Chinatown 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.
Diamond Head
Make the short climb to the rim of this extinct volcanic crater for spectacular views of Honolulu, the Pacific Ocean and the rugged ranges of Oahu’s interior.
Things to do
Waikiki Trolley Pass All Line Hop-On Hop-Off
Premium Snorkeling Cruise, Buffet, Whale & Dolphin Watch- AM, PM or Sunset
Waikiki Turtle Canyon Snorkel: Turtles Guaranteed
Ultimate Pearl Harbor Circle Island Tour with Dole Plantation & USS Arizona
Waikiki Catamaran Cruise (Daytime & Sunset)
Top hotels in Chinatown
Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
The was not overly clean. Sheet covers had dirt marks on them. The worst part was the toilet was filthy! Towels in the bathroom were minimal.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort
From the moment I stepped into the Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort, I had an amazing experience. The hotel was clean, welcoming, and the check-in process was quick and seamless. My room was ready upon arrival, which made everything even easier after a long travel day. The staff truly stood out during ...
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa
Property was incredible with lively views. I got two rooms; the accessible one had a larger bathroom and toilet space but the shower was a bathtub unlike the photo that featured a shower head and walk in shower, the shower in the regular room was also a bathtub and it would creak at any movement ...
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Prince Waikiki
Very chill vibe.l
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Best Western The Plaza Hotel Honolulu Airport - Free Breakfast
Yes breakfast was good, parking was easy,staff was great, house keeping was very fast to deliver extra towels as needed. Room was clean, but only thing we're dissatisfied with was the air conditioning wasn't cold enough.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
The Twin Fin Hotel
Stayed here when it was the Aston Waikīkī. Not much has changed. Still a nice property with nice staff.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Chinatown
Kalihi
If you're spending some time in Kalihi, Honolulu Harbor and Bishop Museum are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Kaka'ako
While visiting Kaka'ako, you might make a stop by sights like Ward Village Shops and Neal S. Blaisdell Center.
Pacific Heights
While visiting Pacific Heights, you might make a stop by sights like Royal Mausoleum State Monument and Kapena Falls Trailhead.
Ala Moana
If you're spending some time in Ala Moana, Ala Moana Center and Magic Island are top sights worth seeing.
Tantalus
While visiting Tantalus, you might make a stop by sights like Honolulu Museum of Art and Makiki Forest Recreation Area.
