Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
(
http://www1.honolulu.gov/parks/programs/
;
) Storytellers and sign-language interpreters
gather for two nights at Ala Moana Beach Park in mid-October; Friday is usually spooky
stories.
Hawaii International Film Festival
CINEMA
(
www.hiff.org
)
A celluloid celebration of Pacific Rim, Asian and homegrown films, includ-
ing world premieres, in late October.
King Kalakaua's Birthday
MUSIC, CULTURE
(
www.iolanipalace.org
)
Victorian-era decorations and a concert of traditional monarchy-era
music by the Royal Hawaiian Band at ʻIolani Palace on November 16.
Honolulu Marathon
SPORTS
(
www.honolulumarathon.org
)
One of the world's 10 biggest marathons runs on the second
Sunday of December.
Sleeping
Honolulu doesn't have much in the way of accommodations. Most tourists stay by the
beach in Waikiki.
Hostelling International (HI) Honolulu
HOSTEL $
(
946-0591;
www.hostelsaloha.com
;
2323-A Seaview Ave; dm $20-23, r $50-56; reception
8am-noon & 4pm-midnight;
) Along a quiet residential side street near the UH
Manoa campus, a short bus ride from Waikiki, this tidy, low-slung house has sex-segreg-
ated dorms and basic private rooms that are sunny and fan-cooled. There's a kitchen,
laundry room, lockers and two free parking spaces. Some students crash here while look-
ing for apartments, so it's often full (maximum seven-night stay).
Central Branch YMCA
HOSTEL $
(
941-3344;
www.ymcahonolulu.org
; 401 Atkinson Dr; s/d $55/75, with shared bathroom $45/65;
) Opposite the Ala Moana Center, the ol' Y lets unfussy budget travelers book
basic, well-worn rooms with shared bathrooms or slightly larger en suite rooms on
single-sex or co-ed floors. Perks include an Olympic-sized swimming pool and a gym.
Traffic noise, a general lack of cleanliness and an institutional atmosphere are downers.