Howzit Hostels Hawaii

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Hostel in Hilo

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Howzit Hostels Hawaii puts you within a 10-minute drive of Port of Hilo. Guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails and snorkeling, and free perks include WiFi and on-the-go breakfast daily between 6:30 AM and 8:30 AM.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free breakfast
  • Free WiFi
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (6)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Beach towels
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Communal living room
  • Luggage storage
  • Lockers available
The current price is $115
$137 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28

Room options

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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
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
101 Waianuenue Ave, Hilo, HI, 96720

What's nearby

  • Kalakaua Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Mokupapapa Discovery Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Naha Stone - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hilo Farmers Market - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Wailoa River State Park Hawaii - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) - 9 min drive
  • Kona Intl. Airport (KOA) - 91 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Pesto Hilo Bay - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Kozmic Cones - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pineapples Island Fresh Cuisine - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Temple Bar - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Howzit Hostels Hawaii

  • Howzit Hostels Hawaii puts you within a 10-minute drive of Port of Hilo. Guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails and snorkeling, and free perks include WiFi and on-the-go breakfast daily between 6:30 AM and 8:30 AM.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 11 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • This property enforces quiet hours from 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • The name on the photo identification presented at check-in must match the name on the reservation

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

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

Parking

    • No onsite parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast each morning 6:30 AM–8:30 AM

What to do

  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Beach towels

Facilities

  • Communal living room
  • Lockers available

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • 40 stairs to reach property

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Ceiling fan

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Separate dining area

Freshen up

  • 8 bathrooms

Stay connected

  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Free WiFi (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))

Food and drink

  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Cookware, dishes, and utensils
  • Spices

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared accommodations
  • Cleaning supplies

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 64.88 per accommodation, per stay

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
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.
Property Registration Number TA-196-815-9232-01, GE-196-815-9232-01, 230050110000

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

Does Howzit Hostels Hawaii offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Howzit Hostels Hawaii does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Howzit Hostels Hawaii?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Howzit Hostels Hawaii?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Howzit Hostels Hawaii.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Howzit Hostels Hawaii?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

What is there to do at Howzit Hostels Hawaii and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like hiking and snorkeling. Additional recreation nearby includes spelunking and ecotours.

What's the area around Howzit Hostels Hawaii like?

Howzit Hostels Hawaii is a short 1-minute walk from Kalakaua Park and 7 minutes' walk from Hilo Farmers Market.

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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

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

They have free breakfast, clean room, spacious siting area, and very helpful staff. You can cook you food here as they have a well equipped kitchen. For those who want to see hilo night lava, they offer free tours also, but please remember to tip the staff. Normally tours like this cost $ 220 to 260 with tours companies in hilo
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8/10 Very good

Pancakes were awesome! Staff very helpful
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice location
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6/10 Good

Great location in town of Hilo. Warning to people like us who saw it advertised with Air conditioning. There is NO AC at any room in the hostel, including the private quad. If coming in the summer, it can be pretty hot. Also the place was very dusty and the fan they provided us was filthy. Bathrooms can use a deep clean as well. Staff was always nice and helpful though.
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10/10 Exceptional

Location, staff and atmosphere are second to none.
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10/10 Exceptional

Walkable area, plenty of dining around.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

Love the stay and the staff. It was really a beautiful spot.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

Super nice staff and great set up!
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

Hostel was very nice and clean! Staff made it outstanding. Love the tour options available for $20. Highly recommend. Diego was awesome!
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

Rented the private room, enjoyed music playing dt night festivity right outside my window. Room, bathroom, kitchen and common area very clean.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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8/10 Very good

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.
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6/10 Good

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 Very good

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

The Staff were kind and helpful. Eva and Joey made you feel safe and welcomed and very helpful. good energy and clean kitchen and property.
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8/10 Very good

The place is good, convienient walking location to downtown and grocery. Young crowd. They Dont have AC that was a bit hard. The staff is really great (except one young guy who looked hungover and was rude). pancakes are yum. They keep kitchen clean and good amenities overall. Bathrooms only have shampoo and conditioner no bath soap, so carry your own. The other guests were very friendly and nice. They have community whatsapp group to share updates. Very young crowd so if elderly people in your group it might feel out of place. The place is on 2nd story with lots of stairs so if u have too many bags it will be tough. You have to find street parking and move the car every few hours based on restrictions on the street.. They have a tv in living area so u can see a match or volcano eruption status live.
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10/10 Exceptional

Over all great. Wish there had cooler rooms, drinks for sale. Coin operated washer n dryer. Loved the beds. Curtains and under bed lockers that could be locked. We return on next trip to Hilo.