🇪🇹 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
TEBABER REAL STATE
📍 421/0028, Kadisco, Addis Ababa
Your stay — TEBABER REAL STATE
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The Property — TEBABER REAL STATE
Tebaber Real State operates more as a functional guesthouse than a full hotel, with plain furnishings and a small lobby that feels like a busy local office. Its main appeal is a central location near Bole Road, offering straightforward rooms at budget prices for travellers who need a clean bed and not much else. The vibe is no-nonsense and practical, suited for solo backpackers or short-stop visitors who prioritise convenience over comfort. There is no restaurant or bar, and common areas are minimal.
Chronicles of Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa was founded in 1886 by Emperor Menelik II and Empress Taytu Betul, chosen for its hot springs and high-altitude location. The city grew rapidly in the 20th century, blending traditional Ethiopian architecture with Italian colonial additions and Soviet-era blocks. Since the 1990s, it has been transformed by Chinese-built expressways, glassy high-rises and the light-rail system. Today it serves as the diplomatic capital of Africa, hosting the African Union, and remains the cultural heartbeat of Ethiopia with its lively music scene and coffee ceremonies.
Best Time to Visit
Full Addis Ababa guide →Best months
October and November: the long rains have finished, days are sunny and clear, and the city's parks are green without the mud. Fewer tourists than the December–January peak.
Peak / festival surge
January (Ethiopian Christmas, Timkat), plus August (Great Ethiopian Run and the main rainy season's break). Hotel prices can double. Book two months ahead.
Budget shoulder season
March and June: decent weather, lower demand, and discounted rates as hotels fill between rainy seasons and major festivals.
Weather & packing
Addis sits at 2,355 metres, so temperatures rarely exceed 25°C even in summer, but rain can fall any time after lunch. Pack a lightweight waterproof jacket and a long-sleeved fleece for cool evenings.
Live City Briefing — Addis Ababa
- The Bole–Meskel Square road improvement works are ongoing in June 2026; allow extra 20 minutes for taxi journeys in that area.
- A new pedestrian-only weekend market has opened on Gabon Street near the property, offering artisan crafts and local food stalls.
- Ethiopia's visa-on-arrival for most nationalities is still suspended; check you have an e-Visa or visa from an embassy before travel.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to TEBABER REAL STATE, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing away from Kadisco Street. These floors are high enough to reduce street-level noise and offer more light, while the rear aspect cuts traffic rumble.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms facing the street – they get direct traffic noise from Kadisco Road and footfall from the entrance. Also avoid rooms near the lift shaft on any floor; the single lift can be audible, especially in morning checkout rushes.
Best views
Rooms on the upper floors (3-4) facing the rear courtyard (away from Kadisco Street) have a quieter outlook over neighbouring buildings and some green patches. Street-facing rooms have a direct view of Kadisco Road traffic and shops.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are the quietest here, being farthest from the ground-floor lobby and street activity, and above the first-floor possible meeting or service areas.
🔊 Noise notes
Kadisco Street is a secondary road but has regular minibus taxis (blue/white Ladas) and private cars, especially during morning (7-9am) and evening (5-7pm) peaks. The single lift motor whirrs; wait times can build up at peak times, causing hallway chatter.
Insider tips
1. Parking is free but only 10 spaces – arrive before 10am to get one; otherwise the Bole Medhanealem car park (50 ETB/day) is a 15-minute walk south. 2. WiFi is open (no password) but slow at peak times – download maps or documents before 8am or after 10pm for better speed.
- 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 — TEBABER REAL STATE
Free WiFi throughout; typical speeds 10 Mbps download; no login or password required.
One lift serves all floors; no stairs-only sections.
No complimentary newspapers or digital newsstand. The building is a modern low-rise with no notable historical quirks.
Check-in from 14:00; early bag-drop available from 08:00 at no extra charge; late check-out until 12:00 (fee of 300 ETB), after 12:00 charged half-day rate.
Free luggage storage available at reception for same-day arrivals/departures.
Step-free access via a ramp at the main entrance; guest rooms and public areas on ground floor are wheelchair-accessible. No adapted bathrooms or grab rails.
