Hostel du Nord

2.0 star property

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Kitchen
$75
$65 nightly
$75 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jan 20 - Jan 21

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217 W 1st St, Duluth, MN, 55802
  • Place, Bayfront Festival Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Duluth Entertainment Convention Center
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, AMSOIL Arena
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

Shared Dormitory Single Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

Shared Dormitory Double Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Duluth

With a stay at Hostel du Nord, you'll be centrally located in Duluth, a 10-minute walk from Duluth Entertainment Convention Center and 10 minutes by foot from AMSOIL Arena. .This hostel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Bayfront Festival Park and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Park Point Beach.

What's nearby

  • North Shore Scenic Railroad - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Bayfront Festival Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Duluth Entertainment Convention Center - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • AMSOIL Arena - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Aerial Lift Bridge - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Dubh Linn Brew Pub - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪RT Quinlan's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Juice Pharm - Downtown - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Lucé - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Hostel du Nord

Central Duluth hostel connected to the convention center, 10-minute walk to Duluth Entertainment Convention Center
Hostel du Nord offers 36 shared accommodations with air conditioning, coffee/tea makers, and rice cookers. Full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves are provided.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include shared/communal kitchens and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hostel include a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 36 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a sauna or take in the view from a terrace. This hostel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and ski storage.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Sauna
  • Ski storage
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Art supplies
  • Children's games
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • In a nature reserve
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1886
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Griddle
  • Microwave
  • Mixer
  • Paper towels
  • Rice cooker
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Toaster oven

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating
  • Portable fan
  • Shared accommodations

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 5 percent for credit card payments
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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

Fees

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

  • An effective city/local tax rate of 1.0 percent will be charged

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

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 5 percent

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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Hostel Nord Duluth
Hostel Nord
Nord Duluth
Hostel du Nord Duluth
Hostel du Nord Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Hostel du Nord Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Duluth

Hostel du Nord Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 179 out of 300 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 67 out of 300 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 300 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 300 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 300 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Yasushi

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Cecile

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Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My first US Hostel experience. It was a busy weekend and the Hostel directions to checkin worked great. The hostel was quiet for a good sleep. No issues with privacy in the bunk area or bathrooms and no overnight disruptive noise! It was a great lower cost option in Duluth. Just a couple blocks off of the walking trail and restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quaint location and great distance from duluth hot spots.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
People are kind. The artsy stuff was awesome. Private rooms are nice but there is still a shared ceiling so any noise would go through that way if your trying to have thaaaaaat much privacy
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was my first time at a hostel. I really enjoyed the experience and the sauna! The staff were very friendly. I didn’t have any noise distractions and slept great! They also provide fans for “White noise” if needed. This is very conveniently located downtown so walking to eat was a breeze- lots of options since I was backpacking and didn’t have a car
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Annex building seemed very run down and dingy. Matress and linnens seemed clean enough
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Seemed as sone guests just didn't understand the take care of your own mess. I struggled a little with the mattress pillows, but thats a preference thing.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Apolinar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Yes parking was easy.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and wuiet
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bed was clean. Staff was interesting. Positive attitude gets ya through everything.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was the prefect stay for my social dad in his 70’s. He was thrilled with the cleanliness, the affordability, and the community aspect.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer, Minneapolis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well equipped for all my needs. Super friendly staff. Easy parking and lots to do around the area. Highly recommend going to Enger Tower and hiking around the area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elijah

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John, Los Angeles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
just a great culture of other guests. i felt a closeness and good about it.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Will

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
This place was great, for a hostel. Cheap, convenient, and quirky as I hoped. It wasn’t polished, but I don’t expect it to be. The furnace went out, but they comped 50% of the cost. The kitchen was fully furnished. Fun books and games all around. Overall, a great experience!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maggie

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

In and Out, What a Breeze!

I needed a place to stay the night before NorthShore Marathon, and this fit the bill perfectly! I got in late but check-in was so, so easy and straightforward. It was cozy, clean, and comfortable. I felt safe regardless of sleeping with 30+ other random people. The little bunks were big enough I could store belongings with me, which was a plus. (They do offer lockers). They had single bathrooms with a sink and shower along with a separate area of sinks and a mirror. The common area downstairs felt lived-in and practical. The little kitchenette had useful amenities like a fridge, freezer, portable stove, handful of spices, dishware, sinks, dishwasher and coffee machine. I was able to park in their adjacent lot out back which was convenient. The hostel was about a 15-20 minute walk to the DECC, so I didn't need to worry about finding parking for the duration of the marathon. I booked this place the night before I came, so it was certainly a game-day decision. But I am oh, so glad I did. It was an unexpected massive highlight of the weekend. Thanks, Hostel du Nord. You've gained a returning customer!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Clean and nice
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Alan, Wayzata

Liked: Cleanliness
There was no reception staff. Entrance very dark.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Dude who was on duty Saturday night was rarely at the front desk. Water station ran out and nobody refilled it. (We had to grab a half-open jug of water and poor into our cups) No soap, shampoo in bathrooms. Only 1 towel in private room. No lock on bathroom stall door. Overall, falling apart, not taken care of. Need more people to give the place some love and care.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikki

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Le Thanh Dien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The Hotsel is absolutely amazing in term of location, cleanliness and staff helpfulness and accommodation! The only and also a major complaint is the locker provided along with the room. The provided number combination works sometimes and cause problem twice that needed assistance from staff, which is not available after hour.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hostel has multiple sitting areas, a great deck/porch area and an amazing sauna and cold plunge tub. Jake, the manager was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025