Name: Central Ymca Residences
Address: 401 Atkinson Dr, Honolulu, 96814, US

8/10

Excellent

11 Jul 2026

James

I stayed at Central YMCA Residences while transitioning into my new apartment and beginning a new chapter of my life here in Hawaii. From the very beginning, the staff made me feel welcomed and helped turn a big life change into a much easier experience.

I especially want to recognize Christine. Every once in a while you meet someone who leaves an impression on you, and Christine was definitely that person for me. She was always kind, helpful, genuine, and had a way of making every interaction feel easy and comfortable.
Not only is she amazing at what she does, she is gorgeous, so much so it is hard not to notice. Some people just naturally brighten your day, and Christine did exactly that.

Thank you Christine, and thank you to everyone at Central YMCA Residences for making my first days in Hawaii something I’ll always remember.

6/10

Pleasant

06 Jul 2026

lei

No A/C. Can be very hot.
Window is open concept shutter. Very loud noise from boulevard during the night.
Bathroom ( shared ) is tiny.
Toilet paper and paper towel is adequate and replaced on time.
Shower is acceptable.
Staff is okay.
Free coffee.
Only supply one small size towel.
Bedsheet is clear without scent.

Self

2/10

Poor

03 Jul 2026

Micheal

The price is too good to be true. From dirty rooms, to broken floors and un maintained common areas, you're better off putting more money into a place that's at MINIMUM air conditioned. With the lack of cleanliness came bugs and other things throughout the night. Only when people complained numerous times about broken elevators, broken floor tiles, common areas being out of utilities would anything get done. They claim a cleaning crew comes once a week, and you do see people that at least look the part. But, good luck convincing anyone staying there of that. The only true benefit of staying here is that everything is within walking distance, including better, cleaner places to stay. Unless a dirty, one fan, one outlet room sounds like your ideal tropical stay; do yourself a favor and spend the extra money on somewhere that actually takes care of its guests.

Self

4/10

Poor

03 Jul 2026

Dmitry

Very dirty place. The bathrooms smelled like pee. My bed sheets were never changed and the room was never cleaned. There is no AC in the rooms. My room was overlooking a parking garage, which was making a lot of noise from the people there, the cars, and some strange sounds from the electric wires. It was difficult to sleep. It looks like the tourists and longer-term social residents are mixed. So, I found myself among socially troubled residents of the YMCA, which probably should be a separation. Very few young people stayed there, and they looked shocked. Basically this place is a shelter or previously homeless or socially troubled people, who are on special YMCA programs. It is okay to stay here if it is your only option, but the YMCA could have done a better job in hosting young short-term tourists.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

19 May 2026

Ricky

Everything was okay. Just mid- not bad, but could be a little bit more cleaner.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

07 May 2026

Xin

The area is safe and quite. It's very close to Waikiki. The price is very competitive. They don't provide toothpaste or soap. You just need to bring your own.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

08 Mar 2026

Timothy

Honolulu has few budget options especially near Waikiki. This has a a great location but is the definition of basic. With no air conditioning or parking, best to bring all your amenities with you, and be prepared for half the resident guests to be using walkers.

Self

4/10

Poor

23 Feb 2026

Kirill

Room

2/10

Poor

21 Feb 2026

Nghiem

Plain terrible

Self

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jan 2026

Violet

The staff was great the room was comfortable. Very convenient location.
I would stay there again

Business

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jan 2026

John

All good

6/10

Pleasant

12 Jan 2026

Rachel

In general it was awesome the staff is very nice, but the building is very run down so it is what it is. You can't go wrong with the location.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jan 2026

Bakhtiyor

This is a very simple and miimalistic hotel, where YMCA rooms turned to rooms for ascetic people, who just need to sleep and nothing else. The room has no rehular glasses on windows, no a/c, so it is very humid in the room. But if you have limited funds, this stay is for you.

Business

6/10

Pleasant

06 Jan 2026

ARON

You get what you pay for

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

01 Jan 2026

Fu Shing

Ok safe good staff no issue

8/10

Excellent

30 Dec 2025

Tureiti

Location was great, single room was clean, but the location was the best feature for YMCA residences.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

30 Dec 2025

Jang Woon

Great place to be for those who in need of place to sleep affordably. Sure it is not for everyone but certainly there will be people who will greatly appreciate a place like this. YMCA is doing great service to our community. Thank you YMCA.

