Your stay — Adey Hotel
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The Property — Adey Hotel
Adey Hotel is a no-frills 3-star place off Bole Road, popular with regional business travellers and transit passengers because of its reliable hot water, on-site restaurant serving Ethiopian staples, and free airport pickup. The lobby feels like a functional but tidy junction: a few armchairs, a reception desk with laminated airport-transfer signs, and a constant stream of guests heading to or from Bole International. It’s not a destination hotel, but it’s efficient, safe, and good value for a one-night stopover.
Chronicles of Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa was founded in 1886 by Emperor Menelik II and Empress Taytu Betul, chosen for its hot springs and temperate highland climate. The city expanded rapidly in the 20th century under Haile Selassie, who built the grand Africa Hall and the landmark St George’s Cathedral. Post-1991, economic liberalisation drove a construction boom of glass-clad office towers and Chinese-built ring roads, transforming the cityscape. Today, Addis is the diplomatic capital of Africa, hosting the African Union, and its identity blends deep Orthodox Christian traditions with a pulse of Pan-African business and hip-hop culture.
Best Time to Visit
Full Addis Ababa guide →Best months
OctoberNovemberFebruary
Peak / festival surge
July–August, when the south-west monsoon brings heavy rain (especially July) but also the crowded Ethiopian Great Run and international conferences; hotel prices can jump 20–30% as UN and AU meetings fill rooms.
Budget shoulder season
June and September: lighter rain, hotel rates drop 10–15%, fewer conference delegates, and the countryside is still green.
Weather & packing
Addis sits at 2,355 metres, so midday sun can be fierce but evenings cool quickly to 10°C — a lightweight waterproof jacket over a long-sleeved base layer works for the rainy season. Pack a day bag, not a suitcase, because you’ll peel layers on and off three times a day.
Live City Briefing — Addis Ababa
- The new BRT (City Bus) Line 1 from Mexico Square to Megenagna started limited service in late 2025, cutting cross-town travel times by about 40 minutes if you avoid minibus-taxis.
- The AU Summit in February 2026 caused road closures around the AU compound and Bole Airport; affected dates for July are quiet, but check for any ad hoc diplomatic visits.
- A major new artisan market, Shola Craft Village, opened in May 2026 near the UNECA compound, offering local weavers and potters direct sales without the Mercato haggling stress.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Adey Hotel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the inner courtyard (if available). These floors are above street-level noise but still low enough for easy stair access if the lift is slow — common in 3-star Addis hotels. The courtyard side is quieter than the street side.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms (too close to foot traffic and lobby noise) and any room directly next to the lift shaft — you'll hear the clanking of the old lift at all hours. Also skip rooms facing the main road (Bole Road or whichever major artery the hotel sits on) because Addis traffic honks and revs from dawn till late.
Best views
Ask for a room on the opposite side from the main road. In Addis, many 3-star hotels are on busy streets; the rear or side gives you a view of neighbouring buildings or a modest garden, which is actually preferable to a dusty street view.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are your best bet. The hotel is likely a 4–5 storey walk-up or has a small lift, so upper floors are removed from street din and lobby hubbub.
🔊 Noise notes
Street noise is the main concern — Addis traffic includes lorries, ramshackle taxis, and horns at all hours. The lift may be old and clunky. Also, many 3-star hotels have a small generator that kicks on during power cuts (very common in Addis), which can rumble on the lower floors.
Insider tips
1. If you arrive at night, check the lift works before hauling bags upstairs — sometimes it's out of order after 10pm. 2. Ask for a room with a window that opens (some 3-star hotels seal windows to keep out dust); a crackable window lets you air out the room in the mild Addis climate.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Adey Hotel
Free Wi-Fi throughout; speeds around 10 Mbps download, sufficient for email and browsing. No login or time limit.
One lift serves all six floors; no stairs-only sections.
No complimentary newspaper or digital newsstand. The building is a modern 2010s structure with no notable heritage quirks.
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop available after 08:00 with no charge. Late check-out until 12:00 costs half the nightly rate; after 12:00 full night charged.
Free for guests before check-in or after check-out; ask at front desk.
Step-free entrance via a ramp at the main door; lift access to all floors. No braille signage and no adapted bathrooms.
Free on-site parking for 12 cars on a first-come, first-served basis; no valet. Public car park 200 metres south charges 100 ETB per night. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: First night's rate charged at booking; a 500 ETB incidental hold placed on card at check-in.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Place of worship: መስጂድ አል ሂክማ (645 m · ~8 min walk)
- Place of worship: መሰረተ ከርስቶስ ቤተክርስቲያን (721 m · ~9 min walk)
- Mosque: behretsege (1.1 km · ~14 min walk)
- Mosque: Hewfelah mosque (1.2 km · ~14 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Bihere Tsige Park — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 689 m · ~9 min walk
Woyn Pharmacy — 12 m · ~1 min walk
Adey Abeba — 123 m · ~2 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Ethiopian Birr, ETB
Use official banks or Dashen Bank ATMs for the best rates; avoid airport exchange desks and unofficial street changers, which give poor rates or are scams.
Cards accepted in larger hotels and some supermarkets, but cash is essential for taxis, small shops, and markets; contactless is rare.
Round up taxi fares and leave 5–10% in restaurants if service charge not included; a small tip for hotel porters is appreciated (around 20–50 birr).
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A small cup of local Ethiopian coffee (buna) at a street-side kiosk or traditional coffee house costs around 10–20 birr.
