LOCAL INFORMATION
Honolulu, Oahu
▼ Overview - Honolulu Oahu
▼ Accommodation - Hotels
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☆ Doubletree by Hilton in Waikiki $185 View >>>
☆ Maile Sky Court $124 View >>>
☆ Waikiki Gateway Hotel $127 View >>>
☆ Polynesian Plaza $137 View >>>
☆ Ambassador Hotel Waikiki $145 View >>>
☆ Hawaiian Monarch by Hawaii Ocean Club $182 View >>>
☆ Prince Hotel Waikiki $263 View >>></>
ALA MOANA
☆ Ala Moana Hotel $151 View >>>
☆ Ala Moana by Luxury Suites International (Condo) $186 View >>>
☆ Pagoda Hotel $140 View >>>
☆ Marina Tower Waikki $148 View >>>
☆ The Equus, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member $175 View >>>
☆ Aqua Palms Waikiki $149 View >>>
☆ Ramada Plaza Waikiki $182 View >>>
DOWNTOWN HONOLULU
☆ Aston at the Executive Centre $189 View >>>
(only a few minutes walk to the Yoga Awareness studio)
▼ Accommodation - Homestays
▼ Accommodation - Hostels
HOSTEL SEARCH ENGINES
☆ Hostels.com $22 View >>>
☆ Hostelworld $23 View >>>
HOSTELS IN DOWNTOWN / CHINATOWN
☆ YMCA NUUANU $45 View >>>
HOSTELS IN ALA MOANA
☆ YMCA CENTRAL $45 View >>>
HOSTELS IN WAIKIKI
☆ Hosteling International Hawaii (Waikiki) $22-$28 View >>>
☆ Seaside Hawaiian Hostel Waikiki $23 View >>>
☆ Polynesian Hostel Beach Club Waikiki $24.50 View >>>
☆ Waikiki Beachside Hostel $34.50 View >>>
☆ The Beach Wikiki Boutique Hostel $38-$58 View >>>
☆ Stay Waikiki Hotel $80 View >>>
HOSTELS IN HONOLULU AREA
☆ Hosteling International Hawaii (Honolulu) $22-$28 View >>>
☆ Aloha Bunkhouse (Palolo Valley) $25-$85 View >>>
▼ Public Bus, Taxi, Uber Driver, Biki
16 MERCHANT ST, HONOLULU, HI 96813
Yoga Awareness studio is centrally located in the historical district of Downtown Honolulu.
☆ Biki View >>>
Biki is Honolulu’s new transportation system, brought to you by Bikeshare Hawaii. Biki has 1,300 bikes at 130 conveniently located self-service “Biki Stops” throughout downtown Honolulu. Biki bikes are designed to be easy to maneuver, comfortable and fun to ride, while accommodating riders of all sizes. Honolulu is the first city in the world to have this new generation of bike.
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Public Transportation in Honolulu and around Oahu is fantastic and very cheap. Please refer to The Bus for timetables and routes for all your options. The direct bus routes from Waikiki are #2, #19, #20 and #42 which go past Ala Moana, Aloha Tower and arrive in Downtown, only a block or two from the Yoga Awareness studio. If you are unfamiliar with our route system, please call The Bus Information Office at 808-848-5555 (daily from 5:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.)
☆ Taxi
Charley's Taxi 808-233-3333
$12 - Ala Moana Shopping Center to Aloha Tower, then walk across to Yoga studio.
$14 - Ala Moana Shopping Center direct to Yoga Awareness studio.
$18 - Waikiki hotels direct to Yoga Awareness studio.
$22 - Honolulu Airport direct to Yoga Awareness studio.
$37 - Kahala hotel direct to Yoga Awareness studio.
The Urber driver is a great option. Just click on their site then you can get an estimate of the cost per trip and the driver will come pick you up. This is cheaper than using a taxi !
▼ Car Rental
HONOLULU AIRPORT
International and Domestic terminals
The Nationwide toll free reservations offer the best value for car rentals. All the major rental companies are located at the Honolulu Airport International and Domestic terminals.
☆ Alamo 1-800-327-9633 (10 - 15 minutes free shuttle)
☆ Avis 1-800-321-3712 (5 minutes free shuttle)
☆ Budget 1-800-527-7000 (5 minutes free shuttle)
☆ Dollar 1-800-800-4000 (5 minutes free shuttle)
☆ Enterprise 1-800-736-8222 (10 - 15 minutes free shuttle)
☆ Hertz 1-800-654-3011 (5 minutes free shuttle)
☆ National 1-800-227-7368 (5 minutes free shuttle)
▼ Access & Car Parking
ACCESS
YOGA AWARENESS STUDIO
16 MERCHANT ST, HONOLULU, HI 96813
Yoga Awareness studio is centrally located in the historical district of Downtown Honolulu.
☆ From Honolulu Airport
By car from turn off H1 Freeway at Nimitz Hwy exit, drive 10 minutes passing harbor wharfs to Chinatown. After River Street bridge turn left at Smith Street, right at King Street, right at Nuuanu Avenue and left into Merchant St. The Yoga Awareness studio is located on the left side at 16 Merchant Street.
