What is Downtown Honolulu like?

Downtown Honolulu is a neighbourhood that travellers like for its beaches. Looking for sights you might find in a travel guide about Downtown Honolulu? Consider a visit to Honolulu Harbor while you're in the neighbourhood.

Where is the best place to stay in Downtown Honolulu?

Based on our traveller data, Aston at the Executive Centre Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown Honolulu. This hotel is a short 5-minute walk from Honolulu Harbor, and it offers an outdoor pool and 1 hot tub. Another good choice for your stay in the neighbourhood is AC Hotel by Marriott Honolulu .

How many hotels should I expect to find in the Downtown Honolulu area?

If you're searching for places to stay in Honolulu, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 71 Downtown Honolulu hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Honolulu, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best options available in Downtown Honolulu.

What can I see and do in this Honolulu neighbourhood?

Kumu Kahua Theatre, Hawaii Theater and Hawaiʻi Heritage Center are family favourites to check out in Downtown Honolulu. Honolulu Harbor and King Kamehameha Statue are some other stops worth a visit in the neighbourhood. Don't miss favourite places to visit in the surrounding area, such as Ala Moana Center, Waikiki Beach Walk and Waikiki Beach. While you're out sightseeing in Honolulu, make sure that you visit other sights such as Royal Hawaiian Center or International Market Place.

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1. AC Hotel by Marriott Honolulu

Downtown Honolulu

Crystal

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A tall, modern skyscraper with reflective glass windows and a prominent corner entrance.

2. Aston at the Executive Centre Hotel

Downtown Honolulu

Hanna

includes taxes & fees

14 Nov - 15 Nov

A hotel room with a large window offering a view of the city skyline and a body of water.

3. Bishop Suites Downtown Honolulu

Downtown Honolulu

Kimberly

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A beach with clear turquoise waters, sandy shore, and palm trees.

4. Executive Center Hotel Honolulu

Downtown Honolulu

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A balcony with wicker chairs, a table with breakfast items, and a cityscape view.

5. Ala Moana Hotel by Mantra

Ala Moana, 2.6 km from Downtown Honolulu

Alden

includes taxes & fees

19 Nov - 20 Nov

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large plant.

6. Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Waikiki

Waikiki, 3.2 km from Downtown Honolulu

Merlinda

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A dining table with breakfast plates, a bowl, a cup, and a vase with flowers.

7. Pagoda Hotel

2.2 km from Downtown Honolulu

Ramon

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A modern lounge area with wicker chairs, a round wooden coffee table, and a sofa.

8. Holiday Inn Express Waikiki by IHG

Waikiki, 3.7 km from Downtown Honolulu

Elijah

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by stone walls and potted plants.

9. The Equus

Waikiki, 2.9 km from Downtown Honolulu

Kevin Alexander

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A swimming pool with lounge chairs, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

10. Hilton Vacation Club The Modern Honolulu

Waikiki, 3 km from Downtown Honolulu

Jennifer

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A reception area with a reception desk, a wall-mounted sign reading "AQUA Palms," and a ceiling mural of palm trees.

11. Aqua Palms Waikiki

Waikiki, 3.2 km from Downtown Honolulu

Chanedy

includes taxes & fees

25 Nov - 26 Nov

A modern hotel with a rooftop pool, lounge chairs, and a view of surrounding high-rise buildings.

12. Renaissance Honolulu Hotel & Spa

Ala Moana, 2.1 km from Downtown Honolulu

Lea

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A spacious indoor area with seating arrangements, a counter, and a staircase.

13. The Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club

Waikiki, 4.1 km from Downtown Honolulu

Christina

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A modern outdoor area with wooden flooring, a large umbrella, and a view of the sky.

14. Polynesian Residences Waikiki Beach

Waikiki, 3.9 km from Downtown Honolulu

Sheila

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

An indoor garden with seating, a large vase, and a ceiling fan.

15. Oasis Hotel Waikiki

Waikiki, 4.1 km from Downtown Honolulu

Jamai

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

16. Waikiki Resort Hotel

Waikiki, 4.9 km from Downtown Honolulu

Elidia

includes taxes & fees

13 Nov - 14 Nov

A dining table with breakfast items and a view of a marina.

17. Prince Waikiki

Waikiki, 2.8 km from Downtown Honolulu

Alicia Maria

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern dining area with a wooden table, chairs, and a view of the cityscape through large windows.

18. Hotel La Croix

Waikiki, 3.7 km from Downtown Honolulu

jie

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A beach scene with clear turquoise water, people swimming and walking along the shore, and palm trees in the background.

19. Vive Hotel Waikiki

Waikiki, 4.8 km from Downtown Honolulu

Kenneth

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A balcony with wicker chairs and a view of a marina with boats and buildings.

20. Ilikai Hotel & Luxury Suites

Waikiki, 3.1 km from Downtown Honolulu

Diane Palma

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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Where to stay in Downtown Honolulu

Find the best Downtown Honolulu areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Downtown Honolulu

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Waikiki

Located on the south shore of Honolulu, this neighborhood is known internationally for its great surfing and beautiful beaches.

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Diamond Head - Kapahulu - St. Louis

If you're spending some time in Diamond Head - Kapahulu - St. Louis, Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head are top sights worth seeing.

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A coastal city with a beach, clear turquoise waters, and a backdrop of mountains.

Ala Moana

If you're spending some time in Ala Moana, Ala Moana Center and Magic Island are top sights worth seeing.

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A coastal city with surfers, a mountain, and buildings.

Western Honolulu

The abundant dining options and waterfront views are just a few top-rate features of the neighbourhood. Make a stop by Honolulu Harbor or Aloha Stadium while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Hālawa / Aloha Stadium Station to get around town.

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A beach with clear turquoise water, a sandy shore, palm trees, and a cityscape with tall buildings in the background.

McCully - Moiliʻili

While visiting McCully - Moiliʻili, you might make a stop by sights like Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i and HB Social Club - Hawaiian Brian's.

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Top Downtown Honolulu Hotel Reviews

Prince Waikiki

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent! Close proximity to Ala Moana Mall and Magic Island. The staff is amazing!"

Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort

8/10 Good

"We kept having to ask for towels because they gave 4 and we had 5 in the room. Soaps were not filled. Doorknob in restroom didn't work do my son was locked in. Some slides didn't work. There was only 1 open at a time. Construction going on. Food in buffet was cold and not worth $50 at all. Staff was friendly."

Hotels in Downtown Honolulu

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Our top choices for Downtown Honolulu hotels

1. AC Hotel by Marriott Honolulu

2. Aston at the Executive Centre Hotel

3. Bishop Suites Downtown Honolulu

4. Executive Center Hotel Honolulu

5. Ala Moana Hotel by Mantra

6. Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Waikiki

7. Pagoda Hotel

8. Holiday Inn Express Waikiki by IHG

9. The Equus

10. Hilton Vacation Club The Modern Honolulu

11. Aqua Palms Waikiki

12. Renaissance Honolulu Hotel & Spa

13. The Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club

14. Polynesian Residences Waikiki Beach

15. Oasis Hotel Waikiki

16. Waikiki Resort Hotel

17. Prince Waikiki

18. Hotel La Croix

19. Vive Hotel Waikiki

20. Ilikai Hotel & Luxury Suites

Where to stay in Downtown Honolulu

Waikiki

Diamond Head - Kapahulu - St. Louis

Ala Moana

Western Honolulu

McCully - Moiliʻili

Top Downtown Honolulu Hotel Reviews

Prince Waikiki

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