Black Elephant Hostel

Black Elephant Hostel Hostel in Portland

4.5

Excellent(471 Reviews)

Hostel in Portland, ME

Reasons to book

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

About this hostel

Boasting a garden, shared lounge and views of sea, Black Elephant Hostel is set in Portland, 1.8 km from East End Beach.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Balcony or Patio

Wheelchair accessible

Beachfront or waterfront

Garden

Map of Portland, ME

Nearby attractions

Portland Head Light

3.4 mi

Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens

Available Rooms

Budget Double or Twin Room

2 Single • 75 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Budget Double Room

1 Double • 86 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Double Room with Private Bathroom

1 Double • 86 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom

2 Double • 129 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Comfort Quadruple Room

4 Double • 150 ft²

Sleeps 8

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

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Black Elephant Hostel

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4.5

Excellent(471 Reviews)

Hostel in Portland, ME

Reasons to book

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

About this hostel

Boasting a garden, shared lounge and views of sea, Black Elephant Hostel is set in Portland, 1.8 km from East End Beach.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Balcony or Patio

Wheelchair accessible

Beachfront or waterfront

Garden

Map of Portland, ME

Nearby attractions

Portland Head Light

3.4 mi

Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens

Available Rooms

Budget Double or Twin Room

2 Single • 75 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Budget Double Room

1 Double • 86 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Double Room with Private Bathroom

1 Double • 86 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom

2 Double • 129 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Comfort Quadruple Room

4 Double • 150 ft²

Sleeps 8

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Reviews

4.5

Excellent(471 Reviews)

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4.5

Jan 2024

Muy recomendable

Excelente ubicación, habitación amplia y cama muy comoda, con todo lo necesario para una estancia placentera ( lockers, contacto luz y repisa en cada cama) Areas comunes grandes y muy comodas, cocina super equipada y excelente señal de wifi.

El horario de recepción es limitado.

4.0

Oct 2023

The right place for everything on the waterfront in Portland

Everything

Guy snoring LOUDLY all night for both nights of my stay

5.0

Oct 2023

Eclectic and cozy space right near everything!

Staff was welcoming and friendly, the space was cozy and well decorated. We loved our stay here!

5.0

Jun 2023

One of the best experiences of my life.

Staff and everyone staying at the Hostel was absolutely lovely. Everything was clean and the shared dorm didn’t feel cramped at all! I usually have a hard time being in the same space as other strangers but I was relaxed the entire time I stayed here. Good vibes all around!

The only thing I did not like was the amount of stairs to be honest. Truth be told I can’t think of anything else beyond that since this place is absolutely lovely!

5.0

Jun 2023

Exceptional

Fab place for solo travellers. Was nice and quiet with fellow guests from diverse places and of aml ages. The private room was comfortable.

4.5

May 2023

Comfortable bed, great social vibe

Didn't know there was breakfast but enjoyed socializing with other guests in the evening, compliments of the house.

less crowded room but what are you gonna do?

2.0

May 2023

miserable

Wifi, pot smoking garden.

I don't have time

4.5

May 2023

I would definitely stay here again if in the area.

I really enjoyed all of the available activities and welcoming spaces throughout the hostel. The shared bathroom was very well kept and had everything I needed. The instructions for the rules to follow and how to respect the hostel itself were very clear. My room was nice and presentable upon arrival. Overall a great first hostel stay experience.

There was no elevator and I was on the third floor which was difficult with luggage and things but I made it work, none the less.

5.0

Apr 2023

Exceptional

clean, comfortable, and welcoming

4.0

Apr 2023

good for stay

clean and good location

4th floor without elevator

4.5

Apr 2023

Great hostel.

Really beautiful lobby and helpful staff. Fully stocked kitchen and seemed like a safe area.

Female dorm room was nice but a curtain for the beds would make it a 10+ Not the fault of the hostel but parking was a pain.

5.0

Apr 2023

Exceptional

The hostel is beautiful and the staff is lovely. The room was well-equipped, and cleaned daily. The location was calm yet central and close to where I needed to go. Very enjoyable stay, Thank you!

Nothing, this was honestly perfect for my needs.

4.0

Mar 2023

Very good

Nice communal space, well appointed kitchen, bathroom was spotless.

Reception being manned 24hr would be better. Parking is absolutely awful in the area but that isn't something the hostel can change.

2.0

Mar 2023

Beautiful hostel, really crowded rooms!

it is the most beautiful hostel I've ever been. the common areas are so amazing, and comfy and creative. walking distance to most places you would wanna visit. it is very clean.

