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Friendship International Hotel

4.0 star property
Travelers dance the night away at this upscale Bole hotel's nightclub after an afternoon of shopping at the on-site retail outlets

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Friendship International Hotel in Bole offers a convenient base for exploring with a free shuttle service. Guests enjoy a breakfast buffet, relax in the sauna or steam room, and use in-room WiFi. On-site shopping provides retail therapy without leaving the property.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Gym
The current price is ฿1,701
฿1,956 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr

Room options

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Royal Room | Pillow-top beds, free minibar items, in-room safe

Royal Room

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Private hot tub
Heating
  • City view
  • 62 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room | Pillow-top beds, free minibar items, in-room safe

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Private hot tub
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
  • City view
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Business Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, City View | Pillow-top beds, free minibar items, in-room safe

Business Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, City View

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Private hot tub
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
  • City view
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Single Room | Pillow-top beds, free minibar items, in-room safe

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Private hot tub
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
  • City view
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room | Pillow-top beds, free minibar items, in-room safe

Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Private hot tub
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
  • City view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Bole, a neighbourhood in Addis Ababa, is home to Friendship International Hotel. Unity Park and Addis Ababa National Archives and Library are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Africa Hall and Lion of Judah Monument. Visit our Addis Ababa travel guide
Map
Africa Avenue (Bole Road), opposite to, Alem Building, near to Robel Plaza, Addis Ababa, 23689

What's nearby

  • Medhane Alem Cathedral in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
    Medhane Alem Church
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • African Union Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
    African Union Headquarters
    7 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Selam City Mall
    11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • World Bank Ethiopia
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • U.S. Embassy
    10 min drive - 8.5 km

Getting around

  • Addis Ababa (ADD-Bole Intl.)
    12 min drive

Restaurants

  • Dukamo Coffee
    7 min walk
  • Mood Addis Ababa
    8 min walk
  • Midtown
    7 min walk
  • La Nouvelle
    8 min walk
  • Tana Garden Court
    5 min walk

About this property

Friendship International Hotel

Upscale hotel located in Bole
At Friendship International Hotel, you can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a free return airport shuttle and a nightclub. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the steam room. In addition to a corner/local shop and shopping on-site, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self-parking and valet parking
  • A free local area shuttle, babysitting (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk
  • Multilingual staff, a banquet hall and coffee/tea in reception
Room features
All 104 individually furnished rooms feature comforts, such as 24-hour room service and Hot tubs, in addition to thoughtful touches, such as fireplaces and first-run films.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Pillowtop mattresses, rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cots/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with hydromassage showers and deep-soaking baths
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels and first-run films
  • Balconies, fridges and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour free return airport shuttle
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6 AM to 10 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Nightclub
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Free area shuttle
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (3,228 square foot of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2013
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • First-run films
  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Free minibar (limited items)
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 7 AM; check-in end time: 5 AM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 12:30 PM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for ETB 110.0 per night.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: ETB 110.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Friendship Hotel
Friendship International Addis Ababa
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Friendship International Hotel Hotel Addis Ababa

Frequently asked questions

Is Friendship International Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Friendship International Hotel?

As of 2 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Friendship International Hotel on 1 Apr 2026 start from 1700.73, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Friendship International Hotel?

Self-parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Friendship International Hotel?

Check-in start time: 7 AM; check-in end time: 5 AM.

What time is check-out at Friendship International Hotel?

Checkout is at 12:30 PM.

Does Friendship International Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle.

Where is Friendship International Hotel located?

