Your stay — Barakat Hotel
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Hotel Facilities — Barakat Hotel
Free Wi-Fi in lobby and some rooms, capped at 2 Mbps. No paid upgrade available. Single device login per room.
No lift. The hotel has three floors served only by stairs.
No complimentary newspapers or digital newsstand. Common area TV shows Ethiopian news channels.
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop allowed from 10:00. Late check-out until 16:00 costs 50% of the night rate. Check-out by 11:00.
Free storage at reception for same-day arrivals and departures only.
Step entry at front door; no ramp or wheelchair-accessible rooms. No lifts or grab bars in bathrooms.
Free on-site parking for about 10 cars on a gravel lot behind the hotel. No valet or EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; a 500 ETB incidental hold on a credit card at check-in.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Place of worship: Masjid Jaama' (693 m · ~9 min walk)
- Place of worship: Masjid Abubakar (1.4 km · ~18 min walk)
- Place of worship: Masjid (1.5 km · ~18 min walk)
- Place of worship: Masjid Al-Barri (1.5 km · ~19 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Minna Mall — 449 m · ~6 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Wogagen bank — 468 m · ~6 min walk
Towfik Pharmacy — 811 m · ~10 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Ethiopian Birr, ETB
Most travellers change USD or EUR at banks or licensed forex bureaux in Jijiga; avoid the airport or tourist bureaux where rates are poor.
Cards are rarely accepted outside major hotels; bring cash in Birr for daily purchases. Mobile money is not common for visitors.
Not expected, but rounding up the bill or leaving 10-20 Birr at a restaurant is appreciated. Taxis don't expect tips; hotel staff may get 50-100 Birr for extra service.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A small cup of strong Ethiopian coffee from a street kiosk or market stall costs about 10-15 ETB.
A plate of *injera* with *wat* (stew) from a local eatery runs around 80-120 ETB.
A main dish of grilled meat or pasta in a modest restaurant costs about 150-200 ETB.
Cheap eats are concentrated around the main bus station and the central market area (Suuq). Try *sambusa* (fried pastries) or roasted corn.
Small local supermarkets like *Jijiga General Store* or *Al-Tawhid Supermarket* stock basics and bottled water.
Jijiga's main market (Suuq) sells second-hand clothing and local fabrics at low prices; no high-street chains.
Blue-and-white minibuses (locals call them *bajaj* or *tuk-tuks*) cost 10-20 ETB per ride within town. From the airport, a shared minibus into town is about 50 ETB per person.
1) Exchange money in Jijiga town, not at the airport. 2) Eat at local *tella* (home-brew) houses for the cheapest meals. 3) Walk or take minibuses, not taxis, for short trips.
Emergency Contacts
JijigaFor reliable backup, contact the Ethiopian Federal Police hotline at 911 or your embassy. The UK Consulate in Addis Ababa works 24/7: +251-11-617-0100.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Jijiga, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Barakat Hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Wogagen bank — 468 m · ~6 min walk — pharmacy · Towfik Pharmacy — 811 m · ~10 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Jijiga town centre → Wendimamoj Hotel
💡 Blue-and-white minibuses run along the main road. Wave one down near the central market—the hotel is a short walk from the 'Dekatte' stop. Have exact change.
Anywhere in Jijiga → Wendimamoj Hotel
💡 Ride and ZayRide work sporadically here; best to download both apps before arriving. Drivers often cancel—call them directly after booking. Pay via mobile money if you have it.
Jijiga Airport (JIJ) → Wendimamoj Hotel
💡 Negotiate the fare before getting in—drivers often quote 600 birr. A fair price is 400 birr for the 12-km drive into town. Pay in small notes.
Jijiga Terminal (Bushoftu) → Wendimamoj Hotel area
💡 The bus drops you at the 'Kebele 08' junction. From there, it's a 5-minute walk east. Don't take it during rush hour (7:30-8:30 AM, 4:30-5:30 PM) as it gets packed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Barakat Hotel?
Check-in at Barakat Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Barakat Hotel have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi in lobby and some rooms, capped at 2 Mbps. No paid upgrade available. Single device login per room.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Barakat Hotel?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Barakat Hotel?
A plate of *injera* with *wat* (stew) from a local eatery runs around 80-120 ETB.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Barakat Hotel?
Blue-and-white minibuses (locals call them *bajaj* or *tuk-tuks*) cost 10-20 ETB per ride within town. From the airport, a shared minibus into town is about 50 ETB per person.
Top Attractions in Jijiga
💡 Grab a coffee from a nearby kiosk and sit under the big acacia tree for people-watching.
💡 Go on Saturday mornings for the camel trading section; bring small notes for bargaining and keep valuables in a front pocket.
💡 Read the plaques first — they're in Somali and English — then cross the street to the tea stall for qat-free chat with locals.
💡 Ask the custodian to unlock the back room — it has an impressive collection of dervish-era swords.
💡 Visit early morning to see locals in prayer; bring a torch for the darker chambers.