🇪🇹 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Tiga Hotel
📍 Off Ring Road, XQPP+RX2, Bole, Ethiopia
Your stay — Tiga Hotel
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The Property — Tiga Hotel
Tiga Hotel feels like a calm, no-nonsense base for Addis Ababa. The lobby is clean and modern, with polished concrete floors and a small seating area showing local art. It suits budget-conscious travellers who want reliable comfort near the airport without frills — think efficient check-in, decent breakfast, and quiet rooms spaced from the city's bustle.
Chronicles of Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa means 'New Flower' in Amharic, founded in 1886 by Emperor Menelik II at his wife Empress Taytu Betul's suggestion. A century of rapid growth replaced its original acacia-dotted hills with Italian Fascist-era stone buildings, post-war modernist blocks, and recent Chinese-financed expressways. Today it's Africa's diplomatic capital — home to the African Union — with a young, cosmopolitan energy mixing traditional coffee ceremonies and tech start-ups.
Best Time to Visit
Full Addis Ababa guide →Best months
October and November: after the heavy rains, skies clear, temperatures hover 15-22°C, and city parks bloom. December is also good: dry and mild, though Christmas markets crowd Bole Road.
Peak / festival surge
September: Meskel festival (Finding of the True Cross) on 27th fills the city with bonfires and processions. Hotel prices jump 30-50%. Also busy late June for Ethiopian summer school holidays — families from outside Addis flood in.
Budget shoulder season
March and April: end of the 'small rains' (belg), fewer visitors, lower rates at Tiga by 20%. Milder weather than June's downpours, and empty tables at restaurants near Meskel Square.
Weather & packing
Addis sits at 2,355 metres, so even June days hit 22°C but nights drop to 10°C — pack layers. Pack a waterproof jacket and walking shoes: sudden afternoon showers are routine year-round.
Live City Briefing — Addis Ababa
- Addis Ababa's light-rail system now runs extended weekend service until 10pm, easing travel from Bole to the city centre, but expect ticket queue delays due to new digital payment kiosks.
- A new pedestrian plaza opened along part of Churchill Avenue in early 2025, banning vehicle traffic — good for strolling near the National Museum (home of Lucy) but expect occasional evening closures for events.
- June 2026 sees the rainy season (kiremt) proper: some dirt roads off the ring road turn to mud quickly — allow extra 20 minutes for rideshare pickups in the area around Tiga Hotel.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Tiga Hotel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on a higher floor (2nd or 3rd) to minimize street noise from the Ring Road, as the hotel's single lift serves all four floors and stairs are available as an alternative. This hotel's location being off the Ring Road means it's still close enough to the city's main thoroughfare to experience some noise, but higher floors will reduce the disturbance.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor, as they may be noisier due to the hotel's main entrance and potential foot traffic.
Best views
Unfortunately, the hotel's address on the Ring Road means that rooms won't have a direct view of the city's main attractions. However, higher floors may offer a view of the surrounding buildings and the cityscape.
Quietest floors
2nd-3rd floors
🔊 Noise notes
Be aware that the hotel's location near the Ring Road means there may be some traffic noise, especially during peak hours. Additionally, the hotel's single lift and stairs may create some noise when in use.
Insider tips
When parking your vehicle, arrive early to secure a spot in the hotel's gated parking area, as it's first-come-first-served. If you plan to use the nearest public car park on Bole Sub-city Square, be prepared for a 50 ETB fee for 12 hours, and note that there's no overnight rate published.
- 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 — Tiga Hotel
Free unencrypted Wi-Fi throughout hotel, typical speed around 8 Mbps down / 4 Mbps up; no login required but reconnects after idle time.
Single lift serves all four floors; stairs available as alternative to all guest floors.
Complimentary digital access to Ethiopian Herald via QR code in lobby; no physical newspapers delivered.
Standard check-in 14:00–00:00; early bag-drop from 08:00 at no charge; late check-out until 16:00 for 50% of nightly rate (subject to availability).
Free secure luggage storage in lobby for same-day departure guests or early arrivals.
Step-free entrance via ramp at main door; lift access to all floors; no specially adapted rooms or grab rails in bathrooms.
