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Howzit Hostels Hawaii

1.0 star property
Hostel near Port of Hilo in Hilo

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Hiking
Lobby
Hiking
Lobby sitting area
Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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

Deluxe Triple Room

  • 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

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Hilo

In Hilo .With a stay at this Hilo hostel, you'll be steps from Kalakaua Park and East Hawaii Cultural Center. Hamakua Heritage Corridor and Mokupapapa Discovery Center are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Hilo Farmers Market - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Rainbow Falls - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Coconut Island Park - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Port of Hilo - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Kozmic Cones - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Pesto - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Puka Puka Kitchen - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pineapples Island Fresh Cuisine - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Howzit Hostels Hawaii

Hostel near Port of Hilo in Hilo
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
  • Lockers available
Howzit Hostels Hawaii offers 72 shared accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and ceiling fans. Accommodations offer 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 refrigerators/freezers and microwaves. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

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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

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

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

  • No pets 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

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 onsite 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

How close is Howzit Hostels Hawaii to the airport?

Howzit Hostels Hawaii is 4.7 mi (9-min drive) away from the Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Mar 26, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Howzit Hostels Hawaii on Apr 5, 2025 start from $144.9, excluding 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.

Does Howzit Hostels Hawaii have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Howzit Hostels Hawaii.

How close is Howzit Hostels Hawaii to the beach?

This hostel is 2.2 mi (4-min drive) from Honoli'i Beach and 3.8 mi (11-min drive) from Onekahakaha Beach Park. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Howzit Hostels Hawaii offer free breakfast?

Howzit Hostels Hawaii offers free on-the-go breakfast every day from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Howzit Hostels Hawaii?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Howzit Hostels Hawaii?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Howzit Hostels Hawaii?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Howzit Hostels Hawaii have a pool?

Howzit Hostels Hawaii does not have a pool.

Does Howzit Hostels Hawaii have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Howzit Hostels Hawaii to downtown Hilo?

Howzit Hostels Hawaii is 1.3 mi away from Hilo.

Howzit Hostels Hawaii Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

Traveled 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

8/10 Good

Jeannie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Great place. Everything you need! But my experience was a very nice girl the initial night turned into a not nice person the next night in the kitchen. Literally pushed her way through and was slamming pots, pan and plates. So much attitude. Totally RUDE and unmerited. Hopefully this was just bad luck and a bad mood. Maybe she needs a vacation. Travel is about humility not attitude. The place itself was stellar. If you happen to run into this gem set her straight…she is kid, working in a hostel that needs to grow up.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keshawn

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

8/10 Good

sharon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amiya

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurence

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

charlotte

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024