Guest house directory
Guest Houses in Addis Ababa
A guest house in Addis Ababa is a small place to stay, often run by a family. Most are a villa in a gated compound with a few rooms to about twenty, a garden, parking and a guard. Many have a shared kitchen or a kitchen in each unit, and breakfast is often in the price. Most guest houses in Addis are in Bole, Gerji, CMC, Summit and Ayat, close to the airport. A few are near Kazanchis and Piassa in the centre.
Guest houses take bookings by the night, the week or the month. Nightly guests are often visitors, diaspora families and business travellers. Weekly and monthly stays suit project teams, NGO staff and families who wait for a home of their own. Many guest houses give a lower rate for a longer stay.
Before you book, ask what the price includes: breakfast, wifi, cleaning, laundry and the airport pickup. Ask if there is a generator and a water tank, because power and water cuts happen in many areas. Ask about the deposit, the payment currency and the cancellation rules. Check the distance to Bole International Airport and to the places you need to visit. Get the price in writing before you pay.
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Guest houses in Bole8
Abat Guest House
Bole
Furnished rooms and suites with kitchens on Cameroon Street in Bole, with its own cafe
- Wifi
- Kitchen in suites
- Parking
Adites Guest House
Bole
36 rooms with kitchens next to Adey Ababa Stadium, 3 minutes from the airport
From USD 45 a night
- Kitchen
- Wifi
- Balcony
Daylin Guest House
Bole
New guest house behind Bole Tele with 40 rooms, breakfast and a cafe
- Breakfast
- Wifi
- Smart TV
Elim Guest Inn
Bole
Guest inn with 24 rooms on Namibia Street in Bole, about 10 minutes from the airport
From USD 30 a night
- Wifi
- Satellite TV
- Fridge
Hammer Luxury Guesthouse
Bole
Boutique guest house off Mickey Leland Street with breakfast and free parking
- Breakfast
- Wifi
- Parking
Yebsabi Guest House
Bole, 22 Mazoria
Guest house on Cape Verde Street since 2009, with a gym, a roof terrace and breakfast
- Breakfast
- Wifi
- Parking
ECCO Luxury Guest House
Bole
Guest house on Djibouti Street in Bole, close to Bole International Airport
My Guest House
Bole
Guest house in Bole near Djibouti Street and Edna Mall
Guest houses in other areas12
Abbaba's Villa Guest House
Gulele
Family villa with a large garden near the French Embassy, hosting guests for 15 years
- Wifi
- Garden
- Private bathroom
Abebe LLC Guest House
Gerji
Furnished home in Gerji with a full kitchen and washing machine, opposite Tsedey Bank
- Kitchen
- Wifi
- Washing machine
Avi Pension
Gofa
Budget pension near German Square in Gofa with a shared kitchen and a generator
From USD 16 a night
- Shared kitchen
- Wifi
- Parking
Keba Guest House
Shola
Budget rooms and a three bedroom apartment near Shola, booked direct online
From USD 20 a night
- Wifi
- Private bathroom
- Kitchen in the apartment
Kefetew Guest House
CMC
Owner-run guest house and Ayurvedic spa on CMC Road with suites and a roof terrace
From USD 56 a night
- Wifi
- Satellite TV
- Ayurvedic spa
Kman Guesthouse
Meskel Flower
Furnished studios and one to three bedroom units with kitchens near Meskel Flower
From USD 40 a night
- Kitchen
- Kitchenette in studios
- Living room
Sinte Guest House
22 Mazoria
Small guest house near Hayahulet with a roof terrace bar, laundry and free Wi-Fi
- Wifi
- Laundry
- Roof terrace bar
Fab Guest House
Bole Rwanda
Guest house in Bole Rwanda, on the street near Sakura Japanese restaurant
GT Guest House & Apartments
Kirkos
Family-run guest house and apartments a mile from Meskel Square, with a shared kitchen
- Shared kitchen
- Private bathroom
- Manager on call at night
Lafto 2000 Guest House
Lafto
Guest house in the 2000 building in Lafto, in the south of Addis Ababa
Vamos Guest House
Lideta
Guest house in Lideta, west of the city centre, listed by Google as a 3-star hotel
Victoria Hotel Apartment
Sarbet
Hotel apartments on Alexander Pushkin Street in Sarbet, also called Victoria Guest House
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a guest house cost in Addis Ababa?
The price depends on the area, the room, the season and the length of the stay. When a guest house publishes its own rate, its profile shows it as a from price with the date. Booking sites change their prices every day, so ask the guest house for its direct rate and what the rate includes.
What is the difference between a guest house and a hotel in Addis Ababa?
A guest house is smaller and quieter. It is usually a villa in a residential compound with a few rooms, a garden and a shared lounge, and many have a kitchen that guests can use. A hotel has more rooms, a restaurant, a reception that is open all night and more services. Guest houses often cost less, especially for long stays.
Can I rent a guest house in Addis Ababa by the month?
Yes. Many guest houses in this directory take monthly guests and give a lower rate for a long stay. Ask what the monthly rate includes, such as cleaning, utilities and wifi, and get the terms in writing. Owners also list whole guest houses for monthly rent on Real.et under guest houses for rent in Addis Ababa.
Which area is best for a guest house in Addis Ababa?
Bole is close to the airport, restaurants and shops. Gerji, CMC, Summit and Ayat are quieter residential areas east of Bole, with good access to the ring road. Kazanchis is central and near many offices and the UN Economic Commission for Africa. Piassa is the old town, with older buildings and lower prices.
What should I check before I pay a deposit for a guest house?
Confirm the name of the guest house, its address and the phone number on its own website or official page. Ask for photos of the exact room, the price per night, what the price includes and the cancellation rules. Ask if there is a generator and a water tank. Pay the deposit to the business account, not to a person you met on social media, and keep the receipt.