Both private and dorm-style rooms available
Some rooms have kitchens
Very close to the beach and several shops
Outdoor lounge area with a large TV
Freebies include a minimal breakfast and Wi-Fi
Free use of water sports equipment
On-site laundry facilities, and bikes and mopeds available for rent
Not all rooms have air-conditioning or TVs
Rooms are stark with very little decor and thin mattresses
Area can feel seedy at night
Fee for parking and in-room locker use
This value hostel is located in the popular tourist area of Waikiki, surrounded by shops and restaurants, and just a one-minute walk from the beach. Typical of hostels, rooms (both private and dorm-style) are basic and have few furnishings, but are clean with comfy beds. Perks include a 24/7 staffed reception, free breakfast, free use of water sports equipment, and free Wi-Fi.
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Scene
Clean and simple hostel popular with young travelers
This four-story building has a plain beige exterior and is surrounded by bustling restaurants and shops. The lobby is small but has cute touches including clocks that tell the time in cities around the world and a wall mural of the Hawaiian Islands. The staff are available 24/7 and are recognizable by their green Hawaiian shirts. Being a hostel, it's ideal for young budget travelers looking to meet other people and explore the city. The area can be seedy and loud at night. Guests must be 18 or older, or accompanied by an adult.
Location
In Honolulu's Waikiki neighborhood, a one-minute walk to the public beach
The hostel is in a prime location for beach-goers. Off of Lemon Road, the hostel is a one-minute walk to the beach. The Honolulu Zoo is two minutes away on foot. There are several dining and shopping options in the immediate area, including one of Honolulu's ubiquitous ABC convenience stores, where guests can pick up toiletries and snacks. The area around the hostel can be a little seedy at night, but it's busy and a block away from two bus stops. The hotel staff can help arrange shuttle or taxi transportation to the airport.
Rooms
Private rooms or dorms for up to eight people, all with basic furnishings
The Waikiki Beachside Hostel has private/semi-private rooms and mixed-gender or female-only dorms for up to eight people. Dorms have basic metal bunk beds with just sheets and pillows, but they're clean. Shared bathrooms are dated but have shower/tub combos. Toiletries and towels aren't provided but can be purchased at the hostel. Some rooms have kitchens with working appliances and dishes, as well as TVs. Rooms also have lockers, which can be used for a fee. Some rooms have air conditioning; those that don't have ceiling fans. Some guests have complained that the fans don't do much in the way of cooling.
Features
Basic breakfast in an outdoor lounge area and free beach equipment
The hostel has an outdoor lounge area with blue lantern lights, large flat-screen TVs, and a ceiling mural of palm trees. There's a free, basic breakfast of coffee, tea, toast, peanut butter, and jelly in the mornings. Boogie boards, floating devices, and surfboards can be borrowed for free and bikes and mopeds are available for rent. The hostel also has an ATM, vending machines, and a coin-operated laundry facility. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hostel and there's parking available for a daily fee.
