Howzit Hostels Hawaii

Hostel in Hilo

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Dates

October 2025

24

November 2025

Shared Dormitory | Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Located near the bay, Howzit Hostels Hawaii offers a warm welcome with to-go breakfast and in-room WiFi. With beach towels, luggage storage, and a 24-hour front desk on hand for your convenience.

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Main amenities (7)

Daily housekeeping
Free beach shuttle
Beach towels
24-hour front desk
Communal living room
Luggage storage
Lockers available

$100 nightly

Nov 2 - Nov 3

Total with taxes and fees

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Oct 24 - Oct 25

Tomorrow

Oct 25 - Oct 26

All rooms

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 5 of 5 rooms

Shared Dormitory

Very good

Highlights

Separate dining area

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

Ceiling fan

8 bathrooms

Microwave

Toaster

Oven

Stovetop

Sleeps 1
3 Twin Bunk Beds

Shared Dormitory

Wonderful

Highlights

Separate dining area

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

Ceiling fan

8 bathrooms

Microwave

Toaster

Oven

Stovetop

Sleeps 1
4 Twin Bunk Beds

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

Deluxe Triple Room

Exceptional

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

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

Similar properties

Pool
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities

$143 nightly

Oct 26 - Oct 27

Total with taxes and fees

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About the neighborhood

101 Waianuenue Ave, Hilo, HI, 96720

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 Intl. Airport (ITO) - 9 min drive
Kona Intl. Airport (KOA) - 91 min drive
Free beach shuttle

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

Enjoy your visit to Hilo with a stay at Howzit Hostels Hawaii. 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 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 72 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

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

Offsite

- Free beach shuttle

Other information

- Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

Free on-the-go breakfast each morning 6:00 AM–9:00 AM

What to do

Free beach shuttle
Ecotours nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Snorkeling nearby

Services

24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Free beach shuttle
Beach towels

Facilities

Communal living room
Lockers available

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

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

This property does not have elevators.

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

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 7-minute walk from Hilo Farmers Market and 17 minutes' walk from Panaewa Rainforest Zoo.

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Howzit Hostels Hawaii Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Exceptional

May 8, 2025

Great place to stay.

Ben, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 1, 2025

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.

Elvira, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

May 12, 2025

I love being downtown

Dominique, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 18, 2025

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.

Katie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 8, 2025

Nice

Madelyn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 31, 2024

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

Rosa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

May 2, 2025

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

Leonora, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Feb 23, 2025

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

coty, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Feb 4, 2025

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.

Michael E., 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Apr 9, 2024

Super nice staff and great set up!

Laurence, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Feb 11, 2025

For what it was, it was perfect. Well run. Nice staff. Orderly. Amazing price. Great vibes.

Matthew, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

May 17, 2024

Great experience.

Keshawn, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Dec 13, 2024

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!

Christelle, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Dec 18, 2024

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.

IEUFAKA EDOUARD-JOSEPH, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Dec 9, 2024

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.

Lisa, 6-night trip

8/10 Very good

Oct 14, 2024

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.

Vannath, 9-night trip