Black Elephant Hostel
33 Hampshire Street, Portland, ME 04101, United States of America – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.5/10! (score from 327 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Didn't know there was breakfast but enjoyed socializing with other guests in the evening, compliments of the house.
United States of AmericaBlack Elephant is in an excellent location (literally around the corner from downtown) at an amazing price. For a gals trip with four of us, we ended up paying less than $40 per person per day to stay. Parking is available (it's limited parking, I think 8 spots for the whole hostel) at $10 cash per day-- no better deal! Highly recommend (plus the coffee is good)-- check it out!
United States of AmericaReally beautiful lobby and helpful staff. Fully stocked kitchen and seemed like a safe area.
United States of AmericaThe hostel was so welcoming and lovely! The common space has plenty of games, and a board of local community events which was so helpful!
United States of Americagreat downtown location, super clean and quiet, friendly staff
United States of AmericaA short walk from the main Old Port areas that’s convenient. Great prices with clean and cozy amenities.
United States of AmericaWords are missing to describe how great our stay was. Certainly the best hostel we stayed in the US and we travelled a lot. Great location, walking distance from the city, super nicely decorated (fantastic wall papers), very nice crew. And Heather, the owner, cooked for all the thanksgiving dinner that she offered us. We will remember her big heart ! definitely recommend
United States of AmericaLocation was fine. I didn't see breakfast options, but had coffee there. The 4th floor was a little challenging to carry my luggage up, that's the only thing. I'm not helpless, and an elevator would be extremely expensive to install, so its not really a complaint, just a comment.
United States of AmericaThe hostel is in an excellent location nearest to the major sites in Portland. The rooms, common areas, and shared bathrooms are impeccably clean.
United States of AmericaFriendliest, great location, good people. Great time!
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Featuring a garden, shared lounge and views of sea, Black Elephant Hostel is located in Portland, 1.1 miles from East End Beach. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Funtown Splashtown USA is 15 miles away and Aquaboggan Water Park is 14 miles from the hostel.All rooms have air conditioning, and some rooms at the hostel have a balcony. At Black Elephant Hostel the rooms come with bed linen and towels.
Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Merrill Auditorium, Portland Observatory and Portland Downtown Historic District. The nearest airport is Portland International Jetport Airport, 3.1 miles from Black Elephant Hostel.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
Black Elephant Hostel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Jun 12, 2018Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
See what guests loved the most:
Barbara
United States of America“Didn't know there was breakfast but enjoyed socializing with other guests in the evening, compliments of the house.”
BrigidUnited States of America“Black Elephant is in an excellent location (literally around the corner from downtown) at an amazing price. For a gals trip with four of us, we ended up paying less than $40 per person per day to stay. Parking is available (it's limited parking, I...”- BarbaraUnited States of America“Really beautiful lobby and helpful staff. Fully stocked kitchen and seemed like a safe area.”
- DanielaUnited States of America“The hostel was so welcoming and lovely! The common space has plenty of games, and a board of local community events which was so helpful!”
KateUnited States of America“great downtown location, super clean and quiet, friendly staff”
MikaylaUnited States of America“A short walk from the main Old Port areas that’s convenient. Great prices with clean and cozy amenities.”
SophieUnited States of America“Words are missing to describe how great our stay was. Certainly the best hostel we stayed in the US and we travelled a lot. Great location, walking distance from the city, super nicely decorated (fantastic wall papers), very nice crew. And...”
TomUnited States of America“Location was fine. I didn't see breakfast options, but had coffee there. The 4th floor was a little challenging to carry my luggage up, that's the only thing. I'm not helpless, and an elevator would be extremely expensive to install, so its not...”- K_e_nUnited States of America“The hostel is in an excellent location nearest to the major sites in Portland. The rooms, common areas, and shared bathrooms are impeccably clean.”
- SamanthaUnited States of America“Friendliest, great location, good people. Great time!”
- 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. T..Answered on 21 August 2019
- 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 pr..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 A..Answered on 20 May 2021
- 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
- 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 ha..Answered on 17 January 2020
- 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 dependi..Answered on 26 October 2021
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- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
- Toilet
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Linens
- Garden
- Shared kitchen
- Socket near the bed
- Movie nights
- Game room
- Daily housekeeping
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Lockers
- Baggage storage
- Board games/Puzzles
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Key card access
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Fan
- Ironing facilities
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- English
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 not allowed.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available 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
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.
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.
