Black Elephant Hostel

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 9.2
Rated wonderful

Staff

9.8

About this property

Historic Setting: Black Elephant Hostel in Portland is housed in a historic building, offering sea views and a garden. The property features a lounge, shared kitchen, outdoor seating area, games room, and bicycle parking. Comfortable Amenities: Guests enjoy air-conditioning, walk-in showers, smartphones, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include a balcony, private bathroom, kitchen, tea and coffee maker, and garden views. Prime Location: Located 3.1 mi from Portland International Jetport and an 18-minute walk to East End Beach. Nearby attractions include Merrill Auditorium (1640 feet), Portland Observatory (less than 0.6 mi), and Portland Downtown Historic District (4-minute walk). Guest Favorites: Guests appreciate the convenient location, attentive staff, and excellent service support.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

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See what guests loved the most:

Elizabeth
United States United States
“Great kitchen facilities. Comfortable beds with linens and towels provided. Very kind and helpful staff. Comfy and inviting living room to hang out and meet other travelers.”
Walter
New Zealand New Zealand
“Great people, both staff and others staying there. Had some fun conversations.”
Sheila
United States United States
“It was very welcoming, clean and quiet. I had my own room with private bath. Nice shared kitchen and free coffee in the morning which I enjoyed having in the garden. Aaron was very welcome when I checked in. I was the Lemur room and it was...”
Foster
United States United States
“The Black Elephant was a welcoming place to stay in Portland! It was in reasonable walking of so many great Portland attractions. All the guests in the hostel were kind and respected the property’s community expectations. The front desk was so...”
Natalie
United States United States
“The entire facility was fantastic. The room was clean, the public areas were clean and very welcoming. The staff was so friendly and informative. I bought some yogurt for breakfast and put it in the box with my name on it and stuck it in the...”
Yonatan
Israel Israel
“Awesome place and vibe. Every staff member is just cool, and awesome and fun to talk to and good for advice. The dorm was great, the facilities, the garden and even the coffee (I hate American coffee generally). Had a great time.”
Roshan
United States United States
“Excellent location in the heart of downtown (next to Duckfat/Eventide, 2 blocks from the harbor), Free Coffee/Tea was great, comfy big beds and nice quality sheets. Staff was super friendly. There is also a food coop and walgreens a block away for...”
Darcie
United States United States
“We had an excellent stay, we were worried about street parking the night of 4th of July, but no problems!! The wallpaper was awesome, and the staff very friendly!”
David
United States United States
“I liked the value, staff, cleanliness, location, and the decor.”
Lateisha
United States United States
“The location is convenient, right near the old port so it’s easy to walk around. The decor is also super cute inside and the staff is friendly! I love the backyard , it’s a great place to hang out, and a good place to have coffee in the morning :) !”

Area info

Amenities of Black Elephant Hostel

Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests

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.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 4:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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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.
Cards accepted at this property
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that a valid photo ID and a credit card corresponding to the name on the booking are required at check-in.

WE DO NOT ALLOW THIRD PARTY BOOKINGS. Guests must make their own reservations using their credit card and be prepared to show government issued ID that matches the name of the reservation.

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.

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.

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.

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

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