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Zenith Basecamp

1.0 star property
Hostel near Bayfront Festival Park in Duluth

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Basic Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Front of property
Lobby sitting area
Lobby sitting area
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

Explore the area

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2631 W Superior St, Duluth, MN, 55806
  • Place, Duluth Heritage Sports Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Duluth Children's Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Essentia Health
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Basic Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Standard Triple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Basic Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

Duluth

Lincoln Park stay.Your stay at this Lincoln Park hostel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Bayfront Festival Park and Duluth Entertainment Convention Center. AMSOIL Arena and North Shore Scenic Railroad are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Duluth Heritage Sports Center - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Duluth Children's Museum - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Essentia Health - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Wade Stadium - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Enger Tower - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kwik Trip - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hungry Hippie Tacos - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Taco John's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Warrior Brewing Company - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Papa Murphy's - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Zenith Basecamp

Hostel near Bayfront Festival Park in Duluth
As a guest of Zenith Basecamp, you'll find tour/ticket assistance, shopping on site, and a communal living room. WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Zenith Basecamp also features a microwave in a common area, a refrigerator in a common area, and a water dispenser. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A complete renovation of Zenith Basecamp was completed in January 2025.

This Duluth hostel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1908
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Onsite shopping
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
Zenith Basecamp offers 11 accommodations with air conditioning. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. This Duluth hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered on request and change of bedsheets can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking (max 1 space per unit)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Games
  • Shopping

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower

Food and drink

  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mobile key entry
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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 smart lock details; access will be through a private entrance
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Guests are required to download the property's Flexipass mobile app before check-in
This property enforces quiet hours from 9:00 AM to 7:00 AM
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Private entrance, smart lock

Pets

  • Pets: USD 10 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Service fee: 2 percent

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and outdoor lighting
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Property is also known as

Zenith Basecamp Duluth
Zenith Basecamp Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Zenith Basecamp Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Duluth

Frequently asked questions

How close is Zenith Basecamp to the airport?

Zenith Basecamp is 7 mi (12-min drive) away from the Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Zenith Basecamp?

As of Feb 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Zenith Basecamp on Feb 17, 2026 start from $80.5, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Zenith Basecamp have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Zenith Basecamp.

How close is Zenith Basecamp to the beach?

This hostel is 4.5 mi (12-min drive) from Park Point Beach.

Does Zenith Basecamp offer free breakfast?

Zenith Basecamp does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Zenith Basecamp?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but Fond-du-Luth Casino (4-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Zenith Basecamp?

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

Is there free parking at Zenith Basecamp?

This hostel offers free self parking.

Does Zenith Basecamp have a pool?

Zenith Basecamp does not have a pool.

Does Zenith Basecamp have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Zenith Basecamp to downtown Duluth?

Zenith Basecamp is 2.4 mi away from Duluth.

Zenith Basecamp Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 40 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Gabrielle

Business traveler
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Waited 2 hours for check-in, and the "private" room was only separated from another by a slat wall with open air. Immediately heard someone vomiting followed by another couple engaged in sex acts within 5 minutes of accessing the room around 6:30pm, barely any separation from them and immediately left. Have been denied a refund. Will never book at Basecamp again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlene

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet, convenient
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlene

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, great lounge and nice little store on the ground floor!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynette

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and restroom also clean. Check-in was easy. Nice place.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

A Bit Too Rustic For Us

Beds were futons and the other furniture consisted of 2 folding camp chairs and a cooler. Room was cold with no obvious thermostat. Towels were extra. There were 3 wall hooks for hanging things up, but nothing else. Walls were very thin and neighbors were loud late into the evening. Traffic noise was also significant into the evening. Parking was across a busy street and despite parking spots being tagged with your room name, there was no actual enforcement of any kind. In fact, there was no visible staff onsite except for a bartender. Wifi was quite good. Expect accommodations as if you were camping and bring *everything* you need, including furniture. Having to use your phone instead of a keycard was a bit awkward. Shared fridge for the entire facility was one of those dorm room fridges.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Steph

