Il tuo soggiorno — ብሎክ 207/Block 207
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La proprietà — ብሎክ 207/Block 207
Block 207 is a no-fuss three-star in the Bole district, built around a concrete courtyard with a small coffee bar and a reliable lift. The lobby feels like a working hub — reception staff handle check-ins briskly, locals meet friends on the leather sofas, and the air smells of roasted beans. It suits the traveller who wants a clean bed and a safe base near the airport, not boutique charm or nightlife.
Cronache di Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa was founded in 1886 by Emperor Menelik II and Empress Taytu Betul, who chose the hot springs at the base of Mount Entoto for a new capital. The city’s early architecture mixed traditional tukul huts with imported Italian stonework, and later neo-fascist blocks during the Derg era left a grey, concrete centre. Today, Bole and Kazanchis bristle with glass skyscrapers and Chinese-built expressways, yet the city keeps its energy in open-air markets like Merkato and the daily coffee ceremony.
Il momento migliore per visitare
Guida completa di Addis Ababa →I migliori mesi
October and November are ideal — the long rains have stopped, the dust settles, and the sky is clear for views of Entoto. Crowds are thin because it sits between the main rainy season and the Christmas rush.
Peak / Festival Surge
September is the busiest month: Ethiopian New Year (Enkutatash) on 11 September, plus the end of the long rains, bring domestic tourists and diaspora returnees. Hotels in Bole often raise rates by 20–30% during this period, and bookings need to be made weeks ahead.
Stagione di spalla
June is a true shoulder month — the short rains have passed, the city is quieter, and hotels often drop tariffs. You get mild days and fewer crowds at tourist sites like the National Museum and St George’s Cathedral.
Meteo e imballaggio
Addis sits at 2,355 metres, so it’s never really hot; daytime highs rarely pass 24°C and nights drop to 10°C. Pack layers: a light waterproof jacket for sudden showers and a fleece or jumper for the evening chill.
Briefing della città — Addis Ababa
- The new Bole–Meskel Square flyover opened in early 2026, cutting travel time to the airport terminal from Block 207 to under ten minutes, but expect residual lane closures on the side streets through July.
- Addis Ababa’s light rail resumed full service on Line 1 after a six-month track upgrade; the Bole station is a 15-minute walk from the hotel, good for cheap hops to the city centre.
- Construction noise: a high-rise block is going up next door with weekday drilling 8am–5pm, so pack earplugs if you need a quiet afternoon nap.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to ብሎክ 207/Block 207, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floor 4 or 5, facing away from Bole Road (the quieter courtyard side). These upper floors minimise street noise from the busy Mexico Square junction and lift traffic. The ground-floor accessible room (if needed) is also a solid choice for convenience.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floors 1-2 facing Bole Road — they catch the worst of the traffic rumble and pedestrian noise from the square. Also skip rooms adjacent to the single lift shaft on any floor; the lift motor and door clatter can be intrusive, especially in older buildings like this.
Best views
Rooms on upper floors (4-6) facing Bole Road give a decent view of Mexico Square’s traffic circle and the city skyline, but come with noise trade-off. For a quieter outlook, the rear-facing rooms look over neighbouring residential blocks and the hotel’s small courtyard — less dramatic but more restful.
Quietest floors
Floors 3, 4, 5, and 6. The higher you go, the less street noise penetrates, but floor 5 is the sweet spot — well above street level without being at the top where lift mechanics sometimes hum. Floor 3 is acceptable if north-facing.
🔊 Noise notes
Bole Road is a major arterial, so traffic noise picks up from 7am onward and continues until late evening. Mexico Square junction adds bus and minibus honking. The single lift can be slow, causing hallway wait-chatter. No on-site bar or restaurant is confirmed to be a noise source, but guests report occasional street music from nearby cafes.
Insider tips
1. Arrive early for the 8 free parking spots — they fill by 10am. Otherwise, use Bole Mini Park Plaza (5 ETB/hour, 5-min walk). 2. The lift login for WiFi uses your room number and surname — save the instruction card in your room, as reception sometimes forgets to mention it.
- 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
strutture alberghiere — ብሎክ 207/Block 207
Free throughout, average speed 15 Mbps; login via room number and surname
One lift serves all 6 floors; stairs available as backup
No newspaper service
Standard check-in 14:00; early bag drop available from 10:00 at reception; late check-out until 18:00 costs 50% of nightly rate, subject to availability
Free storage for up to 24 hours after checkout
Step-free entry via ramp at main entrance; one ground-floor accessible room available; no grab bars in showers
On-site unguarded parking for 8 cars (free, first-come); nearest public parking at Bole Mini Park Plaza, 5 ETB per hour, no EV charging
Tasse, imposte e depositi
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full payment required at booking; incidental hold of 500 ETB at check-in (credit card or cash)
Faith & Dietary vicino
- Place of worship: ቀርሳ ፈለገ ብርሃን ቅድስት ልደታ ለማርያምና አቡነ ገብረ መንፈስ ቅዱስ ቤተ ክትስቲያን (929 m · ~12 min walk)
- Church: ሳሎ ጊዮርጊስ ቤተ ክርስቲያን / Salo Giyorgis Church (1.5 km · ~19 min walk)
- Place of worship: ሣሎ ደብረ ፀሀይ ቅዱስ ጊዮርጊስ ቤተ ክርስቲያን በ፲፰፻፳፰ ዓ.ም የተመሠረተ (1.5 km · ~19 min walk)
5 minuti di radio essenziali
Nearest — 409 m · ~5 min walk
Kenuma Drug Store — 695 m · ~9 min walk
Natanim Mini Market — 819 m · ~10 min walk
Addis Ababa-Kality Railway Station — 2.8 km · ~35 min walk
Moneta e moneta
Get a travel card →Ethiopian Birr, ETB
Change money at official forex bureaux or banks in Bole area for decent rates; avoid airport or hotel exchanges, which give poor rates.
