What's Downtown Honolulu Like?

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

Where are the Best Places to Stay in Downtown Honolulu?

We have 25 accommodations in the neighborhood. Some of the top places to stay in Downtown Honolulu:

Aston at the Executive Centre Hotel

3-star hotel with outdoor pool, restaurant

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

Heart of Downtown Honolulu

Comfortable condo with private spa tub

• • Free parking • Free in-room WiFi • Spa tub • 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:

• • Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL), 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 81°F)
• • Coldest months: January, February, March, December (average 74°F)
• • Rainiest months: December, November, January, March (average 2 inches of rainfall)