If you need a peaceful retreat, close to everything on the east side, I highly recommend Hilo Bike B&B. The area is very local on a tiny street of plantation shacks. Donna has artistically and comfortably renovated hers with loving details. There was no one in the second bedroom so I had bath, dining area, my bedroom and a sweet place on the lanai all to myself. Donna makes great coffee and serves a light healthy breakfast. It is about 4 blocks from a Starbucks that opens at 5am if you are an early bird and like a walk in the morning (like I do). The hostess is a very interesting woman, very active in the Hawaiian Community and a new friend.