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Pro
Climate, People & Clutlure, Excellent Coffee
Con
Such a lively city is overshadowed by all types of pollution.
In a nutshell
Lively and interesting with plenty to see in the countryside of Ethiopia.
18 Reviews St George Church Museum is located inside the St. George’s Church compound. It was established in 1975 to preserve not only ecclesiastical items, but also significant historical treasures from Ethiopia’s recent history. The guided tour takes you through 2 levels of amazing exhibits including the...
6 Reviews The Mercato market is actually a part of a district with many buildings and street scattered around. The location is in the area close to the main bus station. It is said to be the largest outdoor marked in Africa. The area around Mercato is very crowded, and it's easy to get lost. Get a guide, as...
3 Reviews The Lion of Judah Statue stands in front of office buildings in central Addis Ababa. The statue was stolen by the Italians during their occupation of the city from 1936-1941. It is now a major landmark. Althought the statue is not spectacular, it has a great symbolic value. The lion is the symbol of...
6 Reviews If you ask a local guide to take you to Holy Trinity Cathedral they will probably stare at you with a blank look. Mention ‘Haile Selassie Church’ and you will be taken straight there. Originally it was a wooden church commissioned by Emperor Menelik II. It was later built from stone and finished...
2 Reviews Bole road, or Africa road which is the official name, is a long road crossing through the south-east part of Addis Ababa from the airport to Meskel Square in the city center. The upper and middle part of the street is an area for the wealthiest people in Addis Ababa. The street has a lot of...
2 Reviews Piazza is the backpacker area. The hotels are cheaper and the area is pitoresque and very crowded. The name is a legacy of the Italian invasion era, and you will find some Italian cafe's and restaurants here. There are also many bars and clubs in Piazza area. The area is a "must see" when you are in...
4 Reviews The octagonal St. George's Cathedral is a traditional Ethiopian shaped church that was built in 1896. It commemorates the relic of St. George which was carried into the Battle of Adwa where the Italian Army was soundly defeated. In 1930 the church hosted the coronation of Emperor Haile Selassie I....
3 Reviews This is the parade ground of Ethiopia. There are always displays, festivals or at least some kids playing football (soccer) here. It’s worth a look to see what’s going on in Addis. The Addis Ababa museum is up on the hill to the left. Also along the square are banks, the Post Office, Tourist...
10 Reviews and 174 Opinions While I didn't stay here, I called in to view the grounds and hotel. Impressive place, with bars,...
7 Reviews and 35 Opinions I stayed there 2 nights in Jan 2008. Everything was full booked around so I decided to try my luck...
ADDIS ABABA RESTAURANT: GOOD TRADITIONAL
DAO Says: This wooden floored old house offers some very good Ethiopian dishes and a great live music show. Throw in dancers in traditional costumes and you have a very good night out. Reservations are recommended as you may get squeezed into the middle of the room during the show...
DAO Says: This place is hard to find, it’s not always open and reservations are recommended. Having said all that – it’s a real gourmet delight. All the dishes are interesting fusions of many cuisines. Rather than being a weird experiment, the fabulous chefs make it all work in...
RAS AMBA HOTEL BALCONY: THE BEST VIEWS OF ADDIS!
DAO Says: If you would like to go for a nice cold beer and a panoramic view of Addis – this is the place. The bar staff are quick and friendly and they have a good bar/hot snack menu. The Balcony is sometimes used for wedding receptions, but you can still go out for some pictures and...
iaint Says: My hotel (Hilton) offers an airport shuttle. They charge $5, but some hotels will do it free.On arrival I'd certainly recommend it. Maybe you'll relish the prospect of doing battle with a local taxi driver just after arrival off a long flight, but not me!By all accounts the...
iaint Says: I used BMI from London to get to Ethiopia. My flight stopped in Beirut on the way out, but I think some stop in Amman. We were on the ground for only 45 minutes. Some passengers got off (none boarded) and the crew changed. The rest of us stayed on board. A bit of an...
The marked close to the US embassy: Shopping clothes in Addis Ababa
georeiser Says: I you like to buy some clothes, go to a market in Shero Meda, near the US embassy. It is a cheap and good shopping area.Traditional Ethiopian clothes for women can be easily be used for an American or European woman. The dresses are really nice.
ETHIOPIAN TRADING ENTERPRISES: CHEAP POSTCARDS & SOUVENIRS
DAO Says: This gift shop has the cheapest and largest collection of postcards in Addis Ababa that you can access easily. In fact their prices are a bit surprising given that it is actually a government owned shop. This explains 3 things: their location next to the Tourist Information...
if you are invited in ethipian house for meal
lisahardgroove Says: when you are invited in ethipian common living stand.house for meal most of the time alitle boy/girl or maids or even invitors will brought hand wash water with soap stand by your feet and wash two hand this is a sign of respect neveer use your left hand to eat even you are...
Interluk Says: Yes, Addis is generally a pretty safe place. But, in the market, a guy grabbed one harm(quite hard) and tugged it toward him, all the while saying, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry." While distracted, another guy on the opposite side reached into my shirt pocket and got my 40 bihr.It's...
a good book (not the Good Book)
iaint Says: I bought Bradt's Travel Guide to Ethiopia, and it was a great buy. £16.99 in the UK for the 5th edition.Lots of good ideas and tips in advance of travel, and useful on arrival too. It's chunky at 614 pages, so it eats up a bit of your baggage allowance, but you could...
THE GREATEST MARATHON RUNNER IN THE WORLD
DAO Says: I met Haile Gebrselassie! He is one of the greatest long distance runners in history, This amazing man has set 27 World Records! At the age of 35 he managed to record the fastest Marathon in the Berlin Marathon - beating his own World Record of course. He has also won 2...
DAO Says: Some things just should not be equal. This sign is at the Fasika National Restaurant. The management of this fabulous eating establishment seems to only have the 2 rules. 1) No hats and 2) No guns. Fair enough. Please have a read of my Restaurant Tips for more information on...
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Q: 2 questions... - I've emailed the Jupiter International Cazanchise looking for a booking, but no reply after 3 weeks; any...
A: Iain, I don’t know your hotel, but I remember when I was planning to go to Addis, I had big problems for booking a medium range hotel with internet. I took the only...
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ADDIS - THE NEW FLOWER OF ETHIOPIA
Addis Ababa means ‘New Flower’. Emperor Menelik II ordered that his new capital be built here because it was malaria free, had fertile soil, water and wood for building. Today this is a metropolis of...
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I love cities with meaningful names
Founded more than a century ago to be stablished as capital of the Ethiopian country, Addis does not look at first as a "new flower". It is indeed a chaotic dusty city but in the other hand it is a......
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My expectation was fulfiled after a visit to the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa. Addis is so exciting and full of contrast. It's cheap to stay there, the city is full of culture and I felt safe. The...
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Addis Ababa: A City of Belief & Disbelief
Ethiopia is an ancient land with rich history and cultural heritage. Ethiopians of every ethnic race or region are proud of their land. My visit to Addis Ababa in April 2009, came after years of...
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During my trip of 5 weeks in Ethiopia I had only two short stays in the capital. Being in Addis Abeba, I didn't have the feeling to be in a 5.000.000 million city. Addis Abeba is a mix of the past......
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