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Hostel Black Elephant Hostel
33 Hampshire Street, Portland, ME 04101, United States of America – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.7/10! (score from 312 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Grat hostel! very nicely decorated, kind staff, great coffee, excellent atmosphere

Best thing was the location at the heart of downtown. I got a private room which came with a private bathroom, and both were clean and comfortable. There was also some nice ceiling art in the bedroom! The hostel employees were friendly and the place was generally quiet

Great location. Clean. Nicely decorated with fun wallpaper on each floor. Private room met expectations. Homey living room with kitchen on first floor.

Good location, nice staff, clean; locker and towel were provided for free; thanks for that! :)

Very nice staff, very clean place, there is also a kitchen and coffee in the morning, I recommend it 100% ☺️

Wonderful common space nice staff great location

Loved the decor, very clean, respectful dorm mates and great location walking distance to downtown Portland.

Very central location - restaurants, tour meeting points, laundromat, supermarket are all walkable from the hostel. Moreover, wifi signal is very strong as each room has its own access points. Rooms and toilets are cleaned everyday and fresh hand and face towels provided everyday. Staff likewise were very helpful.

- the decor is awesome - apparently there are 22 different kinds of wallpaper, and they’re all amazing - felt very covid safe - vaccines were checked and masks worn inside - room and bed were comfy, bathrooms clean - common areas were super comfortable and had games, good for hanging out (once covid is over) - kitchen well stocked and clean - staff were super friendly and helpful! extra shoutout to Avril for helping me find a ride to Acadia!

Parking availability could have been more convenient.

- What guests loved the most:
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Malene
Denmark
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Rm
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Susan
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Nikita
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Edgard
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Tasko
Montenegro
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Zandi
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Larry
Philippines
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Jocelyn
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Sheila
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Max adults: 2. Max children: 1 |
Budget Double or Twin Room
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Max adults: 2. Max children: 1 |
Budget Double Room
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Max adults: 2. Max children: 1 |
Double Room with Private Bathroom
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Max adults: 4. Max children: 3 |
Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
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Max adults: 8. Max children: 4 |
Comfort Quadruple Room
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Max adults: 1 |
Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
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Max adults: 6. Max children: 4 |
Family Room with Bathroom
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Max adults: 1 |
Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
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Max adults: 1 |
Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
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Max adults: 1 |
Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
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Max adults: 1 |
Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
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Max adults: 4. Max children: 2 |
Classic Quadruple Room
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Max adults: 1 |
Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory Room
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Max adults: 3. Max children: 2 |
Budget Triple Room
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Max adults: 3. Max children: 2 |
Budget Triple Room
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Max adults: 2 |
Studio with Balcony
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Max adults: 2 |
Studio with Garden View
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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 August 21, 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 May 20, 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 October 7, 2019
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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 October 26, 2021
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How much does it cost to rent a lock?We do not rent locks - outside locks will not work on our lockers.Answered on October 7, 2019
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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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Ocean/Sea 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 accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children over 4 are welcome.
Children 18 and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
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 minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to 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 ID 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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests must meet one or more requirements to stay in this property: Proof of full 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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The prices at Black Elephant Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Black Elephant Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Game room
- Movie nights
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Black Elephant Hostel is 1,150 feet from the center of Portland.
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Check-in at Black Elephant Hostel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Black Elephant Hostel by:
- Bus 40min