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.

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

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

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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Radisson Blu Hotel, Addis Ababa
Radisson Blu Hotel, Addis Ababa
5 out of 5
Kazanchis Business District, Kirkos Subcity Kebele 17/18, Addis Ababa
The price is AU$248 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
AU$248
per night
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Addis Ababa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 coffee shops/cafes. Popular attractions ECA Conference Center and Africa ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (316 reviews)
"I enjoy my stay. Thank you very much."

Reviewed on 25 Mar. 2024

Radisson Blu Hotel, 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$305 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
AU$305
per night
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Addis Ababa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 6 restaurants. Popular attractions Selam City Mall and Medhane Alem Church are ...
8/10 Very Good! (177 reviews)
"excellent location and good customer service"

Reviewed on 8 Mar. 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$279 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
AU$279
per night
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Stay at this all-inclusive hotel in Addis Ababa. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
7.4/10 Good! (77 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
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. Popular attractions Edna Mall and Medhane Alem Church are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (11 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 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
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