Your stay — sis house ሴቷ
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The Property — sis house ሴቷ
Sis House ሴቷ is a modest three-star in a residential pocket of Bole, Addis Ababa's busy commercial hub. Lobby is unpretentious but clean tiled floor, small front desk, and a cosy sofa area where staff greet you by name. Works best for short-stay business visitors or transit travellers who want a reliable base near Bole International Airport without the international-chain price tag.
Chronicles of Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa was founded in 1886 by Emperor Menelik II and his wife Empress Taytu Betul, who chose the hot springs at Filwoha as the site. It grew fast after the Ethio-Djibouti railway arrived in 1917, merging traditional round tukul huts with Italian rationalist architecture from the 1936-41 occupation. Today it's the seat of the African Union and a city of stark contrasts: glass-fronted high-rises alongside open-air markets and eucalyptus-covered hills.
Best Time to Visit
Full Addis Ababa guide →Best months
October and November — dry season with clear skies and daytime highs around 22°C — plus February, which is also dry and warm but slightly cooler evenings.
Peak / festival surge
September and January are peak months. September brings Ethiopian New Year (Enkutatash) and the rainy-season finale, while January hosts the Timkat (Epiphany) celebration. Hotel prices rise 30-50% during these festivals, especially around Bole.
Budget shoulder season
March and April for good discounts (20-40% off peak rates). These are the tail end of the dry season, still pleasant but with occasional short afternoon showers and fewer tourists.
Weather & packing
Addis Ababa sits at 2,355 metres, so nights drop to 10°C even in summer—pack a fleece or light jacket. A rain jacket is essential year-round; the city can have sudden downpours even in the 'dry' season.
Live City Briefing — Addis Ababa
- The new Addis Ababa Light Rail extension to Ayat opened in January 2025, cutting travel time from Bole to the city centre to under 30 minutes—check station proximity to Sis House.
- Construction continues on the Bole-Kality road widening; expect traffic delays on the road connecting to the airport, especially weekday afternoons.
- A large-scale road resurfacing project began in Bole District in March 2025—some side streets around Sis House may be temporarily closed or gravel-surfaced.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to sis house ሴቷ, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor at the rear of the building. These floors are high enough to reduce street-level noise but still low enough that the lift is reliable if it breaks down—common in Addis. The rear side faces away from the main road, which is usually quieter.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the ground or 1st floor, especially those facing the street. You’ll get direct noise from taxis, hawkers, and the constant honking that defines Addis traffic. Also skip rooms near the lift shaft or service stairs—staff and delivery noise starts around 6am.
Best views
Rooms at the rear of the building overlook a modest neighbourhood with a few eucalyptus trees and low-rise houses—nothing spectacular, but it’s a calmer view than the dusty main road. Front rooms just face a busy street and often another concrete building.
Quietest floors
3rd and 4th floors are the quietest, as they sit above street-level bustle but below any rooftop water-pump or terrace activity that sometimes happens on the top floor.
🔊 Noise notes
The hotel is on a main Addis road, so expect honking from minibus taxis and trucks from 6am until late evening. Nearby mosques broadcast the call to prayer around 5am and 6pm, audible even with windows closed. Weekend nights can bring amplified music from bars within a 200m radius.
Insider tips
1. Parking is on-street, but the hotel has a metal security gate that they’ll open for you if you ask ahead—useful if you have a rental car. 2. Check-in is typically slow due to manual records; arrive early to secure a high-floor rear room, as they’re the first to go.
- 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 — sis house ሴቷ
Free basic Wi-Fi (up to 5 Mbps) throughout; premium tier (20 Mbps) costs 150 ETB per 24 hours; no login – simple accept-and-connect
Single lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections
Complimentary digital access to PressReader (local and international papers) via lobby tablet; no physical newspapers delivered
Standard check-in 14:00–23:00; early bag drop available from 08:00 if room not ready; late check-out up to 18:00 costs 50% of nightly rate
Free storage for luggage on day of arrival/departure; longer-term storage not available
Step-free main entrance via ramp; one wheelchair-accessible room on ground floor; no lift to rooftop terrace
On-site unsecured parking free of charge; nearest public car park 400 m south (Bole Parkade) – 80 ETB for 24 hours; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: First night charged as deposit at booking; 2,000 ETB incidental hold on card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Mosque: Kera Mosque (760 m · ~10 min walk)
- Place of worship: ህያው ቃል ቤተክርስቲያን (1.1 km · ~13 min walk)
- Place of worship: ደብረ ይባቤ ቅዱስ ያሬድ ቤተ ክርስቲያን በ፲፱፻፵፰ ዓ.ም ተመሠረተ (1.3 km · ~17 min walk)
- Church: St.Yared church (1.3 km · ~17 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Sofia Mall — 1.6 km · ~20 min walk
የአፍሪካ ህብረት ዋና መሥሪያ ቤት ኮምፕሌክስ — 2.0 km · ~25 min walk
Michael Tabot Maderiya — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
Robika Pharmacy — 304 m · ~4 min walk
Lancha — 777 m · ~10 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Ethiopian Birr, ETB
Use authorised forex bureaux or bank ATMs in Bole district; avoid airport and hotel exchange counters — they give poor rates.
