The Waikiki beachside hostel is the largest locally owned and operated hostel in Hawaii since 2001. We pride ourselves on providing hotel type services in a casual fun backpacker environment.  With over 150 beds to meet the needs of short term to long term stays, Hokondo managing company , focuses on delivering customer service and  amenities offered. Our properties are located only a stroll away to world famous Waikiki Beach, shops, restaurants, nightlife, bus transportation and more.

Our hostel is unique in that we provide the best of both worlds; we provide hotel features with the intimacy and interaction typical of hostel travel. We act as a central hub for travelers to explore the islands whilst building lifetime connections, memories and experiences. Our friendly staff is here to serve you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, whether it is pointing you to a restaurant, giving you the local scoops, or helping you rent a car. We have free breakfast daily and nightly dinner chef specials for hostellers to gather in our open air lounge. Activities also range from free seasonal parties to live entertainment bands, movie nights, and ping pong tournaments.

Come and see for yourself why we have been rated again and again the favorite and most happening hostel on the islands

Employee Appreciation Outing 7/2010