Arden Waikiki

This bustling, bare-bones cafe with a menu of Vietnamese classics specializes in pho noodle soup.

Casual hotel with bright rooms, an outdoor pool, dining & a nightclub, plus free Wi-Fi. Across the street from the Honolulu Zoo, this laid-back hotel is a 10-minute walk from Waikiki Aquarium and a 13-minute walk from Waikiki Beach. Bright island-influenced rooms feature free Wi-Fi, minifridges and coffeemakers, plus TVs and balconies. Some have kitchenettes and/or pull-out sofas. There's also an ocean view suite with a full kitchen, a living room and a dining area. There's an outdoor pool and sundeck on the 10th floor, plus a casual restaurant, a lively nightclub and a business center. For surcharges, an Internet kiosk and grocery delivery are available.

Airy rooms & suites with private lanais in a laid-back hotel featuring a gym & an outdoor pool. A half mile from Kahanamoku Beach, this relaxed hotel is a mile from the Honolulu Zoo and 2 miles from Hawaii Interstate 1. Bright, airy room feature tropical accents, private lanais, and city or ocean views. All have Wi-Fi, flat-screens, minifridges and coffeemakers; some provide microwaves. Studios and 1-bedroom suites add kitchenettes or kitchens. Morning coffee and tea are included. There's a heated outdoor pool, and a sundeck with BBQs, plus a gym. A resort fee covers Wi-Fi, beach gear and a weekly wine-and-cheese social, as well as DVD players.

The Royal Hawaiian, a historic pink palace on Waikiki Beach, blends elegance with Hawaiian charm, offering lush grounds, cozy rooms, and beach access.

Tucked within the New Otani Kaimana Beach Hotel, this breezy eatery offers a memorable mix of Pacific Rim dishes and breathtaking sunset views.

Mud Hen Water is a bright, spacious spot by Ed Kenney serving inventive Hawaiian-Asian fusion small plates and cocktails that make for an unforgettable meal.

Low-key hostel with single-sex dorms, private rooms, shared bathrooms, a communal kitchen & laundry. This laid-back, family-run hostel is a 1-minute walk from the nearest bus stop, 2 miles from Kahanamoku Beach and 3 miles from the Honolulu Zoo. The 7-bed, single-sex dorms feature metal-framed bunk beds and shared bathrooms. Private rooms are also available. Kids age 4 and younger stay free with an adult. Wi-Fi is complimentary. Amenities include a communal kitchen and a guest laundry, as well as a shared lounge, a TV area, a garden and a relaxed patio.

This cheerful hotel near Ala Wai Canal features colorful rooms with private balconies, a cozy lobby with complimentary refreshments, and a small heated pool for a laid-back Waikiki getaway.

Live Hawaiian dancing & music under the stars paired with inventive island cocktails & pupus.