Addis Ababa's accommodation ranges from international business towers near Bole to quiet boutique guesthouses in older neighbourhoods. These are five we keep coming back to.
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Where to Stay in Addis Ababa
Five places to sleep in the Ethiopian capital, from high-rise business hotels to leafy boutique stays.
Updated September 14, 2026
1. Skylight Hotel
A landmark high-rise on the way to the airport with panoramic city views, a rooftop pool and reliable international service standards.
2. Limalimo Lodge
A small design-forward boutique hotel in the heart of the city with a quiet courtyard and an excellent kitchen.
3. Harmony Hotel
A long-standing favourite for independent travellers — clean, central, friendly and genuinely good value.
4. Sheraton Addis
The grand old luxury option, with manicured gardens, a spa and the city's most established pool scene.
5. Lalibela Guest House
A family-run guesthouse in a residential quarter — modest, warm and the closest you'll get to Ethiopian home hospitality.