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How much do hostels in Honolulu cost?
Available dorm-bed prices in Honolulu, USA range from $30 to $56/night over the next 3 months. HostelHound compares 8 hostels. Cheaper dates to stay include Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10.
On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $33.
Based on current listings, October dorm beds typically start around $30/night.
At $30/night and up, Honolulu is a mid-range hostel destination in USA.
How these prices work: Hostelworld listings, based on one night and the selected dorm-bed type. “Typical starting price” is the median of daily minimum prices across 4 contributing properties—not the typical hostel’s price. Amounts are converted to USD; verify availability and final taxes and fees on Hostelworld. Filters can narrow the advertised results below, but this summary remains citywide. Latest city scrape: 2026-10-07T16:34:29.887Z.
Cheaper dates to stay
The lower-priced dates currently available include October 8 (one night),October 9 (one night),October 10 (one night). Cheaper stay dates show when lower prices are available. They do not say how far ahead to book.
Other cities in USA
- Las Vegas hostel prices from $10/night
- Los Angeles hostel prices from $14/night
- Miami hostel prices from $15/night
- Santa Fe hostel prices from $21/night
- San Francisco hostel prices from $23/night
- Chicago hostel prices from $25/night
- New Orleans hostel prices from $26/night
- Washington DC hostel prices from $31/night
- San Diego hostel prices from $32/night
- Denver hostel prices from $35/night
- Portland hostel prices from $36/night
- Austin hostel prices from $37/night
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- The Beach Waikiki by ALOH 9.3 · 6,134 reviews
- Seaside Women's Hostel by ALOH 9.0 · 5,376 reviews
- Polynesian Hostel Beach Club Waikiki 8.2 · 3,322 reviews
- Honu Waikiki by ALOH 9.6 · 661 reviews
- Waikiki Beachside Hostel 8.5 · 408 reviews
- Waikiki Heritage Hotel 7.1 · 31 reviews
- Bposhtels Waikiki Retreat 8.4 · 20 reviews
- Waikiki Beach Hostel
Local knowledge for Honolulu
Where to stay
Chinatown, centered on Hotel Street and Nuuanu Avenue, has most of the budget accommodation and is a short walk from downtown. Waikiki puts you closer to the beach but hostel beds cost noticeably more and the neighborhood gets loud on weekends.
Getting around
- TheBus costs a small flat fare and covers most of the island. Route 60 from Ala Moana Center gets you to Haleiwa on the North Shore in about two hours, no rental car needed.
- KCC Farmers Market runs Saturday mornings (7:30-11am) at Kapiolani Community College on Diamond Head Road. Cheap plate lunches and the best fruit on the island.
- Hanauma Bay requires advance reservations booked online. Show up without one and you will be turned away at the gate, no exceptions.
When to go
September and October are the cheapest months to find a bed. December through March fills hostels fast as mainland visitors escape winter, and the two weeks around Christmas are the tightest of the year.
Frequently asked questions
How much do hostels in Honolulu cost?
On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $33. Dorm beds currently range from $30 to $56/night across the next 3 months of availability.
What are cheaper dates to stay in Honolulu?
Based on current listed prices, cheaper upcoming dates to stay in Honolulu include October 8, October 9, October 10.
How many hostels does HostelHound track in Honolulu?
HostelHound currently tracks 8 hostels in Honolulu, USA.
How much do hostels in Honolulu cost in October?
Based on current listings, October dorm beds typically start around $30/night.
Is Honolulu affordable compared to other hostel cities in USA?
Honolulu is a mid-range hostel destination in USA, with dorm prices starting from $30/night.
Where do backpackers stay in Honolulu?
Chinatown, centered on Hotel Street and Nuuanu Avenue, has most of the budget accommodation and is a short walk from downtown. Waikiki puts you closer to the beach but hostel beds cost noticeably more and the neighborhood gets loud on weekends.
What is the best time of year to visit Honolulu?
September and October are the cheapest months to find a bed. December through March fills hostels fast as mainland visitors escape winter, and the two weeks around Christmas are the tightest of the year.