BLACK ELEPHANT HOSTEL PORTLAND, Portland
Hotel Details
Black Elephant Hostel - A budget-friendly accommodation in Portland's India Street neighborhood with shared social spaces and private rooms
Located one block from Old Port in downtown Portland's India Street neighborhood, Black Elephant Hostel features both private rooms and shared dormitories with 13 private-style bathrooms. The Portland hotel offers a communal kitchen equipped with refrigerator, microwave, and cooking utensils, alongside a shared lounge with free WiFi throughout. A walled garden provides outdoor seating and secure bicycle storage. The property includes an ADA-compliant ground floor room with roll-in shower and full-size bunks. Black Elephant Hostel sits within 0.5 miles of Maine State Pier and Commercial Street, surrounded by restaurants like Eventide Oyster Co and Fore Street Restaurant. The Cumberland County Civic Center and Children's Museum stand 0.5 miles away, while Portland International Jetport is 6 miles from the property.
Black Elephant Hostel: Pros
- Located in the heart of the Portland Arts District near galleries and museums - Chalkboard wall extends to the 4th floor for guest artwork - Security code access system for late arrivals - Luggage storage available for early check-ins and late departures
Black Elephant Hostel: Cons
- Street parking limited to 1-2 hour spots between 9 AM and 5 PM - Lobby closes between 11 AM and 3 PM daily for cleaning
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Facilities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Wi-Fi
- No parking
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Security
- Baggage 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