Addis Ababa Travel Guide

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Rapid development of central business district with modern skyscrapers of downtown of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Rapid development of central business district with modern skyscrapers of downtown of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Aerial view of beautiful cityscape with modern skyscrapers and residential buildings, Ghiliffalegn Stream, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Outside the St. George Church in Addis on festival day a large number of vendors are selling colorful umbrellas.

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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 Edna Mall or Selam City Mall while you're exploring the area.

Bole
Beautiful spiral today in my hot chocolate. Made with chocolate syrup oftwn used for Ice Cream. Turns out, it tastes better in a hot chocolate!

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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
Beautiful spiral today in my hot chocolate. Made with chocolate syrup oftwn used for Ice Cream. Turns out, it tastes better in a hot chocolate!

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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
Go to any Ethiopian restaurant across the country and ask for a beyayenetu aka fasting platter... so many flavours in one meal 😋

I learnt that for almost 200 days of the year, people across Ethiopia fast - which basically means they eat no animal products. Vegans

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.

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Lideta

While visiting Lideta, you might make a stop by sights like Addis Ababa National Archives and Library and Derg Monument.

Lideta
Ethiopian Skylight Hotel

Ethiopian Skylight Hotel

5 out of 5
Bole International Airport Addis Ababa Addis Ababa
Stay at this luxury 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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (472 reviews)
Property is beautiful! Staff is very courteous and helpful.

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

Ethiopian Skylight Hotel
Ramada Addis, Addis Ababa

Ramada Addis, Addis Ababa

4 out of 5
Block No 14 Bole Road Addis Ababa
The price is ฿2,158 per night from 20 Feb to 21 Feb
฿2,158
฿2,730 total
20 Feb - 21 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Addis Ababa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (484 reviews)
Excellent

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Ramada Addis, Addis Ababa
Radisson Blu Hotel, Addis Ababa

Radisson Blu Hotel, Addis Ababa

5 out of 5
Kazanchis Business District Addis Ababa
The price is ฿2,885 per night from 30 Jan to 31 Jan
฿2,885
฿3,650 total
30 Jan - 31 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Addis Ababa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Africa Hall and Unity Park are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (401 reviews)
Great location, staff was excellent and room was perfect as always. Will definitely stay here again.

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

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 aparthotel in Addis Ababa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Shola Market and Zefmesh Grand Mall are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (55 reviews)
Great experience

Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025

Elsol Hotel
Vamos Addis Hotel

Vamos Addis Hotel

4 out of 5
Cameroon Street (Bole Brass) Addis Ababa
Stay at this spa aparthotel in Addis Ababa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Selam City Mall and Edna Mall are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (22 reviews)
The staff was great prices very affordable convenient to restaurants and shopping, The manager helpful and very polite

Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026

Vamos Addis Hotel
Yinm Guest House

Yinm Guest House

3.5 out of 5
Egypt Street Addis Ababa
Stay at this spa aparthotel in Addis Ababa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Lela Gallery and Zoma Museum are located ...
7.4/10 Good! (23 reviews)
It is a terrible Hotel. when I got the deal it was including breakfast and Airport shuttle service but I didn't get both. they deny me both. They are scam. The room they gave me bathroom is very bad. Mold in the shower and the toilet is moving and backup smell bad gives me headache. I don't recommend ...

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

Yinm Guest House
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 41%
4 - Good
10
4 - Good 31%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 13%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 9%
1 - Terrible
2
1 - Terrible 6%

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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