Business_and_leisure Self

4/10

Poor

29 Dec 2025

Sarah

Building is very run down fits the price, had to book here last minute due to no other options

Self

6/10

Pleasant

28 Dec 2025

Stephen Douglas

Close to shopping and buses

8/10

Excellent

23 Dec 2025

Prafulla

Parking was easy and there were some shops nearby

Self

6/10

Pleasant

23 Dec 2025

ARON

You get what you pay for

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

22 Dec 2025

Linda

Parking was easy and convenient. The Central YMCA is across from Ala Moana shopping center which has everything you could possibly need. It is also huge and confusing. The Y was a blessing. Accommodations in the area are exorbitant so finding a reasonable place was a relief. It’s an old building so it’s a bit dingy but a private room, a place to sleep… that’s all I needed.

10/10

Exceptional

22 Dec 2025

Subash Kumar

Good with low price.

Business_and_leisure Self

2/10

Poor

19 Dec 2025

Adam

This is not a hotel, this is low income short term housing marketed as a hotel in an attempt to trick unsuspecting travellers into booking cheap accommodations. It becomes very clear when you check in and they hand you a \"hand book\" of rules. Rule books that say they will do random room checks, and not to leave valuable items in your room unattended as they risk being stolen.

Once I checked I immediately found cockroaches in my room and noticed the stained sheets.

The next morning I found bed bugs crawling under the door of the another room

I had to leave the next day due to family emergency and they only offered to refund me 50% I was there for a total of 9 hours, I will be pursuing a full refund through my credit card as the services provided were not as advertised.

Do not stay here

8/10

Excellent

18 Dec 2025

Hiroki

とにかく便利なロケーション。徒歩10分以内のバス停で島中ほぼどこにでも行けるし、ウォルマート、ドンキホーテ、アラモアナビーチパーク、ホノルルマラソンスタート地点などが徒歩圏内。有料でパーキングもあり。ただひとつ、この宿のコンディションを許容できるかどうか。共同シャワーも少しハードル高め。自分は今までたくさんのドミトリに泊まってきましたが、ココは今回で２回目、多分次回もお願いしますが、全日程ココではないかも。 Thank you Hikaru, you are the best✌️

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

14 Dec 2025

Desire

Room, amenities, make sure the correct sez is on the correct floor at all hours

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

13 Dec 2025

Taylor

Let me start this review by saying that everyone on the staff here was very kind and friendly, and it is evident that they are trying to turn this place around. That said, and its current state, this place is like a mixture of a hostel and a homeless shelter. The room was clean, but the shared bathrooms were disgusting. It was nice having my own room, but the hallways looked like you were saying in an insane asylum. Paint was chipping all over the walls. Lights were flickering this place easily could have passed as a haunted house. If you are looking for a cheap clean place to stay, I guess this would be OK but you need to be comfortable that the bathrooms are disgusting.

6/10

Pleasant

21 Nov 2025

Leanne

The staff were amazing . Very accommodating with my needs.
The building is old and very clean considering.
The room was SO hot and overhead fan did not work.
The beds are covered in bed bug covers which are plastic like so that make the hot room feel hotter for sleeping.
Need hooks in shower area!
Would stay again if the rooms were better vented/aired?

8/10

Excellent

10 Nov 2025

thomas

staff very good people location

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

31 Oct 2025

JP

Greeting staff, room location, overall convenience.

Business Friends

10/10

Exceptional

30 Oct 2025

Eoin

needed a quick room for a one night stay in honolulu. affordable no frills

Leisure

4/10

Poor

16 Oct 2025

William

I was surprised to discover that Expedia offers bookings for the YMCA. The accommodations are quite basic and resemble more of a transitional housing facility than a standard hotel. Each floor is separated by gender and features shared restroom facilities, including only two toilets, one urinal, and two showers for the entire floor. Overall, the experience did not align with typical expectations for an Expedia-listed property.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

10 Oct 2025

Daniel

The YMCA rooms are bare bones - very Spartan but clean and comfortable. The first night I was there the lights in my room did not work, but they were fixed the next morning. The staff is freindly and efficient, and the place is a four minute walk to the Hawaii Convention Center. A big downside is that since the rooms are not air conditioned, you have to keep the windows open, and the street is EXTREMELY noisy. There are motorcycles and muscle cars revving their engines as they drive on the major road in front of the residence. I suggest asking for a room away from the street. The noise dies down around midnight. Ala Moana Park is about a ten minute walk away, and the ocean beach there is quite good. The residence has what I suspect are some long term residents, many of whom may be on public assistance. However, the YMCA requires that you pass a background check and a check of the sex offender registry before you arrive, so the place is safe and secure. Don't be put off by the sharps containers on every floor as well as an AED and naloxone at the front desk. After the initial small shock when I first saw the interior and my room, I quite enjoyed staying there. There is a nice, large patio out front and free coffee in the lobby. The bed was comfortable, and all the plumbing in my private bathroom worked well. There is housekeeping once a week. There are also rooms that use community bathrooms. Across the street is the very large Ala Moan shopping center with food courts.

