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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, 2018

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Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)


Availability

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Room Type
Sleeps
 
1 twin bed
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1 full bed
1 twin bed
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1 full bed
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Travel Sustainable property
Travel Sustainable property
This property is part of the Travel Sustainable program, which means it’s taken significant steps to make your stay more sustainable.
Property questions and answers
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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. 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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Amenities of Black Elephant Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1
Most popular amenities
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
Outdoors
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Movie nights
  • Game room
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • Baggage storage
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
General
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

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

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 4:00 AM to 10:30 AM

 

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.

Mastercard Visa American Express Black Elephant Hostel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

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

  • 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.

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

    • Game room
    • Movie nights

  • Black Elephant Hostel is 1,150 feet from the center of Portland.

  • Check-in at Black Elephant Hostel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.