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Hilo
Hilo Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Local Food & Travel Tips | Trip.com
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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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Wailuku River State Park
5.1
5.0
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2 Reviews
Rafting
Natural scenery
Rainbow Falls
5.1
4.2
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62 Reviews
Natural scenery
Hawai‘i Tropical Botanical Garden
3.6
4.7
/5
67 Reviews
Liliʻuokalani Gardens
3.3
5.0
/5
13 Reviews
Hilo Bayfront Beach Park
3.3
5.0
/5
1 Reviews
Blue Hawaiian Helicopters
3.3
3.0
/5
3 Reviews
Richardson Ocean Park
3.3
4.7
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5 Reviews
Panaewa Rainforest Zoo and Gardens
3.2
5.0
/5
5 Reviews
ʻAkaka Falls State Park
4.0
4.7
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19 Reviews
Natural scenery
Carlsmith Beach Park
3.2
4.3
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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
209 Reviews
Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
3.8
/5
124 Reviews
Hilo Reeds Bay Hotel
3.8
/5
81 Reviews
Scp Hilo Hotel
4.0
/5
113 Reviews
Howzit Hostels Hawaii
4.3
/5
79 Reviews
Hilo Bay Oceanfront Bed and Breakfast
4.7
/5
75 Reviews
Arnott's Lodge & Hiking Adventures
4.5
/5
107 Reviews
Hilo Vacation Rental
4.0
/5
111 Reviews
Howzit Hostels Hawaii
4.2
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Aaron’s Cottage
4.3
/5
96 Reviews
Stunning Views Best Locale Hilo 2Brcondo
4.5
/5
50 Reviews
The Inn at Kulaniapia Falls
4.5
/5
50 Reviews
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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Ponds Hilo
4.0
/5
10 Reviews
Seafood
Avg. €62/person
Hawaiian Style Cafe Hilo
4.5
/5
10 Reviews
Western cuisine
Avg. €32/person
Pineapples Island Fresh Cuisine
4.5
/5
8 Reviews
Western cuisine
Avg. €53/person
Paul's Place
4.7
/5
7 Reviews
Western cuisine
Avg. €1/person
Hilo Bay Cafe
4.3
/5
6 Reviews
Western cuisine
Avg. €23/person
Cafe Pesto Hilo Bay
4.0
/5
10 Reviews
Western cuisine
Avg. €38/person
Moon and Turtle
4.9
/5
10 Reviews
Japanese cuisine
Avg. €15/person
Jackie Rey's Ohana Grill Hilo
4.4
/5
7 Reviews
Western cuisine
Avg. €23/person
Takenoko Sushi Llc
4.0
/5
5 Reviews
Japanese cuisine
Avg. €43/person
Naung Mai Thai Kitchen
4.3
/5
7 Reviews
Asian cuisine
Avg. €12/person
Tina's Garden Cafe
4.0
/5
9 Reviews
Western cuisine
Avg. €17/person
Makani’s Magic Pineapple Shack
4.4
/5
7 Reviews
Coffee shop
Avg. €12/person
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Mauna Kea
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Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
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Popular Attractions in Hilo
Reeds Bay Beach Park
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Hoʻolulu Park
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Bike Volcano
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Reeds Island
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Hilo Bayfront Beach Park
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Naniloa Golf Course
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The Naha Stone
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Aunt Sally Kaleohano's Lū‘au Hale
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Arise Church
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Kalākaua Park
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Carlsmith Beach Park
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Moku Ola / Coconut Island
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Blue Hawaiian Helicopters
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High Fire Hawaii Gallery & Studio
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Onekahakaha Beach Park
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Native Hawaiian Lava
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Korean War Memorial
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Puka Puka Kitchen
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Hilo Burger Joint
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Cronies Bar & Grill
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Miyo's Restaurant
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Kawamoto Store
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Panda Express
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Just Cruisin Coffee
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Nori's | Saimin and Snacks
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Restaurant Kenichi
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