🇪🇹 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Meskel Flower
📍 Addis Ababa
tu estancia — Meskel Flower
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La propiedad — Meskel Flower
Meskel Flower has the feel of a calm, well-kept guesthouse that happens to have a small pool and a bar. The lobby is tiled, clean and quiet, with potted plants and a receptionist who actually knows the neighbourhood. It suits the budget-conscious traveller who values reliable Wi-Fi, hot water and a decent breakfast over frills. The USP is its location in the Bole district, a short walk from the airport road and the Edna Mall area.
Crónicas de Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa was founded in 1886 by Empress Taytu Betul, who chose the mineral hot springs that still supply water to the city. Emperor Menelik II expanded the imperial palace here, and the city grew rapidly after the railway connected it to Djibouti in 1917. Post-Italian occupation, modernist buildings like the Africa Hall and the old Hilton defined the centre, while today’s skyline is a jumble of high-rises, metal-roofed homes and eucalyptus groves. It remains the diplomatic capital of Africa, hosting the African Union, and its cultural identity mixes Orthodox tradition with a lively coffee ceremony scene.
El mejor momento para visitar
Guía completa de Addis Ababa →Los mejores meses
October to February is ideal: dry, sunny days with clear skies and manageable crowds. December is particularly good for pleasant walking weather.
Peak / Festival Surge
July and August are the wettest and busiest months for international conferences and diaspora visits. Hotel prices can spike 20-30% in August for the Great Ethiopian Run and Meskel festival preparations. The rainy season means frequent afternoon downpours.
La temporada del hombro
March and April offer mild weather with lighter crowds and cheaper rooms. You’ll still get some showers, but discounts of 15-20% are common.
Tiempo y embalaje
Addis is at 2,355 metres, so evenings can be chilly even in July; pack a fleece or light jacket. The city’s daily rain tends to come in short, heavy bursts in the afternoon, so always carry a compact umbrella.
Briefing en vivo de la ciudad — Addis Ababa
- The light rail system has reduced weekend service due to maintenance; allow extra time for cross-town travel, especially to the Merkato area.
- A new pedestrianised zone opened around the Africa Avenue (Bole Road) in early 2026, with more outdoor cafés and seating, good for an evening stroll near the hotel.
- July is peak rainy season in Addis, so expect flight delays and muddy potholes on side streets; pack clothes that dry quickly.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Meskel Flower, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on an upper floor, facing away from the main road. The higher floors (likely 4th and above, if the hotel has a lift) will have less street noise and slightly better air.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st or 2nd floor overlooking the street — Addis Ababa roads are busy and dusty, and lower floors pick up all the traffic rumble and exhaust fumes.
Best views
The best view will be from an upper floor room at the rear or side of the building, overlooking the hotel's inner courtyard or neighbouring low-rise buildings, not the street.
Quietest floors
Floors 3–5 (assuming the hotel has no more than 5 floors) tend to be quieter because they're above street level but not directly under a roof where water tanks or equipment hum.
🔊 Noise notes
Street noise from Addis Ababa traffic (horns, minibuses, tuk-tuks) is constant during the day and picks up again early morning. The lift shaft can also carry clanking sounds to adjacent rooms.
Insider tips
1) If you arrive by car, ask reception about any gated parking — street parking in Addis can be tight and unguarded. 2) Request a quiet room at booking, and call the day before to confirm it's on an upper floor facing away from the street.