Accepted in major hotels, upscale restaurants and supermarkets; smaller shops, taxis and street vendors are cash-only. Contactless is rare.
Optional; 10% in nicer restaurants if service charge not added; round up taxi fares; small notes (10–20 birr) for hotel staff.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Traditional coffee at a local bunna bet (coffee house) costs around 10–20 birr per small cup, often with popcorn.
Injera with shiro or a tibs combo from a roadside café or canteen: 80–150 birr.
A main dish like spaghetti or a meat stew with injera at a local eatery: 120–200 birr.
Cheap eats concentrated around Bole Dembel, Piassa, and Merkato stalls; try kitfo sandwiches or sambusas for 20–50 birr.
Supermarkets like Shoa Supermarket, Bambis, or Fresco are common — mid-range pricing; fresh produce from open markets is cheaper.
Merkato massive open-air market for second-hand and new cheap clothes; also Bole Dembel area for modest shopping centres.
Minibus taxis (blue-and-white) cost about 5–10 birr per short hop; from Bole Airport take a blue minibus towards Bole Medhanealem or a shared taxi (50–80 birr) into town.
Eat at local canteens rather than touristic hotels; use minibus taxis instead of taxis; haggle at markets like Merkato for clothes and souvenirs.
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 sis house ሴቷ
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk — pharmacy · Robika Pharmacy — 304 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 sis house ሴቷ?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor at the rear of the building. These floors are high enough to reduce street-level noise but still low enough that the lift is reliable if it breaks down—common in Addis. The rear side faces away from the main road, which is usually quieter.
Which rooms should I avoid at sis house ሴቷ?
Avoid rooms on the ground or 1st floor, especially those facing the street. You’ll get direct noise from taxis, hawkers, and the constant honking that defines Addis traffic. Also skip rooms near the lift shaft or service stairs—staff and delivery noise starts around 6am.
Is sis house ሴቷ noisy?
The hotel is on a main Addis road, so expect honking from minibus taxis and trucks from 6am until late evening. Nearby mosques broadcast the call to prayer around 5am and 6pm, audible even with windows closed. Weekend nights can bring amplified music from bars within a 200m radius.
Which rooms have the best views at sis house ሴቷ?
Rooms at the rear of the building overlook a modest neighbourhood with a few eucalyptus trees and low-rise houses—nothing spectacular, but it’s a calmer view than the dusty main road. Front rooms just face a busy street and often another concrete building.
What are insider tips for staying at sis house ሴቷ?
1. Parking is on-street, but the hotel has a metal security gate that they’ll open for you if you ask ahead—useful if you have a rental car. 2. Check-in is typically slow due to manual records; arrive early to secure a high-floor rear room, as they’re the first to go.
What time is check-in at sis house ሴቷ?
Check-in at sis house ሴቷ is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does sis house ሴቷ have Wi-Fi?
Free basic Wi-Fi (up to 5 Mbps) throughout; premium tier (20 Mbps) costs 150 ETB per 24 hours; no login – simple accept-and-connect
Is there a city or tourist tax at sis house ሴቷ?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near sis house ሴቷ?
Injera with shiro or a tibs combo from a roadside café or canteen: 80–150 birr.
What is the cheapest way to get around from sis house ሴቷ?
Minibus taxis (blue-and-white) cost about 5–10 birr per short hop; from Bole Airport take a blue minibus towards Bole Medhanealem or a shared taxi (50–80 birr) into town.
When is the best time to visit Addis Ababa?
October and November — dry season with clear skies and daytime highs around 22°C — plus February, which is also dry and warm but slightly cooler evenings.
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.