Your stay — Anat Building
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The Property — Anat Building
The Anat Building feels like a practical, no-frills base for exploring Addis Ababa: clean, safe and centrally located near Bole Road. Its USP is reliability rather than charm — think polished concrete floors, a small breakfast buffet with good Ethiopian coffee, and staff who are efficient but not effusive. It suits independent travellers, budget-conscious business visitors, or anyone who just needs a well-placed, solid 3-star room without surprises.
Chronicles of Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa was founded in 1886 by Emperor Menelik II and Empress Taytu Betul, chosen for its mineral springs and high altitude. The city’s architecture is an eclectic mix of Italian modernist blocks from the 1930s occupation, mid-century brutalist government buildings, and traditional tukul huts in older quarters. Today it houses the African Union headquarters and is the diplomatic epicentre of the continent, with a vivid arts scene and the lively Mercato market. Locals call it 'the city of flowers' for its eucalyptus groves and jacaranda-lined streets.
Best Time to Visit
Full Addis Ababa guide →Best months
October–December: after the long rains (June–September) the landscape is lush, skies are clear and temperatures are mild (15–22°C). Crowds are low because it’s not peak tourist season.
Peak / festival surge
September (especially the week of Meskel, 27 September) and January (coinciding with Timkat in January). Hotels in Addis bump rates by 20–40% during these festival periods. Business travellers also fill rooms in February–May for AU events.
Budget shoulder season
March–May is the shoulder season: short rains arrive in late April but days remain warm and sunny. You’ll find room discounts of 10–20% and fewer visitors. November is a sweet-spot month: dry, calm and cheaper than October.
Weather & packing
Addis sits at 2,350 metres – nights are always cool, even in July, so bring a fleece or light jacket. Weather is famously changeful: a sunny morning can turn into a sharp afternoon downpour, so pack a compact waterproof shell.
Live City Briefing — Addis Ababa
- The Chinese-built Addis Ababa–Djibouti railway now runs a daily passenger service from Lido Station to Dire Dawa – a reliable alternative to flying for travellers heading east.
- Construction on the Light Rail Transit (LRT) extension on Bole Road is ongoing; expect some road diversions and slight traffic delays near the hotel until late 2026.
- The Ethiopian government recently introduced visa-on-arrival for all African Union nationals at Bole International Airport, easing entry for regional visitors.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Anat Building, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a top-floor room (4th floor) to minimize foot traffic noise from guests coming and going on the stairwell. The hotel likely has no lift given its 3-star rating and typical Addis Ababa building stock, so a top-floor room also avoids street-facing windows on lower floors.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the ground floor — they are right next to the reception, lobby, and any breakfast area, and can pick up street noise from the front entrance if the building fronts a main road. Rooms at the back of the ground floor may face a service yard or alley.
Best views
Rooms on the upper floors (3rd or 4th) facing the front may offer views over the immediate street and rooftops, with a glimpse of the city skyline. Back-facing rooms probably look onto inner courtyards or neighbouring buildings — less interesting but quieter.
Quietest floors
3rd and 4th floors are quietest, being farthest from street-level noise and the comings and goings at the entrance and reception.
🔊 Noise notes
Addis Ababa is a bustling city with honking taxis and minibuses. The hotel's location likely on a main road or busy street means constant traffic noise from early morning to late evening. Nearby churches or mosques may also broadcast calls to prayer.
Insider tips
1. Bring earplugs — the street noise in Addis is relentless even on upper floors. 2. Check if the hotel offers a back-facing room at check-in; these are often quieter than front-facing ones, regardless of floor.
