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The 10 Best Hostels in Honolulu, USA

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Situated in Honolulu and with Queen's Surf Beach reachable within 400 metres, The Beach Waikiki Boutique Hostel features a tour desk, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace. This 3-star hostel offers a shared kitchen and a 24-hour front desk. Private parking is available on site.

Absolutely everything. Fantastic communication, amazing location, incredibly helpful staff, comfy beds, quiet at night, clean and fantastic day trips for $30. Best hostel ever, such good value for money.

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8.5
Very Good
776 reviews
Price from
$57.20
per night

Each all-male or female dormitory room provides a shared fully equipped kitchen, a TV, and a lounge at HI - Honolulu University Hostel. Towels and linens are provided at check in. Lockers are provided and guests' are encouraged to bring their own padlock.

I liked that the rooms were being cleaned every day, I liked the location, as it was outside of the city center so it was quiet! Sue and Johanna were very comforting and lovely. Really exceeded my expectations. There is not a lot of space in the fridge, the kitchen is small but enough as the hostel is not big! There are 4 parking spots. The bus stop is super near! Overall great experience!

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8.8
Excellent
765 reviews
Price from
$60
per night

Located on the southern coast of Honolulu Island, this hostel is one block from Kuhio Beach and the Honolulu Zoo. The Polynesian Hostel offers comfortable accommodations.

Polynesian Hostel Beach Club offers dormitory rooms where guests can meet other travelers. Private studios feature en suite bathrooms and kitchens.

My favorite place to stay when i am in Waikiki. All good.

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7.6
Good
1,143 reviews
Price from
$46.27
per night

Welcome to Waikiki Beachside Hostel!

We also offer complimentary: Wi-Fi; Tea and coffee; Linens (including one towel per guest upon request); Clothing irons; Blow dryers; Advice on local tours; and ensuite lockers in each dorm room (locks are available for purchase).

The location is super good, restaurants, zoo, and beach nearby. The facilities is good. And the Goki door is interesting.

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7.6
Good
720 reviews
Price from
$40.70
per night

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Budget travelers know there's no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: Save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a little more.
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  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 776 reviews
    The staff are so friendly and kind. The rooftop is amazing to connect with other ppl. Really close to the beach. It was the best hostel that I‘ve visited in my whole hawaii trip
    Léger
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: $409.32
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 565 reviews
    Great location, easy 10 min walk to Waikiki, and close to Diamond Head. Easy access by road (cheap parking on the road in front). Just around the corner from Kaimana Beach so it’s easy to get a bit of afternoon sunbathing or an early morning swim. The little extras like wine hour on weekdays and the reusable water bottles to take home were a nice touch. Staff were always friendly and greeted us every day with a smile.
    Andrew
    Young couple
  • 8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,178 reviews
    Great space, nice large balcony, tons of towels provided, beach chairs and umbrella available + outdoor shower for washing off. Amazing location close to the action, great base to explore Oahu from. Never had any concerns about safety. Lots of ABC stores nearby to stock up on goods like toilet paper and anything you need for cooking. Overall an absolutely fantastic place to stay in the heart of Waikiki on a budget.
    Mo
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $250.48
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 844 reviews
    Location was great as the number 20 bus from the airport stops about 50m away from the hotel. This takes just under an hour and gives a chance to look around.. The same bus goes to Kapiʻolani Regional Park at the base of Diamond Head Crater. It costs $3(exact change) each time you get on the bus . This made it a cheap stay. The ocean is a short walk away, though the pool at the hotel is inviting. There are many food options conveniently nearby.. Staff (shout out to Lincoln for the laughs) were great.
    Gary
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $341.17
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 3,261 reviews
    Great location, nice and clean rooms, very cheap public parking available close by. Would book again! Also the lei making workshop is awesome.
    Anja
    Family with young children
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 765 reviews
    the owners were the nicest people ever and always made sure we enjoyed our stay. they gave us many recommendations of things to do and visit while ensuring our safety. the property is not in central honolulu but lots of buses are a 5-min walk away from the hostel. the kitchen was fully equipped and very well organized, as well as the bathrooms.
    Bernis
    Travelers with friends
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 776 reviews
    Good price for the room considering the great location. Parking was cheap at 18 USD a night and you did feel safe. Very friendly staff!
    Daniel
    Young couple
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 776 reviews
    location of the hostel was very accessible, It was quiet and we felt really safe walking around the area. Our flight was delayed to Honolulu so we missed out on two days of our stay, however, the staff was very understanding and did not cancel our reservation. We were already so stressed being stuck in Sydney, but the helpfulness of the hostel helped relive that. We are so grateful. The tours they organise too, are so sick! very organised, fun and cheap. We met some amazing people
    Leigh
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: $140.37
    6.5
    Scored 6.5
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 2,816 reviews
    Great location very close to Waikiki Beach and surroundings. Very cheap for Honolulu and great if travelling on a budget and not too fussy on 5* hotel
    Andrew
    Young couple
  • 7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,143 reviews
    Using the Goki app to login and access rooms etc. Very tech savvy, also meant not fussing or worrying about losing keys. Rooms were cleaned regularly - bathrooms to a very good standard. Super helpful staff. Liked the baggage storage, left my main suitcase at the hostel while I travelled to mainland USA for five days. Very hand. Great location, safe too!
    Georgina
    Solo traveler

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