The Chinatown Municipal parking lots offer the best hourly parking rates in the area and have multiple locations throughout Chinatown. Lighting is adequate and the area is fairly safe. Just be aware of your surroundings and don't walk around willy nilly, especially at night. Some of the stairways smell like shishi, but what do you expect? There's tons of homeless in the Chinatown area and they're free to roam wherever they want. Have hand sanitizer or wipes ready when you open the stairwell doors, and be careful where you step. read more

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Feels like a murder garage, cheap price though. Cronic park right up the stairs. No security pay the money and park elsewhere

Simply parking no frills... Yea this is a municipal parking and areas in the heat of busy Chinatown I'm grateful for the option to have several lots and this with its entrance right across Jolene's I wished I've know or paid attention to it's available as I've parked in that building and literally paid a price for it and my bestie who hates to pay which I hate to pay "overpriced" is what I did and at this lot is like the other municipal is the best in price and have read how this is the busiest wasn't for me in this day as it was the easiest for me and found one immediately. It's not as smelly or grungy as the other though the lighting has me feeling a bit unsafe and uneasy which is why I had to take away a star other than Thai I have nothing to complain as it gave me the option to not search and was expensive gas and got me on my way. Thank you! read more

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If you want someplace cheap to park, this is it. Walking distance to all the areas I frequent.

This is the first time I've used this municipal parking lot, and I gotta admit it's one of the nicest ones in Chinatown. It's much more well-lit than the other parking lots around, and doesn't smell (as bad). There are lots of stalls and a set of stairs and an elevator. Make sure to pay at the booth on the first floor (located in the middle of the parking lot) before getting into your car. read more

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Inexpensive parking in Hawaii is virtually non existent so finding this cheap parking was a godsend.

With multiple municipal parking lots in the Chinatown area, Chinatown Municipal Parking (CMP) has probably got to be the most impressive one. How impressive do you ask? There are 5 levels of parking in this structure. There are 2 conveniently located entrances and exits to CMP: 1) Mauka side of N Pauahi St. 2) Makai side of N Beretania St. You will need to pull a ticket before entering the parking complex. This is probably one of the busiest parking lots because of its location in Chinatown. CMP is sandwiched between 2 apartment buildings and just across the street from the Chinatown Cultural Plaza. With the above mentioned fact of CMP, one may think this is my first choice to park at but there are multiple reasons why I gave here only 3-stars. There are several things that I'm not fond of here: 1) small and narrow stalls 2) low ceilings 3) poor lighting 4) cleanliness Luckily I have a small car so I usually can maneuver myself in and out of smaller stalls but it can be nerve racking. I personally don't have major issues of claustrophobia. This parking lot can be an issue for vertically gifted people. My very first impression of CMP is the poor lighting. This structure also lacks sunlight and when adding poor lighting, this becomes a safety issue that needs to be addressed. I'm not sure if there's security patrolling this lot but with the foot traffic of the homeless and developmentally disabled individuals in this vicinity, in my previous experiences I find this lot malodorous. Remember to carry your parking ticket with you. When you return to CMP, head over to the cashier's booth located on the street level to pay your ticket. The rates here are similar to other municipal lots; 75 cents for 1/2 hour, or $1.50 per hour. On weekends and holidays you pay a flat rate of $3 all day. In weighing the pro's and con's of CMP, I use this structure as a back-up should my go-to places are full or unavailable. NOTE: Cash only. read more

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This is my favorite parking lot in Chinatown. It's near my favorite restaurants and the Hawaii Theater. Been coming here the past 23 years. Might have to walk around a homeless person occasionally but I never experienced a problem. read more

