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About the Hotel

33 Hampshire Street, Portland, Maine, United States, ME 04101
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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

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Quadruple Room
2 persons
12 m² 
2 Double beds
Shower
Heating
Budget Triple Room
2 persons
12 m² 
1 Single Bed or 1 Double Bed
Shower
Heating
Double Room Private Bathroom
2 persons
8 m² 
1 Double bed
Shower
Heating
Family Room Bathroom
2 persons
13 m² 
6 Single beds
Shower
Heating
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Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

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
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Location

33 Hampshire Street, Portland, Maine, United States, ME 04101
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33 Hampshire Street, Portland, Maine, United States, ME 04101
Nearby
Commercial St
Old Port
410 m
Church
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
230 m
Gorhams Corner
John Ford
420 m
267 Congress St (top of India St)
Maine Jewish Museum
340 m
312 Fore St
United States Custom House
360 m
Cemetery
Eastern Cemetery
500 m
Maine State Pier
410 m
Portland
Market Street
450 m
Island
Casco Bay Islands
550 m
9 Custom House Wharf
Harbor Fish Market
560 m
Public Building
Portland City Hall
460 m
Portland
Ram Island Ledge Light
520 m
Congress St & Pearl St
Lincoln Park
240 m
Spa Centre
Nine Stones Spa
300 m
Restaurants
Tomaso's Canteen
70 m
18 Hampshire Street
Amato's Sandwich Shops
150 m
71 India St
Crema Coffee Company
450 m
9 Commercial St
Anthony's Italian Kitchen
370 m
151 Middle St Ste 5
Banh Appetit
380 m
171 Cumberland Ave
Crooked Mile
470 m
8 Milk St
Gorgeous Gelato
690 m
434 Fore Street
Lincolns
420 m
36 Market St
The Thirsty Pig
530 m
37 Exchange St
Getting around
City Centre
Portland5 min  ·  400 m
Airports
Portland International Jetport (PWM)12 min  ·  7.5 km
Augusta State (AUG)132 min  ·  87.6 km
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-20:00
Check-out
from 04:00-10:00
Guest Parking
No parking available.
Internet
is available in for free.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Number of rooms:
49

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