Koreatown Travel Guide
Honolulu
Popular places to visit
Waikiki Beach
Pack your shorts or bikini and surf, swim, or just sit back under a palm tree and enjoy the Aloha spirit at Hawaii’s most famous beach.
Pearl Harbor
Discover where America's involvement in World War II started and ended amid the moving memorials and battleship museums of this historic harbor.
Ala Moana Center
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home with a trip to Ala Moana Center, a popular shopping spot in Honolulu. Discover the area's beautiful sunsets or seek out its surfing spots.
Waikiki Beach Walk
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home when you visit Waikiki Beach Walk, a popular shopping spot in Honolulu. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or seek out the local tours.
Honolulu Harbor
Explore the waterfront in Honolulu with a trip to Honolulu Harbor. Amble around the area's beaches or visit its shops.
Royal Hawaiian Center
You can browse for souvenirs with a trip to Royal Hawaiian Center, a favourite shopping spot in Honolulu. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.
Things to do
Waikiki Trolley Pass All Line Hop-On Hop-Off
Waikiki Turtle Canyon Snorkel: Turtles Guaranteed
Premium Snorkeling Cruise, Buffet, Whale & Dolphin Watch- AM, PM or Sunset
Ultimate Pearl Harbor Circle Island Tour with Dole Plantation & USS Arizona
Waikiki Catamaran Cruise (Daytime & Sunset)
Top hotels in Koreatown
Pagoda Hotel
I needed to iron a wrinkled shirt, but no irons available. You need bathroom exhaust fans to draw out moisture.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
Excellent stay. It’ll be even better when the Ali’i is renovated after this summer (I was told). Will stay again
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort
Direct access to the beach, and beautiful pool with hot tubs. However, I expected transportation to and from the airport as it was announced online, but there was no shuttle at all for this hotel.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa
Breakfast buffet was small, and I wish they would put lids on the foods. The fruit was covered in flies and my hubby refused to eat there after he noticed. The place was under construction. I feel like a discount should have been offered here. The room itself I feel need some updating, paint peeling, ...
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach
Most importantly want to thank the staff and manager who was out of the way helpful and kind. Room was cleaned, towels brought and water bottles were very handy. Very close walk to the beach and beautiful lobby.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Prince Waikiki
If you like access to Waikiki, but don’t want to be in the middle of it all this is a great place to stay. Easy walking to parks and beaches and you’re within a mile of many good restaurants. We thought the room rates were very reasonable for Ocean view of the harbor.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Koreatown
Ala Moana
If you're spending some time in Ala Moana, Ala Moana Center and Magic Island are top sights worth seeing.
Waikiki
Waikiki Beach and Waikiki Beach Walk are just a few worthwhile attractions to visit in Waikiki. Travellers also love the stunning beaches, island views and popular shops.
McCully - Moiliʻili
Though McCully - Moiliʻili may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Ala Moana Center and Waikiki Beach Walk.
Kaka'ako
While visiting Kaka'ako, you might make a stop by sights like Ward Village Shops and Neal S. Blaisdell Center.
Downtown Honolulu
Unique features of Downtown Honolulu include the shopping and beaches. Make a stop by Honolulu Harbor or King Kamehameha Statue while you're exploring the area.
Tantalus
While visiting Tantalus, you might make a stop by sights like Honolulu Museum of Art and Makiki Forest Recreation Area.
