Zenith Basecamp

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jul 2026

Cara

Zenith Basecamp is a unique accommodation and a model that I hope catches on. On site, they refer to it as a glamping hostel. The space is impeccable, set up in a newly renovated historic office building. There’s no frills (bring your own shampoo, soap, and towel), but what’s there is great. You get your own room, with shared individual bathrooms and a kitchenette available for guest use. We also enjoyed the cocktail bar on site!

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jul 2026

Michael

Pleasantly surprised! Highly recommend this place!

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2026

Allison

Simple, clean accommodations that provide all you need (bed, bathroom) for a stay. Note that the semi-permeable walls (about a foot worth at the very top) allow light and sound in, so you may want to pack an eye mask and earplugs to help ensure a good night’s sleep. Our neighbors’ light was on most or all of the night, which I hadn’t anticipated keeping me up. It was quiet at night but we woke in the morning to people talking right outside our room in the common area; not Zenith’s fault, since it happened during their designated quiet hours, but I might not recommend the risk for very light sleepers. Overall this place is well-located, clean and straightforward. And I appreciate that more affordable hostel options like this exist! Thanks for a great stay.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2026

Tyler

Best hostel I’ve ever stayed in.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2026

Derek

Perfect for our crew of Scouts evacuated from Northern Tier due to wildfires.

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2026

Holly

Amazing place to stay! The shared spaces are super nice and just what you need. Very clean and spacious rooms. Lovely offerings before check-in (pre-order beer and snacks in room) and great offerings for tours etc! Check those out when you book!

Self

8/10

Excellent

05 Jul 2026

Phatao

Virtual staff was super helpful and pretty responsive to all my questions and concerns. A lot to do in the area and less than a 20 minute drive anywhere. Only thing is if you’re a light sleeper bring an eye masks, ear plugs and your own blanket. Love the natural lighting the rooms get but if you’re wanting to sleep in there aren’t any black out curtains and walls are very thin, you can hear everything and the blankets that are provided are pretty itchy and thin. Other than those three things I would definitely stay here again.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2026

Benjamin

Reminds me of some of the best hostels I stayed in while traveling in Europe. Super clean, very modern, and a great vibe. Joe was there when we checked in, and was super helpful in helping us get settled. Great retail store below, and a cool looking bar as well (window-shopped the store, didn’t hit the bar). It is a hostel, so be prepared for shared bathrooms, etc., but we expected that and it was all in all a great stay. Will totally stay there again!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2026

Lucinda

Was an awesome place to stay. The staff was extremely helpful, loved the Altitude lounge as well. Met so many friendly people!

Self

6/10

Pleasant

03 Jun 2026

Bruce

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.

Self

4/10

Poor

03 Jun 2026

Keegan

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.

Partner

2/10

Poor

27 May 2026

James

No staff, need app to get around in hotel. No parking. Couple of flights of stairs to get in. Not for me, could be for you.

8/10

Excellent

26 May 2026

Maria

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.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2026

Joshua

Clean and modern - the rooms, shared areas, and bar were all very nice and cozy.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

23 May 2026

Jasper

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.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2026

Theresa

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.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 May 2026

Katjarina

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.

Partner

4/10

Poor

17 May 2026

raisa

It was very cold. And no way to turn heat up. I did not appreciate that

Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 May 2026

Emma

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

Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 May 2026

Amber

A great place to stay.

8/10

Excellent

05 May 2026

Troy

Maybe mention in your listing that towels are not provided.

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2026

Julia

Room was very clean and so was the entire space. Even had water set and and ready for my pup!

10/10

Exceptional

09 Feb 2026

JENNIFER

This hostel is a gem. Clean and efficient and well located.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Nov 2025

Ashten

We had a great time! Would definitely stay here again.

Leisure Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

11 Nov 2025

Gabrielle

Waited 2 hours for check-in, and the \"private\" room was only separated from another by a slat wall with open air. Immediately heard someone vomiting followed by another couple engaged in sex acts within 5 minutes of accessing the room around 6:30pm, barely any separation from them and immediately left. Have been denied a refund. Will never book at Basecamp again.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

08 Nov 2025

Charlene

Clean, quiet, convenient

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Nov 2025

Charlene

Clean, great lounge and nice little store on the ground floor!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Oct 2025

Lynette

Room was clean and restroom also clean. Check-in was easy. Nice place.

Leisure

4/10

Poor

21 Oct 2025

Joseph

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.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Oct 2025

Steph

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!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Oct 2025

Saige

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!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

29 Sep 2025

Laura

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!

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

27 Aug 2025

Beverly

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!

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

24 Aug 2025

Jill

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.

Business Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

16 Aug 2025

coleen

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.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Aug 2025

Jacob

I appreciate the staff and their willingness to make my trip worthwhile.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

10 Aug 2025

robert

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.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Aug 2025

Will

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.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Aug 2025

Rebekah

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!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2025

Betsy

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.

Business_and_leisure Self

4/10

Poor

21 Jul 2025

Dan Que

I couldn't get into the room since the app did not work for me and there was nobody there to help.

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

17 Jul 2025

Kylie

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!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2025

DANIEL

Great stay.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2025

Rojin

This was the first time we stayed in a hostel facility, we w

8/10

Excellent

15 Jun 2025

Anna

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!

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

14 Jun 2025

YAMAMOTO

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.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

29 Apr 2025

Melissa

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.

Leisure Family