☆ From Waikiki
By car from Waikiki head west on Nimitz Hwy, drive 10 minutes passing Ala Moana Beach and Aloha Tower. Make a right at Smith Street, right at King Street, right at Nuuanu Avenue and left into Merchant St. The Yoga Awareness studio is located on the left side at 16 Merchant Street.
☆ From H1 Freeway / Pali Hwy
By car from turn off H1 Freeway or Pali Hwy to Bishop Street, turn right Vineyard or Beretania Street, turn left Nuuanu Avenue through Chinatown before Nimtz Hwy turn left into Merchant St. The Yoga Awareness studio is located on the left side at 16 Merchant Street.
PARKING
There are several places to park when you arrive.
☆ FREE PARKING HARBOR COURT
Free validated parking at Harbor Court Parking.
Harbor Court Municipal Parking is on lower Bethel Street, between Nimitz Hwy and Merchant Street. We will validate your parking for any time spent at Yoga Awareness.
☆ METERED / FREE - Metered Street Parking is available in front of Yoga Awareness studio. Monday to Saturday takes both coins and credit cards (1 hour recharge) and FREE on Sunday.
☆ FLAT RATE - One South King Building is $10 weekdays 6am - 8pm (entrance on Bethel Street, between Merchant and King).
☆ AFFORDABLE - Bethel Municipal Parking is on the corner of Bethel Street and Nimitz Hwy (entrance on Bethel, between King and Hotel under China Gateway Apartments).
☆ AFFORDABLE - Manukea Municipal Parking is on Manukea Street (entrance on Manukea, between Hotel and King under Chinatown buildings).
☆ AFFORDABLE - River Municipal Parking is on River Street (entrance on River, between Nimtz and King under Harbor View Apartments)
☆ AFFORDABLE - Beretania Municipal Parking is on Beretania Street (entrance on Beretania, between Manukea and River under Hale Lahui Apartments).
☆ EXPENSIVE - Mark’s Garage is on Pauahi Street (entrance located on Pauahi, between Nuuanu and Bethel).
▼ Food & Dining
SUPERMARKETS
☆ Down to Earth Organic & Natural View >>>
Description: Offers a variety of natural and organic foods and groceries including dairy products, local organic produce, bulk foods, vitamins and natural supplements, body care products, and household items. The Honolulu store features a deli with hot food and cold salad bars, fresh juices and smoothies, a great made-to-order sandwich menu and grab-and-go options and a wide variety of eggless desserts.
Location: 2525 S King Street, Honolulu HI 96826
☆ Whole Foods Market View >>>
Description: Organic groceries & prepared foods.
Location: 4211 Wai'alae Avenue, Honolulu
☆ Whole Foods Market View >>>
Description: Organic groceries & prepared foods.
Location: 629 Kailua Road, Suite 100, Kailua
☆ India Market View >>>
Description: Indian Grocerty
Location: 2357 South Beretania Street #A, Honolulu
CAFES
☆ Peace Cafe, Vegan Home Cooking View >>>
Description: Whole and organic foods and desserts.
Location: 2239 South King Street, Honolulu
☆ Scratch, Kitchen & Bale Shop View >>>
Description: Simple. Rustic. Amazing.
Location: 1030 Smith Street, Chinatown, Honolulu
☆ Wing Ice Cream Parlor View >>>
Description: Homemade Vegan Ice cream.
Location: Pauahi Street, Chinatown, Honolulu
☆ Eden on Earth Vegan Cuisine View >>>
Description: Strictly Vegan: variety of food from asian to american and a mixture of both.
Location: 1118 Fort St Mall, Downtown Honolulu
☆ Madre Chocolate View >>>
Description: Organic, fair trade chocolate bars.
Location: 8 North Pauahi Street, Chinatown, Honolulu
RESTAURANTS
☆ Golden Palace Seafood View >>>
Description: Chinese, freshly prepared every day with premium ingredients, ask for no MSG.
Location: 111 North King Street, Chinatown, Honolulu
☆ Little Village Noodle House View >>>
Description: Chinese. Friendly, delicious and uniquely Chinese, no MSG.
Location: 1113 Smith Street, Chinatown, Honolulu
☆ Ethiopian Love View >>>
Description: Ethiopian. Eat with right hands, using injera to pick up bites of entrées and side dishes.
Location: 1112 Smith Street, Chinatown, Honolulu
☆ Kan Zaman View >>>
Description: Moroccan - delicious authentic selections of tajine, couscous, kebabs, and shawarma. Be sure not to leave without enjoying our Moroccan mint tea and our orange blossom cheesecake or baklava.
Location: 1028 Nuuanu Ave, Chinatown, Honolulu
☆ The Pig and The Lady View >>>
Description: Vietnam, Asia and the Pacific
Location: 83 N King Street, Chinatown, Honolulu
☆ Cafe Maharani View >>>
Description: Indian. Hale Aina Award Winner - The Best Indian Restaurant in Hawaii.
Location: 2509 S King Street, Honolulu
☆ Greens & Vines, Gourmet Vegan Restaurant View >>>
Description: Awarded the Hale Aina's Silver Medal for best Vegetarian restaurant.
Location: 909 Kapiolani Boulevard, Unit B, Chinatown, Honolulu
Description: Fresh. Local. Homestyle.
Location: 131 Heikili St #102, Kailua