Visa and Mastercard accepted at major hotels, supermarkets, and upmarket restaurants in Bole; smaller shops and taxis are cash-only, and mobile pay (like Telebirr) is common but requires local SIM.
10-15% at restaurants if service charge not added; round up taxi fares; hotel porters 20-50 birr.
Mangiare, fare shopping e viaggiare su un budget
Cheap car hire →A small cup of traditional Ethiopian coffee from a roadside kiosk or street stall costs around 10-15 birr.
A filling platter of injera with a lentil or veggie stew from a local cafeteria — about 80-120 birr.
A main dish of tibs or kitfo with injera at a modest local restaurant — roughly 150-200 birr.
Look for street-side stalls around Bole Medhane Alem, Meskel Square, or near bus stations; samosas, roasted corn, and shiro are common cheap eats.
Branches of Friends Supermarket, Bela Bela, or Bisrate Gabriel are common in Bole for everyday groceries.
For affordable high-street clothing, check the Edna Mall area in Bole or the Shola Market; traditional fabrics cost little at Mercato area.
Blue-and-white minibus taxis cost 8-12 birr for most local journeys; the cheapest airport-to-Bole way is to walk 5 minutes to the main road and flag down a minibus (about 10 birr) — but for luggage, a bajaj (tuk-tuk) for 50-100 birr works well.
1) Eat at 'bet amora' (tuck shops) and low-key local restaurants, not tourist-facing cafes. 2) Use Telebirr mobile money if you have a local SIM — many small vendors give discounts. 3) Haggle politely at markets, but be fair; avoid buying bottled water at tourist prices — buy 1.5L from supermarkets for 15-20 birr.
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 ብሎክ 207/Block 207
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 409 m · ~5 min walk — pharmacy · Kenuma Drug Store — 695 m · ~9 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Girare intorno
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.
Informazioni su 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...
Domande frequenti
What are the best rooms at ብሎክ 207/Block 207?
Request a room on floor 4 or 5, facing away from Bole Road (the quieter courtyard side). These upper floors minimise street noise from the busy Mexico Square junction and lift traffic. The ground-floor accessible room (if needed) is also a solid choice for convenience.
Which rooms should I avoid at ብሎክ 207/Block 207?
Avoid rooms on floors 1-2 facing Bole Road — they catch the worst of the traffic rumble and pedestrian noise from the square. Also skip rooms adjacent to the single lift shaft on any floor; the lift motor and door clatter can be intrusive, especially in older buildings like this.
Is ብሎክ 207/Block 207 noisy?
Bole Road is a major arterial, so traffic noise picks up from 7am onward and continues until late evening. Mexico Square junction adds bus and minibus honking. The single lift can be slow, causing hallway wait-chatter. No on-site bar or restaurant is confirmed to be a noise source, but guests report occasional street music from nearby cafes.
Which rooms have the best views at ብሎክ 207/Block 207?
Rooms on upper floors (4-6) facing Bole Road give a decent view of Mexico Square’s traffic circle and the city skyline, but come with noise trade-off. For a quieter outlook, the rear-facing rooms look over neighbouring residential blocks and the hotel’s small courtyard — less dramatic but more restful.
What are insider tips for staying at ብሎክ 207/Block 207?
1. Arrive early for the 8 free parking spots — they fill by 10am. Otherwise, use Bole Mini Park Plaza (5 ETB/hour, 5-min walk). 2. The lift login for WiFi uses your room number and surname — save the instruction card in your room, as reception sometimes forgets to mention it.
What time is check-in at ብሎክ 207/Block 207?
Check-in at ብሎክ 207/Block 207 is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does ብሎክ 207/Block 207 have Wi-Fi?
Free throughout, average speed 15 Mbps; login via room number and surname
Is there a city or tourist tax at ብሎክ 207/Block 207?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near ብሎክ 207/Block 207?
A filling platter of injera with a lentil or veggie stew from a local cafeteria — about 80-120 birr.
What is the cheapest way to get around from ብሎክ 207/Block 207?
Blue-and-white minibus taxis cost 8-12 birr for most local journeys; the cheapest airport-to-Bole way is to walk 5 minutes to the main road and flag down a minibus (about 10 birr) — but for luggage, a bajaj (tuk-tuk) for 50-100 birr works well.
When is the best time to visit Addis Ababa?
October and November are ideal — the long rains have stopped, the dust settles, and the sky is clear for views of Entoto. Crowds are thin because it sits between the main rainy season and the Christmas rush.
Principali attrazioni a 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.