Located in Bole, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Medhane Alem Church, Selam City Mall and World Bank Ethiopia. ECA Conference Center and Meskel Square are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Reviews

Friendship International Hotel Reviews

6.8

7.2

Cleanliness

7.0

Location

7.2

Staff & service

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 126 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 126 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 126 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 126 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 126 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Yohannes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel offers a comfortable and inviting stay, with beautiful furniture and a well-designed bathroom that add to its charm. While the rooms are already appealing, they could benefit from some regular preventative maintenance to maintain their top-notch quality. The staff are friendly and attentive, and the food is delicious, making for a delightful experience.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Getahun

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would not stay here in the future. Although the hotel is very old, the rooms were not terrible. The shower floods the bathroom floor and you have to walk on puddle after getting out of the shower. The WiFi is terrible. You have to go downstairs and get a three day vouchers. You have to get the vouchers every three days which is really inconvenient. The food is terrible. Service at the restaurant at breakfast time is good but other times you have to chase the employees to pay for your food. Room cleaning service was very good. Front staff is hit or miss, depends which employee is working. Finally, use the elevator with caution. I was stuck in the middle elevator for what seemed like 3 minutes. After that incident I used the stairs from the seventh floor.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abel

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Daniel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Food was good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johannes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very satisfied.

I had a great stay at the Friendship International Hotel. Great, friendly, and very helpful staff, first class services, an amazing room with everything, all for a very read price. Very appealing and clean hotel with great art work. Only five minutes from the airport by shuttle in a beautiful and modern part of town. Will gladly stay here again on my next visit. JN
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Raymond

Nice hotel but could improve

I've stayed here at least 4 times in recent years. The staff is always friendly. The breakfast is outstanding. The wifi simply didn't work in the lobby or room, even after asking assistance, it still would not work. The bed is not comfortable but he area is nice and staff always helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Endalkachew

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Location is good. Breakfast is excellent. Cleanliness of room and bath shower needs attention.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Yohanes

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
It was a good stay, but the bathroom need extensive cleaning. The shower need cleaning really well.,
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Zico

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are great and helpful. However, when a hotel rates itself a 4-Star, service, food quality, cleanliness, shower, toilets etc should meet the requirements. Showers do not drain, toilet is smelly, mini fridge barely works.., pillows are most uncomfortable and do not meet 4-Star standard. Furthermore: safe box did not have proper easy to follow instructions… and can be easily opened by any one, just terrible. We arrived early and were told No breakfast on the first checkin day.., fair enough but some consideration would have appreciated especially that we had with us a baby 9 months old. We asked for drinking water at some stage because our 9 month old baby needed baby formula… we were told no water can be given as the daily ration is two 600mLs bottles per day. Just terrible. We were 3 guests including a child… and to have 2 towels per day is just ridiculous. Wifi is weak and slow. Finally: staff are friendly and they try to help when help is needed. We booked a hotel and not just staff help, the hotel is just terrible for the price. I definitely wouldn’t recommend to anyone and would surely not want to stay there ever again. Showers leak, the spa also leaks and does not even work … toilet papers - there was hardly any… just one toilet paper for 3 guests … was just ridiculous… pillows are of poor quality … food quality and food variety was just poor… please remedy all the problems. Hotel staff were always friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Belete

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff,room
Stayed 23 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Belete

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Na
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

CAMILLE LAURE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Happy with the faciity
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

TEWABECH AMARE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Coolest place

Amazing experience, I’m quite sure I will visit again 👍
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tedla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best location about one to two mile from airport has shuttle service and great customer service plenty food to choose for breakfast free of charge I will be back definitely
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Shaddad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Great

It was good and always when I visit there I stay in it The location is great
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
cockroach
Stayed 27 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

DYIR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe place
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Idrissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff service is great!

10/10 Excellent

Pawel

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Ok
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dining experience was not that great. The order of food came quick but for over an hour no one came to ask. I had to find waitress even to order more drinks and ask for the bill. In the bathroom, no floor mat or hand towels provided.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaddad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great

I am pleased again to book in such hotel And i will do it again if i ever travel back to Addis . Also the room views is very nice Thank you again
City view from my room
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

salah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I like it
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

ALEBACHEW

Price

4/10 Poor

Alexander

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As international standard hotel i was expecting some decency and clearness, however i did not get that. The hotel completely need some attention.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Daniel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Poor service, no clean towels, bath floor full of water
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024