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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.

Everything about the hostel was amazing. Very clean and organized. The staff 10/10 😀 The tours they offer are a must. I met people from all over the world and had the best experience of my life! thank you!!!!

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8.5
Very Good
784 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 had a great stay! Shu, her sister and her husband are the best! They are very kind and helpful. The bedroom and the bathroom were spotless. There’s a beautiful garden around the hostel. They care a lot, and it’s a safe place. Near the hostel are different bus lines for all directions. The other guests were amazing.

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8.8
Excellent
771 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.

Sports equipment available for everyone

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7.6
Good
1,153 reviews
Price from
$48.71
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 staff was super friendly. The Goki key system was great.

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7.6
Good
744 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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  • Avg. price/night: $408.18
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 3,265 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
  • 8.5
    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
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $152.17
    6.7
    Scored 6.7
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 1,322 reviews
    Location, location, location. Perfectly near Waikiki beach. So bang for buck really hits the mark. $$$$ wise it was budget but great location. Dated rooms, dated building but location for t he $$$ was fantastic.
    Robert
    Solo traveler
  • 7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 744 reviews
    Hostel has a great location right by the beach, bus stop and walking distance to everything in Waikiki. Rooms are spacious and every room has it's own bathroom. I loved that we could rent beach equipment (snorkel gear, chairs & matts) at the reception for free. Hostel has a shared kitchen, which is very nice, useful and clean.
    Laura
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: $303.28
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,588 reviews
    For the price which was considerably cheaper than other hotels, it was a good hotel. Loved being able to use beach towels, water bottle refills and Kurig coffee machine. Don't expect a luxury hotel as it is not, but it is clean and well maintained for the price we paid. Great location.
    Kellie
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $163.96
    6.5
    Scored 6.5
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 2,831 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
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 784 reviews
    Group trips arranged by the hostel were great value for money, all staff were very friendly and helpful, the other travellers all staying were very social and willing to meet new people
    Jake
    Solo traveler
  • 7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,153 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
  • Avg. price/night: $246.54
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 742 reviews
    Large room, good view. Very well sound proofed and comfortable bed. Suits business traveller well as safe and central with good internet. Be great to have information about local buses as there seemed to be quite a few that would have been good to use if there was some information on the routes.
    Ngaire
    Solo traveler
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 784 reviews
    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.
    Mandy
    Solo traveler

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