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Zenith Basecamp

1.0 star property
Hostel with free parking, near Bayfront Festival Park

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Lobby sitting area
Lobby sitting area
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Deluxe Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets
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

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Basic Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2025
Detached private bathroom
6 bathrooms
Mobile key entry
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen 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

Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2025
Detached private bathroom
6 bathrooms
Mobile key entry
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2025
Detached private bathroom
6 bathrooms
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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Basic Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2025
Detached private bathroom
6 bathrooms
Mobile key entry
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Basic Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Room

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

Map
2631 W Superior St, Duluth, MN, 55806

What's nearby

  • Bayfront Festival Park - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • North Shore Scenic Railroad - 3 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Duluth Entertainment Convention Center - 3 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • AMSOIL Arena - 3 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Miller Hill Mall - 7 min drive - 3.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger Paradox - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Warrior Brewing Company - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Duluth's Best Bread - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Taco John's - ‬3 min drive

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
  • Tour/ticket assistance, games, and smoke-free premises
  • A water dispenser
Room features
All guestrooms at Zenith Basecamp offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Restaurant dining guides, guidebooks, and local maps
  • Heating and housekeeping

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 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

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

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 at Zenith Basecamp?

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

8.0

Very Good

9.0

Cleanliness

7.4

Amenities

7.2

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 26 reviews

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Evan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gianni

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

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