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We are located just a few minutes walk away from Waikiki Beach on the south shore of Oahu, Hawaii. We are close to Diamond Head Crater, Waikiki surf breaks, and loads of bars, restaurants, and nightlife.

We also offer complimentary WiFi, tea and coffee, Linens, Clothing irons, Blow dryers, Advice on local tours, and ensuite lockers in each dorm room. The staff is amazing and super friendly! The hostel is clean and safe and it is located in one of the best spots in Waikiki.

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8.2
Very good
1,570 reviews
Price from
US$71
per night

Situated in Honolulu and within 600 metres of Waikiki Beach, ALOH Seaside Women's Hostel has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi. Popular points of interest nearby include Fort DeRussy Park, Saint Augustine by-the-Sea and Hawaii Convention Center. Hale Koa Luau is 1.4 km away and Kapiolani Park is 2.3 km from the hostel. It is a very pleasant place, has an excellent location, its employees are very attentive and formal. There is access to the bathrooms and showers almost all day long. The bliss in the courtyard is the best, every day they offer a delicious brownie.

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8.9
Fabulous
102 reviews
Price from
US$42
per night

Attractively situated in the Waikiki district of Honolulu, Honu Waikiki by ALOH is situated less than 1 km from Kahanamoku Beach, a 6-minute walk from Hawaii Convention Center and less than 1 km from Hale Koa Luau. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a terrace. Free WiFi is available and private parking can be arranged at an extra charge.

Certain rooms have a kitchen with a fridge, an oven and a microwave. At the hostel rooms include a seating area. the staff were awesome. Coffee and baked goods in the morning with cold brew and iced tea in the fridge was a nice surprise. Free on street parking nearby made it affordable.

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8.8
Fabulous
607 reviews
Price from
US$40.56
per night

Situated in Honolulu and with Kuhio 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. This hostel is in the top notch lively area of Honolulu. The area is called Waikiki and the hostel is surrounded by 5 star hotels, so if in case you do not like the hostel just hop next door and book yourself a 500 $ to 2000$ room per night😉. Me as a world traveller was excited to stay at the hostel and enjoy the vibe. The hostel offers amazing things for free- coffee, cookies, filtered water and …, it rents snorkeling gear, towels, surf boards at very low prices. The staff from reception to house keeping are polite and friendly, they make every effort to make your stay comfortable and fun. The hostel has a lovely terrace where everyday new activities are organized, nice comfy sofas , chairs are on the terrace to chill and relax, the terrace has a kitchen and toilet and shower too. The hostel has a laundry where for 5$ you can wash and dry your clothes. The rooms are nice and clean and have a toilet and shower, everyday the house keeping comes to clean and restock the utilities. The hostel has tours that are organized by tour companies but the hostel have got it discounted for the hostel guests. At the reception Zain and Ivory and Royal are exceptionally friendly, polite and caring. 👍🏼( Im forgetting names of other staff - sorry) The beach is 3 mins walk from the hostel and the main beach road is also 3 min walk from hostel and it is full of hundreds of awesome shops and restaurants. This place is the best . ( and look at how much we are paying for our stay, please don’t forget 😉😀)

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8.3
Very good
721 reviews
Price from
US$42.90
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. Amazing hostel and wonderful atmosphere

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7.9
Good
1,166 reviews
Price from
US$36.75
per night

Featuring a garden, a shared lounge and a terrace, Bposhtels Waikiki Retreat is located in Honolulu and is 400 metres from Fort DeRussy Beach. With an outdoor swimming pool, the 3-star hostel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The property is non-smoking and is situated 400 metres from Fort DeRussy Park.

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Price from
US$34
per night

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