Hostelling International - Honolulu

"Excellent place to stay for a affordable price. Doesn’t accept cards at all. Excellent & super friendly owners/staff. Nice quiet area and on every bus route you need to get around. Would recommend to anyone over & over!!"

"READ BEFORE YOU BOOK this hostel is a quiet, limited social hostel. It is tightly managed and designed to be a place for quiet, peaceful coliving. As I am use to other Hostel International locations and was seeking social experiences and to meet others, this hostel wasn't my favorite in Honolulu. But it does have some redeeming traits. Some things that I was not bit in were the limited access to the kitchen (closes at 11p), no alcoholic beverages allowed here (including beer), and no talking in the one common area which is the patio after 11p. The hostel is located in a residential area by the university so you might hear college students partying some nights, but the managers of the location are very strict about the rules and limited noise and mess as well. They are interesting people which I like. Overall, I liked that the hostel was very clean and by time for bed (well before that time even) it was quiet for sleep, but it does severely lack a social environment/component because of all the rules - which is the best part about staying at a hostel. I recommend a stay closer to Waikiki if looking for social life. And stay here if you just want a bit more solitude and peace. Not to say you can't spark up a conversation and make a new friend, but by 11pm you'll have to go to the street to have a conversation with them - literally. Note: the check in/out process is strict and a but lengthy as well so be prepared if you have just been traveling for 6,8,12+ hours. Also the place can be a bit hard to find as it is tucked behind another building so walk the street, follow Google Maps, and look for the triangle symbol."

"This was my first time staying at a hostel and Hostelling International Honolulu and Sue made it such an amazing stay, even for only being there for one night before my flight to Australia. The Hostel is extremely clean and cozy. Everyone I met were very friendly and from all over! I wish I could have spent more time here! Thank you!"

"The place is run by two super nice sisters. It is spotlessly clean and although not in the fanciest part of town, still has a great vibe and makes for a quiet nights sleep, which is important in a place where you typically have all the windows open at night."

"Sue and her family were so welcoming to me. This is an established, family operated hostel. There is coin op laundry. A collective kitchen- please label your things, use them, and throw out garbage! I stayed in February, which is the rainy season in this area! Be warned! Just outside you can see diamondback crater. The University at Hawaii astronomy campus is close. There is a7 Eleven about a quarter mile down the road. Beyond that is the city and Waikiki areas. The beach is 10 minutes away, 30 on foot. There is a common area outside where you can meet new, exciting people. Generally, the age was about 25-45 while I was there. Many different countries were represented and it was very pleasant. As it can be as a solo traveler!! You know what I'm talking about!! There is a roster that has apparently been plaguing this block for a while. I tried to cage it, yet I was on vacation so that was not priority!! Overall, a great, reasonably priced hostel. There are lockets and the staff is very attuned to those staying, those who are not, and access to the rooms. The main door code changes every day, which helps us stay in touch with the owners. After an initial meet-up, They're welcoming, warm, and willing to share knowledge on the area!!"