The bedroom was too small to accommodate six people. other hostels I've stayed a bedroom like that would accommodate maximum of four. having six people ended up causing a very agitated night, hard to sleep. nothing out of usual, like music or anything. but people entering and getting out all the time after quiet time. the fact there is only one bathroom for six people in the room, without the option to have shower and toilet separated, also made things a bit difficult. some guests more than once were taking very long shower and I had to wait for bathroom for almost half an hour. but the worse part is they said they would charge a prepayment before my stay, but they also charged 50 dollars extra, that was not announced anywhere, not on the listing, they didn't say anything and now I am facing problems because I was not planning to put that amount of money on my card, I need to wait 2 days, but I need the card immediately. nothing should be put on my card without precious information.

5.0

Mar 2023

Would highly recommend Black Elephant- great location, super cute, and lovely staff!

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!

I wouldn’t change anything!

4.0

Dec 2022

Very good

Clean, quiet sleeping room, comfy bed.

Sitting area could be more chill, more comfy seating.

4.0

Dec 2022

Hands down the best deal in accommodations for downtown Portland!

great downtown location, super clean and quiet, friendly staff

room got very hot at night, especially the upper bunk

4.0

Dec 2022

A great option for a low cost getaway with all the coziness of home.

A short walk from the main Old Port areas that’s convenient. Great prices with clean and cozy amenities.

5.0

Nov 2022

Great experience in a place that is much more than a typical hostel

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 Heather, the owner, cooked for all the thanksgiving dinner that she offered us. We will remember her big heart ! definitely recommend

Heating a bit hot in the rooms at night for French !

5.0

Nov 2022

One of the best hostels I've stayed at

This hostel was very welcoming as a solo female traveller. Female dorms are available which were great. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful, and happy to give recommendations for places to eat or visit. Other guests were friendly and willing to chat, so there was a nice overall environment! Location was very central to the Old Town/Downtown (which was beautiful in October), so it was easy to walk to pretty much everywhere I wanted to visit during a short stay. To explore more of the city and surrounding area and to travel the airport, Ubers were very reasonably priced from this location, and there were public transport options available. Lots of cafés and restaurants in the vicinity! The rooms and common areas were comfortable and extremely clean. The level of disturbance in the night in any hostel depends on how many guests are in the room, and when they are leaving, but in my experience, people staying here were very considerate when leaving early in the morning. The price was reasonable and much cheaper than almost everywhere else available in Portland when I looked! Decor was lovely and a lot of fun (especially the wallpaper) and they went all out with the Halloween decorations! Great coffee provided in the mornings for free was a bonus! Overall, I had an excellent and very comfortable stay. I would absolutely recommend this hostel to anyone, and will be staying there again next time I am in Portland!

5.0

Oct 2022

Exceptional

Clean, friendly, great location close to the Old Port. Communal area very colourful and fun! Staff excellent. Would stay again

4.5

Oct 2022

Superb

The hostel is in an excellent location nearest to the major sites in Portland. The rooms, common areas, and shared bathrooms are impeccably clean.

The hotel itself does not have parking, but it was very easy to find street parking close to it. The triple room is tiny, so don't expect for three people to get ready in there at the same time. This was totally fine with us as we were just there to sleep and out the rest of the time!

4.5

Oct 2022

Superb

Location is great.

To find a free parking spot nearby was a hassle.

4.5

Oct 2022

Superb

cleanliness

Nothing

5.0

Oct 2022

Have enjoyed hostels since to 70’s. For being a new place the Black Elephant got it right!

Loved the vibe, decor and cleaniness

Enjoyed everything(:

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Portland?

The average price for a rental in Portland is $240 per night. This rental is $105 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this hostel?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Black Elephant Hostel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hostel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hostel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Black Elephant Hostel pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Black Elephant Hostel?

We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, smoking allowed, and balcony or patio.

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Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Portland, ME

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Budget Double or Twin Room

Budget Double Room

Double Room with Private Bathroom

Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom

Comfort Quadruple Room

Black Elephant Hostel

Hostel in Portland, ME

Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Portland, ME

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Budget Double or Twin Room

Budget Double Room

Double Room with Private Bathroom

Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom

Comfort Quadruple Room

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Portland?

Is parking included with this hostel?

Is there a pool at this hostel?

Is Black Elephant Hostel pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Black Elephant Hostel?

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