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.

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Kazanchis

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

Kazanchis
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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.

Piazza
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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.

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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
Ethiopian Skylight Hotel
Ethiopian Skylight Hotel
4 out of 5
Bole International Airport, P.O.Box 1755, Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa
The price is NZ$257 per night from 8 Aug to 9 Aug
NZ$257
8 Aug - 9 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (367 reviews)
"The rooms are modern and excellent. The lobby lounge is very crowded with non-hotel guests."

Reviewed on 4 Jul. 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 NZ$165 per night from 21 July to 22 July
NZ$165
21 July - 22 July
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! (397 reviews)
"Ramada is very welcoming hotel. Its lobby is exceptional with erhiopian coffee ceremony."

Reviewed on 26 Jun. 2025

Ramada Addis, Addis Ababa
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 NZ$300 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
NZ$300
7 Aug - 8 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this all-inclusive hotel in Addis Ababa. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Selam City Mall ...
7.8/10 Good! (165 reviews)
"I stayed at the Skylight hotel three times this summer. Service was exceptional. My room was great. The front desk staff is superb. I would also like to compliment Nat, who is an outstanding server in the Tiny Italian restaurant. He is very friendly and does a fantastic job as a server. Great ..."

Reviewed on 9 Jul. 2025

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.
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (9 reviews)
"I am truly impressed by Vamos Hotel—everything you could need is available 24/7, and the staff members are always there with a smile, ready to make you feel welcome. The most beautiful part? It genuinely feels like home. 🏡 Keep up the great work! For my next trip, there's no doubt—Vamos Hotel will ..."

Reviewed on 23 Jun. 2025

Vamos Addis Hotel
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! (26 reviews)
"New hotel in the residential area"

Reviewed on 16 Jun. 2025

Elsol 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! (21 reviews)
"All went as planned."

Reviewed on 4 Sep. 2024

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

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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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