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Budget travelers know there's no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: Save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a little more.

Hostels that guests love in Hilo

  • Avg. price/night: $163.96
    Scored 7.2
    7.2
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,427 reviews
    Wonderful staff of Ms Peggy and papa Don, Sheri, Emma, Lilly and Kareen are all lovely and make you feel so welcome 😍 very generous of their time to get to know you and point out great attractions to make your stay so memorable 😀 supported by Kevin, Albert, Bruce and special Jeffrey, not to forget the lovely housekeeping crew! Great location on Banyan tree drive and rooms are generous and great value! Highly recommend from the Aussie 👧 Mahalo nui loa
    Catherine
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $147.45
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 384 reviews
    Trinity is very nice. The hostel’s location is near downtown.
    Li-Jung
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: $176.94
    Scored 9.3
    9.3
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 30 reviews
    - The hostel had a great location. - It was also clearly new and had the nicest kitchen I've ever seen in a hostel. - The beds are comfy and have really generous storage for bags. - Most of the staff were really nice and kind. - The pancakes in the morning were delicious. - Great bathrooms with rain showers.
    Marissa
    Group
  • Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 325 reviews
    location was great, in a quiet, more rural area. convenient parking, and there was a code so you could leave anytime and know the location and your room is safely secure. owner is very friendly. also comes with hygiene products like soap, body wash, towels, etc.
    A
    ARYN
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $147.45
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 384 reviews
    The hostel has a great location. Downton Hilo is walkable. The facilities were decent. The staff was very friendly.
    Ward
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $147.45
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 384 reviews
    Very clean and organized hostel. Felt very safe with personalized codes for front/ back door and individual rooms. There were also lockers for additional safe storage.
    R
    Rebecca
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $147.45
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 384 reviews
    One of the cleanest and well equipped hostels you'll see. And trust me, being almost bug-free is a feat in Hawaii. Great location, chill vibes.
    Maxim
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $257.15
    Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,713 reviews
    The view from the balcony across the bay and to the mountains is stunning. The room size is generous and we could sleep in comfort and safety with the balcony doors open and hear the sound of the waves gently lapping in the shore. Great location a walk into town along the harbour front. It’s conveniently close to the airport but a very nice area on the foreshore.
    Lisa
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $147.45
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 384 reviews
    Comfortable beds, clean place…and definitely the warm of staff. I think it was one of the best hostels I’ve ever been.
    Gabriela
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $206.43
    Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 108 reviews
    A well maintained hostel type hotel/lodge. The rooms were clean but with a musty mold oder so if you are sensitive be aware. It felt very safe at all times. A car (or transportation) is quite crucial.
    Fam Lundström
    Family with young children