Business Self

4/10

Poor

07 Oct 2025

Douglas

Clean room. NO air conditioning. Had a fan. They had trouble finding a key to a room. The building outside the room is old and dingy. There are a variety of people that are at the lower end of the scale, this is a place where people go who can't afford better. Staff were nice and friendly. They require a security check based on your ID, they check a database for sex offenders.
Huge mall (Ala Moana) that is very nice right across the street. 3 lunch trucks right next door. City buses are excellent, you can take one to Waikiki Beach. Ala Moana Beach park is close.

Self

8/10

Excellent

29 Sep 2025

Gordon S

Best deal for single traveler in Honolulu! My single room was clean and near the elevator. Grant was kind and helped me get checked in. Exchanged my electric fan, gave tips on places to eat. Diego was also very kind, recommended the food truck nearby, the fish tacos were great! Busy street, but got quieter after 9:30. Just used eye mask and earplugs to get good sleep. Ala Moana Center is across the street, 3-min walk to Liliha Bakery for breakfast, close to beach, close to bus stop, If you have a car, best deal for overnight parking (covered) $10/nite on site! No A/C but with a fan (provided, and a USB personal fan, was comfortable at night. I needed to iron my clothes for a memorial service and they provided an iron with standup board. After second night, they cleaned my room, fresh sheets and towel. IMHO this is a hidden jem for hotel: 8-min walk to Convention Center, near to Waikiki and town. Highly recommended! Great alternative to hostel!

Self

8/10

Excellent

24 Sep 2025

John

Nice location nice hospitality rooms are nice got a good night's sleep

10/10

Exceptional

23 Sep 2025

BRENDA

The staff here was extremely welcoming. Definitely satisfied with my stay. The parking was $10, spent the difference on food and shopping- very quiet dorm-like floor.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

20 Sep 2025

Kristina

It's Fun to Stay at the YMCA

YMCA offers affordable safe housing for people who may not have the ability to get conventional housing for whatever reason. I stayed here until my apartment was ready. It was an affordable flexible alternative to the high price hotels that surround it. The building is aged, but patched together like an heirloom quilt offering warmth and comfort. The staff are just as charming. Coffee and water in the lounge, and washer and dryer on the 5th floor. Not to mention you are in the heart of the busy downtown area. Shopping, restaurants, and of course the crystal clear ocean. You get to experience Hilton's Friday night fireworks without paying Hilton prices. Also the food trucks outside your door. You have privacy in your room, shared bathroom, but if you are a young explorer this is a good alternative to vacation on a dime. Don't sleep on the YMCA, instead sleep at the YMCA.

Self

4/10

Poor

17 Sep 2025

Glacia

The place looks like its kinda falling apart could benefit from renovations.

Business Self

6/10

Pleasant

25 Aug 2025

Samuele

YMCA is not a stay like a hotel, nor a motel, not a hostel. This place is predominantly a community shelter and youth cheap option, considering the advantage of be in a very central position. The cleaning is definitely poor, but staff do their best to make this a better place every day. Lots of community initiatives promoting to give a safe healthy space to live, with affordable pricing to those ones most disadvantaged.

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

08 Aug 2025

Brian

Very old and dated

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

04 Aug 2025

Daniel

My prior reviews were accurate at the time but staying for multiple days, the combination of 24/7 road noise and uncomfortable temperatures even with the oscillating fan made my stay pretty tough.

Maybe I’m just homesick and irritable haha. But it’s a decent, affordable stay for Honolulu close to the largest open air shopping center in the world.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

31 Jul 2025

Daniel

I have stayed at, and continue to stay at this property because of its no frills rooms, great location, and privacy. Accommodation in Honolulu is extremely expensive, and this property is affordable for all travelers. Anytime I’m traveling through Honolulu on the way to my destination, I choose this property.

Leisure Self

2/10

Poor

31 Jul 2025

Lauolo

I understand it was cheap but the place was so dirty! The lobby area looked clean but once you got to the room, it was so dusty, drawings on the wall and the windows was super dirty. It was dorm feeling indeed but this was worse! There was mold in the shower and shower curtain. This has to be there dirtiest place I’ve ever been. Also there was a ball of hair on the ground. The room was super hot.

4/10

Poor

21 Jul 2025

venkata Jagannadha

Take off from Expedia listing

6/10

Pleasant

18 Jul 2025

Xavier

Extremely bare bones but a place to sleep, nice staff, and a 15 minute walk from Waikiki beach

Business_and_leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

17 Jul 2025

Martin

Good and comfy. Friendly, helpful, and amazing staff.

