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Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Like hotel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
If you're a light sleeper, consider requesting a room on a higher floor (4th or 5th) for reduced street noise. The hotel's proximity to the city center means you'll be close to amenities, but also exposed to some traffic noise. The elevator is likely located on the lobby floor, so avoid rooms near it if you're a light sleeper.
Rooms to avoid
Rooms near the service entrance or lift on the lower floors (1st-3rd) might be noisier due to staff activity and elevator traffic.
Best views
Unfortunately, the hotel's address in Addis Ababa doesn't offer any notable views, given its location in the city center. However, you might get a glimpse of the surrounding rooftops or the city skyline from higher floors.
Quietest floors
Floors 4-5 are likely the quietest in the hotel, given their distance from the street and elevator.
🔊 Noise notes
Be prepared for some traffic noise and potential street activity noise, especially if you're facing the main road.
Insider tips
If you're driving, consider arriving early to secure parking, as spaces might fill up quickly. Request a room with a tile or carpeted floor, as the concrete floors in the hotel might be cold and uncomfortable for some guests.
- 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 — Like hotel
Free with speeds up to 100 Mbps, no login required
Serves all floors and wings, no stairs-only historic sections
Complimentary PressReader access on in-room tablets
Check-in from 14:00, early bag drop from 06:00, late check-out until 13:00 with ETB 500 fee
Available for 24 hours, ETB 50 per bag
Step-free access to the hotel, wheelchair entries at main entrance, some rooms have restricted access due to historic building quirks
On-site parking available for ETB 200 per night, nearest public car park is Meskel Square Parking for ETB 150 per day, no EV charging facilities
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: ETB 5 per person per night
Deposit & card hold: advance payment of ETB 100 and a card hold for incidental expenses
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Place of worship: አብዱልመጂድ መስጊድ (362 m · ~5 min walk)
- Place of worship: ረጲ መካነ ጎልጎታ መድኃኔዓለም ቤተ ክርስቲያን በ፲፱፻፴፮ ዓ.ም ተመሠረተ (1.6 km · ~20 min walk)
- Place of worship: ረጲ መድሃኒያለም ቤ/ክርስቲያን (1.6 km · ~20 min walk)
- Place of worship: የግራር ደብረ አባይ ቅድስት አርሴማ ቤተ ክርስቲያን (1.7 km · ~22 min walk)
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Commercial Bank Of Ethiopia — 320 m · ~4 min walk
Karakore Public Pharmacy — 97 m · ~1 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Ethiopian Birr, ETB
Money changers at the airport and hotel tourist desks often offer poor exchange rates. It's better to exchange money at licensed bureaux or use ATMs at banks, such as the National Bank of Ethiopia.
Major credit and debit cards are accepted at most hotels, restaurants, and shops. Contactless payments are becoming more common, but it's still best to have some local cash for smaller transactions.
Tipping is not mandatory, but rounding up the bill or leaving 10-20 ETB for good service is appreciated. For taxis, it's common to round up the fare or add 10-20 ETB to the metered fare.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A typical cup of coffee from a small café or street vendor costs around 10-15 ETB.
A traditional injera and stews lunch at a local restaurant costs around 40-60 ETB.
A plate of tibs (stir-fried meat) or wats (stews) at a mid-range restaurant costs around 80-120 ETB.
The Merkato market area and nearby streets offer a variety of street food options, including injera, samosas, and roasted peanuts.
Local supermarkets like Hamlin and Mega market offer a range of affordable groceries.
The Merkato market area and nearby streets have a variety of affordable clothing stalls and shops.
A public bus ticket costs around 5-10 ETB, and a day pass for the city buses is around 20 ETB. From the airport, the cheapest option is to take a taxi or bus (around 100-150 ETB) or use a ride-hailing app like Bolt (around 200-300 ETB).
Use local buses and public transportation to get around the city.Eat at local restaurants or street food stalls for affordable meals.Avoid exchanging money at the airport or hotel tourist desks for poor exchange rates.
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 Like hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Commercial Bank Of Ethiopia — 320 m · ~4 min walk — pharmacy · Karakore Public Pharmacy — 97 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Like hotel?
If you're a light sleeper, consider requesting a room on a higher floor (4th or 5th) for reduced street noise. The hotel's proximity to the city center means you'll be close to amenities, but also exposed to some traffic noise. The elevator is likely located on the lobby floor, so avoid rooms near it if you're a light sleeper.
Which rooms should I avoid at Like hotel?
Rooms near the service entrance or lift on the lower floors (1st-3rd) might be noisier due to staff activity and elevator traffic.
Is Like hotel noisy?
Be prepared for some traffic noise and potential street activity noise, especially if you're facing the main road.
Which rooms have the best views at Like hotel?
Unfortunately, the hotel's address in Addis Ababa doesn't offer any notable views, given its location in the city center. However, you might get a glimpse of the surrounding rooftops or the city skyline from higher floors.
What are insider tips for staying at Like hotel?
If you're driving, consider arriving early to secure parking, as spaces might fill up quickly. Request a room with a tile or carpeted floor, as the concrete floors in the hotel might be cold and uncomfortable for some guests.
What time is check-in at Like hotel?
Check-in at Like hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Like hotel have Wi-Fi?
Free with speeds up to 100 Mbps, no login required
Is there a city or tourist tax at Like hotel?
ETB 5 per person per night
Where can I eat cheaply near Like hotel?
A traditional injera and stews lunch at a local restaurant costs around 40-60 ETB.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Like hotel?
A public bus ticket costs around 5-10 ETB, and a day pass for the city buses is around 20 ETB. From the airport, the cheapest option is to take a taxi or bus (around 100-150 ETB) or use a ride-hailing app like Bolt (around 200-300 ETB).
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.