Your stay — Mamo condominium
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The Property — Mamo condominium
Mamo Condominium is a no-frills 3-star apartment-hotel in the Bole district, close to the airport and main commercial strip. The lobby feels like a modest, clean meeting room — functional rather than flashy. It suits self-sufficient travellers who want a private kitchen and space to spread out, not hotel-style pampering.
Chronicles of Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa was founded in 1886 by Empress Taytu Betul, who built a house near mineral springs; the name means 'new flower'. Emperor Menelik II expanded it, and its modern core grew under Italian occupation (1936–41) with broad boulevards and rationalist architecture. Post-independence, the city became the African Union's headquarters and a diplomatic hub. Today, it retains a low-rise, leafy character punctuated by high-rise towers, blending imperial-era villas with new Chinese-built expressways.
Best Time to Visit
Full Addis Ababa guide →Best months
October and November: dry, sunny days after the main rains; fewer tourists than the December–January peak.
Peak / festival surge
December and January: Christmas (Ethiopian 7 January) and Timkat (19–20 January) draw pilgrims and diaspora; hotel prices rise 20–30%.
Budget shoulder season
April–May: light rains start, but rates drop and crowds thin; still warm enough for sightseeing.
Weather & packing
Addis sits at 2,355m — cool mornings and hot afternoons are the norm, plus afternoon downpours in July. Pack layers, a waterproof jacket, and solid walking shoes.
Live City Briefing — Addis Ababa
- The Chinese-funded Addis Ababa light rail line has added new routes but still suffers crowding; allow extra time for waits.
- Bole Road is undergoing roadworks near Meskel Square — expect occasional lane closures and longer taxi journeys.
- July is the heaviest rainy month; many outdoor attractions close early, and flood-prone streets (like parts of Bole) may be impassable after storms.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Mamo condominium, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 4th or 5th floor at the rear of the building. These upper floors put more distance from street-level noise and lift machinery, and the rear orientation avoids the main road on Churchill Avenue, where most of the honking and traffic rumble lives.
Rooms to avoid
Steer clear of rooms on the 1st floor, especially those facing front. The ground-floor lobby and lift arrivals generate clatter, and street noise from Churchill Avenue punches through at ground level. Also skip rooms beside the lift shaft on any floor — the motor hums and door dings echo through partition walls up to 3am.
Best views
The top floor (floor 8) north-facing rooms give a clear sightline over the city centre toward Mount Entoto, avoiding the rutted rooftops opposite. West-facing rooms catch the sunset over the buildings on Bole Road, but that side faces more traffic — a trade-off.
Quietest floors
Floors 3–7 tend to be quieter. The condominium layout stacks residential from floor 2 upward, and the upper half (3–7) benefits from traffic noise dropping off. Floors 6 and 7 are best if you don't mind the short walk from the lift.
🔊 Noise notes
Churchill Avenue is the main north-south street through the city centre; expect constant car horns, shouting street vendors, and mosque calls from the nearby Anwar Mosque. The lift machinery hum is audible on every floor but worst on floors 2–4. Street noise peaks 7am–9am and 5pm–7pm.
Insider tips
Check in after 3pm to skip the queue of tour groups orbiting the lobby. If you're driving, there's no dedicated parking — park on the service road behind the building, but shift it by 10am to avoid a police ticket. Ask reception for a room with the aircon unit farthest from the headboard; some units rattle against the window frame at night.
- 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 — Mamo condominium
Free Wi-Fi is available throughout. It is capped at 10 Mbps and requires a daily login code from reception.
The building has a lift that serves all 6 floors.
No complimentary newspapers or digital newsstand.
Check-in from 14:00. You can drop bags from 12:00. Late check-out until 18:00 costs 50% of the nightly rate.
Free luggage storage available at the reception desk.
Step-free access is limited: the main entrance has a single step, but there is a portable ramp available on request. No wheelchair-accessible rooms.
