Your stay — Andi
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The Property — Andi
Andi is a clean, no-fuss 3-star in the Bole area, popular with layover travellers and business visitors who need reliable Wi-Fi and a decent breakfast buffet. The lobby feels functional rather than fancy: tiled floors, modest sofas, a reception desk that processes check-ins quickly. Its USP is location — a short walk from Bole International Airport and within striking distance of the airport road’s hotels and restaurants, without the big-chain price tag.
Chronicles of Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa was founded in 1886 by Emperor Menelik II and Empress Taytu Betul, chosen for its hot springs and highland vantage point. The city grew rapidly as Ethiopia’s capital, layering Italian occupation-era architecture (like the neoclassical St George’s Cathedral) with mid-century modernist blocks built under Haile Selassie. Today it’s the diplomatic hub of Africa, hosting the African Union, and its streets are a jumble of glassy office towers, rusting minibuses, and eucalyptus groves — raw energy, not polished heritage.
Best Time to Visit
Full Addis Ababa guide →Best months
November and January have clear skies, cool mornings (12°C), and warm afternoons (23°C), plus lower hotel occupancy than the busy conference and holiday peaks.
Peak / festival surge
May sees a spike because of the Ethiopian Airlines conventions and spring tourism; hotel rates in Bole rise 20–30%. September is also busy around Meskel festival (the Finding of the True Cross), when many diaspora Ethiopians visit and city-centre rooms book out early.
Budget shoulder season
June is the start of the long rains, so room rates drop, but you'll get afternoon downpours and fewer tourists. October, after the rains, offers mild weather and discounted rates before the November high season kicks in.
Weather & packing
Addis has a unique double-rainy-season pattern: big rains June–September, smaller rains February–May. Pack a waterproof jacket and at least one long-sleeved layer for cool evenings, even in the dry months.
Live City Briefing — Addis Ababa
- The Bole–Megenagna road upgrade is ongoing; expect lane closures and slower taxi rides to the city centre through mid-2026.
- Ethiopian Airlines has expanded its Addis–Chicago direct flights, increasing transit traffic at Bole and putting pressure on nearby hotel occupancy.
- The new Sheger Park pedestrian bridge linking around Bole opened in early 2026, giving a safe walking route to the airport hotel cluster and nearby shops.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Andi, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Rooms on the first floor (rear side) away from Bole Road. Quieter than ground floor, still quick lift access.
Rooms to avoid
Ground-floor rooms facing Bole Road – direct street noise, traffic, and pedestrian activity. Also avoid rooms near the lift shaft on any floor due to mechanical hum.
Best views
Rear-facing rooms (ask for side facing away from Bole Road) offer a view of the neighbourhood compound – not spectacular, but quieter. Front rooms have a direct view of Bole Road traffic and shops.
Quietest floors
First and second floors, especially rooms at the back of the building.
🔊 Noise notes
Bole Road is a main artery in Addis – continuous traffic from minibuses, cars, and horns, especially daytime. The single lift can be noisy when passing floors; service entrance may cause occasional banging.
Insider tips
Parking is first-come, first-served and fills by mid-morning – arrive before 10am or use Bole Chelia Public Parking (400 m, 30 ETB/day). Check-in early to secure a rear-facing room; ask at reception explicitly for a room 'away from the street'.
- 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 — Andi
Free for all guests, speed about 15 Mbps; no login or limit.
One passenger lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections.
Physical copies of The Reporter and Addis Fortune available at reception daily.
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop available from 08:00 with no charge. Late check-out until 16:00 costs 50% of nightly rate; after 16:00 full night charged.
Free storage on departure day at front desk, no time limit.
Step-free entrance from street; lift to all floors; no special wheelchair-accessible rooms, but corridors are wide enough for passage.
