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ʻIolani Palace is situated in the capitol district of downtown Honolulu here in Hawaiʻi. It is the only royal palace used as an official residence by a reigning monarch in the United States and is a National Historic Landmark listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Two monarchs governed from ʻIolani Palace: King David Kalākaua and Queen Liliʻuokalani.
The ʻIolani Palace structure that exists today is actually the second ʻIolani Palace to sit on the palace grounds. The original palace, built during the reign of Kamehameha IV, was a one-story building made out of coral block. The building was named, "ʻIolani Palace," after one of Kamehameha IV's given names (his full name was Alexander Liholiho ʻIolani). It served as the official residence of the monarch during the reigns of Kamehameha IV, Kamehameha V, Lunalilo, and the first part of Kalākaua's reign. The original structure was very simple in design and was more of a stately home than a palace.
Iolani Palace is located in the Capitol District of downtown Honolulu at the corner of King and Richards Streets at 364 South King Street. There is limited metered parking on the grounds and on nearby streets. Parking is also available at numerous lots downtown and at the Aloha Tower Marketplace. The best was to reach downtown from Waikiki is on The Bus, Oahu's public transportation system.
Tours are offered every 30 minutes Tuesday - Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Tickets are obtained at the nearly 'Iolani Barracks.
Admission for an adult is $20. Hawaiian residents (kama'aina) and military with ID pay $15. Children Ages 5-17 are $5. No children under 5 are admitted. Address: corner of King and Richards StreetsPhone: (808) 522-0832 or 522-0823Directions: corner of King and Richards Streets at 364 South King Street.Website: www.iolanipalace.org
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 by Suet
I was terribly sad to see that outside "western" influences saw fit to invade and impose their changes on a happy people who had been doing quite well for a long time without interference, thank you very much.....
Palace itself was very European in design, grand staircases, French fittings, Italian Marble, flushing loos.... but whatever you do, don't go through the wrong gate, they executed people for doing that..... Leave a Comment Address: Junction of Richard Street/King Street HonoluluPhone: (808) 522 0822Directions: Middle of Honolulu...Website: kanaina@iolanipalace.org Other Contact: ticket office (808) 522 0832
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 tongan dancers by Suet
The canoe pageant was worth seeing, all of the cultures in local dress (you have to imagine it as it was as the costumes are a bit stylised for tourist consumption) and the rather loud announcer tells you all about each canoe and the occupants.... they also have a band and the drummers which is quite exciting.
Yeah, we took hula lessons..... failed miserably, but lost a few pounds in sheer effort.
Make sure you see the evening show which features over 100 performers.... the setting is wonderful and the fire dances are well worth watching. You can't take pictures of the fire shows as they don't come out very well. Leave a Comment
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 Gazebo in front of Iolani
Palace by TropicGirl77Leave a Comment Address: King StreetDirections: $15 - $20 to take the guided tour which includes the room upstairs. On King Street, across from the Statue of King Kamehameha
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 KING KALAKAUA'S LIBRARY AND
CONFERENCE ROOM by Onedragon, 4 more photos
Though its grandeur was neglected after the overthrow of the monarchy, restoration began in the 1970s through efforts of concerned individuals. Restoration and preservation continues, and, as a result, today's visitors to this National Historic Landmark in downtown Honolulu enjoy one of the most precise historic restorations and learn much about Hawaiian history and heritage. Leave a Comment Address: CORNER OF KING AND RICHARDS STREETSPhone: (808) 522-0832 or 522-0823Directions: ACROSS THE STREET FROM THE DOWNTOWN POSTOFFICE
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 Iolani Palace by LoriPoriLeave a Comment Address: ON South King at Richards StreetPhone: 538-1471 for tour informationDirections: Downtown Honolulu
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 Royal Palace Slippers by TropicGirl77Leave a Comment Address: Iolani PalaceDirections: On King Street, across from the Statue of King Kamehameha
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 Iolani Palace, Honolulu by kenmerk
Tours are available to see the palace. Or alternately, this is a quiet, shady area of Honolulu to come and lounge about... Leave a Comment
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IT TOTALLY AMAZES ME THAT THIS BUILDING COULD HAVE BEEN TORN DOWN SOME TIME AGO.... BUT I AM SO VERY GLAD THAT SOME PEOPLE GOT TOGETHER TO PRESERVE IT AND RESTORE IT BACK TO WHAT IT WAS ONCE UPON A TIME... SWEET!!!!!!!Though its grandeur was neglected after the overthrow of the monarchy, restoration began in the 1970s through efforts of concerned individuals. Restoration and preservation continues, and, as a result, today's visitors to this National Historic Landmark in downtown Honolulu enjoy one of the most precise historic restorations and learn much about Hawaiian history and heritage. Leave a Comment Address: CORNER OF KING AND RICHARDS STREETSPhone: (808) 522-0832 or 522-0823Directions: ACROSS THE STREET FROM THE DOWNTOWN POSTOFFICE AT 364 South King Street.
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Built by King David Kalakaua, the second to last of the Hawaiian monarchy, in 1882, Iolani Palace is the only royal residence in the United States. Before it was annexed by the U.S. after a bloodless coup mainly led by American businessmen, Hawaii was nation ruled by a monarchy that went back to Kamehameha the Great, the one who united all of the Hawaiian Islands. Kalakaua enjoyed the most advanced technological advances of the time, having installed electricity, a telephone, and a modern toilet. In fact Iolani Palace was wired for electricity before the White House in Washington, DC.
After the overthrow of Queen Lili'uokalani in 1989, the palace became the capitol of the following governments, first of the republic, then the U.S. territory, and then the state before the new state capitol was finished nearby in 1969. Many of the furnishings were sold off by the republic and efforts are currently underway by a gropul called The Friends of Iolani Palace to track down are reacquire them. The two most fully restored rooms are the king's office and the throne room which includes the original thrones.
Tours start approximately every half hour and begin with a video presentation in the Royal Guards barracks building nearby where the ticket office and gift shop are located. It is best to get there early to ensure a short wait for your appointed tour time. The first tour is at 9am. The palace is open Tuesday-Saturday until 2pm. Leave a Comment Address: 364 South King StreetPhone: 808.522.0822Directions: On King Street at Richard StreetWebsite: www.iolanipalace.org
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