Addis Ababa Travel Guide

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Where to stay in Addis Ababa

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Bole

4/5(38 area reviews)

Unique features of Bole include the spas and bars. Make a stop by Medhane Alem Church or Edna Mall while you're exploring the area.

Bole
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Kirkos

3.5/5(6 area reviews)

You'll enjoy the mountain views and museums in Kirkos. You might want to make time for a stop at Meskel Square or Addis Ababa Stadium.

Kirkos
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Bishoftu

If you're spending some time in Bishoftu, Debre Zeyit Market and Lake Bishoftu are top sights worth seeing.

Bishoftu
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Yeka

3/5(3 area reviews)

Yeka is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Shola Market and Zefmesh Grand Mall.

Yeka
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Nifas Silk-Lafto

4/5(2 area reviews)

Travellers like the art galleries in Nifas Silk-Lafto, and Zoma Museum is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Nifas Silk-Lafto
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Piazza

3/5(2 area reviews)

Piazza is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like National Museum of Ethiopia and St. George's Cathedral.

Piazza
Ramada Addis, Addis Ababa
Ramada Addis, Addis Ababa
4 out of 5
Block No 14 Bole Road, Africa Avenue, Addis Ababa
The price is Rp1.013.604 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
Rp1.013.604
per night
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Addis Ababa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (273 reviews)
"Staff were great and food was awesome!"

Reviewed on 8 Sep 2024

Ramada Addis, Addis Ababa
Ethiopian Skylight Hotel
Ethiopian Skylight Hotel
4 out of 5
Bole International Airport, P.O.Box 1755, Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa
The price is Rp2.493.655 per night from 21 Sep to 22 Sep
Rp2.493.655
per night
21 Sep - 22 Sep
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Addis Ababa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (231 reviews)
"I did not like the way I was treated by the staff on duty on the 13th. I arrived around 10 PM and since I had not received the invoice for the stay on the 7th, I requested that they issue it. The staff on duty first claimed it was no longer possible and then said they were too busy, even though there ..."

Reviewed on 16 Sep 2024

Ethiopian Skylight Hotel
Skylight In-Terminal Hotel
Skylight In-Terminal Hotel
3 out of 5
Addis Ababa bole international airport, Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa
Stay at this 3-star all-inclusive hotel in Addis Ababa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Selam City Mall ...
7.6/10 Good! (99 reviews)
"It's very convenient to stay at this hotel and overall, the facitilites are good and there is decent wifi access. The rooms are not soundproof, however, so the loudspeakers from the departure hall can make it difficult to sleep. There are good attemps with the breakfast buffet and I appreciated the ..."

Reviewed on 8 Sep 2024

Skylight In-Terminal Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
South Gate Hotel Apartment
South Gate Hotel Apartment
4.5 out of 5
Namibia street, Addis Ababa
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Addis Ababa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Edna Mall and Medhane Alem ...
9/10 Wonderful! (13 reviews)
"I contacted the hotel in middle of the night to arrange airport transfer. They replied within 5 minutes & that gave me confidence that they look after their guests. Room was was spacious, nice and cleaned daily. I requested a room change and this was done without hesitation. I reported minor damage ..."

Reviewed on 19 Mar 2024

South Gate Hotel Apartment
Vamos Addis Hotel
Vamos Addis Hotel
4 out of 5
Cameroon Street (Bole Brass), 50 meters from Yod Abyssinia, Addis Ababa
Stay at this 4-star spa aparthotel in Addis Ababa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Selam City Mall and Medhane Alem Church ...
7.2/10 Good! (7 reviews)
"On arrival they claimed they did not have my reservation... they also claimed they did not work with Orbitz. When I showed them their listing on Orbitz they did not believe it... By the way they did email me about my reservation the day before I arrived... Anyway thanks to Orbitz excellent customer ..."

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2023

Vamos Addis Hotel
Diplomat Luxury Furnished Apartments
Diplomat Luxury Furnished Apartments
2.5 out of 5
Seychelles Street, Nefas Silk Lafto, Addis Ababa
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Addis Ababa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a free airport shuttle. Popular attractions International Evangelical ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (6 reviews)
"Poor toilet and bathroom setup"

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2024

Diplomat Luxury Furnished Apartments
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Addis Ababa

3.9
Guest rating
5 - Excellent
13
" "5 - Excellent 40.625%
4 - Good
10
" "4 - Good 31.25%
3 - Okay
4
" "3 - Okay 12.5%
2 - Disappointing
3
" "2 - Disappointing 9.375%
1 - Terrible
2
" "1 - Terrible 6.25%

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

City with so much energy

3/5 - Okay

Max

Addis Ababa is an interesting city but I had such a bad experience at this hotel it marred the entire vacation. I recommend selecting a hotel based on user experience. Giving newly listed hotels a chance is too risky.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Overall, I had an excellent stay. I recommend requesting a room on the opposite side of the building away from the School.

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveller

Not safe due to ethnic conflicts

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Friendly people

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Use as entry point for the rest of ethiopia

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