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

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

Room options

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Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

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

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

Deluxe Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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
  • ‪The Temple Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hilo Town Tavern - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Nector Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cronies Bar & Grill - ‬4 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:
  • A 24-hour front desk, beach towels, 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

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. 37 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 47 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

BRIAN

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

10/10 Excellent

Agon

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

10/10 Excellent

Ben

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

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

8/10 Good

Dominique

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Madelyn

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

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

2/10 Terrible

Martin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I got no response after accidentally booking the wrong date. I immediately contacted both expedia and the property to try to fix the mistake and got no response from anyone. I ended up having to pay for both that wrong date that I could not use and I had to pay for another property on the correct date. Incredibly frustrating and expensive. I have limited income so this has broken me and ruined my trip.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
For what it was, it was perfect. Well run. Nice staff. Orderly. Amazing price. Great vibes.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurence

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

10/10 Excellent

Keshawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

ANN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Paymon

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikolay

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

HANG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

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