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Banana Bungalow Maui Hostel

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"almost cried when i left"

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"this place is magical"

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"the bungalow has soul"

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"vibes are immaculate"

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"incredible parties"

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"its like a big family"

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"i fell in love at the bungalow"

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"amazing staff"

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"almost cried when i left" • "this place is magical" • "the bungalow has soul" • "vibes are immaculate" • "incredible parties" • "its like a big family" • "i fell in love at the bungalow" • "amazing staff" •

Where Travelers Become Friends

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Have a life-changing Maui experience on a budget! We offer:

  • Free daily hiking and beach excursions, including the Road to Hana and the Haleakala summit.

  • A fun and social atmosphere, with free parties and evening events.

  • A central location in the hip and walkable town of Wailuku, close to local cafes, shops, and bars.

  • A fully functional kitchen and large common areas, plus a hot-tub and free beach gear.

  • No car? No problem. Stay with us and explore Maui through our free tours, the Maui Bus (we're right next to a bus stop), and ride-sharing with other travelers. Thousands of guests experience Maui without renting a car.

The #1 hostel for solo travelers on Maui

Our fun and knowledgeable guides will take you to the best spots on Maui in our two passenger vans. Tours include the Road to Hana and Haleakala volcano.

Free Tours Everyday

We host parties with free drinks, drinking games, karaoke, trivia nights, yoga, and free dinners. We’re all about creating a fun, welcoming community where it’s easy to meet people and make new friends.

Evening Social Events

Experience tropical vibes with our indoor-outdoor property, featuring free amenities like a jacuzzi, BBQ, yoga mats, free weights, and fruit trees.

Outdoor Jungle Property

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Our Free Tours ↓

Explore Maui on a budget with awesome people from around the world. Our complementary tours go to the best spots on Maui, like the Road to Hāna and Haleakalā National Park. Just pay park entry fees & tip your guide. See our full schedule here.

  • A person standing on a rocky cliff above the ocean, with towel wrapped around waist, looking down, with several people swimming in the water below, and a mountain range in the background under a clear blue sky.

    'Iao Valley State Park

    MONDAYS 10:3-pm- 2:30pm

    Take a 4-mile easy/moderate hike in beautiful ‘Iao Valley state park. Then, take a swim in the river.

  • Road to Hana Tour

    Road to Hana

    TUESDAYS 8:30am ~ 8pm

    The iconic Road to Hana is a Maui must-do. It’s lush, rugged, with countless waterfalls and beautiful views. Guided by fun, knowledgeable guides, tour includes the Pipiwai Trail and off-the-beaten-path adventures. Read more

  • Lush green mountains with clouds overhead and dense vegetation in the foreground.

    Waihe'e Ridge Trail

    WEDNESDAYS 10:30am- 2:30pm

    Hike 4-miles (7 km) round-trip up a ridge line in the West Maui Mountains. You’ll see native flora, fauna, and panoramic views of the ocean and valley below. This awesome and strenuous hike is AllTrails’ #1 hike on Maui.

  • A sea turtle swimming underwater over a coral reef.

    Snorkeling & Happy Hour

    THURSDAYS 10:30am-7pm

    Swim with turtles at beautiful Po’olenalena Beach in Wailea, and end the night at Life’s a Beach bar and restaurant in Kihei (offering 1 liter mai tais).

  • A peaceful beach with turquoise water, sandy shore, and palm trees in the background under a cloudy sky.

    Ka'anapali Beach & Black Rock

    FRIDAYS 12- 5pm

    Visit beautiful Ka’anapli Beach and go cliff jumping off of Black Rock. See the sunset in Lahaina.

  • A landscape view of volcanic mountains with reddish and dark gray slopes, and a backdrop of fluffy white clouds in a bright blue sky.

    Haleakala National Park

    SATURDAYS 8am-8pm

    Hike 12 miles along the Sliding Sands trail in Haleakala, one of the world’s largest dormant volcanos. This Mars- like landscape is unlike anywhere else in the world.

    After the hike, watch sunset from the summit at 10,000 ft of elevation. This tour stops at Safeway in the morning.

  • A large group of smiling young people standing and kneeling on a sandy beach with waves and a cloudy sky in the background.

    Beach Day & Drum Circle

    SUNDAYS 1pm - 7pm

    Spend the day at Po’o'lenalena Beach, one of Maui’s most beautiful yet scarcely visited beaches. For sunset, head over to a clothing-optional secret beach for a drum circle, where there is dancing and fire spinning.

GUEST REVIEWS

  • “The Bungalow is a really magical place. It’s a place for radical acceptance and cultivating genuine connection.”

    Kait L.

  • "One of the only places I have ever been in my life where I truly felt alive and at peace."

    Cameron M.

