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Howzit Hostels Hawaii

1.0 star property

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Hiking
Reception
Living area
Lobby sitting area
Full-sized fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Kitchen
The current price is AU$199
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar

Explore the area

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101 Waianuenue Ave, Hilo, HI, 96720
  • Place, Kalakaua Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Hilo Farmers Market
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Hilo Shopping Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

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 Single Bunk Beds

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Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

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Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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Deluxe Triple Room

Deluxe Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Deluxe Quadruple Room

Deluxe Quadruple Room

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

About the area

Hilo

At Howzit Hostels Hawaii you'll be within steps of Hamakua Heritage Corridor and Kalakaua Park. Highlights at this hostel include free daily breakfast. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage. Additionally, you'll find a communal living room and locker space. Each morning free on-the-go breakfast is offered between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM. There's also the convenience of a free beach shuttle. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Hilo hostel include East Hawaii Cultural Center and Mokupapapa Discovery Center.
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What's nearby

  • Kalakaua Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Pacific Tsunami Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Hilo Farmers Market - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Panaewa Rainforest Zoo - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Hilo Shopping Center - 2 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Kozmic Cones - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Temple Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Pesto Hilo Bay - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Hilo Town Tavern - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Howzit Hostels Hawaii

Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

This Hilo hostel is smoke free.

  • 72 guestrooms or units
  • To-go breakfast (free)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
  • Locker space
Howzit Hostels Hawaii offers 72 shared accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and a ceiling fan. This accommodation offers separate dining areas. This Hilo hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized fridge/freezers and microwaves. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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 transport

  • No on-site 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
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Separate dining area
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Spices
  • Toaster

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Laptop workspace
  • Shared accommodation

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 64.88 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

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

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

What is the cancellation policy at Howzit Hostels Hawaii?

Howzit Hostels Hawaii offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Howzit Hostels Hawaii?

As of 14 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Howzit Hostels Hawaii on 29 Mar 2026 start from AU$199, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Howzit Hostels Hawaii?

The closest beach to Howzit Hostels Hawaii is Onekahakaha Beach Park (5.4 km).

Does Howzit Hostels Hawaii serve breakfast?

Yeah, free on-the-go breakfast is available daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Howzit Hostels Hawaii?

No, Howzit Hostels Hawaii does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Howzit Hostels Hawaii?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Howzit Hostels Hawaii?

No, pets are not allowed.

Howzit Hostels Hawaii Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 62 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Zachary

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chengyang

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sarah is great
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Marc, Volcano

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a 2-week stay there and it was like living in a frat-house! Staff was mostly inattentive to the facilities and guest unless they were flirting with them. The kitchen was dirty most of the time-I did a complete cleaning 5 times because no one cleaned up after themselves. Outlets in the bunks didn’t work most of the time. I would not EVER stay there again
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Dominique

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 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

Agon

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

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

JungHan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

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

ANN, MEDFORD

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

10/10 Excellent

Madelyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
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

Ben

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

10/10 Excellent

Leonora

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
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

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

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

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

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

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

Jeff

Travelled with partner
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