This municipal parking garage is located in between Hale Pauahi and Hale Lahui Apartment buildings. As you enter, take a ticket and the guard rail will rise to allow you in. Turn LEFT to public parking and proceed up the ramps. The stalls are rather narrow and ceiling height seems rather low which gives one a feeling of claustrophobia. To make it worse, it's dimly lit. Once you've parked, I would recommend that you TAKE YOUR TICKET with you that way, you can pay upon return, from your business in Chinatown, at the cashier's booth. The cashier's booth is located at the bottom of the stairwell (which by the way, often smells of urine) and elevator access. Parking hours and fees are as follows. PRIMARY HOURS: M - F except Holidays 6:00 am - 5:00 pm. $0.75/half-hour first 2 hours, $1.50/half-hour thereafter SECONDARY HOURS: M - F 5:00 pm - Midnight, Sat, Sun & Holidays 6:00 am - Midnight $0.50/half-hour, MAXIMUM $3.00 You MUST PAY AND EXIT BY Midnight as the cashier's booth closes at 11:45 pm. So make sure that you have your ticket in hand to pay by 11:45 pm elsewise, you'll have to wait until the following morning at 6:00 am. We rarely park in this garage but luckily, it's attached to one of our favorite Vietnamese restaurants so if it's raining, we never have to worry about carrying an umbrella. read more

Super cheap, right in front of the best dim sum place and market. Not good for people who can't go up and down stairs though.

Cheaper rates then other surrounding area when visiting Chinatown or other adjacent places. Recommended, but pay by cash only.

My "go to" Chinatown parking lot, there are always parking spots available when I used to park here for work and charge my electric car. Weekends I never have a problem finding a stall and the lot is conveniently located in Chinatown for your lunch, grocery shopping at the markets, and interesting shops in the area. Entrance is on Beretania (coming from the west - a couple blocks after king street splits. Coming from the east, continue down Beretania and make a left into the driveway) No validation needed, municipal rates are really affordable. Pay at the cashier before leaving (cash only). Lots of homeless around the area so be cautious and avoid walking along River St. I usually exit on the Pauahi Street side of the lot and cut through the Maunakea Marketplace. read more

In Honolulu, parking is a prelude to the dining experience. Lyft or Uber notwithstanding, you've gotta get there to be there. Municipal parking is ridiculously, beautifully, inexpensive. Yah, cheap. More on that shortly. The bad news first. COVID hours are a 10pm close. In real life, midnight. Hoping this changes soon (May 2021). Downtown finally perking up and had a great meal and sake flight with Jason at Lucky Belly (see my review). Time check: 10:22pm - panic.....recall the 10pm close. Garage indeed fully closed as we jogged up; shucks. Visions of a $60 overnight did not dance like sugar plums in my head on a long winter's night, needless to say. Lifted home, walked back at 730am the next day. And? Garage opens at 6, no worries. Pull up to the window and wait for it....wait for it... $7. Uh huh. Overnight. Yeah, the rarest downtown bird. Miss Alma, a favorite staffer, is so friendly (so cool) and knowing you can come and go enables the evening. And maybe the overnight as well. Park on! read more

My go to place if I'm driving into downtown. You enter on beretania on the left side. The ramp takes you down. It's a not a huge lot but I've never had a problem finding a spot. The sizes are decent and it's covered. The prices are also the best for the area during the day. And the evening prices are super cheap. But it's CASH ONLY. So go prepared. It's also a little sketch both the stairwell and the super hot elevator. Smells strongly of urine in the stairwell. So keep your wits about you and go with a buddy if it's at night. read more

Super cheap parking in Chinatown, a bit dark inside and cash only but the price is definitely righty

If you're looking for cheap parking at Chinatown, this is the place for you. I had an appointment at Fort Street mall and finding street parking is nearly impossible during the day, especially if you're pressed for time. I was able to find the entrance with my handy Yelp map, and as I pulled into the entrance, there were tons of spots open. The stall sizes are pretty manageable. I was driving an SUV and parked next to a pillar and I was far away enough from the car next to me that I wasn't worried about my car getting scratched. Checking out was easy, I paid $3 for about 2 hours of parking and the line went pretty fast. The cashier was friendly and efficient. The only con was that I went up the stairs to get to the street level and it was pretty obvious that the stairwell has been doubling as a urinal for some people. It needs a good scrub down. If I need to come to this area again, I wouldn't hesitate to park my car here. read more

