Lahaina hostels

Hawaii is known as a pricey destination for travel, but booking at one of the hostels in Lahaina means that you don’t have to spend your entire travel budget on your accommodation in Maui. In fact, hostels are a particularly good way for solo travelers to enjoy the island; avoiding families and honeymooning couples, solo travelers can meet new friends and take advantage of services like tour booking and free bicycles to ride, which many hostels offer as standard.

Most of the hostels in Lahaina are located a short distance from downtown, in the vicinity of Emily’s Beach. This is a great location, as guests will be about a 5 min walk from Lahaina Banyan Court Park—where the oldest banyan tree in the world can be found—and a 15 min walk from the shops and restaurants of downtown Lahaina. Some hostels, like Tiki Beach Hostel, are also located just steps away from the sea.

One of the best hostels in Lahaina for couples is the Hakuna Matata Maui Hostel, which offers several amenities that guests might expect to find in a far more expensive hotel. Private rooms are available and come with cabana-style furniture, access to a patio, and a shared bathroom. The hostel also boasts a private beach area and services like free bicycles, kayaks, and various other pieces of beach equipment.

Solo travelers looking for a friendly hostel in Lahaina won’t be able to top the Tiki Beach House. This laid-back property features bright, four-bed dorms set around a traditional tiki garden, plus the option of booking a futon mattress in a tent if you’re feeling adventurous. Guests can get to know one another in the community kitchen and lounge, or by taking part in one of the free beach walks, hikes, or snorkeling tours. Kayaks and bicycles are also available for rent, and an activities desk is the perfect way to get local advice and book a space on a group tour of the island.

If you want to ensure you grab a bargain, try to book more than 90 days before your stay to get the best price for a Lahaina hostel.

Don’t know how much time you need to see all the sights? KAYAK users usually book their hostel in Kapalua for 2 days.