On-site gated parking for guests: free of charge, first-come-first-served (approximately 20 spaces). Nearest public car park is on Bole Sub-city Square, 5-minute walk, 50 ETB per 12 hours (no overnight rate published); no EV charging available.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full first-night deposit charged at booking date; incidental hold of 500 ETB per night at check-in.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: St. Mary Church (398 m · ~5 min walk)
- Place of worship: መካነ ጎልጎታ ቅድስት ማርያም ቤተ ክርስቲያን በ፲፱፻፶ ዓ.ም ተመሠረተ (400 m · ~5 min walk)
- Place of worship: ደብረ ነጎድጓድ ቅዱስ ዩሐንስ ቤተ ክርስቲያን በ፲፱፻፲፭ ዓ.ም ተመሠረተ (460 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: St. Yohannes Church (462 m · ~6 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Tefera seyum — 839 m · ~10 min walk
Ras Mekonen Park — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
St. George's Cathedral Museum — 614 m · ~8 min walk
Hager Fiker Theatre — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 974 m · ~12 min walk
Z Arsema Pharmacy — 657 m · ~8 min walk
Addisu Gebeya mini bus Taxi — 585 m · ~7 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Ethiopian Birr, ETB
Use official banks or licensed forex bureaux in town; airport and hotel rates are poor, avoid black-market changers.
Cards are accepted in upscale hotels and supermarkets, but most local shops, taxis, and small eateries require cash.
10% in restaurants if service charge not included; round up taxi fares; small tips for hotel porters (20-50 birr).
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Street-side bunna (coffee) with sugar and a snack; around 10-15 birr per cup.
Injera with a vegetable or lentil stew at a local café; about 80-120 birr.
Tibs (grilled meat) with injera at a neighbourhood restaurant; main around 150-250 birr.
Bole area, around Stadium and Churchill Avenue, have popular evening food stalls selling grilled meats, shiro, and fried fish.
Local branches of 'Friendship' and 'Safari' supermarkets are common and fairly priced.
Mercato market is the largest open-air market; also check Bole area shop-lined streets for modern affordable clothing.
Public minibus taxis (blue/white) cost 5-10 birr per short hop; from airport take the Anbessa city bus (5 birr) or a shared minibus to Bole area.
Eat at local injera joints for lunch; use minibuses instead of taxis; buy coffee beans at the market rather than tourist 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 Tiga Hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 974 m · ~12 min walk — pharmacy · Z Arsema Pharmacy — 657 m · ~8 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 Tiga Hotel?
Request a room on a higher floor (2nd or 3rd) to minimize street noise from the Ring Road, as the hotel's single lift serves all four floors and stairs are available as an alternative. This hotel's location being off the Ring Road means it's still close enough to the city's main thoroughfare to experience some noise, but higher floors will reduce the disturbance.
Which rooms should I avoid at Tiga Hotel?
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor, as they may be noisier due to the hotel's main entrance and potential foot traffic.
Is Tiga Hotel noisy?
Be aware that the hotel's location near the Ring Road means there may be some traffic noise, especially during peak hours. Additionally, the hotel's single lift and stairs may create some noise when in use.
Which rooms have the best views at Tiga Hotel?
Unfortunately, the hotel's address on the Ring Road means that rooms won't have a direct view of the city's main attractions. However, higher floors may offer a view of the surrounding buildings and the cityscape.
What are insider tips for staying at Tiga Hotel?
When parking your vehicle, arrive early to secure a spot in the hotel's gated parking area, as it's first-come-first-served. If you plan to use the nearest public car park on Bole Sub-city Square, be prepared for a 50 ETB fee for 12 hours, and note that there's no overnight rate published.
What time is check-in at Tiga Hotel?
Check-in at Tiga Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Tiga Hotel have Wi-Fi?
Free unencrypted Wi-Fi throughout hotel, typical speed around 8 Mbps down / 4 Mbps up; no login required but reconnects after idle time.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Tiga Hotel?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Tiga Hotel?
Injera with a vegetable or lentil stew at a local café; about 80-120 birr.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Tiga Hotel?
Public minibus taxis (blue/white) cost 5-10 birr per short hop; from airport take the Anbessa city bus (5 birr) or a shared minibus to Bole area.
When is the best time to visit Addis Ababa?
October and November: after the heavy rains, skies clear, temperatures hover 15-22°C, and city parks bloom. December is also good: dry and mild, though Christmas markets crowd Bole Road.
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.