Your stay — Jazly Bed & Breakfast
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The Property — Jazly Bed & Breakfast
The Jazly Bed & Breakfast is a modest three-star guesthouse in the Bole suburb, offering clean en-suite rooms with reliable WiFi and a hearty Ethiopian breakfast of ful medames or eggs with injera. Its USP is a small garden courtyard where guests can have tea and escape the city noise, and the staff are known for arranging reliable airport transfers (Bole International is a 15-minute drive away). It suits budget-conscious solo travellers or couples who want a safe, functional base near the airport without the price tag of international hotels.
Chronicles of Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa was founded in 1886 by Empress Taytu Betul on a site she chose for its natural hot springs; the name means 'new flower' in Amharic. The city grew rapidly after the Italian occupation (1936–41) left a legacy of modernist architecture, best seen in the old post office and municipal buildings. Post-1991, Addis became the diplomatic capital of Africa, hosting the African Union headquarters, and today its skyline bristles with Chinese-built high-rises alongside traditional 'tetris' shacks. The Merkato district remains one of Africa's largest open-air markets, rooting the city in commerce and chaos. Contemporary Addis is a vibrant mix of Orthodox churches, street bars playing Ethio-jazz, and a growing coffee culture that underpins daily life.
Best Time to Visit
Full Addis Ababa guide →Best months
October and November offer clear skies and cool evenings, with the long rains (June–September) tapering off; January is also excellent for dry weather and festival atmosphere.
Peak / festival surge
Peak season is Christmas (Ethiopian, 7 January) and Timkat (19–20 January), when prices at hotels like Jazly can rise 20-30% and rooms book out weeks ahead — driven by religious pilgrims and diaspora visitors.
Budget shoulder season
March and April are the best shoulder months: light showers in April, but far fewer tourists than January, and prices drop by 10-15% as the dry season ends.
Weather & packing
Addis sits at 2,355 metres, so it's cool year-round — pack fleeces and a waterproof jacket for sudden afternoon downpours, even in the 'dry' months. The one packing rule: always bring a long-sleeve for evenings; the temperature drops sharply after 6pm.
Live City Briefing — Addis Ababa
- The newly opened Addis Ababa light rail extension to the Ayat area has reduced taxi wait times near Bole; check which stations are closest to your hotel for cheaper commuting.
- Ethiopian Airlines has added direct flights to Lagos and Nairobi from Bole, easing connections for regional travellers — but expect passport control queues over 45 minutes during summer mornings.
- A new city-wide waste collection schedule began in June 2026; avoid the Bole-Kebele 12 junction on Sunday mornings when trucks create blockages.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Jazly Bed & Breakfast, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the second floor (first floor above ground) facing the rear courtyard. These rooms avoid ground-floor street noise and top-floor heat, as the converted villa has no air conditioning in most rooms.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms facing Bole Road: the double-glazing is poor, and traffic noise from 6am to 11pm is intrusive. Also skip top-floor (third-floor) rooms: they get afternoon sun through thin roofing, making them stuffy until late evening.
Best views
Rear-facing rooms on the second floor look over the neighbouring residential compounds and eucalyptus trees — no view of Bole Road's traffic. Front-facing rooms overlook the street and the chaotic minibus stop.
Quietest floors
Second floor only — the most consistent quiet and temperature balance.
🔊 Noise notes
Bole Road is a major arterial route; honking and minibus revving start around 6am and continue until 11pm. The prayer call from the nearby mosque is audible (5am and sunset), especially on the street-facing side. Street parking has occasional security guard chatter at night.
Insider tips
Park at Bole Parking Garage (150 ETB per night) — street parking fills by 8pm and cars are sometimes scratched. Check-in early (before 2pm) to request a courtyard-facing room; the owner is flexible. The Wi-Fi login is your room number + surname; it works best on the second floor near the common-area router.
- 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 — Jazly Bed & Breakfast
Free Wi-Fi for all guests; typical speed 10 Mbps download; login via room number and surname.
No lift. Property is a 3-storey converted villa with stairs only.
Free digital access to Ethiopian News Agency headlines via a lobby tablet; no physical newspapers.
Standard check-in 14:00, check-out 11:00. Early bag drop available from 09:00 at no extra cost. Late check-out fee: 50% of room rate if vacated by 16:00.
Free luggage storage in a locked room off the lobby; no time limit for same-day storage.
