🇪🇹 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Temudas Pension
📍 2Q69+QJG Bole atlas, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Your stay — Temudas Pension
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The Property — Temudas Pension
Temudas Pension sits a short walk from Bole Road, but its entrance on a gravel lane feels a world apart — a low-rise guesthouse with a sun-bleached courtyard where guests loiter over black coffee and injera. The vibe is functional and friendly, not polished; think dim corridors, a reliable hot shower (most of the time) and a front desk that’ll haggle a taxi fare for you. It suits the independent traveller who wants a clean, quiet base near the airport without the sterile lobby of a chain hotel. Standing in the lobby, you smell cooking from the communal kitchen and hear the hum of Addis traffic just outside — it’s genuinely local, not curated.
Chronicles of Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa was founded in 1886 by Empress Taytu Betul, who named it after a local hot spring ('new flower' in Amharic). It grew from a military camp into Ethiopia’s permanent capital, largely thanks to Emperor Menelik II’s relocation of the royal court. The city’s architecture is a jumble: Italian fascist-era blocks from the 1930s occupation, mid-century Soviet-influenced apartment buildings, and a recent boom of glass-walled Chinese-financed towers. Today, Addis is the diplomatic hub of Africa, hosting the African Union headquarters, yet its identity remains deeply grounded in Amharic culture, with coffee ceremonies and traditional music spilling from every corner.
Best Time to Visit
Full Addis Ababa guide →Best months
October and November: dry, sunny days with clear skies and fewer tourists than the main holiday season. The landscape is lush after the rains, but paths are firm. March is also good — still dry before the long rains start.
Peak / festival surge
January (especially Timkat, the Ethiopian Orthodox Epiphany celebration on 19 Jan) and April/May (Ethiopian Easter). These festivals draw pilgrims and diaspora returnees. Hotel prices in Addis can spike 20-40% a week before. For Temudas, occupancy jumps, so book early; the pension rarely drops its standard rate of around $35–40 per night.
Budget shoulder season
June and September: the long rains (June-September) mean fewer leisure travellers, so rooms often at baseline rate. The city is quieter, though you’ll need an umbrella. Late February is another gentle shoulder — dry but with occasional cloudbursts, and no big festivals.
Weather & packing
Addis sits at 2,355 metres — the altitude makes it cool year-round, especially evenings, with an average high of 21-23°C even in 'dry' months. Pack layering: a light down jacket or fleece for mornings/evenings, and a waterproof shell for the sudden afternoon downpours that last 45 minutes and vanish.
Live City Briefing — Addis Ababa
- The new Addis Ababa light-rail extension nears completion on the Bole line, but expect road diversions and dust on Africa Avenue (Bole Road) as work finishes into late 2026.
- Bole Medhanealem Cathedral’s renovation is done; the recently reopened church draws bigger crowds, so skip Sundays if you want a quiet visit.
- The city's bus rapid transit (BRT) pilot on Jomo Kenyatta Road started June 2025; it’s unreliable but cheap — a handful of passengers report it skips stops. Taxis (blue Ladas) remain the standard, but haggle before setting off.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Temudas Pension, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the ground floor, ideally closer to the back or side of the building, to minimize potential noise from Bole Road. Given the hotel's address is on Bole Road, a major thoroughfare, rooms near the front may be noisier due to traffic and street activity.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms near the main entrance, as the small step at the entrance may be a challenge for guests with mobility issues. Additionally, rooms near the parking area may experience noise from vehicles coming and going.
Best views
Unfortunately, with the hotel's address on Bole Road, there are no rooms with a particularly notable view. However, rooms on the ground floor may have a view of the surrounding neighborhood.
Quietest floors
Ground floor only
🔊 Noise notes
Be prepared for potential noise from traffic on Bole Road, especially if you're a light sleeper. The hotel's location on the ground floor means there's no escape from the sounds of the street below.
Insider tips
Take advantage of the free on-site parking, but be aware that it's first-come, first-served and limited to four cars. If you arrive late or prefer a guaranteed space, consider using the public car park nearby. Given the narrow corridors, consider requesting a room closer to the elevator (although there isn't one) to minimize walking distance and make navigating the property more convenient.
