Living in Addis
Living in Addis Ababa
Where people in the city eat, walk, train, relax and spend the weekend. Pick a theme, an idea or your area.
19 places2 themes12 areas
Eat and drink
Restaurants and cafes across the city
Culture
Museums, churches and history
Ideas
Plans for this week
By area
Life near your home
Choosing where to live? See what is close to each neighbourhood, then read the area guide and the homes for sale and rent.
Life in Bole7 places to eatSee 7 placesArea guide and homes
Life in Gerji2 places to eatSee 2 placesArea guide and homes
Life in Old Airport2 places to eatSee 2 placesArea guide and homes
Life in Sarbet2 places to eatSee 2 placesArea guide and homes
Life in Kazanchis1 place to eatSee 1 placeArea guide and homes- Life in Megenagna1 place to eatSee 1 placeArea guide and homes
Life in Summit1 place to eatSee 1 placeArea guide and homes
The full list
All places
19 places
Ideas
Kind
Area
Restaurant
Abren Fish
Megenagna
Fish restaurant near Megenagna with fried and grilled fish
Fish, Ethiopian
Restaurant
Akotet Restaurant
Old Airport
Family-run Ethiopian restaurant near Bisrate Gebriel with fasting and meat platters
Ethiopian, Fasting food
Restaurant
Al Diwan Restaurant
Summit
Arab and Yemeni restaurant on the Summit road with mandi, grills and shawarma
Yemeni, Middle Eastern, Mandi
Restaurant
Azmera Shiro
Haya Hulet, Bole
Shiro house with branches in Haya Hulet, Bole Medhanialem and Bole Atlas
Ethiopian, Fasting food
Restaurant
BM African Restaurant
Sarbet
West and East African restaurant behind the African Union on Mozambique Street
West African, East African
Restaurant
Carnivore by Misrak Ber
Bole
Raw meat and grill restaurant with a bar on Africa Avenue in Bole
Ethiopian, Raw meat, Grill
Restaurant
Dashen Terara Traditional Restaurant
Haya Hulet
Traditional Ethiopian restaurant with a garden on Togo Street in Haya Hulet
Ethiopian
Landmark
Holy Trinity Cathedral
Arat Kilo
Orthodox cathedral at Arat Kilo where Emperor Haile Selassie is buried
Restaurant
Kategna Restaurant
Bole, Old Airport, Gerji, Arat Kilo
Ethiopian restaurant chain with branches in Bole, Gerji, Unity Park and Entoto Park
Ethiopian
Restaurant
Malaika African Grill
Sarbet
Pan-African restaurant on Egypt Street with West and East African dishes
West African, Nigerian, East African
Restaurant
Qerefa Traditional Restaurant
Kazanchis
Traditional Ethiopian restaurant on two floors in Kazanchis
Ethiopian
Restaurant
Totot Traditional Restaurant
Gerji
Cultural food hall in Gerji known for kitfo, with a band and traditional dancers
Ethiopian, Kitfo
Restaurant
Ye Ajet Kitfo
Bole
Kitfo restaurant in Bole Atlas with a terrace, tibs and fasting dishes
Ethiopian, Kitfo
Restaurant
Yemen Kings Restaurant
Bole
Yemeni restaurant in Bole Rwanda with mandi, fish and chicken, open until 5:00
Yemeni, Mandi, Fish
Restaurant
Yod Abyssinia Cultural Restaurant
Bole, Mekanissa
Cultural restaurant in Bole with Ethiopian food, live music and dance every night
Ethiopian
Restaurant
2000 Habesha Cultural Restaurant
Bole
Cultural restaurant on Namibia Street in Bole Atlas with Ethiopian food and live music
Ethiopian
Restaurant
Addis Ababa Restaurant
Piassa
Old Ethiopian restaurant in Piassa with injera dishes, a bar and private rooms
Ethiopian
Restaurant
Yilma Restaurant
Haya Hulet
Butcher restaurant (siga bet) in Haya Hulet for raw meat and tibs
Ethiopian, Raw meat
Restaurant
Yohannes Kitfo
Haya Hulet
Kitfo house in Haya Hulet, open daily from 8:00 to 22:00
Ethiopian, Kitfo
About this guide
The city around your home
A home is more than its rooms. It is the cafe on the corner, the park where children play on Sunday, the gym on the way to work and the restaurant you take visitors to. This guide shows that side of Addis Ababa, area by area.
Each place has its area, its hours and, when the place publishes them, its prices and entry fees. The places come from their own websites and official pages. Real.et does not rank them, and a place on this page is not an endorsement.
Choosing where to live? Open an area to see the places near it, then the homes for sale and rent in the same neighbourhood. Traffic in Addis Ababa is heavy at rush hour, so the places you can walk to often matter most.
Frequently asked questions
What is it like to live in Addis Ababa?
Addis Ababa is a large, busy capital at more than 2,300 metres above sea level, so the days are mild and the nights are cool. The rainy season runs from June to September. Life centres on the neighbourhood: most people shop, eat out and meet friends close to home because traffic is heavy at rush hour.
Which area of Addis Ababa has the most places to eat and go out?
Bole has the most restaurants, cafes, bars and malls, close to the airport. Kazanchis and the area around Meskel Square are central and busy too. Use the area cards on this page to compare what is near each neighbourhood.
What can I do with children in Addis Ababa?
Open the idea "With children" on this page. It lists parks, museums, restaurants and other places that suit families, such as places with a play area or open space. Check the hours and the entry fee on each profile before you go.
How does Real.et choose the places on this page?
Real.et adds places that it can confirm from their own website, their official pages or their Google listing. Every place needs photos, an area and the facts a resident needs. Owners can add or claim a place for free on Real.et.
Also on Real.et
- Hotels in Addis AbabaHotels by area and star rating, for you or your visitors.
- Guest housesPlaces to stay by the night, the week or the month.
- Areas of Addis AbabaGuides to 14 neighbourhoods, with homes for sale and rent.
- Best Neighborhoods in Addis Ababa to Live, Rent or BuyA guide to the main neighborhoods of Addis Ababa: Bole, Ayat, CMC, Summit, Kazanchis, Old Airport and more, with price data and tips for buyers and tenants.