Addis Ababa

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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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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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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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Arada

5/5(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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Bishoftu

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

Bishoftu
Ramada Addis, Addis Ababa
Ramada Addis, Addis Ababa
4 out of 5
Block No 14 Bole Road, Africa Avenue, Addis Ababa
The price is RM284 per night from 5 May to 6 May
RM284
per night
5 May - 6 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! (237 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 RM754 per night from 30 Apr to 1 May
RM754
per night
30 Apr - 1 May
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! (182 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 RM746 per night from 7 May to 8 May
RM746
per night
7 May - 8 May
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! (79 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.
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! (12 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
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
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
16 Mar 2020

City with so much energy

3/5 - Okay

Max
25 Nov 2019

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
16 Nov 2019

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
24 Oct 2019

Not safe due to ethnic conflicts

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
14 Oct 2019

Friendly people

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller
8 Oct 2019

Use as entry point for the rest of ethiopia