  • "This place is magical. Free day trips saves so much money on renting a car. Great vibe, great staff, clean, fun, worth it.

    Jesse J.

  • "Best hostel I’ve ever stayed in. The tours are amazing. It’s a super friendly vibe and I made lots of friends."

    Henry R.

  • "The perfect place to meet new people and create wonderful memories. Recommend this hostel to anyone looking for a friendly atmosphere and unforgettable experiences!"

    Patrick

  • "The sense of community that Banana Bungalow gives is unmatched"

    Savannah L

Rooms for every type of traveler

  • A cozy bedroom with light green walls, featuring a bed with white linens, two pillows, a rolled towel, and a bathrobe on top. There are two wooden nightstands with white lamps on either side of the bed. A large window with tropical-themed curtains allows natural light to brighten the room. An abstract painting of a marina scene hangs above the bed.

    Private Queen Room

    One queen sized bed for travelers wanting privacy

  • Bunk bed with beige curtains, green bedding on top bunk, pink bedding on bottom bunk, beside a window with patterned curtains and a table lamp on a wooden nightstand.

    Mixed Dorm

    All-gender dorm with lockers; some come with privacy curtains. Choose between Air Conditioned and non-AC rooms.

  • A small bedroom with a bunk bed, including a top bunk with an orange mattress and a bottom bunk with a white mattress, and a window with patterned curtains, viewed through a door frame.

    Female-Only Dorm

    Four bed dorm room with lockers. Choose between air conditioned and non- AC rooms.

  • A bedroom with two single beds with towels on top, a window with dark curtains, a ceiling fan, a bedside table with a lamp, and framed artwork on pale green walls.

    Private Twin Room

    Two twin sized beds, either cooled by a ceiling fan or AC unit.

  • A room with multiple bunk beds and mattresses, some with bed linens. The room has tile flooring and light green walls, with a ceiling light and a window with orange curtains.

    Six Bed Dorm

    Our most basic room for travelers on a tight budget.

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Evening Events

  • Friday Night Party

    Every Friday, 6pm-10pm

    Enjoy free beer (21+) , drinking games, and dancing at our legendary keg night party.

  • Monday Mai Tais

    Monday Nights

    Free Mai Tais (21+) every Monday! Fun, drinking games, dancing and karaoke!

  • Wailuku First Friday

    Wailuku First Friday is a monthly street festival that happens on the first Friday of each month. Live music, local vendors and food trucks, just up the street.

  • Trivia Night

    Wednesday Nights at 8:30

    Weekly team trivia with fun categories. Test your knowledge of pop culture, geography, and weirdly specific facts.

  • Saturday Nights

    Alternating events like free dinner, paint & sip, or cooking classes.

About us: The oldest hostel in Hawaii, we have been family owned for over three decades. We guarantee you’ll have a fun, social, and affordable Maui experience. Here, you’ll explore Maui with fellow travelers by day, and make lifelong friendships by night

    • Free daily tours to beaches, Haleakala National Park, and the Road to Hana.

    • Free breakfast, coffee, and fun parties with free drinks— Friday is keg night, Monday is jungle juice night.

    • Central, walk-able location close to a bus stop and 10 minutes from the airport.

    • Large outdoor common areas, a backyard, and a large kitchen with stoves, toaster oven, and all cooking essentials.

    • A hot tub, mango trees, banana trees, and five friendly cats.

Guest video showcasing our Hana and Haleakala Tours. Credit: Luke Semons

Outdoor area
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A narrow garden pathway lined with tropical plants and trees, with a wooden gate at the end, situated between light blue painted walls with red window frames.
A covered outdoor patio area with wooden furniture, string lights, and surrounding lush green and red leafy plants, with a wooden fence in the background.
A woman practicing yoga on a green mat in a colorful indoor-outdoor space, with yoga blocks, a dartboard, and tropical artwork on the walls.
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An outdoor area with a wooden structure, string lights, surrounded by lush green plants and trees.
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FAQ

  • In person, at the reception desk, the day before the tour is scheduled. We do not take advance reservations for tours, so please don’t email us to sign up.

    Some things to keep in mind: please tip your tour guides, and know that tour participation cannot be guaranteed for all guests. Learn more about our tours and tour rules.

  • Yes! We have private rooms with a queen bed or two twin beds. We also have female-only dorms!

  • Tons! You can hit up local shops, galleries, farmer’s markets, and museums. Enjoy a vibrant night-life scene at bars like Parlay and Ester’s Fair Prospect (named the 4th best bar in the US!), which are just two blocks away.

    Learn more about Wailuku at wailukulive.com

  • Maui is happy to welcome respectful guests who support local and tread lightly. Do your part by supporting locally owned independent businesses like us!