Chinatown Travel Guide
Honolulu
Popular places to visit
Waikiki Beach
Pack your shorts or bikini and surf, swim, or just sit back under a palm tree and enjoy the Aloha spirit at Hawaii’s most famous beach.
Pearl Harbor
Discover where America's involvement in World War II started and ended amid the moving memorials and battleship museums of this historic harbor.
Ala Moana Center
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home with a trip to Ala Moana Center, a popular shopping spot in Honolulu. Discover the area's beautiful sunsets or seek out its surfing spots.
Waikiki Beach Walk
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home when you visit Waikiki Beach Walk, a popular shopping spot in Honolulu. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or seek out the local tours.
Honolulu Harbor
Explore the waterfront in Honolulu with a trip to Honolulu Harbor. Amble around the area's beaches or visit its shops.
Diamond Head
Make the short climb to the rim of this extinct volcanic crater for spectacular views of Honolulu, the Pacific Ocean and the rugged ranges of Oahu’s interior.
Things to do
Waikiki Trolley Pass All Line Hop-On Hop-Off
Hanauma Bay Snorkeling from Waikiki
Premium Snorkeling Cruise, Buffet, Whale & Dolphin Watch- AM, PM or Sunset
Pearl Harbor Tribute: Arizona Memorial and Honolulu City Tour
Sunset Dinner Cruise with Polynesian Show
Ultimate Pearl Harbor Circle Island Tour with Dole Plantation & USS Arizona
Top hotels in Chinatown
Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
"We had a wonderful time in Oahu and have no major complaints. The hotel was clean and the staff were super friendly and helpful. The waterfront is amazing. The negatives is that it is a HUGE resort - it's almost too much. Too many people around and lines to elevators and the village area. The food ..."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa
"Beach view"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach
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Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort
"We loved staying here!!! It was clean and perfect for our anniversary get away."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Prince Waikiki
"Above average hotel, but over priced for what they had to offer. The hotel and resort fees are out of control. $45 resort fee is just unacceptable."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
"Room was well kept,staff accommodation excellent."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Chinatown
Kalihi
If you're spending some time in Kalihi, Honolulu Harbor and Bishop Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown Honolulu
Unique features of Downtown Honolulu include the shopping and beaches. Make a stop by Honolulu Harbor or King Kamehameha Statue while you're exploring the area.
Kaka'ako
While visiting Kaka'ako, you might make a stop by sights like Neal S. Blaisdell Center and Ala Moana Beach Park.
Pacific Heights
While visiting Pacific Heights, you might make a stop by sights like National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific and Honolulu Museum of Art Spalding House.
Liliha - Kapalama
While visiting Liliha - Kapalama, you might make a stop by sights like Waikiki Historic Trail and Princess Ruth Ke'elikolani Performing Arts Center.
Ala Moana
If you're spending some time in Ala Moana, Ala Moana Center and Magic Island are top sights worth seeing.
