We spent 2 nights in Hilo at the Two Dragons Studio. It is lovelier than it looks in the pictures. Light-filled, tastefully decorated, and serene. The place is inside a little compound/oasis behind a line of shops. Jasper met us when we arrived and was very friendly and helpful with information about the area. The studio is in a perfect central location to get a sense of old Hilo. Within a couple of blocks you will find restaurants, a large grocery store, and farmers market. The little kitchenette was perfect for our purposes. The only down side was a bit of town noise in the mornings, but it didn't bother us.