4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
Nice city, it seemed older.
Hilo, HI
Travel Guide
Where to stay in Hilo
Keaukaha
4.5/5(15 area reviews)
If you're spending some time in Keaukaha, Port of Hilo and Onekahakaha Beach Park are top sights worth seeing.
Castle Hilo Hawaiian Hotel
71 Banyan Dr, Hilo, HI
Stay at this 3.5-star golf hotel in Hilo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo - a Doubletree by Hilton
93 Banyan Dr, Hilo, HI
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Hilo. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a golf course. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
SCP Hilo Hotel
126 Banyan Way, Hilo, HI
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Hilo. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Hilo Home Base - 3 Miles to State Park & Beach!
Hilo
Stay at this 3-star cottage in Hilo. Enjoy free parking. Popular attractions Port of Hilo and University of Hawaii at Hilo Botanical Gardens are located ...
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Popular places to visit
Carlsmith Beach Park
5/5(1 review)
Explore the great outdoors at Carlsmith Beach Park, a lovely green space in Hilo.
Rainbow Falls
4.5/5(276 reviews)
Enjoy the volcano viewpoints and explore Rainbow Falls, a lovely green space in Hilo. Wander the area's picturesque gardens or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Coconut Island Park
4.5/5(81 reviews)
Explore the great outdoors at Coconut Island Park and enjoy the volcano viewpoints during your trip to Hilo. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful waterfalls.
Onekahakaha Beach Park
4/5(14 reviews)
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Onekahakaha Beach Park during your travels in Hilo?
Liliuokalani Park and Gardens
4.5/5(90 reviews)
Enjoy the beautiful waterfalls and explore Liliuokalani Park and Gardens, a lovely green space in Hilo. Wander the area's picturesque gardens or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Richardson's Ocean Park
If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Richardson's Ocean Park might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Hilo.
Things to do
Day Trip Volcano Adventure Tour From Oahu to Hilo
$576
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Hilo Shore Excursion: Volcanoes National Park and Rainbow Falls
$153
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Big Island Adventure Bundle: 5 Epic Audio Driving Tours
$35
per traveler
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Experience from the Big Island
$139
per adult
Day Trip Volcano Adventure Sightseeing & Helicopter Tour From Oahu to Hilo
$843
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Best of Big Island: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour of Hawaii
$17
per traveler
Reviews of Hilo
4.3
Top Destination
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
Hilo is a great little town - lots of variety. Handful of locations were closed or closing due to COVID19 but we lucked out with food options - kens pancakes, pineapples, and Ocean sushi (so good). Will be coming back ;)
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Overall a friendly area to explore and have fun.
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
It
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Love the Bayfront look and feel. Hope they keep it the way it is.
1/5 - Terrible
Verified traveler
It rained too much.
- Port of Hilo
- University of Hawaii at Hilo
- Carlsmith Beach Park
- Rainbow Falls
- Coconut Island Park
- Pu'u 'O'o Trailhead
- Hilo Farmers Market
- Hilo Shopping Center
- Onekahakaha Beach Park
- Liliuokalani Park and Gardens
- Richardson's Ocean Park
- Panaewa Rainforest Zoo
- Keaukaha Beach Park
- Bayfront Park
- Kaumana Caves Park
- University of Hawaii at Hilo Botanical Gardens
- Kalakaua Park
- Honoli'i Beach Park
- Wailoa River State Park Hawaii
- Kaumana Springs Wilderness
- Kaumana Caves County Park
- Naniloa Country Club
- Hilo Municipal Golf Course
- Mokupapapa Discovery Center
- Palace Theater
- Pacific Tsunami Museum
- St. Joseph Catholic Church
- University of Hawaii at Hilo Performing Arts Center
- Wailoa River State Recreation Area
- Gilbert Carvalho Park
- Hawaiʻi Nui Brewing