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 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

5 out of 5
Bole International Airport, P.O.Box 1755, Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Addis Ababa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (426 reviews)
Clean room & very polite professional staff

Reviewed on 27 Oct 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
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$151 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
NZ$151
15 Nov - 16 Nov
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! (445 reviews)
Staff were kind and everything was quite comfortable.

Reviewed on 6 Nov 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$324 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
NZ$324
15 Nov - 16 Nov
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! (388 reviews)
Clean room. Friendly and professional service

Reviewed on 19 Oct 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.
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! (17 reviews)
Staff was very nice and food was good.

Reviewed on 31 Oct 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! (46 reviews)
Exceptional Stay with Outstanding Customer Service!⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I recently stayed at this hotel and had an absolutely wonderful experience from start to finish. The customer service was truly exceptional – every staff member I interacted with was friendly, attentive, and went out of their way to make sure ...

Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025

Elsol Hotel
Addis Ville Hotel Apartment

Addis Ville Hotel Apartment

3 out of 5
Namibia Street, Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly apartment in Addis Ababa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Edna Mall and Selam ...
Addis Ville 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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