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The Big Island Hostel

Hilo

Situated in Hilo and with Coconut Island Beach reachable within 2.8 km, The Big Island Hostel features a tour desk, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. The property is around 3 km from Reeds Bay Beach, 2.1 km from University of Hawaii, Hilo and 4.2 km from Rainbow Falls. The accommodation offers entertainment staff and a shared kitchen. Very clean and organized hostel. Felt very safe with personalized codes for front/ back door and individual rooms. There were also lockers for additional safe storage.

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8.7
Fabulous
374 reviews
Price from
£56
per night

Pahoa Village Hostel

Pahoa

Situated in Pahoa and with Lava Tree State Monument reachable within 5.5 km, Pahoa Village Hostel features express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. The property is set 25 km from Pana'ewa Rainforest Zoo, 29 km from University of Hawaii, Hilo and 31 km from The Pacific Tsunami Museum. Lyman Museum & Mission House is 31 km away and Rainbow Falls is 34 km from the hostel. I loved the price! Accomodation on big island is really expensive 🙈 however, even it was cheap this room was spacious, clean, and all we needed to rest. It's located next to some bar, so we heard music coming out from the street, but once we closed the windows it wasn't an issue at all. The neighbourhood is not the safast one, however, on the property have had 3 locks on the way getting into the room that made us feel secure. .

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8.3
Very good
56 reviews
Price from
£54
per night

Open Gate Hostel Hawaii

Pahoa

Located in Pahoa, 1.1 km from Kaimu Beach, Open Gate Hostel Hawaii provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. 22 km from Lava Tree State Monument and 43 km from Pana'ewa Rainforest Zoo, the property features a bar and barbecue facilities. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property. The vibe you find at Open Gate Hostel is hard to explain and find somewhere else. Staying here was one of the best decisions I have made throughout my two weeks in Hawaii. Staff is truly super (helpful, friendly, welcoming, helpful) and the people you meet there are just amazing. My private room was large, comfortable, and clean. Bathrooms and kitchen were very clean, too. Location is incredible.

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8.8
Fabulous
60 reviews
Price from
£37
per night

Mailan Hale Hostel

Kailua-Kona

Located in Kailua-Kona, less than 1 km from Magic Sands Beach, Mailan Hale Hostel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge. The property is situated 6.5 km from Kaloko-Honokohau National Historic Park, 26 km from Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park and 27 km from Kealakekua Bay. Free WiFi and a shared kitchen are provided.

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8.8
Fabulous
4 reviews
Price from
£183
per night

Howzit Hostels Hawaii

Hilo

Situated in Hilo and within 200 metres of The Pacific Tsunami Museum, Howzit Hostels Hawaii has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi. The property is around 800 metres from Lyman Museum & Mission House, 3.1 km from Rainbow Falls and 3.7 km from University of Hawaii, Hilo. The accommodation provides evening entertainment and a shared kitchen.

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10
Exceptional
2 reviews
Price from
£42
per night

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