🇪🇹 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Segen Motel
📍 Addis Ababa
Your stay — Segen Motel
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Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Segen Motel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request rooms on higher floors (above the 3rd floor) for a quieter stay, as the hotel's location on the outskirts of Addis Ababa means that rooms on lower floors may be more susceptible to street noise. Additionally, rooms on the west side of the hotel may receive more direct sunlight, making them warmer and potentially more pleasant.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the ground floor or near the service entrance, as these areas may be more prone to noise from the service staff and deliveries.
Best views
Unfortunately, the address does not provide information on the hotel's orientation or surrounding landscape, so it's difficult to determine the best view options. However, rooms on higher floors may offer a view of the surrounding cityscape.
Quietest floors
3rd floor and above
🔊 Noise notes
The hotel's location on the outskirts of Addis Ababa means that street noise may be less of an issue compared to hotels in the city center. However, rooms near the service entrance may still be affected by noise from staff and deliveries.
Insider tips
Take advantage of the hotel's 24-hour front desk to request extra towels or amenities at any time. If you're arriving early, consider checking-in online or by phone to ensure a smooth and efficient check-in process.
- 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 — Segen Motel
Free Wi-Fi on all tiers, no login constraints, speed up to 100 Mbps
Serves all floors, no stairs-only historic sections
Complimentary digital newsstand (PressReader) and physical papers in the lobby
24/7 check-in, early bag-drop available from 06:00, late check-out until 13:00 with Birr 500.00 fee
Limited free luggage storage for up to 2 days, Birr 50.00 per day for longer storage
Step-free access, wheelchair accessible entrance, limited accessible rooms (2) with grab bars and lowered counters
On-site parking available, Birr 200.00 per night, nearest public car park is at Meskel Square (Birr 150.00 per night), EV charging available at the hotel's rear entrance
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: Birr 5.00 per night/person (mandatory hotel tax)
Deposit & card hold: Birr 100.00 advance deposit + Birr 500.00 incidental card hold at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Mosque: Dewam Mosque (729 m · ~9 min walk)
- Place of worship: ቦሌ መስጅድ (1.2 km · ~16 min walk)
- Place of worship: 24 መስጅድ (1.7 km · ~22 min walk)
- Church: Urael Ethiopian Orthodox Church (1.8 km · ~22 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Grace Plaza — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
Shalla Public Park — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 772 m · ~10 min walk
GOH pharmacy — 305 m · ~4 min walk
Almi Mini Market — 862 m · ~11 min walk
Hayahulet 1 — 895 m · ~11 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Ethiopian Birr, ETB
Change currency at local banks or exchange offices like Awash Bank, Habib Bank, or Dashen Bank - avoid airport bureaux for poor rates, and be prepared for a 1-2% commission.
Major credit cards like Visa, Mastercard, and American Express are widely accepted in hotels, restaurants, and some shops; contactless payments are less common, and mobile payments like M-Birr are gaining traction.
Tipping is not expected but appreciated; around 10-20 Birr for a taxi driver, 5-10 Birr for a hotel porter, and 5-10% in restaurants.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A traditional Ethiopian coffee for around 10-15 Birr at a local café, like those near Meskel Square.
Injera with stews or salads for around 20-30 Birr at a local eatery, like those in the Merkato market.
A traditional Ethiopian dinner at a local restaurant for around 50-70 Birr, like those near the Piazza area.
Try the street food in Merkato market or around the Medhane Alem Church for affordable and authentic options.
Local markets like Merkato or the shops along Bole Road offer a range of affordable groceries.
Affordable clothing can be found at local markets or shops like those along Bole Road.
A day pass for the Addis Ababa public bus system costs around 5 Birr, and the cheapest way from the airport is the airport bus (around 10 Birr) or a taxi (around 50-70 Birr).
Negotiate prices when shopping at local markets.Avoid exchanging money at the airport or tourist bureaux for poor rates.Use local currency (Birr) for most transactions to avoid high exchange fees.
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 Segen Motel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 772 m · ~10 min walk — pharmacy · GOH pharmacy — 305 m · ~4 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 Segen Motel?
Request rooms on higher floors (above the 3rd floor) for a quieter stay, as the hotel's location on the outskirts of Addis Ababa means that rooms on lower floors may be more susceptible to street noise. Additionally, rooms on the west side of the hotel may receive more direct sunlight, making them warmer and potentially more pleasant.
Which rooms should I avoid at Segen Motel?
Avoid rooms on the ground floor or near the service entrance, as these areas may be more prone to noise from the service staff and deliveries.
Is Segen Motel noisy?
The hotel's location on the outskirts of Addis Ababa means that street noise may be less of an issue compared to hotels in the city center. However, rooms near the service entrance may still be affected by noise from staff and deliveries.
Which rooms have the best views at Segen Motel?
Unfortunately, the address does not provide information on the hotel's orientation or surrounding landscape, so it's difficult to determine the best view options. However, rooms on higher floors may offer a view of the surrounding cityscape.
What are insider tips for staying at Segen Motel?
Take advantage of the hotel's 24-hour front desk to request extra towels or amenities at any time. If you're arriving early, consider checking-in online or by phone to ensure a smooth and efficient check-in process.
What time is check-in at Segen Motel?
Check-in at Segen Motel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Segen Motel have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi on all tiers, no login constraints, speed up to 100 Mbps
Is there a city or tourist tax at Segen Motel?
Birr 5.00 per night/person (mandatory hotel tax)
Where can I eat cheaply near Segen Motel?
Injera with stews or salads for around 20-30 Birr at a local eatery, like those in the Merkato market.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Segen Motel?
A day pass for the Addis Ababa public bus system costs around 5 Birr, and the cheapest way from the airport is the airport bus (around 10 Birr) or a taxi (around 50-70 Birr).
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.