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Black Elephant Hostel
33 Hampshire Street, Portland, ME 04101, United States – Excellent location - show map
Excellent location — rated 9.6/10! (score from 304 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Great location! Easy to find, easy to access, and a fair amount of easily accessible overnight (free) street parking. The hosts were extremely friendly and knowledgeable about the area; I didn't ask too many questions, so I can't say for sure, but they made check-in a breeze!

Amazing place and staff, really helpful and cheerful! The place was clean and beautiful, the beds comfy, I don’t know what to say more we really enjoyed our stay

Nice people. Bathroom in the room. Really clean. Nice kitchen supplies. Walls and everything looks sooo cool

Great to see a beautiful and convenient hostel in Portland (ME) and this is one of the best I've been to in Us, or Europe. Very clean and comfortable and staff is very helpful. I"ll stay here again! And I believe they have private rooms, although I stayed in dormitory room.

Loved the ambiance - loved the wallpaper - enjoyed the outdoor space!

Interesting Decore. Friendly staff, great location.

Great decor! We loved the garden out back and the coffee in the morning

We had a room with own bath and double bed so not the bunk bed room of numerous strangers. We only momentarily encountered other guests this busy weekend. Felt very Covid aware. Would stay again for location and value.

Lovely hostel. Everything was really clean and the facilities including the lounge and garden were great. Well set up dorms with a nice bathroom. Good amount of local information on restaurants etc.

Great value and location, spotless, comfortable and beautifully done. Great food and bars in Portland- try Blyth and Burrows for amazing cocktail menu...

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Does each room have there own bathroom?No, not all rooms have their own bathroom. The ratio of bathroom to person is 1 to 5. We do not usually hear complaints of people having to wait. They are private - in that they consist of one shower, toilet and sink each - they are not dorm style :)Asked about: Budget Triple Room • Answered on 21 August 2019
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I have a 7 am flight out of Portland International Airport on a Sunday...is early bus service or taxi service readily available close by? I would probably want to leave for the airport around 4:30 am or 5:00 am.The best route to ensure you arrive to the airport on time is to take a taxi service or a rideshare service like Lyft or Uber. We recommend Portland Airport Express Cab.Answered on 20 May 2021
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Do I need a lock for the lockers?We provide the lock and key to the lockers - no need to bring one.Answered on 7 October 2019
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Where can we park?Free city street parking is available around the building and guests often have good luck utilizing those spaces. Keep in mind that these spaces do have a 1 or 2 hour limit on them between the hours of 9 AM and 5 PM. Otherwise, and depending on when you're traveling, the cheapest and closest parking lot is the Ocean Gateway Lot which is located at 2 Commercial St (3 minute walk), and is $15 for 24 hours of parking (you can come and go with no additional fees). That lot is seasonal and only open from the beginning of May until the end of October. Outside of those months, then we recommend the County Courthouse Garage which is located at 188 Newbury St (also about a 3 minute walk), and is $18 for 24 hours of parking.Answered on 17 January 2020
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how far from your hostel to AmTrak Portland Station? What is the transportation?The Transportation Center (Amtrak, Concord Trailways Bus Station & Thompson's Point) are about 3.5 miles away. It's about a 10-15 minute drive depending on traffic, 35 minutes by bus or an hour walk.Answered on 26 October 2021
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Portland Downtown Historic District0.2 miles
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Merrill Auditorium0.3 miles
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Portland Observatory0.4 miles
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Wadsworth Longfellow House0.5 miles
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Portland Museum of Art0.7 miles
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Victoria Mansion0.8 miles
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Casco Bay1.1 miles
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Portland Stadium1.3 miles
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Portland Exposition Building1.3 miles
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Back Cove Historic District1.6 miles
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Cafe/bar Coffee By Design0 miles
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Cafe/bar Tomasso's0 miles
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Restaurant Eventide0.1 miles
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Restaurant Honey Paw0.1 miles
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Restaurant Duck Fat0.1 miles
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Aquaboggan Water Park10.8 miles
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Old Orchard Beach10.9 miles
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Old Orchard Beach Pier11.7 miles
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Palace Playland11.7 miles
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Pirate's Cove12 miles
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Sea/ocean Casco Bay0.2 miles
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Portland International Jetport3 miles
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Pease International Tradeport49.4 miles
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Augusta State Airport51 miles
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 4 years are welcome.
Children aged 18 years and above are considered 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
There is no capacity for cots at this property.
There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Black Elephant Hostel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
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.
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.
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.
Guests need to meet one or more requirements to stay in this property: proof of full Coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccination, a recent valid negative Coronavirus PCR test, or recent proof of Coronavirus recovery.
FAQs about Black Elephant Hostel
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Black Elephant Hostel is 400 yards from the centre of Portland.
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Black Elephant Hostel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Games room
- Movie nights
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Check-in at Black Elephant Hostel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:30.
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The prices at Black Elephant Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Black Elephant Hostel by:
- Bus 40min