Addis Ababa Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
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Where to stay in Addis Ababa

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Bole

3/5(1 area review)

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

4/5(3 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.

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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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Arada

3/5(1 area review)

Arada is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like National Museum of Ethiopia and Holy Trinity Cathedral.

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Nifas Silk-Lafto

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

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.

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Ramada Addis, Addis Ababa
Ramada Addis, Addis Ababa
4 out of 5
Block No 14 Bole Road, Africa Avenue, Addis Ababa
The price is AU$120 per night from 17 May to 18 May
AU$120
per night
17 May - 18 May
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Addis Ababa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (239 reviews)
"fast shuttle from airport, friendly staff, super clean, good restaurant on 10 floor rodizio style. stayed one night"

Reviewed on 7 Apr. 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 AU$303 per night from 7 May to 8 May
AU$303
per night
7 May - 8 May
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Addis Ababa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Selam City Mall and Medhane Alem Church ...
8/10 Very Good! (183 reviews)
"My first reaction was Location, i give it 10/10 right next to the airport within walking distance. 2nd very clean property, friendly staffs and the security guys very welcoming. I stayed in many hotels but so far for me ET Skylight hotel is The winner when it comes to the room space, clean very relaxing, ..."

Reviewed on 21 Apr. 2024

Ethiopian Skylight Hotel
Skylight In-Terminal Hotel
Skylight In-Terminal Hotel
2.5 out of 5
Addis Ababa bole international airport, Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa
The price is AU$276 per night from 14 May to 15 May
AU$276
per night
14 May - 15 May
Stay at this 3-star all-inclusive hotel in Addis Ababa. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the clean rooms in ...
7.4/10 Good! (81 reviews)
"Very helpful and friendly check-in."

Reviewed on 16 Dec. 2023

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.
Yinm Furnished Apartment
Yinm Furnished Apartment
3.5 out of 5
Egypt Street, Addis Ababa
Stay at this 3.5-star spa aparthotel in Addis Ababa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Lela Gallery and Zoma Museum ...
7.8/10 Good! (18 reviews)
"not good,not recommend."

Reviewed on 14 Oct. 2023

Yinm Furnished 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 WiFi, 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
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 WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Edna Mall and Medhane Alem ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (10 reviews)
"Very spacious studio, great location, comfortable bed, good shower and good staff. Some things need to be addressed... smell coming from the drainage in bathroom, my room was a bit hot at daytime and fan was unavailable, lacking some basic amenities that an apartment should have such as glass cups ..."

Reviewed on 12 Dec. 2023

South Gate Hotel Apartment
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

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2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveller
17 Mar 2020

Didn’t spend much time in Addis. Not an easy place for a solo female traveller to get around

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
20 Nov 2019

Zoma museum was fabulous. Unity park was also very impressive. Ethnological museum was also very enjoyable