What is Downtown Honolulu like?

Downtown Honolulu is a neighborhood that travelers 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 neighborhood.

Where is the best place to stay in Downtown Honolulu?

Based on our traveler data, Aston at the Executive Centre Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown Honolulu. This hotel is a short 5-minute walk from Honolulu Harbor, and it offers an outdoor pool and a hot tub. Another good choice for your stay in the neighborhood is AC Hotel by Marriott Honolulu .

How many hotels can I expect to find in Downtown Honolulu?

If you're searching for places to stay in Honolulu, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 71 Downtown Honolulu hotels and other accommodations to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Honolulu, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the top deals on offer in Downtown Honolulu.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Downtown Honolulu?

To access more information about picking new dates or cancelling your trip to Downtown Honolulu, click here .

What can I see and do in this Honolulu neighborhood?

Kumu Kahua Theatre, Hawaii Theater, and Hawaiʻi Heritage Center are family favorites to check out in Downtown Honolulu. Honolulu Harbor and King Kamehameha Statue are some other stops to visit in the neighborhood. Don't miss favorite places to visit in the surrounding area, such as Ala Moana Center, Waikiki Beach Walk, and Waikiki Beach. While you're out sightseeing in Honolulu, be sure to visit other sights like Royal Hawaiian Center or International Market Place.

Top Downtown Honolulu Hotels

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Our top choices for Downtown Honolulu hotels

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1. AC Hotel by Marriott Honolulu

Downtown Honolulu

Crystal

₩340,665 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

A tall, modern skyscraper with reflective glass windows and a prominent corner entrance.

2. Aston at the Executive Centre Hotel

Downtown Honolulu

Hanna

₩299,424 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A reception desk with a sign, a plant, and a white chair.

3. Bishop Suites Downtown Honolulu

Downtown Honolulu

Callie

₩304,708 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A high-rise building with a view of a cityscape and a body of water.

4. Executive Center Hotel Honolulu

Downtown Honolulu

₩409,561 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs, a pool, and a view of a city skyline.

5. Ala Moana Hotel by Mantra

Ala Moana, 2.6 km from Downtown Honolulu

Jordon

₩324,580 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A woman in a bikini sitting by a pool with a beach and palm trees in the background.

6. Prince Waikiki

Waikiki, 2.8 km from Downtown Honolulu

Madeline

₩481,865 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A hotel with outdoor seating, a pool, and a prominent building with a triangular roof structure.

7. OUTRIGGER Reef Waikiki Beach Resort

Waikiki, 4 km from Downtown Honolulu

Cheryl

₩555,803 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A hotel room with a balcony, a sofa, a lamp, and a view of the cityscape.

8. Aqua Palms Waikiki

Waikiki, 3.2 km from Downtown Honolulu

Alizea Crystal

₩262,852 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large plant.

9. Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Waikiki

Waikiki, 3.2 km from Downtown Honolulu

Peggy

₩199,372 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, overlooking the ocean at sunset.

10. Halepuna Waikiki by Halekulani

Waikiki, 4.2 km from Downtown Honolulu

Paul or Shirley

₩507,576 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A resort with a pool, palm trees, and a beach view.

11. Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort

Waikiki, 3.3 km from Downtown Honolulu

Carisma

₩464,301 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A modern lounge area with wicker chairs, a round wooden coffee table, and a sofa.

12. Holiday Inn Express Waikiki by IHG

Waikiki, 3.7 km from Downtown Honolulu

Catherine

₩242,166 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A spa room with two massage tables, a large potted plant, and a view of the beach.

13. Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa

Waikiki, 4.7 km from Downtown Honolulu

JoAnn

₩515,529 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

A pool area with a water slide, palm trees, and lounge chairs.

14. Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort

Waikiki, 4.2 km from Downtown Honolulu

LING

₩471,341 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A modern hotel with a rooftop pool, lounge chairs, and a view of surrounding high-rise buildings.

15. Renaissance Honolulu Hotel & Spa

Ala Moana, 2.1 km from Downtown Honolulu

Raymond

₩409,234 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a view of the ocean, and a patterned wall.

16. OUTRIGGER Waikiki Paradise Hotel

Waikiki, 4.6 km from Downtown Honolulu

Nathan

₩332,771 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

A swimming pool with lounge chairs, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

17. Hilton Vacation Club The Modern Honolulu

Waikiki, 3 km from Downtown Honolulu

Aryanna

₩263,144 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A coastal cityscape with high-rise buildings, a beach, and a pier with a boat.

18. Hilton Grand Vacations Club Grand Waikikian Honolulu

Waikiki, 3.2 km from Downtown Honolulu

Davinder

₩620,833 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A balcony with wicker chairs and a view of a marina with boats and buildings.

19. Ilikai Hotel & Luxury Suites

Waikiki, 3.1 km from Downtown Honolulu

Carl

₩401,285 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A coastal cityscape with a beach, palm trees, and a mountain in the background.

20. Waikiki Malia

Waikiki, 4.1 km from Downtown Honolulu

Pamela

₩235,496 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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Where to stay in Downtown Honolulu

Find the best Downtown Honolulu areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Downtown Honolulu

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Waikiki

Famous for Waikiki Beach, this district boasts six beaches and a skyline filled with high-rises and resort hotels. Surfing enthusiasts can enjoy the ideal surf break, while Kalākaua Avenue offers luxury shopping and Kūhiō Avenue features diverse dining and nightlife options.

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Ala Moana

Situated along Oʻahu's southern shores, this district boasts a vast stretch of reef-protected white sandy beaches and the world's largest open-air shopping center, Ala Moana Center. Enjoy shopping, dining, and relaxing at Ala Moana Beach Park.

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Diamond Head - Kapahulu - St. Louis

While visiting Diamond Head - Kapahulu - St. Louis, you might make a stop by sights like Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head.

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Western Honolulu

The abundant dining options and waterfront views are just a few top-rate features of the neighborhood. Make a stop by Honolulu Harbor or Aloha Stadium while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Hālawa / Aloha Stadium Station to get around town.

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McCully - Moiliʻili

If you're spending some time in McCully - Moiliʻili, Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i and HB Social Club - Hawaiian Brian's are top sights worth seeing.

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