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, AC Hotel by Marriott Honolulu is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown Honolulu. This hotel is a short 12-minute walk from Honolulu Harbor, and it offers a restaurant and a fitness centre. Another good choice for your stay in the neighbourhood is 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 66 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

AC Hotel by Marriott Honolulu

Downtown Honolulu

Zhiwu

includes taxes & fees

18 Jul - 19 Jul

Aston at the Executive Centre Hotel

Downtown Honolulu

Tokasa Vuetaki

includes taxes & fees

26 Jul - 27 Jul

Bishop Suites At The Executive Centre

Downtown Honolulu

Karley

includes taxes & fees

9 Jul - 10 Jul

The Kahala Hotel & Resort

9.6 km from Downtown Honolulu

Nan

includes taxes & fees

23 Jul - 24 Jul

Wayfinder Waikiki

Waikiki, 4.7 km from Downtown Honolulu

Gillian

includes taxes & fees

22 Jul - 23 Jul

Aqua Aloha Surf Waikiki

Waikiki, 4.7 km from Downtown Honolulu

Diego

includes taxes & fees

7 Jul - 8 Jul

Skyline Island Colony Hotel

Waikiki, 4.3 km from Downtown Honolulu

Megan

includes taxes & fees

29 Jul - 30 Jul

Ilima Hotel

Waikiki, 4.4 km from Downtown Honolulu

Mounaye

includes taxes & fees

7 Jul - 8 Jul

Coconut Waikiki Hotel

Waikiki, 4.1 km from Downtown Honolulu

Madeline

includes taxes & fees

7 Jul - 8 Jul

Pagoda Hotel

2.2 km from Downtown Honolulu

Luis

includes taxes & fees

4 Aug - 5 Aug

White Sands Hotel

Waikiki, 4.4 km from Downtown Honolulu

Flor De Liz

includes taxes & fees

3 Aug - 4 Aug

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Romer House Waikiki

Waikiki, 4.5 km from Downtown Honolulu

Jessica

includes taxes & fees

1 Aug - 2 Aug

Waikiki Monarch Hotel

Waikiki, 3.4 km from Downtown Honolulu

Iris

includes taxes & fees

29 Jul - 30 Jul

Hilton Garden Inn Waikiki Beach

Waikiki, 4.6 km from Downtown Honolulu

hailey

includes taxes & fees

6 Aug - 7 Aug

Beach nearby, white sand, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas

Partial Ocean View Condo with King or Queen Bed and Parking

Waikiki, 5.2 km from Downtown Honolulu

Erwin

includes taxes & fees

7 Jul - 8 Jul

Aston Waikiki Sunset

Waikiki, 5.2 km from Downtown Honolulu

Randal

includes taxes & fees

2 Aug - 3 Aug

Kuhio Banyan Club

Waikiki, 4.4 km from Downtown Honolulu

Loniel

includes taxes & fees

1 Aug - 2 Aug

The Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club

Waikiki, 4.1 km from Downtown Honolulu

Sofya

includes taxes & fees

13 Jul - 14 Jul

Ohia Waikiki Studio Suites

Waikiki, 4.4 km from Downtown Honolulu

Heidy Guadalupe Puerta

includes taxes & fees

3 Aug - 4 Aug

Royal Kuhio

Waikiki, 4.3 km from Downtown Honolulu

David

includes taxes & fees

9 Jul - 10 Jul

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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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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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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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