Waikiki Beachside Hostel
2556 Lemon Rd, Honolulu, HI 96815, Honolulu, United States
3-star hotel
Guest rating: 4.4 / 5
Overview
Waikiki Beachside Hostel is a 3-star hostel in a bustling part of Honolulu, about a 2-minute walk from Waikiki Beach. Its public rating is 4.4 out of 5 from 2,222 reviews.
Rooms
Accommodation ranges from 8-person dormitories to smaller 6- and 4-person dorms, with semi-private and private rooms also available. The property’s room formats include shared options as well as more private arrangements.
Shared spaces & activities
Guests have access to a full community kitchen, an open lounge area and a fitness area. The hostel also organizes daily activities.
Food
Guest reviews mention complimentary pancakes and coffee in the morning. Reviews also note a pizza place and café on the premises.
Nearby places
Honolulu Zoo is about 196 m away, and Kuhio Beach is about 385 m away. Waikiki Aquarium is around 780 m away; Diamond Head and Ala Moana Center are about 2.0 km and 3.0 km away, respectively.
Best for
This hostel is a strong fit for travelers who want to stay close to Waikiki Beach and are comfortable with dormitory-style accommodation or shared spaces. Its community kitchen, lounge, fitness area and daily organized activities also suit guests looking for a social, activity-oriented stay.
Travel tips
Waikiki Beach is about a 2-minute walk away, with Kuhio Beach around 385 m and the Honolulu Zoo around 196 m from the hostel. Diamond Head and Ala Moana Center are farther away—about 2.0 km and 3.0 km, respectively—so plan separately for those visits. Room choices range from 8-person dorms to private rooms, so check the room format that suits you when arranging your stay.
What guests say
Guests often praise the friendly, professional staff, the convenient Waikiki location and the value they feel the hostel offers. Some describe a pleasant, social atmosphere, while others find the music loud and say it can make resting difficult. Cleanliness feedback is mixed: some guests praise the cleaning, while others report a dingy bathroom or broken room blinds. Reviews also mention complimentary breakfast pancakes and coffee.
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