Sights · Our pick in Hawaiʻi
ʻIolani Palace
Built in 1882
The palace of Hawaiʻi’s last reigning monarchs, the only official royal residence in the United States.
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- Guided tours
- History
- Downtown
- Address
- Downtown, Hawaiʻi
- Website
- iolanipalace.org
About ʻIolani Palace
Built in 1882 by King Kalākaua, ʻIolani Palace was the home of Hawaiʻi’s last reigning monarchs and is recognised as the spiritual and physical centre of the Hawaiian national identity, in the palace’s words; a National Historic Landmark since 1962, it is the only official royal residence in the United States.
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with ʻIolani Palace before you go.
Last checked: November 2026 How we choose
What’s nearby
Distances from ʻIolani Palace are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 12 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- Ala Moana Center1.4 miWalk 29 minCycle 12 minCar or taxi 13 min
- Bishop Museum2.0 miWalk 40 minCycle 16 minCar or taxi 14 min
- Diamond Head4.5 miCycle 37 minCar or taxi 23 min
- Pearl Harbor6.6 miCar or taxi 29 min
- Hanauma Bay11 miCar or taxi 43 min
The beach and the airport
- Waikīkī Beach3.2 miCycle 25 minCar or taxi 18 min
- Honolulu’s airport4.0 miCycle 32 minCar or taxi 21 min
Location
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