Where to stay · Honolulu, United States
Where to stay in Honolulu
6 areas worth booking in Honolulu, sorted by the budget each one actually suits — what the neighborhood feels like, and what a night there costs.
Budget — best areas
≈ $60 / nightThe eastern end of Waikīkī and the streets behind it, with Leonard's, Ono Seafood and the park. A little cheaper and calmer.
ʻIolani Palace and the state capitol, and next door Chinatown's lei stands, noodle shops and cocktail bars.
Mid-range — best areas
≈ $180 / nightThe beachfront strip of hotels, shops and restaurants under Diamond Head. Crowded and touristy, but the beach and the surf are right there.
The huge open-air mall and Ala Moana Beach Park, where locals swim, between Waikīkī and downtown.
A warehouse district painted with murals, now full of breweries, restaurants and new towers.
Luxury — best areas
≈ $500 / nightBeyond Diamond Head, a quiet enclave of oceanfront estates and one great resort, ten minutes from Waikīkī.
Now pick the hotel
Once you've settled on an area, the Honolulu guide carries our checked shortlist for each tier — what it costs, why it's on the list, and where to book it.