Black Elephant Hostel, Portland
About the Hotel
Rooms for all
Black Elephant Hostel provides accommodations for various group sizes, including female-only and co-ed dorms. Room options range from a single bed in a shared room to private rooms with full-size beds. Select rooms include en suite bathrooms, while others have access to private-style hall bathrooms. The Enterprise room, located on the ground floor, features full-size bunk beds and an ADA-compliant bathroom with roll-in shower.
Dining and more
The property features a communal kitchen equipped with a refrigerator, kitchenware, microwave, and tea/coffee maker. Guests can prepare meals in the kitchen to save on restaurant costs. Portland Pottery Cafe, located on Portland's East End, provides meals, baked goods, and sandwiches, with options for gluten-free and vegan diets. The property offers café with mellow, Eastern vibe offering global specialty teas and vegetarian/vegan light bites
Activities and features
The hostel creates an atmosphere conducive to collaboration. Guests have access to a shared lounge with books, games, and musical instruments. The hostel includes free Wi-Fi. A chalkboard wall spans from the ground floor to the fourth floor for guest artwork. A garden area with seating is available for relaxation. The State Theatre, one of Portland's largest concert halls, is nearby. Black Elephant Hostel is nestled in the heart of the Portland Arts District, home to Maine's oldest/largest public art institution, founded in 1882.
Location details
The Black Elephant Hostel is located in the India Street Neighborhood of Portland, one block from the Old Port. The hostel is near eateries, shopping, and entertainment. It is a short walk to the Casco Bay ferry terminal, offering access to harbor cruises and the local islands. The Ocean Gateway lot at 2 Commercial Street provides parking for $15 per day. Portland International Jetport is 10 km from the hostel.
Essential Services
The hostel offers free luggage storage. Check-in begins at 3 PM. The lobby door is accessible via a code sent 24 hours before arrival. Limited parking is available on Friday and Saturday nights between April and December. Guests can store bicycles in the walled garden. The property maintains 70 miles of hiking, walking, and biking trails throughout Greater Portland
Select your room type
Price and Room Availability Calendar
Getting around
A list of all available modes of transport
Facilities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Guest Parking
- Shared kitchen
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Housekeeping
Children
- Board games
- Game room
Spa & Leisure
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Sink
Self-catering
- Shared kitchen
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