Self

2/10

Poor

12 Jul 2025

Wenchao

The bed is really itchy, no air conditioning and it’s so loud from the street.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2025

Elsa

NA

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2025

Priscilla

It’s great to have the opportunity to visit somewhere that is very expensive, Honolulu, Hawaii, AND to be able to find an affordable place to stay, YMCA.

Leisure Self

2/10

Poor

15 Jun 2025

Megan

The front staff was very rude and kept saying she just started and didnt know anything. I expected a simple room for the price but didnt find anything very clean and the pillow was awful. The bed was actually ok but since theres no AC and only shutter windows you could hear everything and everyone outside at all hours. I would not stay here again.

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

03 Jun 2025

gregory

Staff was very friendly and helpful. Room was extremely basic -, no aircon and clearly not the room featured in the photos. Pretty much anything metal was rusty. The one bathroom per floor was pathetic: one of two toilets was out of order and, as I recall, two of five sinks were out of order. I do a lot of travel on the fairly cheap and this was probably the second worst place I've stayed. You do not want to know about the worst! ;(

Self

8/10

Excellent

02 Jun 2025

Robert John

Too noisy.Good location

6/10

Pleasant

30 May 2025

Visoot

It was ok for the price, very good staff and location

Self

6/10

Pleasant

20 May 2025

Thomas

Staff was excellent and friendly.

Business_and_leisure Self

2/10

Poor

20 May 2025

Ese

Very bad

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

19 May 2025

RICHARD

Filthy showers and general areas

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

19 May 2025

SHANMUGAM SENTHIL

Very friendly and helpful staff at Reception.

The washrooms are not maintained well. Of the only two washrooms, one was closed for maintenance.

Business

2/10

Poor

05 May 2025

Dennis

This property doesn’t belong on Expedia. It in no way resembles a hotel. It’s a halfway house. Sad, depressing and run down. Ancient building. Ancient carpet, bed hard as a board. I could elaborate but tge

2/10

Poor

02 May 2025

Yassine

The most disgusting and filthy 'hotel' I've ever seen

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

26 Apr 2025

Jody Lee

Simple check in and check out. They have private rooms with bathroom or shared bathrooms as well

Business_and_leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

25 Apr 2025

Rajen

In need of upkeep

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2025

Joseph

Excellent place for spend a night or 2 nights. It’s close to the beach, mall and different areas.

Business_and_leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

15 Apr 2025

Elena

Staff is nice

10/10

Exceptional

11 Apr 2025

Daniel

I have stayed at this property before, and while it definitely could use some new paint (I say this in a kind way because the place is great for short stays), this time when I returned they were refurbishing certain parts of the building and it’s looking nicer and nicer. It’s not a 5 star resort, so if you don’t go in expecting luxury you’ll be pleasantly surprised. The people who work there are great and I’d absolutely stay there again!

Leisure

4/10

Poor

09 Apr 2025

Verified traveler

Old but staff was very good and friendly.

2/10

Poor

09 Apr 2025

Mahedi

too bad experiences. This is a hostel with no clear indication, there has been smells all over the property. Funny thing is, no air conditions. Very bad experience

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 Mar 2025

Gweneth

the one women who works there is very nice and she gave people tours of the building and was so friendly. Would definitely stay there again can’t wait to see the remodel

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Mar 2025

Michael

It’s a cheap place, you get what you expect when it comes to lodging. Bathroom is a shared communal space. The room I had was a single and was decent.

The great selling point is the when location is if you don’t mind sacrificing luxury for a hoteling space. Next to the beach, next to a big shopping center, good food trucks right outside. The staff were kind and answered any questions I had. Overall, if you don’t care where you sleep at night, it’s a good cheap option with good service.

Leisure Self

2/10

Poor

20 Feb 2025

Erfan

Every is thing was very bad about this property
Never back there again
Feel Like a prison

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

17 Feb 2025

Armando

Love this place will be back everything is right around the corner thanks guys

Business_and_leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

17 Feb 2025

Anna

Not a standard business trip stay but fits the bil

Not a standard business trip stay, but Honolulu was overbooked and YMCA fit the bill. Location is amazing. Facilities very simple but adequate, and staying there felt like contributing to a community, rather than a random hotel company.

Business

4/10

Poor

15 Feb 2025

Verified traveler

I wouldn't recommend someone to go there, the room is clean but the building is in a bit of a state

10/10

Exceptional

15 Feb 2025

Oliver

Excellent staff

10/10