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Hilo Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Things to Do & Deals | Trip.com | August 2026
About Hilo
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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
4.4
/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
Blue Hawaiian Helicopters
3.4
3.3
/5
3 Reviews
Big Island Candies
3.3
5.0
/5
11 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
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
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
195 Reviews
Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
3.8
/5
117 Reviews
Hilo Reeds Bay Hotel
3.9
/5
72 Reviews
Scp Hilo Hotel
4.0
/5
111 Reviews
Howzit Hostels Hawaii
4.5
/5
67 Reviews
Hilo Bay Oceanfront Bed and Breakfast
4.7
/5
74 Reviews
Hilo Vacation Rental
3.9
/5
38 Reviews
The Inn at Kulaniapia Falls
4.5
/5
51 Reviews
Aaron’s Cottage
4.2
/5
97 Reviews
Arnott's Lodge & Hiking Adventures
4.4
/5
106 Reviews
Howzit Hostels Hawaii
4.3
/5
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New - Pineapple Loft - Entire House Downtown Hilo with AC
4.7
/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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Cafe Pesto Hilo Bay
4.0
/5
10 Reviews
Western cuisine
Avg. RUB3,910/person
Ponds Hilo
4.0
/5
10 Reviews
Western cuisine
Avg. RUB4,820/person
Moonstruck
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Bakery
Avg. RUB341/person
Takenoko Sushi Llc
4.0
/5
5 Reviews
Japanese cuisine
Avg. RUB4,365/person
Paul's Place
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Western cuisine
Avg. RUB189/person
Tina's Garden Cafe
4.0
/5
9 Reviews
Western cuisine
Avg. RUB1,818/person
Da Hawaiian Brain Freeze Shave Ice & Ice Cream
4.0
/5
5 Reviews
Western cuisine
Avg. RUB429/person
Hawaiian Style Cafe Hilo
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Western cuisine
Avg. RUB227/person
Pineapples Island Fresh Cuisine
4.5
/5
8 Reviews
Western cuisine
Avg. RUB4,092/person
Hilo Bay Cafe
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Western cuisine
Avg. RUB2,402/person
Panda Express
4.0
/5
5 Reviews
Moon and Turtle
4.0
/5
3 Reviews
Japanese cuisine
Avg. RUB1,529/person
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Best of Hilo
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Mauna Kea
4.1
/5
95 Reviews
Mountain climbing
Night view
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
4.5
/5
286 Reviews
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Mountain climbing
49 Black Sand Beach
4.0
/5
10 Reviews
Beaches and shores
Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park
4.6
/5
22 Reviews
Historic landmark
La'aloa Beach Park
4.6
/5
26 Reviews
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Surfing
Haleakalā National Park
4.3
/5
95 Reviews
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4.3
/5
21 Reviews
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Popular Types of Attractions in Hilo
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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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Hilo Bayfront Beach Park
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Aunt Sally Kaleohano's Lū‘au Hale
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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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Arnott's Lodging and Adventures
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Blue Hawaiian Helicopters
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Botanical Garden at University of Hawaii - Hilo
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Mo'oheau Park
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High Fire Hawaii Gallery & Studio
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Japanese Garden
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Native Hawaiian Lava
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Korean War Memorial
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