- 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 — Anat Building
Free for all guests; typical speed 10 Mbps down; no login required
Yes, one lift serving all 4 floors; no stairs-only sections
No newspapers or digital newsstand provided
From 14:00; early bag-drop available from 10:00; late check-out until 14:00 for 50% of room rate
Free at reception on day of check-out only; no long-term storage
No step-free access; main entrance has 3 steps; no wheelchair-accessible rooms
No on-site parking; nearest public car park 400 m away on Bole Road costs 150 ETB per night; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; 500 ETB incidental hold at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Place of worship: ቦሌ መስጅድ (488 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Eastridge Church Addis (830 m · ~10 min walk)
- Place of worship: ደብረ ሰላም መድኃኔዓለም ወመጥምቁ ቅዱስ ዩሐንስ ወአቡነ አረጋዊ ቤተ ክርስቲያን በ፲፱፻፸፪ ዓ.ም ተመሠረተ (971 m · ~12 min walk)
- Church: Bole Medhanialem Church (977 m · ~12 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Grace Plaza — 470 m · ~6 min walk
Shalla Public Park — 455 m · ~6 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 532 m · ~7 min walk
Nile Pharmacy — 457 m · ~6 min walk
Almi Mini Market — 507 m · ~6 min walk
St. Urael — 2.1 km · ~26 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Ethiopian Birr, ETB
Change money at Dashen or Zemen Bank branches; avoid airport and tourist-area bureaux due to poor rates.
Only upscale hotels and large supermarkets accept cards; most taxis, shops and restaurants want cash. Mobile money (M-Pesa-style) is not widely used by visitors.
Restaurants: add 5-10% if no service charge. Taxis: round up (10-20 birr). Hotel staff: 50-100 birr for baggage or room cleaning.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Street-side coffee stall (bunna) with popcorn – about 10-15 birr per small cup.
Injera with shiro or a meat stew at a local canteen – around 80-120 birr.
Tibs (fried meat with injera) at a simple tej bet – about 150-200 birr for a main.
Bole Road, around the stadium and Churchill Avenue have stalls selling sambusa, grilled meat and kolo. Look for busy spots at lunchtime.
Shola Supermarket, Safeway (Bole) – reasonable staples; avoid the expat-oriented 'Fresh Corner' chain for basics.
Merkato (open market) for second-hand clothes and local textiles; Bole walkways for cheap imported clothing.
Blue-and-white minibus taxis – 5-10 birr per short hop. From Bole Airport, catch route 6 to the city centre for 5 birr.
√ Use shared taxis rather than private rides. √ Eat at local canteens instead of tourist cafes. √ Buy bottled water in bulk at a supermarket, not from hotel minibars.
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 Anat Building
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 532 m · ~7 min walk — pharmacy · Nile Pharmacy — 457 m · ~6 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 Anat Building?
Request a top-floor room (4th floor) to minimize foot traffic noise from guests coming and going on the stairwell. The hotel likely has no lift given its 3-star rating and typical Addis Ababa building stock, so a top-floor room also avoids street-facing windows on lower floors.
Which rooms should I avoid at Anat Building?
Avoid rooms on the ground floor — they are right next to the reception, lobby, and any breakfast area, and can pick up street noise from the front entrance if the building fronts a main road. Rooms at the back of the ground floor may face a service yard or alley.
Is Anat Building noisy?
Addis Ababa is a bustling city with honking taxis and minibuses. The hotel's location likely on a main road or busy street means constant traffic noise from early morning to late evening. Nearby churches or mosques may also broadcast calls to prayer.
Which rooms have the best views at Anat Building?
Rooms on the upper floors (3rd or 4th) facing the front may offer views over the immediate street and rooftops, with a glimpse of the city skyline. Back-facing rooms probably look onto inner courtyards or neighbouring buildings — less interesting but quieter.
What are insider tips for staying at Anat Building?
1. Bring earplugs — the street noise in Addis is relentless even on upper floors. 2. Check if the hotel offers a back-facing room at check-in; these are often quieter than front-facing ones, regardless of floor.
What time is check-in at Anat Building?
Check-in at Anat Building is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Anat Building have Wi-Fi?
Free for all guests; typical speed 10 Mbps down; no login required
Is there a city or tourist tax at Anat Building?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Anat Building?
Injera with shiro or a meat stew at a local canteen – around 80-120 birr.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Anat Building?
Blue-and-white minibus taxis – 5-10 birr per short hop. From Bole Airport, catch route 6 to the city centre for 5 birr.
When is the best time to visit Addis Ababa?
October–December: after the long rains (June–September) the landscape is lush, skies are clear and temperatures are mild (15–22°C). Crowds are low because it’s not peak tourist season.
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.