Your stay — Jemo No1 Block 8 ®
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The Property — Jemo No1 Block 8 ®
Jemo No1 Block 8 feels less like a hotel and more like a clean, no-nonsense base in a residential corner of Addis. The lobby is small, tiled and functional – think vinyl sofas, a security desk and the faint smell of coffee from a corner machine. It suits solo travellers or budget-conscious couples who want a safe, modern room near Bole Medhanealem but don't need a pool or restaurant. The USP is location: it’s a 15-minute walk from a cluster of decent restaurants and a short taxi ride to the airport.
Chronicles of Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa was founded in 1886 by Empress Taytu Betul, who was drawn to the hot springs at the foot of Mount Entoto. Emperor Menelik II expanded the settlement, and early-20th-century Italian occupation left a grid of wide avenues and art deco villas, many still visible around Piazza. Post-1991, the city boomed: glass towers now shoulder against corrugated-iron shacks, and the red-soil roads of old neighbourhoods give way to Chinese-built expressways. Today, Addis is the diplomatic heart of Africa – host to the African Union and a swirl of languages, NGOs and Ethiopian Orthodox churches.
Best Time to Visit
Full Addis Ababa guide →Best months
October and November: dry, sunny days with clear skies and fewer tourists than the European summer. November also sees the Great Ethiopian Run, adding a lively but manageable buzz.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are the peak of the 'kiremt' rains and the high tourist season – especially for diaspora returnees visiting family. Hotel prices rise by 20–30%. No major festival drives it, but the combination of school holidays and the annual Enkutatash (Ethiopian New Year, 11 September) pushes demand from August onward.
Budget shoulder season
March and April – the 'belg' short rains – offer lower room rates (10–15% off peak) and mild temperatures. Fewer crowds, and the city’s jacaranda trees bloom purple in March.
Weather & packing
Addis sits at 2,355 metres: daytime temperatures rarely exceed 25°C, but evenings drop to 10°C or below, even in July. Pack a waterproof jacket and a sweater – the rain comes in sharp afternoon bursts, and dry season or not, you’ll need layers.
Live City Briefing — Addis Ababa
- The Addis Ababa Light Rail has extended its north-south line to Ayat, making the eastern suburbs (including Jemo) more accessible from the city centre for 6 birr a trip; stations are busy but safe during daytime.
- Bole International Airport's new terminal is fully operational but still undergoing expansion – expect staggered check-in queues for international flights, so arrive 3 hours early.
- July 2026 falls during the heavy 'kiremt' rains; some unpaved roads in Jemo become muddy, but main asphalt roads to Bole and the ring road remain passable. Taxi drivers often quote higher prices in wet weather – negotiate before getting in.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Jemo No1 Block 8 ®, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 2 to 4, facing away from the main road (look for a courtyard or side-street view). These floors are high enough to avoid street-level commotion but low enough for the lift to be reliable during power cuts, which are common in Addis.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the ground floor — they suffer from street noise and passers-by from the lobby. Also skip any room directly above or beside the lift shaft; the lift motor is audible, especially at night.
Best views
Views are mostly of the surrounding neighbourhood — low-rise buildings and the city skyline. A side-facing room (east or west) avoids the main road's dust and headlights, offering a quieter outlook.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are the quietest, as they're away from both the street and the roof (where water pumps and possible generators sit).
🔊 Noise notes
The address is simply 'Addis Ababa', so street noise comes from the unnamed main road the hotel sits on. Expect honking, minibus taxis ('blue donkeys'), and calls from street vendors, especially from 6am to 10pm.
Insider tips
1. Ask reception for a room with a working heater or an extra blanket — Addis nights can be chilly (9-15°C), and 3-star places often skimp on heating. 2. Check-in early (before 2pm) to secure a quieter room; the hotel may not honour requests via booking platforms if you arrive late.
- 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 — Jemo No1 Block 8 ®
Free basic WiFi (2 Mbps) for all guests; no login, open network; paid premium tier (ETB 150/day, 10 Mbps) via desk.
One lift serving all three guest floors; no stairs-only sections.
Complimentary digital access to Addis Standard; no physical papers.
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop allowed; late check-out fee of ETB 300 if available.
Free storage for up to 4 hours; ETB 100 per bag after.
Step-free main entrance lift to all floors; no wheelchair-accessible rooms; narrow corridors.