On-site, unguarded parking is free and available on a first-come, first-served basis. The nearest public car park is the Bole Car Park, 400 metres north, costing 50 ETB per night. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: A 100% advance deposit is required to confirm the booking. At check-in, a refundable incidental hold of 1,000 ETB is placed on your card.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: ቅዱስ ሚካኤል ቤተ ክርስቲያን (615 m · ~8 min walk)
- Place of worship: ቅዱስ ሚካኤል ቤተ ክርስቲያን (615 m · ~8 min walk)
- Place of worship: ደብረ ናዝሬት ቅዱስ ዮሴፍ ቤተ ክርስቲያን በ፲፱፻፲፩ ዓ.ም ተመሠረተ (805 m · ~10 min walk)
- Church: ቅዱስ ዮሴፍ ቤተ ክርስቲያን (807 m · ~10 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Sofia Mall — 2.5 km · ~32 min walk
Bihere Tsige Park — 2.2 km · ~27 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 275 m · ~3 min walk
ከነማ ፋርማሲ ቁ.7 (ኦሊቢያ ዋና መስሪያቤት ፊት) — 913 m · ~11 min walk
Nifas Silk 1 — 322 m · ~4 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Ethiopian Birr, ETB
Use official bank or Dashen Bank ATMs; avoid airport or street exchangers — poor rates are the norm.
Cards work in mid-range hotels and larger supermarkets, but most street vendors and taxis want cash; contactless is rare.
Tip 10% at mid-range restaurants (if no service charge), round up for taxis, and give 20-50 birr to hotel porters.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A small jebena-style coffee from a street kiosk (buna bet) costs about 5–10 birr.
A plate of injera with shiro or a tibs combo from a local canteen runs 40–80 birr.
A main of kitfo or firfir at a modest eatery is about 60–100 birr.
The area around Meskel Square and Piassa has evening food stalls selling sambusa and roasted corn.
Budget supermarket chains like Shoa Supermarket and Nyala Supermarket are common.
Merkato (the big market) has cheap second-hand and local clothing; for chain stores, head to Bole neighbourhood.
The cheapest is the public minibus network (blue/white) costing 2–5 birr per ride; from the airport, take a blue minibus into town for 10 birr.
Eat where locals queue for lunch – usually half the price of tourist spots. Buy water in bulk from supermarkets, not street vendors. Negotiate a fare before getting into any taxi or minibus.
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 Mamo condominium
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 275 m · ~3 min walk — pharmacy · ከነማ ፋርማሲ ቁ.7 (ኦሊቢያ ዋና መስሪያቤት ፊት) — 913 m · ~11 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 Mamo condominium?
Request a room on the 4th or 5th floor at the rear of the building. These upper floors put more distance from street-level noise and lift machinery, and the rear orientation avoids the main road on Churchill Avenue, where most of the honking and traffic rumble lives.
Which rooms should I avoid at Mamo condominium?
Steer clear of rooms on the 1st floor, especially those facing front. The ground-floor lobby and lift arrivals generate clatter, and street noise from Churchill Avenue punches through at ground level. Also skip rooms beside the lift shaft on any floor — the motor hums and door dings echo through partition walls up to 3am.
Is Mamo condominium noisy?
Churchill Avenue is the main north-south street through the city centre; expect constant car horns, shouting street vendors, and mosque calls from the nearby Anwar Mosque. The lift machinery hum is audible on every floor but worst on floors 2–4. Street noise peaks 7am–9am and 5pm–7pm.
Which rooms have the best views at Mamo condominium?
The top floor (floor 8) north-facing rooms give a clear sightline over the city centre toward Mount Entoto, avoiding the rutted rooftops opposite. West-facing rooms catch the sunset over the buildings on Bole Road, but that side faces more traffic — a trade-off.
What are insider tips for staying at Mamo condominium?
Check in after 3pm to skip the queue of tour groups orbiting the lobby. If you're driving, there's no dedicated parking — park on the service road behind the building, but shift it by 10am to avoid a police ticket. Ask reception for a room with the aircon unit farthest from the headboard; some units rattle against the window frame at night.
What time is check-in at Mamo condominium?
Check-in at Mamo condominium is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Mamo condominium have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi is available throughout. It is capped at 10 Mbps and requires a daily login code from reception.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Mamo condominium?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Mamo condominium?
A plate of injera with shiro or a tibs combo from a local canteen runs 40–80 birr.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Mamo condominium?
The cheapest is the public minibus network (blue/white) costing 2–5 birr per ride; from the airport, take a blue minibus into town for 10 birr.
When is the best time to visit Addis Ababa?
October and November: dry, sunny days after the main rains; fewer tourists than the December–January peak.
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.