Landmark· Oahu· Hawaii

Iolani Palace

21° 18.4′ N · 157° 51.5′ W

The royal palace built by King Kalakaua in 1882, and home to Hawaii's last monarchs until the 1893 overthrow.

Practical

Corner of King and Richards streets, downtown Honolulu. Open Tue-Sat 9 am-4 pm; closed Sunday and Monday; ticket office in Hale Koa (Iolani Barracks). Tours: docent-led, self-led audio, Kalakaua Legacy, White Glove, Royal Legacy and a Japanese-language tour; reservations 808-522-0832; prices on the booking page. National Historic Landmark since 1962.

Best for

Hawaiian Kingdom history in downtown Honolulu