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
Amazing and friendly staff.
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 very clean and close to the beach and shopping and restaurant.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026

Prince Waikiki
Great hotel and staff to make the trip incredible experience. They were especially nice to our baby and very helpful
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026

Best Western The Plaza Hotel Honolulu Airport - Free Breakfast
Clean room
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026

Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
Right in the heart of Waikiki Beach, yet, if you have a rental car, relatively easy to get out as the main drag of Waikiki Beach ends around this resort.
Reviewed on 26 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.

