With a stay at Zenith Basecamp in Duluth (Lincoln Park), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Duluth Entertainment Convention Center and North Shore Scenic Railroad. .This hostel is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Bayfront Festival Park and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from AMSOIL Arena.
Duluth Heritage Sports Center - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Duluth Children's Museum - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
Wade Stadium - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
Enger Park - 3 min drive - 1.2 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
Taco Bell - 3 min drive
Duluth Grill - 3 min walk
Taco John's - 3 min drive
Arby's - 3 min drive
About this property
Zenith Basecamp
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). Rooms have detached private bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered on request and change of bedsheets can be requested.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 11 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include separate sitting areas, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, shopping on site, and a communal living room.
Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include microwave in a common area, refrigerator in a common area, and a water dispenser. Free self parking is available onsite.
Altitude - Onsite cocktail bar. Open daily.
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
6 detached private bathrooms
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
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
I was so pleasantly surprised with Zenith Basecamp! Definitely the nicest "hostel" I've been to. All spaces- bedroom, bathroom and common areas- were clean and spacious
I didn't realize it was not like a regular hotel. The room had a bed a cooler and a chair. The restroom and showers were communal. The walls were thin and you could hear everything like coughing in the adjacent rooms.
Bruce
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Julia
Apr 25, 2026
Liked: Staff & service
Room was very clean and so was the entire space. Even had water set and and ready for my pup!
Julia
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
JENNIFER
Feb 9, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This hostel is a gem. Clean and efficient and well located.
We really enjoyed our stay.
It would be nicer if they had small garbage cans in our bedroom instead of having to go to the small kitchen or the bathroom every time.
Also they should provide at least coffee in the morning.
It doesn't have a hostel vibe, there's no intercultural exchange but the place is clean and very comfortable.
No parking available right at the building but across the street.
Clean and comfortable place to stay, much nicer than anticipated. One surprise: the top slats of the room walls are offset (probably for airflow) which means that you hear every sound. Bring earplugs if you are a light sleeper. Not being able to open the window was a little frustrating but for the price I can’t complain too much. The place was clean, felt safe, there was reserved parking with our room and spacious bathrooms.
Clean, great lounge and nice little store on the ground floor!
Charlene
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review
4/10 Poor
Keegan
Jun 3, 2026
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Walls are basically curtains. Weird offset slats on the tops of the walls by the room so you can see light from the other rooms and hear EVERYTHING. Hearing the person in the next room toss and turn in bed. Some degenerate left baby batter in one of the toilets.
Simple and clean with a microwave to enable us to heat up leftovers in the glass bowls we brought along. Tableware suited us fine, including the hard plastic dishes and bowls - we just don’t put plastic in a microwave, (maybe some types are ok - we just avoid it).
Mattress was a bit too soft to our liking, but it was ok. Not being tech-savvy and skittish about downloading another app so we could use our phones as our “room key,” we appreciated Joe’s helpfulness and the option to obtain a physical key card.
We brought everything else we needed, as recommended.
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!
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.
All of the information provided by staff was accurate and helpful. I did have an issue with parking since another person was in my spot. Since I was required to park in my space, I was worried about being ticketed. I communicated with the staff via email and Expedia, but did not get a response. It was short notice and I was told that they would respond within 24 hours. The issue was that would not help me in that moment which is not anyone's fault. Just an oversight.
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!
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.
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!