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Zenith Basecamp

1.0 star property
Lincoln Park's urban retreat balances adventure with relaxation, offering ecotours to discover local hidden gems and a cozy firepit for evening unwinding

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Zenith Basecamp offers a peaceful escape in Lincoln Park. Enjoy on-site shopping, free in-room WiFi, and guided ecotours. After exploring, relax and recharge at the property's barbecue grills and firepit.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Basic Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2025
Detached private bathroom
6 bathrooms
Mobile key entry
  • 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)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2025
Detached private bathroom
6 bathrooms
Located on the top floor
Mobile key entry
  • 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)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2025
Detached private bathroom
6 bathrooms
Located on the top floor
Mobile key entry
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Basic Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2025
Detached private bathroom
6 bathrooms
Located on the ground floor
Mobile key entry
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Twin Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2025
Detached private bathroom
6 bathrooms
Located on the top floor
Mobile key entry
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Lincoln Park, a neighborhood in Duluth, Zenith Basecamp is near the airport and near the beach. Bayfront Festival Park and Spirit Mountain are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Miller Hill Mall. Check out an event or a game at Duluth Entertainment Convention Center, and consider making time for North Shore Scenic Railroad, a top attraction not to be missed. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and downhill skiing, and don't miss out on the sledding and ice skating. Visit our Duluth travel guide
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2631 W Superior St, Duluth, MN, 55806

What's nearby

  • Duluth Heritage Sports Center
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Duluth Children's Museum
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Essentia Health
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Wade Stadium
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Enger Tower
    3 min drive - 2.5 km

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
  • Duluth's Best Bread
    4 min walk

About this property

Zenith Basecamp

Hostel remodeled in 2025 and located near Bayfront Festival Park
Located close to North Shore Scenic Railroad and AMSOIL Arena, Zenith Basecamp provides shopping on site and a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises, tour/ticket assistance, and games
  • A water dispenser
Room features
All guestrooms at Zenith Basecamp have perks such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Restaurant dining guides, guidebooks, and local maps
  • Separate sitting areas, heating, and housekeeping

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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

Restaurants on site

  • Altitude

Things to do

  • Games
  • Shopping

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Virtual front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1908
  • Communal living room
  • Renovated entire property - January 2025
  • Smoking not allowed

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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 10 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended

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

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Service fee: 2 percent

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

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; 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Zenith Basecamp pet-friendly?

Yes, this hostel allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Zenith Basecamp?

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

What time is check-out at Zenith Basecamp?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Zenith Basecamp located?

Located in Lincoln Park, this hostel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Bayfront Festival Park, Duluth Entertainment Convention Center, and AMSOIL Arena. North Shore Scenic Railroad and Lake Superior are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Zenith Basecamp Reviews

8.2

Very Good

9.4

Cleanliness

7.6

Amenities

7.6

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 39 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Charlene

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

Charlene

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

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah

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

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

8/10 Good

Kylie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I thought the property was very nice, comfortable, and everyone was very nice! Truly, my only complaint is that you can hear EVERYTHING in the rooms, even from other guests down the hall. Most of the time, the noise level was okay, but there were some very inebriated and boisterous guests up all night during our stay who made it impossible to get any sleep. Other than the noise, the stay was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Beverly

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Ashten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time! Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

DANIEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

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

coleen

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

8/10 Good

Steph

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

Rojin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the first time we stayed in a hostel facility, we w
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Betsy

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

10/10 Excellent

Will

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

6/10 Okay

YAMAMOTO

Liked: Cleanliness
The rate is very reasonable. But guest must download check-in/out appreciation, and smartphone is the only way to open the door. Also no hotel personnel in this property. Reasonable rate requires guest inconvenience. But cost performance is pretty good.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very modern and loved the amenities! Especially the individual restrooms and showers, the kitchen, with usable cups and a coffee machine (tho there were no coffee pots), and the fridges! I just did not like that the room’s were not completely isolated from each other, so we could hear our neighbors cut their nails, talk, and kiss. It was a bit invasive!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

robert

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

4/10 Poor

Dan Que

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I couldn't get into the room since the app did not work for me and there was nobody there to help.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fun property. No need to talk to anyone which is interesting. Did not realize that the ceilings had gaps between the rooms and fear I was loud at night! Very clean. Minimal furnishings but comfortable. The common areas were very nice. Parking was confusing. Walking from lot to hostel felt a little creepy late at night.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jill

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

10/10 Excellent

Quentin

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

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025