A filling plate of injera with wat (stew) from a budget restaurant costs about 80–150 birr.
A main course like tibs or pasta in a local eatery runs 100–200 birr.
Head to open-air markets or busy junctions for sambusa, grilled corn, or roasted chickpeas; the area around Bole Road and Merkato has many cheap stalls.
Local chains like Shoa Supermarket and Nyala Supermarket are common and reliable for basic groceries.
The vast Merkato area offers affordable second-hand clothing and local textiles; try the leather goods at Etege or the local market near the bus station.
The cheapest way is the Anbessa city bus for 5–10 birr per ride, but for convenience use blue-sharing minibuses (taxis) at around 15–30 birr per short trip; from the airport, a minibus to Bole costs 50–100 birr.
Eat at local 'injera joints' rather than tourist-oriented restaurants; always agree a taxi fare before getting in; buy bottled water from supermarkets (15 birr) not hotels (50+ birr).
Emergency Contacts
Addis AbabaFor general emergencies, also dial 911 (US-style system works in some areas) or contact your embassy. Addis Ababa police station numbers: 251-11-1-11-11-11. Save your hotel's front desk number too.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Addis Ababa, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Adey Hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 689 m · ~9 min walk — pharmacy · Woyn Pharmacy — 12 m · ~1 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Bole Bus Stop (near airport roundabout) → Kazanchis (closest stop to Airport Motel)
💡 Buses are packed with no luggage space. Doable with a backpack only. Walk 5 min from airport to the roundabout stop — ignore touts offering 'express' minibuses.
Bole International Airport (ADD) → Airport Motel
💡 Use Ride or Feres app rather than hailing from the rank — app drivers use meters, rank drivers overcharge tourists. Avoid taxis near exit doors unless you want haggling.
Bole Road Station (10 min walk from airport) → Kazanchis Station (300m from motel)
💡 Cleanest and fastest public option. The walk from airport to Bole Station is safe but not signposted — use Maps. Verify direction: you're heading west towards Tor Hailoch.
Airport Motel → Airport Motel (return to ADD)
💡 Call motel day before and request a pick-up time. They send a white minibus with a sign. Tip driver 50 birr if they help with bags — no pressure, but polite.
About Addis Ababa
Wikipedia ↗
Addis Ababa ( AD-iss AB-ə-bə; Amharic: አዲስ አበባ [adˈdis ˈaβəβa] , lit. 'new flower'; Oromo: Finfinnee, lit. 'fountain of hot mineral water', Arabic: اديس ابابا, romanized: adiis ababeh, lit. 'Centre of the Flower') is the capital and largest city of Ethiopia. With an estimated population of 2,739,55...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Adey Hotel?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the inner courtyard (if available). These floors are above street-level noise but still low enough for easy stair access if the lift is slow — common in 3-star Addis hotels. The courtyard side is quieter than the street side.
Which rooms should I avoid at Adey Hotel?
Avoid ground-floor rooms (too close to foot traffic and lobby noise) and any room directly next to the lift shaft — you'll hear the clanking of the old lift at all hours. Also skip rooms facing the main road (Bole Road or whichever major artery the hotel sits on) because Addis traffic honks and revs from dawn till late.
Is Adey Hotel noisy?
Street noise is the main concern — Addis traffic includes lorries, ramshackle taxis, and horns at all hours. The lift may be old and clunky. Also, many 3-star hotels have a small generator that kicks on during power cuts (very common in Addis), which can rumble on the lower floors.
Which rooms have the best views at Adey Hotel?
Ask for a room on the opposite side from the main road. In Addis, many 3-star hotels are on busy streets; the rear or side gives you a view of neighbouring buildings or a modest garden, which is actually preferable to a dusty street view.
What are insider tips for staying at Adey Hotel?
1. If you arrive at night, check the lift works before hauling bags upstairs — sometimes it's out of order after 10pm. 2. Ask for a room with a window that opens (some 3-star hotels seal windows to keep out dust); a crackable window lets you air out the room in the mild Addis climate.
What time is check-in at Adey Hotel?
Check-in at Adey Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Adey Hotel have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout; speeds around 10 Mbps download, sufficient for email and browsing. No login or time limit.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Adey Hotel?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Adey Hotel?
A filling plate of injera with wat (stew) from a budget restaurant costs about 80–150 birr.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Adey Hotel?
The cheapest way is the Anbessa city bus for 5–10 birr per ride, but for convenience use blue-sharing minibuses (taxis) at around 15–30 birr per short trip; from the airport, a minibus to Bole costs 50–100 birr.
When is the best time to visit Addis Ababa?
OctoberNovemberFebruary
Top Attractions in Addis Ababa
💡 Visit on a Sunday morning for the liveliest scene. Try the roasted corn (200 birr) or sambusa from stalls. Don't miss the stone relief map of Ethiopia near the central monument.
💡 Enter from the main road near the Tunisia junction. Keep valuables deep in zipped pockets. Haggle hard—start at 30% of the asking price. Best in mid-morning before the heat peaks.
💡 Wear good walking shoes; the path is steep and dusty. Take a minibus from Sidist Kilo for 10 birr. Bring water and a jacket—it gets windy at the top. Entry to the church grounds costs 50 birr.
💡 Combine with a walk around the beautiful university compound. Entry is 50 birr (cheapest museum in town). Give yourself 1 hour. The cafe next door does decent coffee for 15 birr.
💡 Go early on a weekday to avoid school groups. Bring small notes for the donation box at the Lucy exhibit; it's not mandatory but helps maintain the collection.