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Hilo Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Local Food & Travel Tips | Trip.com
About Hilo
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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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Rainbow Falls
4.7
4.3
/5
61 Reviews
Natural scenery
Wailuku River State Park
4.7
5.0
/5
2 Reviews
Rafting
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
Richardson Ocean Park
3.3
4.7
/5
5 Reviews
Blue Hawaiian Helicopters
3.3
3.3
/5
3 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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Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
3.9
/5
121 Reviews
Hilo Reeds Bay Hotel
3.9
/5
74 Reviews
Grand Naniloa Hotel, a Doubletree by Hilton
3.8
/5
203 Reviews
Scp Hilo Hotel
4.0
/5
112 Reviews
Aaron’s Cottage
4.2
/5
96 Reviews
Hilo Vacation Rental
3.9
/5
116 Reviews
Howzit Hostels Hawaii
4.5
/5
72 Reviews
Hilo Bay Oceanfront Bed and Breakfast
4.7
/5
75 Reviews
Arnott's Lodge & Hiking Adventures
4.5
/5
107 Reviews
The Inn at Kulaniapia Falls
4.5
/5
50 Reviews
Howzit Hostels Hawaii
4.2
/5
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Hilltop Legacy Vacation Rental
3.9
/5
106 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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Paul's Place
4.7
/5
7 Reviews
Western cuisine
Avg. MYR9/person
Moonstruck
4.6
/5
7 Reviews
Bakery
Avg. MYR17/person
Hilo Bay Cafe
4.3
/5
6 Reviews
Western cuisine
Avg. MYR120/person
Cafe Pesto Hilo Bay
4.0
/5
10 Reviews
Western cuisine
Avg. MYR196/person
Moon and Turtle
4.9
/5
10 Reviews
Japanese cuisine
Avg. MYR76/person
Ponds Hilo
4.0
/5
10 Reviews
Seafood
Avg. MYR320/person
Jackie Rey's Ohana Grill Hilo
4.4
/5
7 Reviews
Western cuisine
Avg. MYR121/person
Takenoko Sushi Llc
4.0
/5
5 Reviews
Japanese cuisine
Avg. MYR219/person
Naung Mai Thai Kitchen
4.3
/5
7 Reviews
Asian cuisine
Avg. MYR64/person
Tina's Garden Cafe
4.0
/5
9 Reviews
Western cuisine
Avg. MYR91/person
Makani’s Magic Pineapple Shack
4.4
/5
7 Reviews
Coffee shop
Avg. MYR62/person
Da Hawaiian Brain Freeze Shave Ice & Ice Cream
4.0
/5
5 Reviews
Western cuisine
Avg. MYR21/person
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Mauna Kea
4.1
/5
95 Reviews
Mountain climbing
Night view
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
4.6
/5
286 Reviews
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Mountain climbing
49 Black Sand Beach
4.0
/5
10 Reviews
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4.6
/5
22 Reviews
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4.6
/5
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4.3
/5
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4.3
/5
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Popular Attractions in Hilo
'Āinaola Park
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Mauna Kea State Recreation Area
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Edith Kanakaole Multi-Purpose Stadium
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Palace Theater
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Kaumana Caves Park
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Pacific Tsunami Museum
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Bayfront Park
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Safari Helicopters
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Babe Ruth Banyan Tree
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University Heights Park
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Saint Joseph Parish
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Coconut Island
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Paradise Island Tour LLC
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Subaru Telescope
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Leleiwi Beach Park (Wai’uli)
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Hilo Bay
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Mālama Park
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Rainbow Falls
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Mokupāpapa Discovery Center
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Wailoa Art Center
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Tsunami Clock of Doom
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Puka Puka Kitchen
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