Dark dingy parking lot. Small narrow stalls to park into. Lucky I got a small car but being fat negates that. Sometimes this lot gets pretty full so I hunt up and down the lower levels. Made the mistake of parking in the lower levels. Reversed into stall just fine. Opened door to tight stall, shimmy myself out. Went to trunk to get my bag and whoosh, big whiff of urine. Could have been worse right? Vomit ,feces or blood. Not farfetched at that point. 2 stars Kalei the parking lot attendant is super friendly and I love her laugh. She is a delight to talk to. Tip: go to side window to pay. Opposite side of door is the window she uses to take your ticket and funds. She does not normally use the keyhole opening like the other attendants. 5 stars for Kalei. read more

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Parking in downtown Chinatown in Honolulu is always a challenge. The city created this parking lot abotu 10-15 years ago. It's about 3 stories deep, and there is adequate parking. Entrance is on the right hand side of the street, so be careful when finding this place. The great news is that it is located in the central downtown area. The bad news is that the parking lot is dimly lit, a bit smelly, and gaining entrance back into the structure is hard becasue they only have one entrance (due to security reasons). This parking is handy. It is reasonably priced. It is an inconvenience, and crowded but worth it! read more

Cheap and usually available. $0.75 per half hour. So if you are making a quick run somewhere in Chinatown, it's great deal.

I like the chinatown municipal lots because they remind me of weekend trips to chinatown with my late grandparents and because rates are relatively low. There are quite a few locations around chinatown too, and I've never experienced any being completely full or where I got frustrated trying to find parking. As another reviewer pointed out, the stairwells always aren't the nicest smelling places in the world. I try to hold my breath when I'm going up or down the stairs. I also try not to park too far down haha, I might run out of breath and die in the stairwell if I did. Many of the municipal lots are equipped with electric car chargers, those spaces are usually right next to the stairwell doors too. This is chinatown and there is a higher concentration of asian drivers. After witnessing more than a few silly incidents and getting frustrated waiting awhile for people to figure out how to park, I believe the stereotype. I therefore try to park away from where people might hit my car while parking, which is sometimes hard because the stalls are small. read more

I don't know if I would park here again. I couldn't find an elevator and I was parked on the 5th floor. The stairway landing was wet in some areas which is to be expected being that it rained that day but I had my hands, arms, and shoulder over loaded with stuff I bought. That extra 20+ pounds was a good work out. read more

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Beware of the conniving cashier lady! I went to pay for my ticket before leaving and the total came out to $2.25. I handed her $2 first and she opened the cash register while I grabbed my wallet out for the other $0.25. I didn't have enough coins so I pulled out another $1, expecting to get $0.75 change, but instead the cashier lady chose to lie straight to my face and tell me that I hadn't paid her anything other than the $1 I just put down. Wouldn't be surprised if she had stuffed the $2 I gave into her own pockets. When I told her that I had already given her $2 beforehand, she proceeded to make a big show of counting all the money in the register while other people lined up behind me. An absolute waste of time because when I put down another $1 she let me go with that. That wouldn't even be the full $2.25 (not counting the first $2 she stole and lied about). This was such an infuriating experience! read more

Outstanding facility. I could park here forever. The lines were clear and straight and the attendants in the payment booth outstanding. A remarkable experience. Hope to return soon! read more

Cheapest parking close to Chinatown. Only thing is it's cash only. Park here to save money for yummy things to eat.

