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. Other good choices for your stay in the neighbourhood include AC Hotel by Marriott Honolulu and Bishop Suites At The Executive Centre .

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 69 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 Ali'iolani Hale.

Top 10 Downtown Honolulu Hotels of 2026

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Our top choices for Downtown Honolulu hotels

1. Aston at the Executive Centre Hotel

Downtown Honolulu

Tokasa Vuetaki

includes taxes & fees

9 Aug - 10 Aug

2. AC Hotel by Marriott Honolulu

Downtown Honolulu

Zhiwu

includes taxes & fees

9 Aug - 10 Aug

3. Bishop Suites At The Executive Centre

Downtown Honolulu

Evelio

includes taxes & fees

10 Aug - 11 Aug

4. Executive Center Hotel Honolulu

Downtown Honolulu

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

5. Ala Moana Hotel by Mantra

Ala Moana, 2.6 km from Downtown Honolulu

Debra Del Carlo

includes taxes & fees

10 Aug - 11 Aug

6. Pagoda Hotel

Koreatown, 2.2 km from Downtown Honolulu

Freddy

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

2 outdoor pools, pool cabanas (surcharge), pool umbrellas

7. Hilton Vacation Club The Modern Honolulu

Waikiki, 3 km from Downtown Honolulu

Jason

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

8. Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Waikiki

Waikiki, 3.2 km from Downtown Honolulu

Noah

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

9. Holiday Inn Express Waikiki by IHG

Waikiki, 3.7 km from Downtown Honolulu

Ametrius

includes taxes & fees

11 Aug - 12 Aug

10. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Alana - Waikiki Beach

Waikiki, 3.3 km from Downtown Honolulu

Robin

includes taxes & fees

10 Aug - 11 Aug

11. The Equus

Waikiki, 2.9 km from Downtown Honolulu

Abram

includes taxes & fees

2 Aug - 3 Aug

2 outdoor pools, open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool cabanas (surcharge)

12. Prince Waikiki

Waikiki, 2.8 km from Downtown Honolulu

David

includes taxes & fees

10 Aug - 11 Aug

13. Aqua Palms Waikiki

Waikiki, 3.2 km from Downtown Honolulu

Jeanette

includes taxes & fees

9 Aug - 10 Aug

14. Pacific Marina Inn Airport Hotel

Western Honolulu, 5.3 km from Downtown Honolulu

Cynthia

includes taxes & fees

18 Aug - 19 Aug

15. Shoreline Hotel Waikiki

Waikiki, 4.3 km from Downtown Honolulu

Cherese

includes taxes & fees

18 Aug - 19 Aug

16. Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort

Waikiki, 3.3 km from Downtown Honolulu

Corazon

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

17. Hyatt Place Waikiki Beach

Waikiki, 5.2 km from Downtown Honolulu

Candy

includes taxes & fees

10 Aug - 11 Aug

18. Hilton Garden Inn Waikiki Beach

Waikiki, 4.6 km from Downtown Honolulu

Marijono

includes taxes & fees

22 Aug - 23 Aug

19. Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa

Waikiki, 4.7 km from Downtown Honolulu

Edwin

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

20. Ilikai Hotel & Luxury Suites

Waikiki, 3.1 km from Downtown Honolulu

Karen

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

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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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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 cityscape with high-rise buildings, a beach, and a clear view of the ocean.

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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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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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

Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort

10/10 Excellent

"My family and I had a wonderful time; we really enjoyed everything."

OUTRIGGER Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel

8/10 Good

"The room was pretty clean. (Except that we found a fake finger nail on the carpet that wasn’t vacuumed or picked up.) Our lanai looked out over the 2nd floor roof and the roof of the building next to us which had fans or generators going that were very loud if you went out there. But the view to the left of the Pink Palace and the Sheraton Waikīkī were nice. The room could have used better lighting as well. There was one light in the room that was off in the corner for the sitting area, which made the room dim. The hallway light and the little lights over the bed weren’t very helpful. This hotel hosts the Cirque du Soleil show, so guests should be mindful of the showtimes so they can make sure not to be in the lobby when shows let out! It’s a madhouse! What really stood out was the valet staff. They were very attentive and super helpful! Also, very convenient to everything - the beach, International Market Place, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, plenty of restaurants to choose from, lots of ABC Stores! Easy place to get rideshares too!"

Hotels in Downtown Honolulu

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Our top choices for Downtown Honolulu hotels

1. Aston at the Executive Centre Hotel

2. AC Hotel by Marriott Honolulu

3. Bishop Suites At The Executive Centre

4. Executive Center Hotel Honolulu

5. Ala Moana Hotel by Mantra

6. Pagoda Hotel

7. Hilton Vacation Club The Modern Honolulu

8. Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Waikiki

9. Holiday Inn Express Waikiki by IHG

10. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Alana - Waikiki Beach

11. The Equus

12. Prince Waikiki

13. Aqua Palms Waikiki

14. Pacific Marina Inn Airport Hotel

15. Shoreline Hotel Waikiki

16. Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort

17. Hyatt Place Waikiki Beach

18. Hilton Garden Inn Waikiki Beach

19. Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa

20. Ilikai Hotel & Luxury Suites

Where to stay in Downtown Honolulu

Waikiki

Ala Moana

Diamond Head - Kapahulu - St. Louis

Western Honolulu

McCully - Moiliʻili

Top Downtown Honolulu Hotel Reviews

Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort

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