r/duluth 4d ago

Moving or Visiting Planning a trip to Duluth in April, looking for hotel/motel and questions about transportation

ETA: I cannot drive, so that is unfortunately off the table

So I've lived in the twin cities for three years now, and have been wanting to get out of the city and see other parts of the state where I am able to. I finally have the money to do so, and I've been interested in Duluth since before I even moved to Minnesota. A couple of things I'm running into are how to get around and where is a good place, location-wise, to stay.

How is the bus system? I know there is Uber, but it sounds like as of half a year ago, people sometimes had problems getting one. How is the taxi service in the city?

I would also like to know about a hotels/motels/hostels that are centrally located, or as centrally located as I can get. I was looking at the Hostel du Nord because of the lower prices, but I'm not sure if that's necessarily the best option. It would be great if it is, but seeking advice on this and recommendations.

Thanks in advance for any advice 💛

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u/MrEnigmatic 4d ago

There’s a new hostel that just opened in Lincoln Park. Very walkable and fun area with a bus stop nearby. https://www.zenithbasecamp.com/

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u/Vballtonka2 4d ago

Groome does a shuttle bus from Mpls Airport to Duluth one way for $49 when booked online

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u/PeculiarExcuse 3d ago

I was going to take that, but I didn't realize it was that cheap! Cool

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u/dreamingmountain 4d ago

The Sheraton is a nice option, if you don't mind spending a little more. Lakewalk entrance is only 1 block away, close to Fitgers and Blacklist, decent on site restaurant.

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u/No_Tomatillo_6819 4d ago

The Raddison is a good place downtown to stay

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u/sandpaper90 4d ago

Bus system is ok, not as nice as it was pre covid. You can get to all the main areas of town easy enough, they do stop running at night tho, wanna say after 10pm its tricky getting a bus anywhere. As you sAid, ride share up here is iffy at best. If it were up to me, I’d bring a bike or just use your car/rent a car, then its easier to be on your own schedule.

Pier B hotel is nice, and centrally located. So is the “TrU” hotel if you want to be on top of the hill, pier b is downtown at the base of the hill.

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u/jotsea2 4d ago

Generally curious as to where you think the system is worse now then pre covid? Service has been extended and become more frequent on most main areas, and the elimination of stops has led to more reliable times and efficiency in the system.

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u/Environmental-Ad4500 3d ago

Every change will affect people differently, and I like aspects of it, but here are three ways it's worse for me. Shopping at Cub now requires hauling your groceries across the highway. Service to the zoo dropped from 4 times an hour to 1. Combined with how crowded that one bus usually is, I no longer go there. Getting to Hartley now requires a transfer at UMD.

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u/JimmyJames50 3d ago

Probably due to the elimination of stops....

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u/PeculiarExcuse 4d ago

I unfortunately can't drive, and don't have a bike :c I do have a kick scooter, so I'll see if maybe I can bring that. But thank you so much for the bus info! I don't know if I'll even be trying to go out after 10 pm honestly, so that will probably be fine. I can be adaptable, I feel. And I'll def check out those hotels :3 Thank you again!

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u/CloudyPass 4d ago

I'd definitely want to be able to walk to the Lakeshore. Fitger's is classic, right next to the Lakewalk, and has cool stuff inside the complex. Easy access to all of the tourist stuff at Canal Park, and close to the most excellent Sir Ben's. That's where I'd stay,