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Hostel du Nord

2.0 star property
Central Duluth hostel connected to the convention center, a quick walk to Duluth Entertainment Convention Center

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Shared Dormitory Double Bed | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Hostel du Nord captures Duluth's energetic spirit with thoughtful touches. Guests gather around the firepit or rejuvenate in the sauna after exploring. Free in-room WiFi, a 24-hour business center, and express check-in ensure a hassle-free experience.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Shared Dormitory Single Bed | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Shared Dormitory Single Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
5 bathrooms
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Shared Dormitory Double Bed | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Shared Dormitory Double Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Superior Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bathrooms
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
4 bathrooms
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, Hostel du Nord is in Downtown Duluth neighborhood and is connected to a shopping center. Bayfront Festival Park and Spirit Mountain are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Park Point Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at AMSOIL Arena or Duluth Entertainment Convention Center. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, sailing, and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
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Map
217 W 1st St, Duluth, MN, 55802

What's nearby

  • 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 - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • University of Minnesota Duluth - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪RT Quinlan's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Dubh Linn Brew Pub - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Lyric Kitchen · Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Lucé - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Hostel du Nord

Hostel near Duluth Entertainment Convention Center
Located close to AMSOIL Arena and Bayfront Festival Park, Hostel du Nord provides a terrace, a firepit, and laundry facilities. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a 24-hour business center.
Additional perks include:
  • Self parking (surcharge), access to a nearby health club, and express check-out
  • Express check-in, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Luggage storage, multilingual staff, and barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms at Hostel du Nord feature perks such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Self parking on site (USD 5 per night)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Sauna
  • Ski storage
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 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

  • 24-hour business center

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • 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

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Shared accommodations

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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

  • Self parking fee: USD 5.00 per night
  • 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Hostel du Nord pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hostel du Nord?

Self parking is available for USD 5.00 per night. Limited spots are available. There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Hostel du Nord?

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

What time is check-out at Hostel du Nord?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hostel du Nord located?

Located in Downtown Duluth, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Duluth Entertainment Convention Center, AMSOIL Arena, and Bayfront Festival Park. Park Point Beach and University of Minnesota Duluth are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Hostel du Nord Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 178 out of 294 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 63 out of 294 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 294 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 294 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 294 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Damian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights 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

8/10 Good

Apolinar

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

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

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Lana

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

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

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

6/10 Okay

Cecile

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Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

José

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Will

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

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hostel du Nord was a great place to stay, helpful and friendly staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is your typical hostel. Just a bed and shared spaces. The hosts were very friendly and helpful and everything was clean. I would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

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

8/10 Good

DEREK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's a good hostel. The bed was softer-cushiony than any stay I had at chain motels and hotels in the past 10 years. I will stay there again. I had a private room for my wife and me. My car was safe in their lot.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff! very helpful 👍
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Alan

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

10/10 Excellent

Sai srikar

Nice
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Solid little hostel, very friendly staff and guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Sort of hard to figure out where doors and building is. Going in back door is best. Lots of things close by. Hippie feeling in a good way!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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