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Howzit Hostels Hawaii

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A coastal landscape with rocky cliffs and a sandy beach. - Howzit Hostels Hawaii (Hilo)
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a stainless steel oven, and a microwave. - Howzit Hostels Hawaii (Hilo)
A staircase leading to a reception area with a desk, two framed windows, and a ceiling fan. - Howzit Hostels Hawaii (Hilo)
A modern lobby with a wooden floor, a green patterned rug, a grey bean bag, a white coffee table, a grey sofa, and a ceiling fan. - Howzit Hostels Hawaii (Hilo)
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Howzit Hostels Hawaii provides free to-go breakfast and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Kitchen

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A bunk room with wooden flooring, a ceiling fan, and a window with curtains.

Shared Dormitory

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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A bunk room with wooden flooring, a ceiling fan, and a window with curtains.

Shared Dormitory

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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A bunk room with wooden flooring, a ceiling fan, and a window with curtains.

Shared Dormitory, Women only

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, a bedside table with a lamp, and a mirror.

Deluxe Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a patterned rug, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Bed in dormitory BUNK BED

  • Sleeps 1

Bed in dormitory FEMALE ROOM

  • Sleeps 1

Bed in dormitory STANDARD

  • Sleeps 1

About the neighborhood

Hilo is home to Howzit Hostels Hawaii. Mokupapapa Discovery Center and Pacific Tsunami Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include East Hawaii Cultural Center and Panaewa Rainforest Zoo. Wailoa Center and Gilbert Carvalho Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cave exploring, ecotours, and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Hilo travel guide
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101 Waianuenue Ave, Hilo, HI, 96720

What's nearby

  • The Pacific Tsunami Museum sign.
    Pacific Tsunami Museum
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A close-up of a vibrant flower arrangement with red, pink, and purple blooms and green foliage.
    Hilo Farmers Market
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • East Hawaii Cultural Center
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Kalakaua Park
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Mokupapapa Discovery Center
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles

Getting around

  • Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO)
    9 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    6 min walk
  • Kozmic Cones
    4 min walk
  • Cafe Pesto Hilo Bay
    6 min walk
  • Pineapples Island Fresh Cuisine
    6 min walk
  • Puka Puka Kitchen
    5 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Beach towels

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 40 steps to reach entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 8 shared bathrooms

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Separate dining area
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Laptop workspace
  • Shared accommodations

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 64.88 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within the same city as the property will not be allowed to check in
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number TA-196-815-9232-01, GE-196-815-9232-01, 230050110000

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Howzit Hostels Hawaii pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Howzit Hostels Hawaii?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Howzit Hostels Hawaii?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Howzit Hostels Hawaii located?

Situated in Hilo, this hostel is steps from Hamakua Heritage Corridor, Kalakaua Park, and East Hawaii Cultural Center. Pacific Tsunami Museum and Mokupapapa Discovery Center are just steps away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Howzit Hostels Hawaii Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 84 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 84 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 84 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 84 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 84 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pancakes were awesome! Staff very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Yasuko

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Yong

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location, staff and atmosphere are second to none.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

BRIAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walkable area, plenty of dining around.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The ocean was visible from both our rooms. We did not cook, just made tea; but the kitchen appeared to be well equipped and we saw other guests cooking. The bathroom was clean and had several showers, so we never had to wait The hostel is very conveniently located in downtown Hilo.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Logeshwar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place! The bunks are comfortable and one of the best hostel ones Ive seen anywhere. But the rooms are usually 6 beds per room but the rooms are very large. Location: amazing, downtown (main area lol, Hilo is a small town!) Parking is free nearby at a 3 min walk. Great people and welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rosa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love the stay and the staff. It was really a beautiful spot.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Elvira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable and fun place to stay!

Our family of three stayed in one of the private rooms. We felt comfortable and relaxed there. There were plenty of bathrooms to choose from. Very nice hostel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Laurence

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super nice staff and great set up!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Super fun hostel in the heart of Hilo. They offer a daily activity so don't book any excursions until you see what they have to offer. The staff was great! Shoutout to Colette, Rose, and the tour guide who took us up to Mauna Kea for the sunset (sorry "J" I am AWFUL with names but thank you for a great tour!). The free chocolate chip pancakes and coffee in the morning are a great way to start the day. Howzit was an incredibly reasonable rate for a comfortable place to stay and a clean, comfortable bed to sleep in. Can't wait to come back and visit again soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

coty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hostel was very nice and clean! Staff made it outstanding. Love the tour options available for $20. Highly recommend. Diego was awesome!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were very impressed with this property. Very clean. Staff was great. Access to a kitchen. Loved the breeze coming in the through the windows during the night. I would totally stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael E.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a lovely place, though Hilo itself is a bit run down. Itxs a great place to stay if you are going to go hiking, or to a much less crowded beach, but just know that dining is limited and nightlife is almost non-existent.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Leonora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rented the private room, enjoyed music playing dt night festivity right outside my window. Room, bathroom, kitchen and common area very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
this is our first time staying in a hostel, at was a wonderful experience we had a private room with two beds. It was really clean and the staff were very friendly and helpful. The bathroom were very large and really nice. The other travelers were very nice also. Not at all what I was expecting. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice staff!!!

A good place to stay. Very nice Staff. Thanks again to Emma! The Ray manta snorckel was great! The only think you Can improve IS to be able to turn off the light in the corridors so WE do not have light Coming through the Window. Great stay overall!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

IEUFAKA EDOUARD-JOSEPH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very organized and most important extremely customer service oriented. Atmosphere is very laid back and friendly which is more the case with a hostel setup. However, this establishment is the benchmark in this criteria. //. Also, very well located in Hilo town for various activities.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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8/10 Good

Lisa

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The hostel is very good itself! The staff is very nice and is easy to communicate with. The activities are also a big plus. However, during my 6 nights stay, I had two louder nights. Not from outside or from younger people having fun, but from elderer people. If the maximum age would be 40 or 45, it would've been a nicer stay and the atmkspehere would've been more fun.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
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6/10 Okay

Jiacheng

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk is nice and the hostel is a good and friendly place to socialize. My only complaint is the lack of quietness. The quiet hours are 11pm. So if you want to have a good rest after hours of flying, it is hard to get. In the early morning, you also hear the movement in the kitchen. If you don't mind the noise, it is a decent place to stay.
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8/10 Good

Vannath

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my second time staying at a hostel ever and as an immigrant Asian American I can tell you now that you should do a little due diligence to get a feel for what type of hostel you want to stay at. This was more of a community and the travelers there that want to share experiences with each other. I didn’t understand this until I found out days later that there was a community chat. All in all it was a good experience where I made more friends and spent some adventures with other travelers.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Chenoa

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Loved our stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Dian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location, comfortable room. Made use of the kitchen.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
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4/10 Poor

Dianna

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The showers had poor ventilation. Mildew and mold was so strong I was not able to shower there. I coughed uncontrollably when I entering. I took pictures for my insurance. I had parking across the street. Staff was helpful. There was one that was screaming and drinking alcohol. Other staff redirected her. She did curse often. I moved out after one day. The beds were cozy but if you have mold allergy it is impossible to stay there. Not enough ventilation in that area.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Chengyang

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sarah is great
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025