What's Downtown Honolulu like?

Come to Downtown Honolulu for a glimpse of landmarks such as Iolani Palace, and to take in some culture at places such as Hawaii Theater. Enjoy the neighbourhood's beach views and shops. Honolulu Harbor and Aloha Tower Marketplace are a couple of popular sights that will definitely leave an impression.

Where are the best places to stay in Downtown Honolulu?

We have 21 accommodation options in the neighbourhood. Some of the top places to stay in Downtown Honolulu:

Aston at the Executive Centre Hotel

3-star hotel with outdoor pool and restaurant

• • Free WiFi • Bar • 24-hour front desk • Walkable location

Heart of Downtown Honolulu

Adults-only condo with kitchen

• • Free in-room WiFi • Hot tub • Fitness centre • Outdoor pool

Spacious Downtown Executive Retreat Free Parking

Comfortable condo with private hot tub

• • Free parking • Free in-room WiFi • Outdoor pool

How to get to Downtown Honolulu

Downtown Honolulu is located 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from the heart of Honolulu.

Flying to:

• • Honolulu, HI (HNL-Daniel K. Inouye Intl.), 4.3 mi (7 km) from Downtown Honolulu
• • Kapolei, HI (JRF-Kalaeloa), 13.6 mi (21.8 km) from Downtown Honolulu

Things to see and do in and around Downtown Honolulu

What to see in Downtown Honolulu

• • Honolulu Harbor
• • Iolani Palace
• • Aloha Tower
• • King Kamehameha Statue
• • Hawaii Pacific University

Things to do in Downtown Honolulu

• • Aloha Tower Marketplace
• • Hawaii Theater
• • Hawaiian Mission Houses
• • Hawaii Children's Discovery Center
• • Honolulu Museum of Art at First Hawaiian Center

Other popular Downtown Honolulu attractions

• • Kaka'ako Waterfront Park
• • Foster Botanical Garden
• • Kawaiaha'o Church
• • Hawaii State Art Museum
• • Washington Place

When is the best time to visit Honolulu?

• • Hottest months: August, September, July, October (average 27°C)
• • Coldest months: January, February, March, December (average 23°C)
• • Rainiest months: December, November, January, February (average 64 mm of rainfall)