- 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 — Temudas Pension
Free WiFi for all guests, open network (no login required), average 15 Mbps download speed
No passenger lift – ground floor rooms only; no stairs-only historic sections as all rooms are on one level
One complimentary physical copy of The Reporter (weekdays) or Addis Fortune (weekends) at reception; digital newsstand not offered
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop from 10:00 without charge if room not ready; late check-out until 12:00 costs 300 ETB, after 12:00 charged half a night
Free storage at reception for same-day arrivals or departures; no charge for up to 24 hours
No step-free access – one small step at main entrance; no wheelchair-accessible rooms; corridors are narrow
On-site free parking for up to 4 cars (first-come, first-served); nearest public car park is 300 m south (50 ETB per night); no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None (no city or tourist tax applies)
Deposit & card hold: 50% of total stay due at booking; a 500 ETB incidental hold on a credit or debit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Place of worship: ቦሌ መስጅድ (716 m · ~9 min walk)
- Church: Eastridge Church Addis (938 m · ~12 min walk)
- Place of worship: ደብረ ሰላም መድኃኔዓለም ወመጥምቁ ቅዱስ ዩሐንስ ወአቡነ አረጋዊ ቤተ ክርስቲያን በ፲፱፻፸፪ ዓ.ም ተመሠረተ (1.1 km · ~14 min walk)
- Church: Bole Medhanialem Church (1.1 km · ~14 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Grace Plaza — 239 m · ~3 min walk
Shalla Public Park — 396 m · ~5 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 636 m · ~8 min walk
Nile Pharmacy — 512 m · ~6 min walk
Almi Mini Market — 588 m · ~7 min walk
St. Urael — 1.9 km · ~24 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Ethiopian Birr, ETB
Use official bureaux in malls or Dashen Bank ATMs; airport and tourist bureaux give poor rates.
Major hotels and supermarkets accept Visa/MC, but most shops, taxis, and street stalls are cash-only. Contactless rare.
10% in nicer restaurants if no service charge; rounding up fares for taxis; 50–100 birr for hotel porters.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Local macchiato or spiced coffee from a street kiosk – about 15–25 birr.
Injera with shiro or a meat combo from a local canteen – around 80–120 birr.
Roasted goat or kitfo with bread at a neighbourhood 'bunna bet' – main dish about 150–200 birr.
Roadside kiosks along Bole Road and around Merkato sell sambusas, grilled corn, and fried dough for 5–15 birr.
Shoa and Best Supermarkets are the main chains; good for basics and some imported goods.
Merkato for second-hand and local fabrics; Edna Mall and Dembel City Center for mid-range mall brands.
Blue minibuses (hafoy) – 10 birr per ride, no day pass. From Bole Airport, a shared shuttle to Kazanchis area costs about 50 birr.
Avoid eating in tourist hotels; always negotiate taxi fares before getting in; buy coffee beans from local roasters not souvenir shops.
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 Temudas Pension
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 636 m · ~8 min walk — pharmacy · Nile Pharmacy — 512 m · ~6 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 Temudas Pension?
Request a room on the ground floor, ideally closer to the back or side of the building, to minimize potential noise from Bole Road. Given the hotel's address is on Bole Road, a major thoroughfare, rooms near the front may be noisier due to traffic and street activity.
Which rooms should I avoid at Temudas Pension?
Avoid rooms near the main entrance, as the small step at the entrance may be a challenge for guests with mobility issues. Additionally, rooms near the parking area may experience noise from vehicles coming and going.
Is Temudas Pension noisy?
Be prepared for potential noise from traffic on Bole Road, especially if you're a light sleeper. The hotel's location on the ground floor means there's no escape from the sounds of the street below.
Which rooms have the best views at Temudas Pension?
Unfortunately, with the hotel's address on Bole Road, there are no rooms with a particularly notable view. However, rooms on the ground floor may have a view of the surrounding neighborhood.
What are insider tips for staying at Temudas Pension?
Take advantage of the free on-site parking, but be aware that it's first-come, first-served and limited to four cars. If you arrive late or prefer a guaranteed space, consider using the public car park nearby. Given the narrow corridors, consider requesting a room closer to the elevator (although there isn't one) to minimize walking distance and make navigating the property more convenient.
What time is check-in at Temudas Pension?
Check-in at Temudas Pension is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Temudas Pension have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi for all guests, open network (no login required), average 15 Mbps download speed
Is there a city or tourist tax at Temudas Pension?
None (no city or tourist tax applies)
Where can I eat cheaply near Temudas Pension?
Injera with shiro or a meat combo from a local canteen – around 80–120 birr.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Temudas Pension?
Blue minibuses (hafoy) – 10 birr per ride, no day pass. From Bole Airport, a shared shuttle to Kazanchis area costs about 50 birr.
When is the best time to visit Addis Ababa?
October and November: dry, sunny days with clear skies and fewer tourists than the main holiday season. The landscape is lush after the rains, but paths are firm. March is also good — still dry before the long rains start.
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.