HOWZIT HOSTELS HAWAII

The hostel offers a shared lounge with couches, a TV area, and a fully equipped shared kitchen for guest use. Guests have access to luggage storage, large lockers under each bed, and a 24-hour front desk staffed around the clock. Security features include CCTV in common areas, fire extinguishers, smoke alarms, and free off-street parking at the Hilo Armory lot.

Rooms include 6-bed and 8-bed dormitories with privacy curtains, charging ports, and a personal light at each bunk. Family rooms with parquet floors and a female-only dormitory are available, along with private triple rooms. Each bed comes with a large under-bed locker (guests provide locks), and bathrooms feature rain head showers with provided shampoo and conditioner.

The hostel is beachfront in downtown Hilo, a 2-minute walk from the Pacific Tsunami Museum and 700 meters from the Lyman Museum. The Hilo Farmers Market is adjacent, and Bayfront Beach Park is a 19-minute walk away. Hilo International Airport is 4 km from the hostel, with restaurants and shops within a two-block radius.

Evening entertainment includes karaoke nights, jazz nights, game nights, and pub crawls hosted by the hostel. Guided tours are offered daily, such as a waterfall tour for $20, volcano sunset tours, cave exploring, and cliff jumping excursions. Guests can join snorkeling, hiking, and surfing outings in the surrounding area.

Every morning from 6:30 to 8:30, the hostel serves free chocolate chip pancakes and coffee to all guests. The shared kitchen is fully stocked with dishes, cookware, and two large refrigerators for self-catering. A grocery store is within walking distance, and the Hilo Farmers Market supplies local fruit and vegetables.

Location: Beachfront downtown Hilo, 2 min from Pacific Tsunami Museum

Rooms: Dorms with privacy curtains, lockers, female-only option

Breakfast: Free chocolate chip pancakes and coffee daily

Activities: Waterfall tours ($20), volcano excursions, karaoke nights

Security: 24-hour front desk, CCTV, fire extinguishers