I lost my ticket at Casa $20 don't lose your ticket. Also much better to park at the parking lot underneath the park up there off of Beretania and Nuuanu read more

Chinatown Municipal Parking - Parking Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

It was super cheap compared to our China town Parking in NYC . It's about $30.00 per day here in China town which is one of the cheapest places to park in NYC. http://www.yelp.com/biz/icon-parking-systems-new-york It is super cheap as the previous reviewer posted prices. The parking lot here in China town Honolulu smelled similar to the NYC China town parking lots. To me it smelled like hot stank but to my husband it smelled like vacation! 3 stars for being so cheap and being centrally located! read more

Good: This is one of the cheapest parking in Chinatown. $0.75/hr that is great compared to other places that cost $2-$3 per half hour. You can take many different ways out of the parking lot to go towards the street that you want to go to IE. (Nuuanu, Hotel etc.). I paid only $3 for being in Chinatown for about 4 hours. Bad: parking stalls are so small and crowded. The other thing you can't help are the crazy drivers that drive through there. Lot closes at 12a. So you will have to park elsewhere if you plan on staying out past 12a. read more

Hey, it's cheap! And it's convenient. What more could you want? If you are going to Chinatown, park here. read more

Chinatown Municipal Parking - Parking Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Has extremely rude parking attendants. On 8/4/2020, the attendant on duty illegally hit my fiancé's vehicle, then proceeded to give her attitude about allegedly running a stop sign and threatened to revoke monthly parking privileges. Extremely disappointed at the attendant's wannabe police officer attitude. Absolutely do not recommend parking here unless you have to due to the poor attitude of parking attendants. In addition, much of the lot is dimly lit and does not feel safe. Many stalls are narrow also. read more

Take your business somewhere else, these guys will cheat you. They advertise $10 early bird parking for 10 hours, I tried to pre-pay and the gate clerk told me to pay afterward. Nine hours later I come out and they charge $21. read more

AVOID THIS PARKING LOT LIKE THE PLAGUE!!! When our family arrived at the parking lot, the gate was broken, so the line clogged up. THEN, when the parking attendant was notified, all she could say in a rude tone was "Sorry, I can't do anything. I can't let you in" Gee, how helpful. After 15 minutes, someone finally came to help us. What atrocious service. WHAT KIND OF PARKING LOT JUST BREAKS DOWN LIKE THIS!!?? I will NEVER be returning here, and I STRONGLY recommend no one else park here either. DISGRACEFUL AND NOT WORTHY OF BEING A PARKING LOT!!!!!! read more

The location is central to so many shops/restaurants, is so easy to find, and very inexpensive. I have not had any issues parking here. The stalls are on the small side, but parking has always been available. read more

Dirty, they won't take cards and their clock runs fast. No drive up window to pay, low clearance. There are better places in Chinatown.

The hours of operation are supposedly till 12:00am, however if you try to get your car out of the garage any time after 11:15pm the woman in the booth will ignore you and your car will be locked in for the night + you'll have to pay the overnight fee of $21. There are definitely better places to park that don't reek of urine ‍ read more

RIP OFF!! We were there for about 45 minutes. As we left, the parking attendand left the gate open as if there was no charge. Just as I was driving off she said, "Three dollars please!". Since there were about 20 cars behind me, I gave her a $5 and got $2 in change. The $3 obviously went in the attendant's pocket. Beware of Rip Offs in Chinatown. read more

Cheap and convenient. A bit dingy and narrow spaces.

This is definitely one of the more cheaper and affordable parking areas in the heart of Chinatown. I think there are two parking structures within the Chinatown Municipal Parking area, one from South Beretania and the other from Maunakea St. The rates for the parking are very decent and reasonable about 75 cents for half and hour for a couple of hours and a buck to for the rest afterwards during the day. They have different rates for other occasions, during nights, and special events. It is close and right next to the whole Chinatown area itself. It is easily accessible via stairs and other walkways. One of the negatives are the tight and challenging parking spaces around the parking structure coming in and out of it. I think parking here is worth it if you want to go anywhere within Chinatown and if you can't find any other parking around the area. Usually the metered street parking is the most convenient but if all else falls this should definitely be your default option for parking. If you are parking here at night make sure you are aware of the hours of operation. read more

Need to improve payment method. You have to get out of car at Pay station and cash only. Attendant not very helpful .

parking was cheap and to be expected. drove the wrong way coming out and the guard was not a complete BLEEP to me i apologized and was about my way. can only give you singles upon exit. read more