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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.

It was our first time to Hawai’i and the welcome at the hostel by Ryan was so awesome. A thorough walk through of everything upon check in and made us feel like a home away from home. It’s a short walk to everything and the beach and the facilities were awesome like free water, the rooftop chill out area, the laundry, kitchens and bathroom were daily cleaned. Thanks so much for the hospitality!!

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8.5
Very good
785 reviews
Price from
¥10,480
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.

Extremely clean, Sue and Joanna are very friendly and making you feel comfortable during your stay. Location is very convenient to travel around Oahu.

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8.8
Fabulous
774 reviews
Price from
¥9,563
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.

Sports equipment available for everyone

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7.6
Good
1,157 reviews
Price from
¥7,439
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).

Staff vey friendly, very clean everyday, good location , there are lockers, but you need a lock for them or you can buy one at the reception; at the reception there was a coffee machine and it was nice that you could help yourself as the staff was preparing it or you could just started it yourself

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7.6
Good
758 reviews
Price from
¥7,457
per night

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Hostels that guests love in Honolulu

  • From ¥51,668 per night
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,854 reviews
    Great location and price . I’ve stayed at a ton of places around Waikiki and this is the most spacious “budget minded” hotel I’ve stayed at . Lovely outdoor lobby too.
    Mallory
    Australia
  • 7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 758 reviews
    1) good location, tourist area, close to the beach and amenities. I felt safe. This hostel is frequented by tourists. 2) the rooms were cleaned daily. 3) good price and cost
    Aline
    United States
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 784 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
    Switzerland
  • From ¥62,662 per night
    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
    New Zealand
  • 8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,198 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
    Canada
  • From ¥46,281 per night
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 868 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
    Australia
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 784 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
    Switzerland
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 784 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
    Australia
  • From ¥29,132 per night
    6.5
    Scored 6.5
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 2,838 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
    New Zealand
  • 7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,157 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
    Australia

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