The hostel was pretty empty when I stayed there (maybe 50% capacity), which was good because it only has 3 showers and 3 toilets. Not an issue for my stay but would become one with more people. Cheap and centrally located - and only 45min drive to the volcanoes national park. I only spent two nights there but would have... More

This place was aweesome. I stayed here for 2 nights and found the experience aweeesome...meeting other people from other countries and exploring together was pretty cool....This place was cheap, clean and quiet.....I would recommend everyone who comes to HILO to stay here....thank you sasha from Canada and J....you guys ROCK....

This hotel has good central location, but to get here from the airport you need rent a car, the free car park is just next to hostel. Hostel is very clean, rooms big clean and beds very comfy. There is big kitchen and common area with PC+internet, TV and even there is small gym. Fro breakfast there is available slices... More

We found that there was more to do on the Hilo side of the Big Island than there was on the Kona side. The Hilo Backpackers Hostel was the cheapest one in town and also included a nice breakfast with 3 slices of toast, coffee tea and - our favorite - a papaya. The building was nothing special and we... More

Stayed for two nights. It was a very quiet hostel, with just a few guests. Didn't stay a lot in the room, as there are enough things to do around. Friendly staff, sharing stories about Hawaii. Sleep with the sound of the Cookie frogs.

This hostel is still under renvations, it is still live able, there no builders so there is no noise! they are getting a new kitchen fitted, should be very nice when finished. all mattress are brand new, we stayed in other hostels with bed bugs, but it was very nice here and bed bug free! Location in heart of hilo,... More

The facilities here are on par with most hostels I've stayed in around the world. It's not a huge place so it has a homey feel that I prefer to the giant hostels in Waikiki. That said, you need to plan to take care of all transportation and all arrangements yourself. I did get the hostel to cover transportation to/from... More

The owner of the hilo backpackers hostel, Charles will sometimes seem like he is a very accomodating host, however do not be fooled. He cares nothing other than what is in his immeadiate interest.. He is known as a scoundrel to anyone on the island that is familiar with him. He has very little aloha. I live on the island... More

My husband and I stayed for 2 nights at the hostel and found it very relaxing....the bed was super comfortable and the manager, Jared, very friendly and helpful. Would recommend this place to anyone looking for a clean, spacious, centrally located hostel in Hilo.