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.

Top 10 Downtown Honolulu Hotels of 2026

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1. Aston at the Executive Centre Hotel

Downtown Honolulu

Hanna

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

A hotel lobby with outdoor seating, a stone wall, and a fire feature.

2. AC Hotel by Marriott Honolulu

Downtown Honolulu

Crystal

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A modern living room with a sofa, dining table, chairs, a flat-screen TV, and large windows offering a city view.

3. Bishop Suites Downtown Honolulu

Downtown Honolulu

Callie

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A high-rise building with a view of a cityscape and a body of water.

4. Executive Center Hotel Honolulu

Downtown Honolulu

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

5. Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Waikiki

Waikiki, 3.2 km from Downtown Honolulu

Peggy

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

6. Ala Moana Hotel by Mantra

Ala Moana, 2.6 km from Downtown Honolulu

Jordon

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

7. The Equus

Waikiki, 2.9 km from Downtown Honolulu

Caroline

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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

8. Pagoda Hotel

2.2 km from Downtown Honolulu

Ramon

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A spacious balcony with a city view, furnished with a sofa and a dining table set for a meal.

9. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Alana - Waikiki Beach

Waikiki, 3.3 km from Downtown Honolulu

John

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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

Devin

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

11. Holiday Inn Express Waikiki by IHG

Waikiki, 3.7 km from Downtown Honolulu

Monica

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A coastal cityscape with a beach, palm trees, and a mountain in the background.

12. Waikiki Malia

Waikiki, 4.1 km from Downtown Honolulu

Pamela

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel room with a balcony, a sofa, a lamp, and a view of the cityscape.

13. Aqua Palms Waikiki

Waikiki, 3.2 km from Downtown Honolulu

Alizea Crystal

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A hotel with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, palm trees, and a multi-story building.

14. Best Western The Plaza Hotel Honolulu Airport - Free Breakfast

Western Honolulu, 6.6 km from Downtown Honolulu

Joshua

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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

15. Polynesian Residences Waikiki Beach

Waikiki, 3.9 km from Downtown Honolulu

Cecilia

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and overhead wicker lamps. There are televisions mounted on the walls and a speaker near the bar.

16. Pacific Marina Inn Airport Hotel

Western Honolulu, 5.3 km from Downtown Honolulu

James

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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

17. The Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club

Waikiki, 4.1 km from Downtown Honolulu

Sarah

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

18. Ilikai Hotel & Luxury Suites

Waikiki, 3.1 km from Downtown Honolulu

Carl

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A spacious indoor area with a pool, seating, and ceiling fans.

19. Airport Honolulu Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Western Honolulu, 7.1 km from Downtown Honolulu

SUI

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A woman in a bikini sitting by a pool with a beach and palm trees in the background.

20. Prince Waikiki

Waikiki, 2.8 km from Downtown Honolulu

christine

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 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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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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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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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

Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Todo excelente, recomendable al 100%, 👌"

Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"We had a wonderful stay at Hyatt Regency Waikiki! The location was excellent, right across from Waikiki Beach, and the hotel was clean, comfortable, and convenient. The staff were friendly and helpful, and we really enjoyed our first trip to Hawaii. We would definitely stay here again!"

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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 Downtown Honolulu

4. Executive Center Hotel Honolulu

5. Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Waikiki

6. Ala Moana Hotel by Mantra

7. The Equus

8. Pagoda Hotel

9. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Alana - Waikiki Beach

10. Hilton Vacation Club The Modern Honolulu

11. Holiday Inn Express Waikiki by IHG

12. Waikiki Malia

13. Aqua Palms Waikiki

14. Best Western The Plaza Hotel Honolulu Airport - Free Breakfast

15. Polynesian Residences Waikiki Beach

16. Pacific Marina Inn Airport Hotel

17. The Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club

18. Ilikai Hotel & Luxury Suites

19. Airport Honolulu Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

20. Prince Waikiki

Where to stay in Downtown Honolulu

Waikiki

Ala Moana

Diamond Head - Kapahulu - St. Louis

Western Honolulu

McCully - Moiliʻili

Top Downtown Honolulu Hotel Reviews

Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort

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