The Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Addis Ababa

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If you're planning a weekend getaway to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, you'll need to find a great hotel to stay at. We've analyzed all of the hotels in the area based on key criteria to help you figure out where to stay for a weekend in Addis Ababa. Whether you're a family or a couple, there are plenty of hotels in the area to suit your needs for the perfect long weekend. From affordable rates to luxurious amenities, there's something for everyone. Many of the hotels offer comfortable, relaxing rooms with easy access to nearby activities which are perfect for a 2-day or 3-day trip to the area. You'll also find plenty of great restaurants and bars in the area, perfect for a night out and the ultimate weekend of culture and cuisine. And there's no shortage of things to do in Addis Ababa, from sightseeing to exploring. So why wait? Book your hotel for a weekend escape in Addis Ababa at one of these terrific places to start planning your perfect weekend getaway.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Sheraton Addis

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $270 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Terrific Hotel for a Long Weekend in Addis Ababa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa
  • Heated pool

Located at Taitu Street, Sheraton Addis has great rooms from $270 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 8.30 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 6.7 km from the city center, visitors will especially love a bar, hiking, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and child care at this convenient hotel. Don't miss the pool bar which offers drinks and a fun area to unwind.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Private pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room


Hotel Lobelia

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $32 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Escape
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Pets allowed
  • Spa

A great place to stay is Hotel Lobelia which has nice rooms starting at $32. Offering room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and a kid-friendly buffet, it also has a great guest rating of 8.20 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Bole Sub-City, Kebele 03/05. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers mountain views, child care, laundry services, a free breakfast, and pet-friendly rooms which weekend visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 11.1 km from the city center. Having the delicious restaurant in the hotel is an added bonus. It's also less than the average price for weekend trip hotels, so it's a great value.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Free breakfast
  • Pets allowed
  • Spa
  • Bicycle rental
  • Airport shuttle
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Kaleb Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $33 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Option for a Weekend Retreat
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for weekend trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Spa

We found Kaleb Hotel to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $33. We loved that is has room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and a kid-friendly buffet, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.99 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Bole Medhanialem Road (Behind Edna Mall). You'll also find breakfast, child care, laundry services, a free breakfast, and city views which weekend travelers will love. And this comfortable hotel is just 10.5 km from the center of town. We love relaxing in a hot tub after a long day, and the one here is really nice. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room


Nexus Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $39 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel for a 3-day trip in Addis Ababa
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool

With terrific rooms from $39, Nexus Hotel, at Opposite side to Anbessa City Bus HQ provides an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. Its terrific guest rating is 8.10 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Travelers will really like this relaxing hotel which also offers a kid-friendly buffet, hiking, laundry services, city views, and a hot tub. It's located just 12 km from the city center, too. Everyone loves a nice indoor pool, and the one here does not disappoint! It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Hot tub
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Hilton Addis Ababa

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $134 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Trip to Addis Ababa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa

Hilton Addis Ababa has a great guest rating of 7.60 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. The great rooms here start at $134 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Menelik II Avenue. Furthermore, it also offers a kid-friendly buffet, rooms with kitchens, laundry services, city views, and a hot tub, which is nice for visitors. Just 7.3 km from the city center, this terrific hotel is a terrific choice. We always love being able to cook meals in a hotel room, and the kitchen here was a nice touch.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room


Caravan Hotel Addis Ababa

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $43 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for the Ultimate 3 Days in Addis Ababa
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Spa

The great guest rating of Caravan Hotel Addis Ababa is 9.50 out of 10. This place has room service, a restaurant, a bar, breakfast, and child care. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $43, and it's located at Mike leyland street. We also love the laundry services, a spa, free parking, laundry facilities, and bicycle rental which are great for weekend visitors. And since it's just 9.4 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. We love the convenience of room service, and it's really nice here. The price of this hotel is less than average for weekend trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator


Radisson Blu Hotel Addis Ababa

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $148 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for 2 Days in Addis Ababa
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • Spa

A cool place is Radisson Blu Hotel Addis Ababa because it has great rooms that start at $148. It has room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and a kid-friendly buffet, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.20 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Kirkos Subcity Kebele 17-18 P.O. Box 6933. Only 7.7 km from the city center, weekend travelers will especially love laundry services, a spa and wellness center, a spa, free parking, and kids meals at this fun hotel.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Ghion Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $19 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Weekend Getaway Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa

Ghion Hotel offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $19 (before taxes). It's located at Ras Desta Damtew Ave and has earned a guest rating of 8.20/10. This comfortable hotel is also nice because it offers breakfast, outdoor tennis, laundry services, a free breakfast, and a spa and wellness center which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just 6.8 km from the city center. The pool here was very nice, relaxing, and fun. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Playground


Capital Hotel and Spa

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $60 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Terrific Hotel for a Long Weekend in Addis Ababa
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool

Located at Hailegebressilasie Road, Capital Hotel and Spa has great rooms from $60 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. It has a terrific 8.00 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find a kid-friendly buffet, mountain views, child care, laundry services, and city views which visitors will love. And this relaxing hotel is just 9 km from the center of town. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Hot tub
  • Child pool
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Breakfast in the room


Monarch Hotel Addis Ababa

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $40 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Escape
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pets allowed
  • Spa

A great place to stay is Monarch Hotel Addis Ababa which has nice rooms starting at $40. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 8.00 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Cameroon street, Near Edna Mall & Bole Medhanialem. Weekend visitors will really like this terrific hotel which also offers rooms with kitchens, child care, laundry services, a free breakfast, and pet-friendly rooms. It's located just 10.3 km from the city center, too. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room


For more terrific hotel ideas in Addis Ababa, make sure you also see Best Luxury Hotels in Addis Ababa, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Addis Ababa, Best Hotels for One Week in Addis Ababa, Best Hotels for One Night in Addis Ababa, or Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Addis Ababa.


How much do hotels for a weekend visit cost in Addis Ababa?

Addis Ababa Average Weekend Trip Hotel Price
$77

Visitors will find a large range of terrific weekend trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The price of these weekend trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average weekend trip hotel price in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia based on data from 17 hotels is an affordable $77. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Addis Ababa.

The average prices of our suggested weekend trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $159
  • 4-star hotels: $69
  • 3-star hotels: $23


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