Big Island Hostels

This is a complete list of all known hostels in Big Island. If you know of a Big Island hostel that isn't listed here, please use the "Add a New Hostel" link at the bottom of the page.

(Pahoa)

"A truly unique place -- gives one a real chance to be out in the nature but also having the modern day conveniences like kitchen, sleeping facilities. Being eco-friendly is a part of life out here -- that's what makes this place so great for me. Also, the people who run the hostel are like a family - it's like a small community in the middle of rain forest!" … "Mosquitoes were terrible....

(Pahoa)

Pahoa Hostel

"I stayed here 5 months. This place is great! First of all you can often work off your bed and meals for a reasonable amount of labor. The surfing is big, excellent and very consistent. There are many unique attractions in the area such as steam vents, hot ponds, crater lake, lava trees, etc. The people are very nice and easygoing and will go out of their way to help you a lot. You will meet...

(Kailua Kona)

Patey's Place - Koa Wood Hale Inn

"this is one of the friendliest hostels i've ever stayed at. I stayed here in march of 2007 for two nights (by the way, any comments left about this hostel pre 2006 are when it was under different management). the dorms are small, so probably fill up when it's a busy time of year, but it's nice to only have to share a room with three other people. the kitchen, bathroom, and main room are all...

(Hilo)

Arnott's Lodge

"Arnott's boasts the best valued tours on the island and a prime location that's walking distance from the beach. The two most popular tours are Mauna Kea and the Volcano. Both are excellent and highly recommended. Fun, professional guides drive new vans and offer insights to the local culture, as well as flora and fauna, while entertaining guests throughout the trip. Tours are also a...

(Volcano Village)

HI - Holo Holo In Hostel

"Reminiscent of an old farmhouse, this hostel located in the rainforest near Volcano National Park offers a homey feel and quiet ambience. The kitchen is definitely the meeting place, with a huge old wooden table and plenty of cooking facilities. A world map located here lets you place a pin marking where you are from -- the map is littered with pins from around the globe. It's clean and...

(Hilo)

Hilo Bay Hostel

"The recently renovated Hilo Bay Hostel's most intriguing feature is its past life. Built in 1911, this historic site served as the gateway to a speakeasy. Look closely at the Hilo Bay Hostel sign on the grand staircase that leads to the second floor hostel. There are small windows on both sides of the sign. A secret passageway leading under the stairs allowed a signaler to give the green...

(Kailua Kona)

Pineapple Park Volcano Side Bed & Breakfast

"Pineapple Park Hostel is located on Highway 11, 20 minutes by car from Kona and about 45 minutes from the airport. A colorful variety of kayaks and a nice, big sign help to identify the hostel. Start looking for the hostel once you passed the gas stations in Captain Cook. The hostel is across from a vehicle workshop on your right hand side. There is visitor parking available at the hostel....

(Captain Cook)

Kaimana Guest House & Hostel

"quiet location on the coast. We're about 700 feet from the shore which is rocky. Off the beaten track this is a great place to view whales when the season is right. For more information and pictures please check out my webpage." … 88-1581 Akahi Ave. Map on webpage. … P.O. Box 946

Big Island Others

Lova Lava Land Eco-Resort

*Daily specials & Weekly & Monthly discounts available through lovalavaland.com!* This is a once-in-a-lifetime adventure in staying in creative off-the-grid accommodations! Our 3 acre property is designed as a fun learning experience in life on an old lava field - full of beautiful shady Ohia trees, vast ocean views, and creative communal areas great for socializing and relaxing. Lova Lava...

Big Island Travel Tips & Suggestions

Comment by From Chicago, IL

A rental is a must to get around. If you're looking for adventure, try a 4x4. Some of the best beaches are only accessible by 4x4 or a very long hike. The Big Island is home to the nicest and happiest bunch of people I have ever encountered, and how could they not be -- the air they breathe smells of sea and sweet flowers! Kona was "touristy" but had a small town feel, whereas Hilo felt more like a city (with reason, it is). I think my favorite part of the trip was walking through the Waipio Valley -- a phenomenal experience, from cascades of brightly colored wild impatiens to alien fruit trees and the random wandering horse, and kind wandering tourists I met along the way, and of course the waterfall and black sand beach, it was the highlight of my trip. The volcano was another sight to remember -- I got phenomenal photographs. Sometimes I think my memories of the Big Island are all a dream. The Big Island is definitely more laid back than other popular islands. Pretty much everything is closed and quiet by 10 p.m. (in Kona, at least). If you're looking to party into the wee hours, you may want to consider a different location. But if you want to relax and see nature at its finest, the Big Island is a great place to be.

Comment by Eero

We visited the Big Island in 2004 and are going again this year. We loved it. It was great to visit the towns/cities when we wanted, but also easy to get away and enjoy solitude on many quiet beaches. The rainy, jungled, Hilo side had dramatic thunder storms -- very cool! Kona was definitely more touristy, but interesting and was closer to the best snorkeling areas. The Big Island has a little bit of everything. Avoid Issac Hale and Puna, as these are the areas where local Hawaiians are especially territorial about their land and not all that friendly to tourists. We stayed in hostels and a VW camper van and had no problem getting around. A rental car of some sort is a must if you want to see all of the island.

Comment by pete still

I'm lucky enough to have been more than once. There are real and friendly people. I need to return but I'm still unsure about sleeping on a volcano.

Comment by Anonymous

Kona is the best.

Comment by Tesh N Ben

This island is fantastic. There is so much to do and its far less touristy than you might expect. Its pretty much essential to hire a car to make the most of it though, and try to avoid Kona. Hilo is the rain captial of the USA but the weather changed in a matter of a few miles on Hawaii. Its amazing.

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