), Merrill Auditorium (500 metres), and Portland Observatory (12-minute walk). An ice-skating rink is also nearby. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its convenient location, attentive staff, and excellent service support.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

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Room type	Number of guests
Budget Double or Twin Room 2 single beds
Budget Double Room 1 double bed
Double Room with Private Bathroom 1 double bed
Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom 2 double beds
Comfort Quadruple Room 4 double beds
Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room 1 double bed
Family Room with Bathroom 6 single beds
Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed
Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room 1 single bed
Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed
Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room 1 single bed
Classic Quadruple Room 4 single beds
Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed
Budget Triple Room 1 single bed and 1 double bed
Budget Triple Room 1 single bed and 1 double bed
Studio with Balcony 1 double bed
Studio with Garden View 1 large double bed

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Yuri

Japan

“Staff were very friendly and helpful. A grocery shop is only 1 bock away, where I bought pasta and yogurt, and cooked supper at the common kitchen. Hot water and cups for tea were available 24 hrs near the reception, which was helpful, since I was...”

Conor

Ireland

“Very friendly staff, excellent location. Quiet despite being relatively central.”

Andalin

Czech Republic

“Very nice personnel and overall vibes, loved the decor.”

Marlis

Austria

“The location is perfect, the staff very helpful and nice and the hostel is decorated very lovely.”

Mark

New Zealand

“Immaculate, cleverly renovated, had a great feel. Shared bathrooms and kitchen were fantastic. We have never stayed in a hostel. We chose this property because of the location.”

George

United Kingdom

“Great location and staff. Very helpful and welcoming. Will definitely be back on my next trip...”

Laurie

Switzerland

“Location. Flexibility of check in check out. I arrived after midnight and left before 7am. So i never saw any staff or even had not the opportunity for breakfast. I would certainly stay here again. The price for a bed in 8 bed room was expensive.”

Amy

United States

“Fabulous place! Beautifully decorated and super clean. I was exhausted and rested very well here. It’s within walking distance of all of the local sights. Super nice people all round. Great choice of healthy cafés nearby.”

Eliza

Switzerland

“It felt very homey and comfortable. You can tell from the decorations that a lot of work and love has been put into this hostel. The rooms come with ensuite bathrooms, which is very practical. The staff is very friendly.”

Josie

Germany

“Very cozy and practical, clean rooms, bathrooms and duvets, free coffee/tea in the morning as well as a pie and plant-based milk. Very nice staff.”

Property surroundings

House rules

Black Elephant Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 20:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 04:00 to 10:30

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 option.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Cards accepted at this property

Cash is not accepted

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that a valid photo ID and a credit card corresponding to the name on the booking are required at check-in.

WE DO NOT ALLOW THIRD PARTY BOOKINGS. Guests must make their own reservations using their credit card and be prepared to show government issued ID that matches the name of the reservation.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Black Elephant Hostel 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 the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.

Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.