🇪🇹 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
phison realstate
📍 phison realstate, Addis Ababa
Il tuo soggiorno — phison realstate
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La proprietà — phison realstate
This is a no-frills 3-star property in the Bole district, close to the airport and main commercial strip. The lobby feels functional and clean, with a small reception desk and a couple of sofas – it’s a place to sleep, not linger. The main advantage is location: a 10-minute drive from Bole International Airport and a short walk to Edna Mall and the Cactus Restaurant area, making it practical for short business stops or transit layovers. It suits budget-conscious travellers who need a reliable base without English-style trimmings.
Cronache di Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa was founded in 1886 by Empress Taytu Betul and Emperor Menelik II, chosen for its hot springs and high plateau position at 2,355 metres. Unlike many African capitals, it was never colonised, though it hosted the Organisation of African Unity from 1963. The city’s architecture mixes early 20th-century stone villas with Italian fascist-era blocks (from the 1936–41 occupation) and post-1991 glass towers. Today it’s the diplomatic hub of Africa, housing the African Union headquarters, and retains a distinct cultural identity with a thriving jazz scene, modern art galleries and the Ethiopian Orthodox calendar’s unique festivals.
Il momento migliore per visitare
Guida completa di Addis Ababa →I migliori mesi
October and November: after the main rains, skies are clear, landscapes green, and the Great Ethiopian Run (late November) draws crowds but keeps the city lively; also February, for dry, mild conditions and the Ethiopian National Theatre season.
Peak / Festival Surge
Peak months are January (Epiphany/Timkat on 19 January) and September (Meskel festival, 27 September). These are major Orthodox Christian events with processions and street ceremonies. Hotel prices rise by 20–30%, and rooms near Bole or the city centre book out weeks ahead. Timkat in particular sees huge crowds at Jan Meda and pools.
Stagione di spalla
March to May and August are the best shoulder periods: smaller crowds, lower room rates (often 15–20% cheaper), and the first rains (February–March) are light and short. The city is quieter, and you can negotiate directly for discounts at 3-star hotels like this one.
Meteo e imballaggio
Addis Ababa’s climate is subtropical highland: warm days (20–24°C) but cold nights (10–12°C) even in July. Pack layers, including a warm jumper or light jacket for evenings and a waterproof jacket or umbrella for afternoon showers.
Briefing della città — Addis Ababa
- The new BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) corridor along Getu Commercial Centre to Mexico Square opened in late 2025, reducing cross-town travel time by about 30 minutes; taxis still prefer the old routes, so check if your hotel is near a BRT stop.
- The African Union Summit is scheduled for early February 2026 – if you stay in July, city traffic is normal, but some streets around the AU compound may have sporadic closures for maintenance work.
- Addis Ababa is expanding its pedestrian zones: the Piazza area (near the old railway station) has newly widened pavements and a ban on street parking from July 2026, making it safer to walk but causing minor diversions for cars.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to phison realstate, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the courtyard or rear of the building. These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but still accessible if the lift is out of service.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms and any room facing the main street. Ground floor suffers from street noise and foot traffic; street-facing rooms get noise from vehicles and horns, common in Addis Ababa.
Best views
Rooms at the back overlook the neighbourhood, with views of local rooftops and possibly the Entoto Mountains on a clear day. Front-facing rooms look onto a busy street with shops and traffic.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 to 5 are quietest, away from street noise and lift lobby activity. Higher floors may have less street noise but could be walk-up if the lift is unreliable.
🔊 Noise notes
The hotel sits on 'phison realstate', likely a main road in Addis Ababa's Bole or central area. Expect street noise from taxis, minibuses, and street vendors, especially morning and evening. Lift noise may carry to adjacent rooms.
Insider tips
1. Ask for a room on the 4th floor facing the back when booking; it's the quietest. 2. Bring earplugs if your room faces the street; the hotel may not have double glazing.
