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Howzit Hostels Hawaii

1.0 star property
Hostel in Hilo with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Shared Dormitory | Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets
Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Separate dining area
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Ceiling fan
8 bathrooms
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
Toaster
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Separate dining area
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Ceiling fan
8 bathrooms
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
Toaster
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Separate dining area
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Ceiling fan
8 bathrooms
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
Toaster
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Deluxe Triple Room | Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Triple Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Ceiling fan
8 bathrooms
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Quadruple Room | Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Quadruple Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Ceiling fan
8 bathrooms
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
Toaster
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
101 Waianuenue Ave, Hilo, HI, 96720

What's nearby

  • Hilo Farmers Market - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Coconut Island Park - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Rainbow Falls - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Port of Hilo - 6 min drive - 2.9 miles

Getting around

  • Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Howzit Hostels Hawaii

Hostel near Port of Hilo
Howzit Hostels Hawaii provides free to-go breakfast and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Beach towels, smoke-free premises, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
Room features
All 72 rooms boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and separate dining areas, as well as perks like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Communal kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, microwaves, and ovens
  • Separate dining areas, toasters, and stovetops

Languages

English

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
  • Free beach shuttle

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 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.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

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

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
Property Registration Number TA-196-815-9232-01, GE-196-815-9232-01, 230050110000

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Howzit Hostels Hilo
Howzit Hostels Hawai
Howzit Hostels Hawaii Hilo
Howzit Hostels Hawaii Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Howzit Hostels Hawaii Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Hilo

Frequently asked questions

Is Howzit Hostels Hawaii pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Howzit Hostels Hawaii?

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.

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Howzit Hostels Hawaii Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 37 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Great place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10

I love being downtown
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

For what it was, it was perfect. Well run. Nice staff. Orderly. Amazing price. Great vibes.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

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

10/10

Love the stay and the staff. It was really a beautiful spot.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

Super nice staff and great set up!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

Great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10

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

6/10

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.

10/10

The staff overall was very friendly. The property was fixed up nicely, good secure lockers, and fun things to do in Hilo. The free tours were a great surprise. I enjoyed the Kona Beach day, Green Sand Beach hike and the chasing waterfalls (twice). Cool people from around the world... Very Spective Earthian!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

8/10

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

8/10

Great place. Everything you need! But my experience was a very nice girl the initial night turned into a not nice person the next night in the kitchen. Literally pushed her way through and was slamming pots, pan and plates. So much attitude. Totally RUDE and unmerited. Hopefully this was just bad luck and a bad mood. Maybe she needs a vacation. Travel is about humility not attitude. The place itself was stellar. If you happen to run into this gem set her straight…she is kid, working in a hostel that needs to grow up.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

2/10

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024