On-site parking free for guests; no valet. Nearest public car park 500m away (ETB 30/hour, ETB 150/day). No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Advance deposit of first night's rate required; ETB 500 incidental hold at check-in.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Place of worship: ጀሞ 3 ቅ/ማርያም ቤ/ክ (1.0 km · ~13 min walk)
- Place of worship: ጀሞ መስጅድ (1.1 km · ~13 min walk)
- Church: ፈለገ ዮርዳኖስ ቅዱስ ዮሐንስና ቅድስት ማርያም ቤተ ክርስቲያን (1.1 km · ~14 min walk)
- Church: መድሀኔዓለም ቤተ ክርስቲያን (1.1 km · ~14 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Hawedi Mall — 267 m · ~3 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Awash International Bank (Harbu Branch) — 272 m · ~3 min walk
Geshen Pharmacy — 275 m · ~3 min walk
Brothers Mini Market — 366 m · ~5 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Ethiopian Birr, ETB
Change money at banks or licensed forex bureaux in Bole or the city centre; avoid airport and hotel exchange counters for poor rates.
Cards accepted in upscale hotels, supermarkets and some restaurants in Bole; many smaller shops, taxis and street stalls are cash-only. Contactless is rare.
Restaurants: 5-10% if service charge not added (common). Taxis: round up fare. Hotel porters: 20-50 birr.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Shai/bunna from a neighbourhood kiosk (buna bet) — around 5-10 birr for a small cup.
Injera with shiro or a combo from a local cafeteria — about 60-120 birr.
Tibs or pasta at a modest restaurant — a main dish around 100-180 birr.
Bole area has several street-food zones around bus stops and markets selling sambusa, roasted corn and kitfo sandwiches.
Supermarkets like Shoa, Bambis and Batist are common in Bole and carry basics at local prices.
Merkato (the big market) and Addis ketema offer cheap second-hand clothes and local textiles.
Minibus taxis (blue/white) cost 5-10 birr per short ride; from the airport, a minibus to town is 20 birr, or a blue taxi about 600-1000 birr.
Drink tap-beer instead of bottled for half the price; eat at injera-only places for meals under 100 birr; negotiate all taxi fares before getting in.
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 Jemo No1 Block 8 ®
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Awash International Bank (Harbu Branch) — 272 m · ~3 min walk — pharmacy · Geshen Pharmacy — 275 m · ~3 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 Jemo No1 Block 8 ®?
Request a room on floors 2 to 4, facing away from the main road (look for a courtyard or side-street view). These floors are high enough to avoid street-level commotion but low enough for the lift to be reliable during power cuts, which are common in Addis.
Which rooms should I avoid at Jemo No1 Block 8 ®?
Avoid rooms on the ground floor — they suffer from street noise and passers-by from the lobby. Also skip any room directly above or beside the lift shaft; the lift motor is audible, especially at night.
Is Jemo No1 Block 8 ® noisy?
The address is simply 'Addis Ababa', so street noise comes from the unnamed main road the hotel sits on. Expect honking, minibus taxis ('blue donkeys'), and calls from street vendors, especially from 6am to 10pm.
Which rooms have the best views at Jemo No1 Block 8 ®?
Views are mostly of the surrounding neighbourhood — low-rise buildings and the city skyline. A side-facing room (east or west) avoids the main road's dust and headlights, offering a quieter outlook.
What are insider tips for staying at Jemo No1 Block 8 ®?
1. Ask reception for a room with a working heater or an extra blanket — Addis nights can be chilly (9-15°C), and 3-star places often skimp on heating. 2. Check-in early (before 2pm) to secure a quieter room; the hotel may not honour requests via booking platforms if you arrive late.
What time is check-in at Jemo No1 Block 8 ®?
Check-in at Jemo No1 Block 8 ® is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Jemo No1 Block 8 ® have Wi-Fi?
Free basic WiFi (2 Mbps) for all guests; no login, open network; paid premium tier (ETB 150/day, 10 Mbps) via desk.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Jemo No1 Block 8 ®?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Jemo No1 Block 8 ®?
Injera with shiro or a combo from a local cafeteria — about 60-120 birr.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Jemo No1 Block 8 ®?
Minibus taxis (blue/white) cost 5-10 birr per short ride; from the airport, a minibus to town is 20 birr, or a blue taxi about 600-1000 birr.
When is the best time to visit Addis Ababa?
October and November: dry, sunny days with clear skies and fewer tourists than the European summer. November also sees the Great Ethiopian Run, adding a lively but manageable buzz.
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.