BLACK ELEPHANT HOSTEL, Portland

Black Elephant Hostel, housed in a renovated old building, maintains its original size and character. It features 13 private-style bathrooms, each with a toilet, shower, and sink. Rooms include a ground-floor ADA-accessible room with full-size bunk beds and an en suite bathroom. Other options are a Lemur Room with a full-sized bed, a Hey Ladies female-only dorm with four twin bunk beds, and Fish Six, with three bunk beds and an en suite bathroom. Kristofferson is a tiny private room with a full-sized bed and access to hall bathrooms. A chalkboard wall spans up to the 4th floor.

The property offers café with mellow, Eastern vibe offering global specialty teas and vegetarian/vegan light bites. Guests have access to a shared kitchen to prepare meals. Nearby dining options include Portland Pottery Cafe on Portland's East End, offering meals, baked goods, and sandwiches, with gluten-free and vegan choices. Tomaso's Canteen, a neighborhood bar and grill, is located in the India Street neighborhood near the Old Port. Late-night eatery & bar specializes in Thai street food, including meat & veggie skewers. Flagship location of a pioneering local brewpub serves house ales & pub eats in down-to-earth digs.

The hostel provides a shared lounge with books, games, and instruments. There is an outdoor garden. The state theater is one of the biggest concert halls in Portland. The Portland Sea Dogs, a Minor League Baseball team, play in the Eastern League. The Portland Arts District, home to the oldest/largest public art institution in Maine (founded in 1882), is nearby. A short trip outside the city provides hiking and ski destinations. Several breweries specializing in artisanal ales are in the area, including Austin Brewery and an American farmhouse brewery specializing in Belgian-style ales.

Black Elephant Hostel is located in the India Street Neighborhood, one block from the Old Port in downtown Portland, Maine. Portland International Jetport is 5 km away. The hostel is a few blocks from the Casco Bay ferry terminal for trips to local islands. It is close to Tony's Pizza, The Coffee Bean, and Urban Outfitters. The Ocean Gateway lot, located at 2 Commercial Street, provides parking for $15 per day. The property is near the Metro Station (Line 5) and Bus Stop #42. The hostel is 5 km from Portland International Jetport.

The hostel lobby door is accessible by a code sent 24 hours before arrival. Limited parking is available on Friday and Saturday nights between April and December. Free luggage storage is available. The property offers free WiFi. The hostel provides a garden bike rack accessible to guests. Ground floor, ADA accessible room, Enterprise offers first-class access to the lobby and kitchen, not to mention the comfy full-size bunks.