Iolani Palace

Iolani Palace

The 'Iolani Palace was the royal residence of the rulers of the Kingdom of Hawaii from 1845 to 1893. After the monarchy was overthrown in 1893, the building was used as the capitol building until 1969.

'Iolani Palace features architecture seen nowhere else in the world. This unique style is known as American Florentine. On the first floor a grand hall faces a staircase of koa wood. Ornamental plaster decorates the interior.

The throne room (southeast corner), the blue meeting room, and the dining room adjoin the hall. The blue room included a large 1848 portrait of King Louis Philippe of France and a koa wood piano where Lili'uokalani played her compositions for guests.

Upstairs are the private library and bedrooms of the Hawaiian monarchs. It had electricity and telephones even before the White House.

Location

364 S King St
Honolulu, Honolulu County
Hawaii, USA

Getting There

Here are some ways to get there:

By car: If you're driving, you can use your GPS or mapping app to find the best route to Iolani Palace. There is a parking lot adjacent to the Palace grounds.

By bus: You can take TheBus, the public transit system on Oahu, and get off at the bus stop on S. King St. & Richards St., which is the closest stop to Iolani Palace.

By tour: Many tour operators offer sightseeing tours that include a visit to Iolani Palace. These tours often provide transportation to and from the Palace.

Keep in mind that parking can be limited and traffic can be heavy in downtown Honolulu, so it's a good idea to plan ahead and allow extra time for transportation.

Nearby Airports

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