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Hilo Travel Guide 2026: Things to Do, Attractions & Itinerary | Trip.com
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Things to do in Hilo
What to do
Looking for things to do in Hilo? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Rainbow Falls
4.8
4.3
/5
61 Reviews
Natural scenery
Wailuku River State Park
4.8
5.0
/5
2 Reviews
Natural scenery
Hawai‘i Tropical Botanical Garden
3.6
4.7
/5
67 Reviews
Liliʻuokalani Gardens
3.3
5.0
/5
13 Reviews
Blue Hawaiian Helicopters
3.3
3.3
/5
3 Reviews
Hilo Bayfront Beach Park
3.3
5.0
/5
1 Reviews
Richardson Ocean Park
3.3
4.7
/5
5 Reviews
Panaewa Rainforest Zoo and Gardens
3.2
5.0
/5
5 Reviews
Zoos & aquariums
ʻAkaka Falls State Park
3.9
4.7
/5
19 Reviews
Natural scenery
Carlsmith Beach Park
3.2
4.3
/5
3 Reviews
Where to stay
Discover the most popular places to stay in Hilo, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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Grand Naniloa Hotel, a Doubletree by Hilton
3.7
/5
197 Reviews
Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
3.9
/5
117 Reviews
Hilo Reeds Bay Hotel
3.9
/5
71 Reviews
Scp Hilo Hotel
4.0
/5
112 Reviews
Howzit Hostels Hawaii
4.5
/5
69 Reviews
Aaron’s Cottage
4.2
/5
99 Reviews
Arnott's Lodge & Hiking Adventures
4.5
/5
106 Reviews
Hilo Bay Oceanfront Bed and Breakfast
4.7
/5
76 Reviews
The Inn at Kulaniapia Falls
4.5
/5
50 Reviews
Hilo Vacation Rental
3.9
/5
36 Reviews
Hawaiian Ohana Home
4.5
/5
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Howzit Hostels Hawaii
4.2
/5
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What to eat
Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Hilo dishes and foodie spots.
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Paul's Place
4.7
/5
7 Reviews
Western cuisine
Avg. PKR597/person
Moonstruck
4.6
/5
7 Reviews
Bakery
Avg. PKR1,075/person
Hilo Bay Cafe
4.3
/5
6 Reviews
Western cuisine
Avg. PKR7,569/person
Cafe Pesto Hilo Bay
4.0
/5
10 Reviews
Western cuisine
Avg. PKR12,324/person
Moon and Turtle
4.9
/5
10 Reviews
Japanese cuisine
Avg. PKR4,820/person
Hawaiian Style Cafe Hilo
4.4
/5
7 Reviews
Western cuisine
Avg. PKR717/person
Ponds Hilo
4.0
/5
10 Reviews
Western cuisine
Avg. PKR15,190/person
Jackie Rey's Ohana Grill Hilo
4.4
/5
7 Reviews
Western cuisine
Avg. PKR7,619/person
Takenoko Sushi Llc
4.0
/5
5 Reviews
Japanese cuisine
Avg. PKR13,757/person
Naung Mai Thai Kitchen
4.3
/5
7 Reviews
Asian cuisine
Avg. PKR4,043/person
Tina's Garden Cafe
4.0
/5
9 Reviews
Western cuisine
Avg. PKR5,732/person
Makani’s Magic Pineapple Shack
4.4
/5
7 Reviews
Coffee shop
Avg. PKR3,904/person
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Mauna Kea
4.1
/5
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Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
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22 Reviews
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Reeds Bay Beach Park
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Hoʻolulu Park
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Bike Volcano
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Extreme Exposure Fine Art Gallery
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Hilo Bayfront Beach Park
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Arise Church
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Kalākaua Park
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Moku Ola / Coconut Island
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Arnott's Lodging and Adventures
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Botanical Garden at University of Hawaii - Hilo
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Japanese Garden
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Francis Wong Stadium
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Native Hawaiian Lava
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Korean War Memorial
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The Booch Bar
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Puka Puka Kitchen
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Hilo Burger Joint
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Miyo's Restaurant
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