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Basecamp was great, clean, and easy to find. Within walking distance to restaurants and breweries. Went to the Bar that was downstairs. Very happy that there were NA options. The staff was super helpful. The only complaint that I had was the boards at the top of each wall in the rooms filter light through; I usually sleep in total darkness. The complaint my kid had was that you can really hear your neighbors. Otherwise, we loved it and will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Quentin

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saige

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is perfect for someone needing only a place to sleep! The room was decent sized. The living area was nice as well, no tv’s anywhere but there are games which I enjoyed. The rooms are connected up at the top so you WILL hear the person next to you snoring. However I put my white noise on my phone and fell asleep instantly. Ear plugs are provided as well. Super clean place, recommend checking out altitude!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great find in Duluth! The bed was comfortable, the bathrooms were clean, the shower water was hot, and the kitchen area was appreciated. The staff were so kind and helpful! I enjoyed the bar, gift shop, and outdoors focused ambiance. The only downside was that I could hear my neighbors at times, but for the price and value it wasn't a big deal. I'll be back!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

David, Austin

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

alex

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Beverly

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Trendy and beautiful, not practical for everyone.

This is a beautiful new hostel. Please don't expect a hotel. The amenities are super trendy and new, but basic. Ok for the price but not great. While the rooms are separate, there is a lot of shared space and absolutely no soundproofing, as you should expect from a hostel. This is a great space for young outdoorsy types or travelers. I would not recommend this place for kids, and especially not babies. Bring earplugs!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jill

Traveled with family and small children, Business traveler, Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staying at this property was the worst traveling experience I’ve ever had. After 14 hours hiking & on the road, we arrive at this “camp” & cannot access our room. The code texted to me by the “offsite staff” doesn’t work. No problem, call the staff. Well, that only works if the offsite staff answers their damn phone. Then, the staff acts like you’re rude for bothering them. Their app operated locking system is jank. We had trouble all weekend. Other guests were smoking weed (legal yes but my 5 year old probably didn’t need to be in their cloud of it) in the common areas & partying like it was their own personal space. Absolutely no one on site to manage it. Then they’re all hung over at 10:00 am so screaming at you if you make noise in the common areas even when “quiet hours (joke)” are over at 9:00 am. This place is a disaster, not a safe place. Even the firefighters next store were talking about how poorly managed it is. Very strongly would not recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

coleen

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

Recommend!

Simple and comfy. Affordable too! Bathrooms were not always available at convenient times and you can hear everything from other guests but it is a lovely place to stay affordably.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I appreciate the staff and their willingness to make my trip worthwhile.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Room access via phone app was terrible - 1/2 of the time door would not unlock when device was pressed against it. Eventually it worked but only after multiple attempts. This marred an otherwise great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Molly

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Will

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

A Must Experience! You won't be disappointed.

Zenith Basecamp is one of the most intelligently designed and built hostels I've ever stayed in. I've been traveling the entire world extensively since 1993, and stayed in many hostels. I took my daughter there for her 6th birthday recently, as a launch pad for hiking and rockhounding in the North Shore. The thought that went into this place + the build quality can't be understated according me. Whoever built this place is cool as all get out and very thoughtful. The value for the price is unrivaled in the area, assuming you like hostels environments. This place designed to attract cool and thoughtful people, and it does.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Molly

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Traveled with family

Very clean!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Easy to walk to the local breweries and restaurants. Check-in was easy and our room was clean and spacious! We brought a box fan with to help with noise cancelling and we slept like babies. We’ll be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Betsy, Grand Marais

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the hostel setup. Private room, individual bathroom/showers. Not at all like a college dorm, for instance. But more interesting than a chain motel. Good restaurants as well as fast food and gas stations within a block’s walking. Sweet cozy cocktail bar downstairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025