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Black Elephant Hostel lobby in Portland Maine
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Shared Bathroom at Black Elephant Hostel
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Voted #1 budget place to stay in Portland Maine!!!

Visit Portland. Without breaking the bank.

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Come Work/Trade with us!
We are looking for folks that would like to stay and explore Portland for Spring and Summer 2025.
Learn more about the Work/Trade program on our FAQ page

Our 2025 Calendar is now open for Bookings through the Fall!
We will be open weekends only through the winter and reopening full time on February 13,2025

If you would like to book a "Hostel Takeover" for an event or wedding NOW is the time!

Please contact us if you need help with larger Group Bookings and Hostel Takeovers.  


 

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Welcome in!


We are proud to be the very first hostel to open in Portland, Maine! (Read all about it!

We truly believe in affordable travel and LOVE the social environment that hostels create. It is not just where you travel to - but who you meet along the way and the experiences you have together. We strive to provide a comfortable and creative living space for all travelers, young and old in a unique, clean, and super fun environment. 

Our goal at The Black Elephant is to create an open-minded and safe space with those who choose to explore the world around them and ultimately, to inspire a global sense of community.

LGBTQ-Friendly? We got you.

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We offer a communal kitchen and funky lobby that are shared by all guests.  The hostel sleeps just about 60 people, and is available for Hostel Takeovers. Our rooms are in the following configurations:

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5 Dorms

One of which is Female Only and one of which is ADA compliant

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A few Private Rooms

Two Triples with a Twin Over Full bunk

Three Doubles - two with Full Beds one with a Twin Bunk

Private with two bunks sleeping four guests

Private with two full sized bunk beds - ADA Compliant - sleeping up to eight guests

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What we offer:

Coffee

Enjoy excellent, locally-roasted coffee every morning. Yum!

Free Wifi

Enjoy strong wifi throughout the building because it's the 21st century.

Garden

Come chill in our beautiful marijuana-friendly and lovely garden!

Staff Picks & Recommendations

Don't know what to do?  We have some ideas for you and would love to chat

Activities

We offer random spontaneous activities and opportunities to come together & explore

Linens

We provide comfortable, soft quality linens that are always clean!

Clera  - May 2022

I loved everything about this amazing place. The super kind, thoughtful people, the location, the whimsy, the colors, the vibe, and how well run and clean it is. Thank you for the comfortable, safe space from which to explore.

Contact Us

33 Hampshire Street

Portland, Maine  04101

207-712-7062

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