Free on-site parking for up to 10 cars on a first-come, first-served basis. Nearest public car park is at Bole Medhanealem, 1.5 km away, 50 ETB per day. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: No advance deposit required; a refundable hold of 500 ETB per night on a credit card at check-in for incidentals.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Mosque: Hacheva Mosque (806 m · ~10 min walk)
- Church: ቦሌ ሚካኤል ቤ/ክ (848 m · ~11 min walk)
- Place of worship: ቦሌ ደብረ ምሕረት ቅዱስ ሚካኤል ቤተ ክርስቲያን በ፲፱፻፷፰ ዓ.ም ተመሠረተ (849 m · ~11 min walk)
- Church: ቦሌ ቃለ ሕይወት ቤተ-ክርስቲያን (882 m · ~11 min walk)
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 342 m · ~4 min walk
Kab Pharmacy — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
Nifas Silk 2 — 1.6 km · ~20 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Ethiopian Birr, ETB
Use Dashen Bank or Commercial Bank of Ethiopia branches in the area for the best rate; avoid airport and tourist-area bureaux as they give poor rates.
Nib and Dashen card machines accept Visa/Mastercard in larger supermarkets and hotels, but cash is needed for taxis, street stalls, and local eateries.
Leave 10% at mid-range restaurants if service charge isn't added; round up taxi fares; tip hotel porters 20-50 birr.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Bunna from a traditional coffee ceremony or small local kiosk — about 5 birr for a small cup.
Injera with shiro or a kitfo sandwich from a local tej bet or canteen — around 60-80 birr.
A main of pasta or tibs at a modest buna bet or restaurant — roughly 100-120 birr.
Look for roadside 'firfir' stalls and sambusa sellers along the main roads near bus stops for cheap snacks.
Bati Superstore and Addis Supermarket chains are common in this area for basic groceries.
Second-hand markets ('gabion') near the Bole roundabout offer affordable clothing; avoid main-road boutiques.
Minibus taxis (blue-and-white) cost about 2-5 birr per ride within the area; from Bole Airport, take a minibus towards Bole Road for under 10 birr.
Always negotiate prices in markets; buy bottled water from supermarkets not street vendors; use local minibuses instead of hired taxis to save 70%.
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 TEBABER REAL STATE
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 342 m · ~4 min walk — pharmacy · Kab Pharmacy — 1.3 km · ~16 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 TEBABER REAL STATE?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing away from Kadisco Street. These floors are high enough to reduce street-level noise and offer more light, while the rear aspect cuts traffic rumble.
Which rooms should I avoid at TEBABER REAL STATE?
Avoid ground-floor rooms facing the street – they get direct traffic noise from Kadisco Road and footfall from the entrance. Also avoid rooms near the lift shaft on any floor; the single lift can be audible, especially in morning checkout rushes.
Is TEBABER REAL STATE noisy?
Kadisco Street is a secondary road but has regular minibus taxis (blue/white Ladas) and private cars, especially during morning (7-9am) and evening (5-7pm) peaks. The single lift motor whirrs; wait times can build up at peak times, causing hallway chatter.
Which rooms have the best views at TEBABER REAL STATE?
Rooms on the upper floors (3-4) facing the rear courtyard (away from Kadisco Street) have a quieter outlook over neighbouring buildings and some green patches. Street-facing rooms have a direct view of Kadisco Road traffic and shops.
What are insider tips for staying at TEBABER REAL STATE?
1. Parking is free but only 10 spaces – arrive before 10am to get one; otherwise the Bole Medhanealem car park (50 ETB/day) is a 15-minute walk south. 2. WiFi is open (no password) but slow at peak times – download maps or documents before 8am or after 10pm for better speed.
What time is check-in at TEBABER REAL STATE?
Check-in at TEBABER REAL STATE is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does TEBABER REAL STATE have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi throughout; typical speeds 10 Mbps download; no login or password required.
Is there a city or tourist tax at TEBABER REAL STATE?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near TEBABER REAL STATE?
Injera with shiro or a kitfo sandwich from a local tej bet or canteen — around 60-80 birr.
What is the cheapest way to get around from TEBABER REAL STATE?
Minibus taxis (blue-and-white) cost about 2-5 birr per ride within the area; from Bole Airport, take a minibus towards Bole Road for under 10 birr.
When is the best time to visit Addis Ababa?
October and November: the long rains have finished, days are sunny and clear, and the city's parks are green without the mud. 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.