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Terrapin Hostel

2.0 star property
Cyclists find paradise with easy-access bike rentals and nearby nature reserves - perfect for exploring the area's natural beauty on two wheels

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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
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

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
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Large Twin Futon
  • Mountain view

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

Standard Single Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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
Shower/tub combination
  • 168 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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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
  • 196 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • City view

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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
Portable fan
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 9
  • 4 Double Beds and 1 Twin Futon
  • Mountain view
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About the neighborhood

Located in Kingfield, Terrapin Hostel is in the city center and in the mountains. Sugarloaf Ski Resort and Skidway Chairlift are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Embden Pond and Porter Lake. Don't miss out on a visit to Maine Huts & Trails. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails, hunting, and mountain biking nearby. Visit our Carrabassett Valley travel guide
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Map
65 High St, Kingfield, ME, 04947

What's nearby

  • #snowtrove With 150 plus trails and a summit elevation of over 4300 feet, 2400 feet of vertical, Sugarloaf is "one big mutha of a mountain" and the undisputed largest ski resort east of the Rockies
    Sugarloaf Ski Resort
    29 min drive - 35.0 km
  • Two kayaks sit on the edge of Embden Pone in Maine.
    Embden Pond
    34 min drive - 30.1 km
  • Stanley Museum
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Ski Museum of Maine
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Maine Huts & Trails
    2 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Kingfield Woodsman
    13 min walk
  • Longfellow's Restaurant
    2 min walk
  • Silly Goose Bar N Grill
    8 min walk
  • Rolling Fatties
    2 min walk
  • Nostalgia Tavern
    3 min drive

About this property

Terrapin Hostel

Hostel near Stanley Museum
Located close to Ski Museum of Maine and Maine Huts & Trails, Terrapin Hostel provides free continental breakfast, free airport pick-up, and a grocery/convenience store. 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
  • Outdoor furniture and a nature reserve
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

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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?

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 and Embden Pond are also within 16 mi (25 km).

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Reviews

Terrapin Hostel Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 101 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 101 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 101 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Hsuan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and cozy hostel. Very clean. No hairdryer, so it’s a bit inconvenient if you have long hair. The breakfast is self-served (you can cook/prepare it on your own. Ingredients provided)
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staying at the terrapin hostel was a pleasure. Very cozy and clean rooms and shared space.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have stayed here before. Clean room. Full kitchen (in the common area). Shared bathroom that is also kept clean. Easy access even when checking in late. Will stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

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

I definitely stay again!

The room was nice and great to have our own bathroom as there was three of us. Very comfortable and good to have air conditioning since it was hot for October. The kitchen is well stocked and easy to make ourselves at home. Lauran was immediately responsive for my check in question. Thanks for the great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hostel is in a cute old house with nice decor. We particularly enjoyed the pool table and darts to spend the evening. Breakfast had all the options you would want, better than most continental breakfasts. On the downsides, there was a double booking so we ended up in a shared bathroom room. And the windows don't open so it got stuffy (there is AC though)
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

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

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

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to great mountain hiking trails
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hostel had a lot of character, everything was done for us to feel at home, great attention to details and extremely clean, we loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second weekend in a row. Can't beat the price, cleaniness and atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Last minute find, would definitely stay there again. I'm assuming due to a rain storm coming in, we had the place to ourselves! Matt was very welcoming and the house was very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luanna

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

Pleasant stay

Wonderful stay at this hostel. Easy access and straight forward communication on house rules. Quiet and comfortable. Make yourself at home. Nice array of breakfast food.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Amenities
Very nicely taken care older stately home. There's a pool table in the living room, ukulele, guitar, and a small banjo. Very nicely decorated. Its cheaper than others, but a better quality of stay. I recommend it
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful Homie feel. Very clean. Owners were quickly responsive and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Play was clean and well take care of. Very quiet and home like. Guest were respective of other guest. Check in directions very simple and precise.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024