Honolulu Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Honolulu
From surfing waves to sunbathing, exploring volcanoes and visiting Pearl Harbour, Hawaii’s capital Honolulu has it all.

Located on Oahu Island, Honolulu is Hawaii’s state capital and its best-known resort destination. Blessed with long days of sunshine, it is a great place to go and while away the hours on the beach. Don your floral shirt, wrap a colourful lei around your neck, get yourself a cocktail and immerse yourself in the sunny, harmonious atmosphere.

As soon as you arrive and see the sunshine, you will definitely want to go straight to Waikiki Beach. One of the world’s most famous beaches, here you can join the surfers and swimmers in the turquoise waters. Or you can visit Kapiolani Park, home to the Honolulu Zoo as well as the extinct Diamond Head volcano. If you want to try your hand at snorkelling, pay a visit to Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve or Halona Beach, known to visitors as Eternity Beach.

As well as being a paradise resort for visitors who flock here from all over the world, Honolulu is a key town where most of Hawaii’s citizens reside. This is predominantly an Asian town, and you’ll see this in the food on offer in the local restaurants. Try one of their traditional dishes such as “laulau”, pork wrapped in taro leaves, or “poke”, a raw fish salad.

In the downtown area, you’ll find temples, nightlife and plenty of charming shops. The Aloha Tower is a renowned icon of Honolulu, where you can sit in the cafes and enjoy the stunning views out across the bay. At the Ala Moana Centre, meanwhile, you’ll find some splendid outdoor market stalls to explore. The town is also home to a royal palace, where you can find out more about the island’s Polynesian heritage.

Make sure you visit Pearl Harbour, where you can still see the USS Arizona Memorial by the USS Bowfin Submarine Museum, and find out more about the history of one of the Second World War’s most pivotal moments.

Hawaii is the southernmost state in the U.S., and Honolulu is home to some of its most famous attractions. It’s a busy place, famous for its traffic jams, so getting around cheaply and quickly on buses and trolleys is a smart move. That way you can explore the culture, enjoy the natural beauty and make the most of the climate when you visit.

Where to stay in Honolulu

Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
4 out of 5
2005 Kalia Rd, Honolulu, HI
The price is ₹21,416 per night from 3 Oct to 4 Oct
₹21,416
per night
3 Oct - 4 Oct
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Honolulu. Enjoy 5 outdoor pools, 9 restaurants and a beach locale. Popular attractions Waikiki Beach Walk and Ala Moana Center ...
8/10 Very Good! (5,278 reviews)
"Amazing place. I love it"

Reviewed on 26 Sep 2023

Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach
'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach
5 out of 5
2490 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, HI
The price is ₹22,450 per night from 27 Sep to 28 Sep
₹22,450
per night
27 Sep - 28 Sep
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Honolulu. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,741 reviews)
"Beautiful view. Staff were so nice and helpful."

Reviewed on 23 Sep 2023

'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach
Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa
Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa
4 out of 5
2424 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI
The price is ₹21,536 per night from 15 Oct to 16 Oct
₹21,536
per night
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Honolulu. Enjoy 3 restaurants, a beach locale and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the overall value in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,552 reviews)
"It was a wonderful stay and I hope to do it again soon."

Reviewed on 25 Sep 2023

Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Kuhio Banyan Club
Kuhio Banyan Club
2 out of 5
2310 Kuhio Avenue, Suite 140, Waikiki, Honolulu, HI
Stay at this aparthotel in Honolulu. Enjoy free WiFi, 5 restaurants and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Waikiki Beach Walk and Waikiki Beach are located ...
6.8/10 (1,589 reviews)
"Staff very friendly, room was clean and comfortable, location wise excellent. If ypu rent a car do a research where to park, public parks near by are very expensive for overnights."

Reviewed on 22 Sep 2023

Kuhio Banyan Club
Aston Waikiki Sunset
Aston Waikiki Sunset
4 out of 5
229 Paoakalani Ave, Honolulu, HI
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Honolulu. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness centre and on-site parking. Popular attractions Waikiki Beach and Waikiki Beach ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,522 reviews)
"Our view from the room of the ocean was spectacular! The room was very clean and up to date with a full kitchen (microwave, full stove/oven, sink, full sized refrigerator, and utinsels). No dishwasher (except for your own 2 hands). The bathroom was well equipped with several towels and a full bathtub/shower. ..."

Reviewed on 21 Sep 2023

Aston Waikiki Sunset
Aston at the Waikiki Banyan
Aston at the Waikiki Banyan
3 out of 5
201 Ohua Ave, Honolulu, HI
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Honolulu. Enjoy a sauna, on-site parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Waikiki Beach and Waikiki Beach Walk ...
7/10 Good! (2,234 reviews)
Good place to stay
"The apartment was spacious and the view was awesome! Furniture is outdated but kept clean. Location is excellent!"

Reviewed on 23 Sep 2023

Aston at the Waikiki Banyan
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Honolulu

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Top destination
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
4 Mar 2020

This is the second time I have been to Honolulu and am in the process of saving up to go again. It is such a magical place

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
20 Nov 2019

Honolulu in O’ahu Island was far to travel to from London. It was worth the journey as indeed a paradise.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
2 Nov 2019

Luau was brilliant! And worth booking a car for a day or two to visit North Shore.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
27 Oct 2019

Warm weather, clean and lovely views

4/5 - Good

henry
23 Oct 2019

It was our third and final time in Oahu as we are finding long haul flights affect us and jet lag is harder the older you get. But I would say to anyone it’s a beautiful place you have to see it to believe it is beautiful

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
23 Oct 2019

We love honolulu easy bus go everywhere

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