Duluth · USA
Hostel du Nord
Bed bug reports
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Confirmed Google Maps
I’ve stayed in hostels in multiple cities in the US and abroad. This hostel was my least favorite. The receptionist started telling me about his drug habits as he checked me in and then walked me through an alley to a separate building I’d be staying in. It was covered in carpet that I am convinced has not been cleaned since the 70s. I booked two nights but couldn’t bring myself to stay there a second night. It was filthy. I wouldn’t be surprised if I brought bed bugs home. Nothing was up to code and accessibility considerations were non-existent.
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Confirmed Google Maps
I had stayed at the hostel in October 2021 and had a wonderful experience. That experience prompted me to book again, recently. However, this time around, we were not informed of our bunk having a bed bug infestation. The person I shared the bunk with is allergic to bed bugs. Staff minimized the infestation and instead told us we had "one of the better bunks." I love the vibe of the hostel, however, due to the minimization of bed bugs, I will no longer be recommending this place to friends. I also do not plan on staying at the hostel for future travel.
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Confirmed Google Maps
¡BED BUGS!, this place is infested of them. We had to run away almost in the middle of the night when the bugs were crawling our bodies. Really bad experience, nothing else to add!
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Confirmed Google Maps
Completely Infested with Bed Bugs. Great location and place, however, the bed bug infestation is not acceptable. Another guest told me about it and showed me a picture. Then, later that day my girlfriend had a bed bug crawling on her arm and jumped on her shirt where she was able to crashed it after a few attempt. We told the people working at the hostel and they said that the already new about the issue, but they weren't telling the guest which I thought it was very unresponsible.
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Confirmed Google Maps
My partner and I had to leave where we had reserved a room at the last minute, and Hostel Du Nord was extremely helpful and accommodating!!! It was clean, quiet, and comfy. It was so great to have someone try to help us out of a bad situation (bed bugs).
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Vibe Analysis
Hostel du Nord is a downtown Duluth hostel with a strong practical side: a roomy kitchen, common areas, lockers, curtained bunks, reading lights, plugs, and a location close to Canal Park, cafes, shops, museums, and bus access. The dorm setup can feel more capsule than classic hostel when the room is quiet, with bunks and cubbies giving a bit of personal space. The sauna and cold plunge are the standout here. They turn the stay from simple budget crash pad into something more distinctive, especially after a long day around Duluth or an early race morning. Staff experiences seem mixed. Cody and Jason stand out positively, and help can be friendly, patient, generous, and easygoing. At the same time, check-in and desk coverage may be inconsistent, and a few staff interactions sound cold or unprofessional. Expect an old building with stairs, shared bathrooms, and a dorm layout that will not suit everyone. Cleanliness ranges from very clean bathrooms and common areas to problems with dirty rooms, carpets, bathroom privacy, odors, and the plunge pool. Pricing and final charges may feel less appealing than the headline price.
Signals to check
- Entrance can be hard to find and could use clearer signage; it sits between shops, opposite Holiday Inn.
- There is no elevator, and some beds or rooms require stairs.
- Storage exists, but it may be awkward if you have bulky luggage.
- Noise, odors, temperature, and security can be inconsistent.
- Couples seeking hotel-style privacy may find the room layout too exposed.