Addis Ababa Travel 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 Edna Mall or Selam City 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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Kazanchis

If you're spending some time in Kazanchis, ECA Conference Center and Africa Hall are top sights worth seeing.

Kazanchis
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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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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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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 Friendship Park.

Arada
Ethiopian Skylight Hotel

Ethiopian Skylight Hotel

4 out of 5
Bole International Airport, P.O.Box 1755, Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Addis Ababa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (407 reviews)
"It was a nice stay, all employees of skylight hotel security, front desk, door man, bell man, housekeeping, dining areas, all employees are professional and make our stay more easy. Thank you skylight hotel."

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025

Ethiopian Skylight Hotel
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$136 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
AU$136
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (430 reviews)
"Best place to stay"

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

Ramada Addis, Addis Ababa
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$230 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$230
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Addis Ababa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Africa Hall and “Red Terror” Martyrs' ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (384 reviews)
"It’s amazing"

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

Radisson Blu Hotel, Addis Ababa
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.
Elsol Hotel

Elsol Hotel

3 out of 5
22 Traffic biro, Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Addis Ababa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Shola Market and Zefmesh Grand Mall are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (38 reviews)
"Nice and clean and affordable."

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

Elsol Hotel
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 Edna Mall are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (14 reviews)
"Clean room, great customer service, good breakfast"

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025

Vamos Addis Hotel
Loft Hotel Apartment

Loft Hotel Apartment

4.5 out of 5
Cameroon Street, Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Addis Ababa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Edna Mall and Selam City Mall ...
7.6/10 Good! (6 reviews)
Kind, helpful, and communicative staff.
"Communication with the staff was outstanding throughout the entire process. Due to flight cancellations we needed to change our itinerary a couple of times. The staff was responsive, flexible and very helpful."

Reviewed on 8 May 2025

Loft 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

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

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

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

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