Free on-site parking for about 15 cars (first-come, first-served). Nearest public car park is Bole Chelia Public Parking, 400 m away, 30 ETB per day. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: First night's rate charged at booking; 100 ETB per night incidental hold at check-in.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Place of worship: የምሥራቀ ፀሐይ ቅዱስ ገብርኤል እና ቅድስት አርሴማ ወአቡነ አዳም ቤተ ክርስቲያን በ፲፱፻፺፬ ዓ.ም ተመሠረተ (1.1 km · ~14 min walk)
- Church: Lebu Gebriel (1.1 km · ~14 min walk)
- Church: Mekane-Yesus Church (1.2 km · ~14 min walk)
- Place of worship: River of life church (1.2 km · ~15 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Gara mart — 2.1 km · ~26 min walk
Zoma Museum — 2.4 km · ~30 min walk
EECMY playground — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
Maphi Pharmacy — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Ethiopian Birr, ETB
Use Dashen or CBE bank ATMs for best rates; avoid airport bureaux and hotels that take a big cut.
Cards work in upscale hotels and supermarkets, but most cafés, taxis, and markets are cash-only.
Round up taxi fares by 10-20 birr; leave 10% in restaurants if service charge isn't added; tip hotel porters 50-100 birr.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A small cup of Ethiopian coffee from a street-side coffee stall or local bunna bet: 10-20 birr.
Injera with wat (lentil or chicken stew) from a tuck-shop or small local eatery: 80-150 birr.
A main of tibs (grilled meat) with injera or rice in a modest neighbourhood restaurant: 150-250 birr.
Along Bole Road outside Bole Medhanealem Church and around the Merkato area, look for roasted corn, samosa, and sambusa stalls.
Supermarkets like Nyala, Shoa, or Global in the Bole area have reasonable prices for basics.
The Merkato open-air market is the main place for second-hand and new clothes at negotiable prices.
A minibus taxi ride within the city centre costs 8-15 birr per route; from the airport, take a blue Lada or minibus to Bole roundabout for about 20 birr instead of a hotel taxi.
Eat at local injera joints rather than tourist-oriented restaurants; always negotiate prices in Merkato; refill your water bottle from filtered-water stations (1-2 birr) instead of buying bottled water.
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 Andi
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk — pharmacy · Maphi Pharmacy — 1.7 km · ~21 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 Andi?
Rooms on the first floor (rear side) away from Bole Road. Quieter than ground floor, still quick lift access.
Which rooms should I avoid at Andi?
Ground-floor rooms facing Bole Road – direct street noise, traffic, and pedestrian activity. Also avoid rooms near the lift shaft on any floor due to mechanical hum.
Is Andi noisy?
Bole Road is a main artery in Addis – continuous traffic from minibuses, cars, and horns, especially daytime. The single lift can be noisy when passing floors; service entrance may cause occasional banging.
Which rooms have the best views at Andi?
Rear-facing rooms (ask for side facing away from Bole Road) offer a view of the neighbourhood compound – not spectacular, but quieter. Front rooms have a direct view of Bole Road traffic and shops.
What are insider tips for staying at Andi?
Parking is first-come, first-served and fills by mid-morning – arrive before 10am or use Bole Chelia Public Parking (400 m, 30 ETB/day). Check-in early to secure a rear-facing room; ask at reception explicitly for a room 'away from the street'.
What time is check-in at Andi?
Check-in at Andi is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Andi have Wi-Fi?
Free for all guests, speed about 15 Mbps; no login or limit.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Andi?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Andi?
Injera with wat (lentil or chicken stew) from a tuck-shop or small local eatery: 80-150 birr.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Andi?
A minibus taxi ride within the city centre costs 8-15 birr per route; from the airport, take a blue Lada or minibus to Bole roundabout for about 20 birr instead of a hotel taxi.
When is the best time to visit Addis Ababa?
November and January have clear skies, cool mornings (12°C), and warm afternoons (23°C), plus lower hotel occupancy than the busy conference and holiday peaks.
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.