Where to Stay in Piazza, Ciro

The historic core of Addis Ababa, centred on the old railway station and the 1930s architecture. It’s the city’s most recognisable square and a transport hub.

✦ The vibe

Bustling, slightly chaotic, with a nostalgic early-20th-century feel.

👤 Best for

First-time visitors, budget travellers, anyone wanting to be in the thick of old Addis.

🏨 Where to stay

Mostly budget hotels and guesthouses around the square; cheaper than Bole. Expect simple, no-frills rooms.

🚇 Getting around

Very walkable for a few blocks; the area is a minibus and taxi junction. 20 minutes by taxi to Bole International Airport.

📍 Nearby

The old railway station (disused), St George’s Cathedral.

Best hotels in Piazza

6 hotels ranked by how close they are to Piazza

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