Ethiopia · Addis Ababa

Short-stay apartments in Addis Ababa.

Africa's diplomatic capital. Addis Ababa is home to the African Union, UN Economic Commission for Africa, and over 100 foreign embassies. At 2,355m above sea level, Ethiopia's capital is one of the world's highest cities — cool, welcoming, and extraordinary.

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Bole & Kazanchisprime areas
African Union HQdiplomatic hub
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Addis Ababa: where to stay

Bole — Addis's most modern district around Bole International Airport. Excellent restaurants, Bole Road nightlife, best access to international connections.
Kazanchis — central, close to the UN ECA and major embassies.
CMC / Old Airport — residential, good for longer stays and families.
Piazza — historic centre, Italian-influenced architecture from the brief occupation period.

For business: Bole or Kazanchis. For longer stays and families: CMC.

Why Addis Ababa

Addis Ababa was founded by Emperor Menelik II in 1886 and is one of the few African capitals never colonised. It is the seat of the African Union (AU), giving it extraordinary diplomatic significance. Ethiopian Airlines — consistently rated Africa's best airline — hubs here, making Addis a gateway to the entire continent and beyond.

Studio
ETB 3,000–7,000 / night
Bole and central
1 Bedroom
ETB 5,000–12,000 / night
Kazanchis and Bole
2 Bedroom
ETB 8,000–18,000 / night
Executive and family stays

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Addis Ababa: frequently asked

What is Addis Ababa known for?
Seat of the African Union, home of Ethiopian Airlines (Africa's best airline), the Ethnological Museum (in Haile Selassie's former palace), and the National Museum (home to Lucy — the 3.2 million year old hominid fossil).
Is Ethiopia safe for visitors?
Addis Ababa is generally safe for visitors. Standard urban precautions apply. The city has a large diplomatic community and well-developed visitor infrastructure.
What are the best day trips from Addis Ababa?
Debre Libanos Monastery (100 km north), Entoto Mountain (city views, eucalyptus forests), Melka Kunture prehistoric site, Lake Debre Zeit.

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