What are the best things to do in Honiara?
Top picks in Honiara include Guadalcanal American Memorial, National Museum. See the full list and itinerary on this Honiara travel guide.
Why visit Honiara
Travel guide for Honiara, Solomon Islands — practical tips, places to visit, and planning help.
Honiara is a stop in Solomon Islands, not a country-in-a-weekend. Most people stay 2–4 days. If time is short, prioritise Guadalcanal American Memorial, National Museum instead of racing the whole list. Mid-range ground costs are about 70–170 USD per person per day, excluding international flights. Best time: The warmer, drier months for the outdoors. Rankings, stay length and cost bands on this page come from Global Itinerary’s trip-planning models.
Best time
The warmer, drier months for the outdoors
Weather
Mild to tropical, with plenty of sunshine
Experiences
Things to do in Honiara
1
Guadalcanal American Memorial
2
National Museum
Budget
Honiara trip cost
Budget
USD 30–55
per person / day
Mid-range
USD 70–170
per person / day
Luxury
USD 195–325+
per person / day
Typical on-the-ground spend in Honiara, Solomon Islands. Hostel/guesthouse + local meals ≈ budget; comfortable hotels + mix of dining ≈ mid-range; luxury hotels and fine dining ≈ luxury. Figures exclude international flights.
Trip budget estimator
Typical mid-range for Honiara
Estimated total (USD)
$2,460
≈ $1,230 per person · $351 per day group total
Ground costs ≈ $120/person/day (lodging + food + transport + activities)
Defaults match Honiara mid-range ground costs (budget 30–55 · mid 70–170 · luxury 195–325+ USD/day). Edit freely — flights vary by origin.
Where to eat
Local favourites
The Taj Mahal
Has good Indian and Sri Lankan food though a little pricey and only open at certain times of the day.
Point Cruz Yacht Club
The favoured hangout of expats in Honiara, the yacht club has a variety of simple and inexpensive meals available nightly.
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
Honiara Hotel
Has several restaurants; an excellent French restaurant, a Chinese restaurant (planned) and a general restaurant serving sandwiches and burg
Iron Bottom Sound Hotel
United Church Resthouse
For budget accommodation
King Solomon
Museums & culture
- National Museum
In pictures
Honiara gallery
Good to know
Honiara travel FAQs
When is the best time to visit Honiara?
The warmer, drier months for the outdoors.
How many days do I need in Honiara?
Most travellers spend 2–4 days in Honiara, depending on how many day trips you want in Solomon Islands.
Where should I stay in Honiara?
Popular stays in Honiara include Honiara Hotel, Iron Bottom Sound Hotel, United Church Resthouse. Book central areas if you want to walk to major sights.
How much does a trip to Honiara cost?
On the ground in Honiara (excluding international flights), budget travellers often spend about 30–55 per person per day, mid-range about 70–170, and luxury about 195–325+ (USD). Typical on-the-ground spend in Honiara, Solomon Islands. Hostel/guesthouse + local meals ≈ budget; comfortable hotels + mix of dining ≈ mid-range; luxury hotels and fine dining ≈ luxury.
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