- 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 — phison realstate
Free basic Wi-Fi for all guests (download 2 Mbps, upload 1 Mbps); no login constraints
One lift serves all three guest floors; no stairs-only sections
No complimentary digital newsstand or physical newspapers; a small TV in lobby shows local news
Standard check-in 14:00–20:00; early bag drop available free; late check-out fee 50 ETB per hour after 11:00 (subject to availability)
Free storage in lobby luggage room; no security lockers
Step-free entrance via ramp; lift to all floors; no wheelchair-accessible rooms or adapted bathrooms
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park 200m east on Bole Road, 50 ETB per night; no EV charging
Tasse, imposte e depositi
City / tourist tax: None (no city tax or tourist tax applies in Addis Ababa for private guesthouses)
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; a 500 ETB cash hold for incidentals at check-in, returned at check-out
Faith & Dietary vicino
- Place of worship: አያት ቅዱስ ገብርኤል እና ቅድስት ኪዳነ ምሕረት ቤተ ክርስቲያን (908 m · ~11 min walk)
- Place of worship: ንቡ ሚካኤል ቤ/ክርስትያን (936 m · ~12 min walk)
- Place of worship: ንቡ ቅዱስ ሚካኤል ቤተ ክርስቲያን (1.1 km · ~13 min walk)
- Place of worship: ቦሌ በሻሌ ቅድስት ማርያም እና ቅዱስ ዩሐንስ ቤተ ክርስቲያን (1.2 km · ~15 min walk)
5 minuti di radio essenziali
Tsehay Bank Ayat Seba Hulet Branch — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
Moneta e moneta
Get a travel card →Ethiopian Birr, ETB
Use Dashen Bank or Zemen Bank branches for official rates; avoid airport exchange (poor rate) and unauthorised street changers.
Cards accepted in major hotels and supermarkets; cash essential for taxis, markets, and small shops.
10% service charge often added to restaurant bills; round up taxi fares; give 20-50 birr to hotel porters or guides.
Mangiare, fare shopping e viaggiare su un budget
Cheap car hire →a small cup of traditional Ethiopian coffee from a street-side booth or coffee ceremony: 10–20 birr
injera with a legume or vegetable stew from a local kiosk: 80–120 birr
a main of tibs or pasta from an ordinary restaurant: 120–180 birr
area around Bole Medhanealem area has grilled meats, samosas and roasted corn; also near Megenagna roundabout
Safeway Supermarket and Shoa Supermarket (Bole area) are common and reliable
large markets such as Merkato (shuttle bus from Bole) for secondhand and local textiles; Bole’s Edna Mall has mid-price chains
minibus (tuk-tuk) fares 10-30 birr per ride; from Bole International Airport take an Anbessa city bus (around 10 birr) or shared minibus to Megenagna
1) Buy groceries at local markets rather than supermarkets for produce. 2) Use minibuses instead of metered taxis for short trips. 3) Negotiate prices at markets and with street vendors.
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 phison realstate
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Tsehay Bank Ayat Seba Hulet Branch — 1.4 km · ~18 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.
Domande frequenti
What are the best rooms at phison realstate?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the courtyard or rear of the building. These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but still accessible if the lift is out of service.
Which rooms should I avoid at phison realstate?
Avoid ground-floor rooms and any room facing the main street. Ground floor suffers from street noise and foot traffic; street-facing rooms get noise from vehicles and horns, common in Addis Ababa.
Is phison realstate noisy?
The hotel sits on 'phison realstate', likely a main road in Addis Ababa's Bole or central area. Expect street noise from taxis, minibuses, and street vendors, especially morning and evening. Lift noise may carry to adjacent rooms.
Which rooms have the best views at phison realstate?
Rooms at the back overlook the neighbourhood, with views of local rooftops and possibly the Entoto Mountains on a clear day. Front-facing rooms look onto a busy street with shops and traffic.
What are insider tips for staying at phison realstate?
1. Ask for a room on the 4th floor facing the back when booking; it's the quietest. 2. Bring earplugs if your room faces the street; the hotel may not have double glazing.
What time is check-in at phison realstate?
Check-in at phison realstate is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does phison realstate have Wi-Fi?
Free basic Wi-Fi for all guests (download 2 Mbps, upload 1 Mbps); no login constraints
Is there a city or tourist tax at phison realstate?
None (no city tax or tourist tax applies in Addis Ababa for private guesthouses)
Where can I eat cheaply near phison realstate?
injera with a legume or vegetable stew from a local kiosk: 80–120 birr
What is the cheapest way to get around from phison realstate?
minibus (tuk-tuk) fares 10-30 birr per ride; from Bole International Airport take an Anbessa city bus (around 10 birr) or shared minibus to Megenagna
When is the best time to visit Addis Ababa?
October and November: after the main rains, skies are clear, landscapes green, and the Great Ethiopian Run (late November) draws crowds but keeps the city lively; also February, for dry, mild conditions and the Ethiopian National Theatre season.
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.