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Howzit Hostels Hawaii

1.0 star property
Hostel in Hilo with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk

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Hiking
Full-sized fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Lobby
Reception
Shared Dormitory

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$188
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept

Explore the area

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101 Waianuenue Ave, Hilo, HI, 96720
  • Hilo Farmers Market
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Port of Hilo
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

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 fridge/freezer
Ceiling fan
8 bathrooms
Microwave
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Toaster
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

Separate dining area
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Ceiling fan
8 bathrooms
Microwave
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Toaster
  • 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 fridge/freezer
Ceiling fan
8 bathrooms
Microwave
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Toaster
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Deluxe Triple Room

Deluxe Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Ceiling fan
8 bathrooms
Microwave
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Quadruple Room

Deluxe Quadruple Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Ceiling fan
8 bathrooms
Microwave
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Toaster
  • Ocean view
  • 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

  • Hilo Farmers Market - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Coconut Island Park - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Rainbow Falls - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Port of Hilo - 6 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Kozmic Cones - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Pesto Hilo Bay - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Temple Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Puka Puka Kitchen - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Nector Cafe - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Howzit Hostels Hawaii

Hostel in Hilo with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
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

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
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.

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 10 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Howzit Hostels Hawaii on 14 Sept 2025 start from AU$188.34, 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 Honoli'i Beach (3.4 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.

Reviews

Howzit Hostels Hawaii Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 44 reviews

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dreamin

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mani Vinay Kumar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 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

6/10 Okay

Jiacheng

Travelled with partner
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.

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

Loyna

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Vannath, Austin

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

Mariangel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

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

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff overall was very friendly. The property was fixed up nicely, good secure lockers, and fun things to do in Hilo. The free tours were a great surprise. I enjoyed the Kona Beach day, Green Sand Beach hike and the chasing waterfalls (twice). Cool people from around the world... Very Spective Earthian!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024