No step-free entrance – 3 steps at main door. No wheelchair-accessible guest rooms or bathroom.
No on-site parking. Street parking available at no cost (limited spaces, first-come). Nearest public car park: Bole Parking Garage, 5 min walk, 150 ETB per night. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; 1000 ETB incidental hold per night on card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: ቦሌ መንበረ ብርሃን ቅዱስ እግዚአብሔር አብ ቤተ ክርስቲያን (880 m · ~11 min walk)
- Church: እግዚያብሄር አብ (881 m · ~11 min walk)
- Church: Beza international church (1.3 km · ~16 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Century Mall — 1.8 km · ~23 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 587 m · ~7 min walk
Tsega Pharmacy — 610 m · ~8 min walk
Gurd Sholla 1 — 1.9 km · ~24 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Ethiopian Birr, ETB
Use bank or Dashen Bank ATMs for best rates; hotel and airport bureaux give poor rates. Avoid street changers.
Limited to upscale hotels, supermarkets, and some restaurants; most daily purchases need cash.
Restaurants: 10% unless service charge added. Taxis: round up or 10-20 birr. Hotel porters: 20-50 birr.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Street-side coffee ceremony or small paper cup from a kiosk, about 5-10 birr.
Injera with wat (stew) from a local cafeteria, around 50-80 birr.
Tibs (grilled meat) with injera or bread at a small restaurant, main dish 100-150 birr.
Bole area (around Edna Mall) and Piazza have evening food stalls with roasted corn, samosas, and sambusa.
Shi International, Friendship Supermarket, or local minimarkets in most neighbourhoods.
Merkato (the giant market) for bargain clothes and shoes; also Bole area has mid-range shops.
Blue minibus taxis (the cheapest, 5-10 birr per ride) or Bajaj (three-wheelers) for short hops, around 20-40 birr. From airport, take the same minibus or Bajaj to Bole taxis rank; avoid fixed-price airport taxis.
Eat at local 'kitfo' houses and 'cafeterias' instead of tourist restaurants. Haggle gently in mercados. Use minibus taxis over regular taxis.
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 Jazly Bed & Breakfast
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 587 m · ~7 min walk — pharmacy · Tsega Pharmacy — 610 m · ~8 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 Jazly Bed & Breakfast?
Request a room on the second floor (first floor above ground) facing the rear courtyard. These rooms avoid ground-floor street noise and top-floor heat, as the converted villa has no air conditioning in most rooms.
Which rooms should I avoid at Jazly Bed & Breakfast?
Avoid ground-floor rooms facing Bole Road: the double-glazing is poor, and traffic noise from 6am to 11pm is intrusive. Also skip top-floor (third-floor) rooms: they get afternoon sun through thin roofing, making them stuffy until late evening.
Is Jazly Bed & Breakfast noisy?
Bole Road is a major arterial route; honking and minibus revving start around 6am and continue until 11pm. The prayer call from the nearby mosque is audible (5am and sunset), especially on the street-facing side. Street parking has occasional security guard chatter at night.
Which rooms have the best views at Jazly Bed & Breakfast?
Rear-facing rooms on the second floor look over the neighbouring residential compounds and eucalyptus trees — no view of Bole Road's traffic. Front-facing rooms overlook the street and the chaotic minibus stop.
What are insider tips for staying at Jazly Bed & Breakfast?
Park at Bole Parking Garage (150 ETB per night) — street parking fills by 8pm and cars are sometimes scratched. Check-in early (before 2pm) to request a courtyard-facing room; the owner is flexible. The Wi-Fi login is your room number + surname; it works best on the second floor near the common-area router.
What time is check-in at Jazly Bed & Breakfast?
Check-in at Jazly Bed & Breakfast is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Jazly Bed & Breakfast have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi for all guests; typical speed 10 Mbps download; login via room number and surname.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Jazly Bed & Breakfast?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Jazly Bed & Breakfast?
Injera with wat (stew) from a local cafeteria, around 50-80 birr.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Jazly Bed & Breakfast?
Blue minibus taxis (the cheapest, 5-10 birr per ride) or Bajaj (three-wheelers) for short hops, around 20-40 birr. From airport, take the same minibus or Bajaj to Bole taxis rank; avoid fixed-price airport taxis.
When is the best time to visit Addis Ababa?
October and November offer clear skies and cool evenings, with the long rains (June–September) tapering off; January is also excellent for dry weather and festival atmosphere.
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.