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Waikiki Backpackers Hostel

2569 Cartwright Rd, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815
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Forest HIlls, NY
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2013

I just wanted to say what a fantastic time I had recently staying at the Waikiki Backpackers Hostel. The staff was fantastic, the accomodations were well-located and clean, and the meals were just enough to start the day. I would wholeheartedly recommend this to any hosteler looking for a great value and a supurb hosteling experience.

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New York City, New York
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 7, 2013

Rooms were clean and spacious enough. Fellow occupants during our stay were respectful. Breakfast is weak (toast, butter, jam, and 1 yogurt), but you can't have it all, I suppose. Great location on the eastern end of Waikiki beach-- essentially right on the main beach and tourist drag. That said, we appreciated being able to easily access life outside of... More

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Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 3, 2013

Well located, two blocks from Waikiki beach. I booked a private double room (room 4). It had a wood carpet, king size bed, big LCD TV, fridge, microwave, air conditioner, fan, private bathroom and closed. Internet wifi signal was not working in my bedroom (low signal), but at the kitchen and office, it worked fine (good speed). The cold water... More

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Helsinki, Southern Finland, Finland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 2, 2013

I Love this hostel. Staff was really nice and helpfull. The rooms were really clean and the location was soooo good :) If I ever go to Honolulu I´ll stay at this hostel again. I will recommend this place. Really cheap. And the people there! So nice people all over the world! I had a great time.

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New York City, New York
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 13, 2013

This hostel is very nice and centrally located. I think it's a much more low key hostel where one can get a good sleep instead of sleepless night due to noise. I am very pleased with my stay and I will stay there again.

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Chicago, Illinois
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 12, 2013

The top real hostel experience! The location is perfect to everything (including the beach), great rooms, Jessie the head guy who works during the day went out of his way to help me with advice and book other places for my further trips (above and beyond). I had the greatest time on my travels here.

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Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 11, 2013

This was my first "real" hostel experience. I've stayed in a few hostels (and other similar accommodations) before while traveling through Japan, but I was with my family and we reserved the entire room, so with the exception of sharing bathrooms with strangers, the "sleeping quarters" were shared between just my family. I came to this hostel with very low... More

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Redmond, Washington, United States
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 17, 2013

Like a converted hotel. The dorm rooms are like a standard hotel room with an ensuite bathroom with three bunk beds, a full size refrigerator, sink and microwave. AC works just fine. Staff good and a location hard to beat. Safeway is probably 15 minute walk along with better food choices than the main Waikiki strip. Fast, free WiFi.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 13, 2013 via mobile

This place is great! It's no 5star hotel but having stayed at all the other hostels in the area as well I can definately say it is the best! Private rooms are large, bed is big (although a little uncomfortable), has a flat screen in the room, it is also the only hostel in Waikiki with an indoor kitchen/socializing area.... More

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Tel Aviv, Israel
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 4, 2013 via mobile

Maybe the best hostel I've been to. Good facilities , great great staff - especially Jessy and Jeana - amazing ppl :-). Had great time there. The atmosphere was great, hanging out together in the common area and than in Waikiki. Facilities-wise - shower& toilet in every room, fridge& microwave in each & every room! No need to fight over... More

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Waikiki Backpackers Hostel Hawaii/Honolulu
Address: 2569 Cartwright Rd, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815
Region: United States > Hawaii > Oahu > Honolulu
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Ranked #14 of 48 Specialty lodging in Honolulu
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