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Terrapin Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel in Kingfield with free breakfast

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Comfort Shared Dormitory, Women only | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Terrapin Hostel offers a central city retreat with practical amenities like continental breakfast and free airport pick-up. Guests enjoy the on-site grocery store, reliable WiFi, peaceful garden, and arcade room. Its convenient location consistently earns positive reviews.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast included
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Tonight

Sep 11 - Sep 12
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Tomorrow

Sep 12 - Sep 13
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Deluxe Single Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Portable fan
Hair dryer
  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Single Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Deep soaking bathtub
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap

Comfort Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Portable fan
Hair dryer
  • 37 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Large Twin Futon

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Standard Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Deep soaking bathtub
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Comfort Suite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
2 bedrooms
Portable fan
Hair dryer
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 9
  • 4 Double Beds and 1 Twin Futon

About the neighborhood

Map
65 High St, Kingfield, ME, 04947

What's nearby

  • Ski Museum of Maine - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Maine Huts & Trails - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Sugarloaf Ski Resort - 32 min drive - 22.0 miles
  • Sugarloaf Golf Club - 35 min drive - 22.7 miles
  • Embden Pond - 43 min drive - 22.0 miles

Getting around

  • Portland Intl. Jetport Airport (PWM) - 127 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kingfield Woodsman - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Silly Goose Bar N Grill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Orange Cat Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Doors Bistro - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪White Wolf Inn - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Terrapin Hostel

Hostel in the city center
You can look forward to free continental breakfast, free airport pick-up, and a grocery/convenience store at Terrapin Hostel. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices), is available to all guests, along with a garden and an arcade/game room.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Free bicycle rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and a billiards/pool table
  • A nature reserve and outdoor furniture
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Musical instruments and art supplies
  • Showers, hair dryers, and shampoo
  • Communal kitchens, full-sized refrigerators/freezers, and microwaves

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour free airport pick-up shuttle
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 4:00 AM to noon

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Free bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Art supplies
  • Children's games
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Musical instrument

Conveniences

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • High-pile carpet in room
  • No elevator

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Griddle
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Mixer
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Portable fan
  • Shared accommodations

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 250 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 7)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 250 (one-way), (from 12 to 18 years old)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Terrapin Hostel Kingfield
Terrapin Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Terrapin Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Kingfield

Frequently asked questions

Is Terrapin Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Terrapin Hostel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Terrapin Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Terrapin Hostel?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Terrapin Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free shuttle from the airport to the hotel.

Where is Terrapin Hostel located?

Located in the heart of Kingfield, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Stanley Museum and Ski Museum of Maine. Maine Huts & Trails is 1 mi (1.6 km) away.

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Terrapin Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 90 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 90 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 90 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 90 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 90 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This older home and its cultural interior connected with my roots in Kingfield when I worked as a forester for Dead River Timberlands in the mid-late 1960's. The wall art plus books on the Grateful Dead, you rock! I stayed here as my overnight for doing some off-trail photographic exploration in the Boundary Mountains the next day. i'll stay here again. Thanks
Not exactly my stay, but it supported my exploration the next day.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tristan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay with kids

This place is a great place to stay with a friendly owner. He even played guitar for us and he is very good! My kids loved it here, we would come again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaeseok

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very hood
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Charming home with nice facilities and kept up appearance.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
N/A
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Peng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property has a convenient location. Easy check-in. Spent a quiet night there. No breakfast provided.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The host Lauran was awesome. Best hostel experience because of the host.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nostalgic and felt like home
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Debra

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

hongjiang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place my daughter and me much enjoy
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verena Martina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hostels, friendly contact person, check in instructions clear and easy
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No complaints, better than expected!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

lena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Better than the motel I stayed and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Feels like home!

This was a great stop for a night on our way to Sugarloaf to ski. We booked last minute, but were given very clear check-in instructions. The room was comfortable, clean, and the extra amenities like the living room and breakfast supplies were an added bonus! We would absolutely stay again next time we’re up this way.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Third time staying here, highly recommend. Great service, quit, clean, will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, clean, and safe.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would highly recommend this place for anyone passing through! Host is friendly, helpful, kind; the space is very clean, calm, and quiet. Felt like I was right at home! Would definitely stay again if I’m back in the neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean Pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hostel was clean and very accessible. The kitchen was of great use, for those who like to cook on the road.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Ski Stay

A wonderfully quite place to stay. Our visit was to enjoy Sugarloaf and the Terrapins proximity to the mountain was great. We even extended our stay one more might with no hassle as weather closed the mountain one day.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Only one W.C. is not enough. Specialy in the morning when some one is taking is shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

San

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very easy to book, communication was great, and the building is older but super nice, and very clean!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

QUAASHIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
nice cozy hostel . Owners couldn’t have been nicer ! Great communication !! Very good location ..
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

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