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 bar. Other good choices for your stay in the neighbourhood include Aston at the Executive Centre Hotel 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 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 Waikiki Beach, Ala Moana Center and Waikiki Beach Walk. While you're out sightseeing in Honolulu, make sure that you visit other sights such as Royal Hawaiian Center or Ali'iolani Hale.

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Our top choices for Downtown Honolulu hotels

AC Hotel by Marriott Honolulu

Downtown Honolulu

Zhiwu

฿9,887 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Jun - 22 Jun

Aston at the Executive Centre Hotel

Downtown Honolulu

Tokasa Vuetaki

฿7,793 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Jun - 28 Jun

Bishop Suites At The Executive Centre

Downtown Honolulu

Karley

฿6,403 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Jul - 3 Jul

On the beach, beach towels, snorkelling, surfing

Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa

Waikiki, 5.1 km from Downtown Honolulu

Jessica

฿14,544 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Jun - 23 Jun

'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach

Waikiki, 5 km from Downtown Honolulu

Julio

฿14,389 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Jun - 1 Jul

OUTRIGGER Reef Waikiki Beach Resort

Waikiki, 4 km from Downtown Honolulu

Aurelio

฿16,699 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Jun - 29 Jun

The Laylow Waikiki, Autograph Collection

Waikiki, 4.4 km from Downtown Honolulu

Dustin

฿14,817 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Jul - 13 Jul

6 restaurants; breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Hilton Grand Vacations Club at Hilton Hawaiian Village

Waikiki, 3.3 km from Downtown Honolulu

Donna

฿18,477 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Jun - 27 Jun

Paradise Bay Resort

17.6 km from Downtown Honolulu

Robert

The Kahala Hotel & Resort

9.6 km from Downtown Honolulu

Nan

฿27,053 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Jul - 15 Jul

Wayfinder Waikiki

Waikiki, 4.7 km from Downtown Honolulu

Gillian

฿6,942 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Jul - 20 Jul

Aqua Aloha Surf Waikiki

Waikiki, 4.7 km from Downtown Honolulu

alex

฿4,969 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Jun - 22 Jun

Skyline Island Colony Hotel

Waikiki, 4.3 km from Downtown Honolulu

Megan

฿5,712 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Jun - 21 Jun

Ilima Hotel

Waikiki, 4.4 km from Downtown Honolulu

Mounaye

฿7,316 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Jun - 22 Jun

Coconut Waikiki Hotel

Waikiki, 4.1 km from Downtown Honolulu

Madeline

฿5,531 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Jun - 21 Jun

Pagoda Hotel

Koreatown, 2.2 km from Downtown Honolulu

Luis

฿5,994 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Jun - 23 Jun

White Sands Hotel

Waikiki, 4.4 km from Downtown Honolulu

Flor De Liz

฿6,429 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Jun - 22 Jun

Romer House Waikiki

Waikiki, 4.5 km from Downtown Honolulu

Jessica

฿8,553 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Jun - 30 Jun

Waikiki Monarch Hotel

Waikiki, 3.4 km from Downtown Honolulu

Iris

฿4,865 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Jun - 22 Jun

Hilton Garden Inn Waikiki Beach

Waikiki, 4.6 km from Downtown Honolulu

hailey

฿7,987 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Jun - 28 Jun

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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

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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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 USS Missouri Memorial while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Hālawa / Aloha Stadium Station to get around town.

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