- 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
Instalaciones hoteleras — Meskel Flower
Free Wi-Fi in all rooms and lobby, speed around 10 Mbps, no login required but ask for password at reception
One lift serves all 4 floors; no stairs-only sections
No digital newsstand; a few English-language newspapers at front desk (The Reporter, Addis Standard) – first come, first served
Check-in from 14:00, early bag-drop from 10:00; late check-out until 12:00 for 500 ETB, after 12:00 charged half night's rate
Free storage for same-day arrivals/departures; overnight storage not available
Step-free entrance via ramp at side door; lift fits standard wheelchair; no grab bars in bathrooms; narrow corridors limit some turns
Free on-site parking for 8 cars (first-come); no valet; nearest public car park is Bole Parking Garage 500m away (30 ETB/night); no EV charging
Tarifas, Impuestos y Depósitos
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: 50% advance deposit required at booking; 500 ETB incidental hold at check-in via cash or card
Faith & Dietary cerca de
- Place of worship: ደብረ ይባቤ ቅዱስ ያሬድ ቤተ ክርስቲያን በ፲፱፻፵፰ ዓ.ም ተመሠረተ (336 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: St.Yared church (342 m · ~4 min walk)
- Place of worship: ህያው ቃል ቤተክርስቲያን (1.3 km · ~16 min walk)
- Mosque: Kera Mosque (1.5 km · ~19 min walk)
Estilo de vida y recreación local
Sofia Mall — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk
5 minutos de radio esenciales
Nearest — 447 m · ~6 min walk
Shifa Drug Store — 1.1 km · ~13 min walk
Lancha — 555 m · ~7 min walk
Dinero y moneda
Get a travel card →Ethiopian Birr, ETB
Use bank ATMs for the best rates; poor rates at airport and hotel bureaux.
Cards accepted in mid-range shops and hotels, but cash is king in markets and taxis.
10% in restaurants if service charge not included; round up taxi fares; small tips for hotel porters.
Comer, comprar y viajar en un presupuesto
Cheap car hire →Espresso or macchiato at a local café around 15–25 Birr.
Injera with shiro or tibs from a street-side tej bet, about 40–80 Birr.
A main of kitfo or fish in a local restaurant, roughly 60–100 Birr.
Around Bole Medhanialem or Mercato areas: samosas, grilled corn, and suya (spiced meat sticks).
Supermarkets like Friendship or Lucky, with reliable basics.
Mercato market for fabrics and affordable ready-made clothes.
Minibus (blue/white taxis) for 2–5 Birr per ride; airport shuttle or minibus to Piazza from Bole Airport.
Eat at local cafés rather than hotel restaurants; buy water in bulk at supermarkets; use shared minibuses instead of private taxis.
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 Meskel Flower
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 447 m · ~6 min walk — pharmacy · Shifa Drug Store — 1.1 km · ~13 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →En torno a
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.
Sobre 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...
Preguntas frecuentes
What are the best rooms at Meskel Flower?
Request a room on an upper floor, facing away from the main road. The higher floors (likely 4th and above, if the hotel has a lift) will have less street noise and slightly better air.
Which rooms should I avoid at Meskel Flower?
Avoid rooms on the 1st or 2nd floor overlooking the street — Addis Ababa roads are busy and dusty, and lower floors pick up all the traffic rumble and exhaust fumes.
Is Meskel Flower noisy?
Street noise from Addis Ababa traffic (horns, minibuses, tuk-tuks) is constant during the day and picks up again early morning. The lift shaft can also carry clanking sounds to adjacent rooms.
Which rooms have the best views at Meskel Flower?
The best view will be from an upper floor room at the rear or side of the building, overlooking the hotel's inner courtyard or neighbouring low-rise buildings, not the street.
What are insider tips for staying at Meskel Flower?
1) If you arrive by car, ask reception about any gated parking — street parking in Addis can be tight and unguarded. 2) Request a quiet room at booking, and call the day before to confirm it's on an upper floor facing away from the street.
What time is check-in at Meskel Flower?
Check-in at Meskel Flower is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Meskel Flower have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi in all rooms and lobby, speed around 10 Mbps, no login required but ask for password at reception
Is there a city or tourist tax at Meskel Flower?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Meskel Flower?
Injera with shiro or tibs from a street-side tej bet, about 40–80 Birr.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Meskel Flower?
Minibus (blue/white taxis) for 2–5 Birr per ride; airport shuttle or minibus to Piazza from Bole Airport.
When is the best time to visit Addis Ababa?
October to February is ideal: dry, sunny days with clear skies and manageable crowds. December is particularly good for pleasant walking weather.
Principales atracciones en 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.