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Howzit Hostels Hawaii sits conveniently near the bay, offering guests in-room WiFi and complimentary to-go breakfast options. The 24-hour front desk provides beach towels for bay adventures and handles luggage storage, making exploration hassle-free throughout the stay.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory

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

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Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory

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

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Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Deluxe Triple Room

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

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

Deluxe Quadruple Room

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

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, hiking/biking trails, and ecotours. Visit our Hilo travel guide
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101 Waianuenue Ave, Hilo, HI, 96720

What's nearby

  • Bucket Loads of Anthuriams for sale
    Hilo Farmers Market
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Kalakaua Park
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Lincoln Park
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Wailoa River State Park Hawaii
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Wailoa River State Recreation Area
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO)
    9 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    6 min walk
  • Kozmic Cones
    4 min walk
  • The Temple Bar
    1 min walk
  • Hilo Axe Lounge
    1 min walk
  • Cafe Pesto Hilo Bay
    6 min walk

About this property

Howzit Hostels Hawaii

Hostel near the bay
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, a 24-hour front desk, and smoke-free premises
  • 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

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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
  • 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
  • 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
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

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?

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

9.4

Exceptional

9.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 68 reviews

Reviews

Verified

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

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
Verified

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

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
Verified

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurence

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified

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.
Verified

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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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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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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
love the pancakes. the bins for luggage below the bunks were pretty busted - it would be nice if they worked. otherwise a very lovely place
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Agon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone is great!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Dominique

Liked: Cleanliness
I love being downtown
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

melvin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Evan- OVERNIGHT Sophia - RECEPTION Nicoline- PANCAKES Naomi - 3 day new B Vealion - EVERYTHING & others I didn't get their names THANKs ALL
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Madelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025