ማረፊያ Where to Stay
A curated list of quality, conference-friendly hotels, from the flagship Sheraton and airport-side Skylight to excellent upper-midrange options in Bole and Kazanchis.
Luxury & Five-Star
Addis Ababa's quality hotels cluster in three areas: Bole (near the airport), Kazanchis (the UN/diplomatic district), and the city center around Meskel Square. Every listing below includes a direct phone line, tap to call, and an email where available. Phone numbers are drawn from the hotels and the African Union's published Addis Ababa hotel directory; confirm details when you book.
The grande dame of Addis hospitality, palatial grounds, landscaped gardens, heated pools, and a legendary art collection. Frequent host of heads of state.
Ethiopian Airlines' vast flagship, 1,000+ rooms, 17 restaurants, and huge conference facilities, five minutes from Bole Airport. Ideal for fly-in delegates.
Sleek modern tower directly on Meskel Square, polished rooms, rooftop terrace, and one of the best central locations in the city.
A city institution since 1969 on 15 acres in the diplomatic district, thermally heated pool, gardens, tennis, and full business facilities.
Contemporary business hotel beside the UN Economic Commission for Africa, quiet, efficient, popular with international organizations.
Spacious serviced apartments with kitchens, ideal for longer stays, families, or delegates who want room to work.
Well-regarded five-star with a full spa and strong conference facilities, on the main road between airport and center.
Reliable international brand in Bole, comfortable rooms and easy airport access.
Modern Kazanchis high-rise with an indoor pool and generous rooms, steps from the UN district.
Polished five-star tower in Bole with panoramic city views and conference space.
Established conference hotel with large event halls and a central location.
Upper-Midrange
Long-standing local favorite with warm Ethiopian service in the UN district.
The Bole branch of the Jupiter family, close to the airport and Bole's restaurant scene.
Comfortable Bole option a short drive from the airport, popular with regional business travelers.
Stylish Bole four-star with well-appointed rooms and a good restaurant, a delegate favorite.
Contemporary Bole hotel with dependable service near the airport.
Established Bole business hotel attached to the Friendship shopping complex.
Quiet, well-run business hotel with spacious rooms and gardens.
Aviation-themed business hotel on Meskel Flower Road, midway between airport and Meskel Square.
Comfortable mid-city option with traditional Ethiopian touches.
Modern hotel with good facilities and easy access to the ring road.
Business hotel in the Bole 22 area with parkside surroundings.
Well-located Bole hotel from a trusted local hospitality group.
International-brand comfort in Bole with modern rooms and a rooftop.
Contemporary Bole hotel with bright rooms and attentive service.
Boutique-feel hotel near Bole Medhanealem, close to cafés and shops.
Sleek modern hotel minutes from the airport terminal, great for short stays.
Modern city-center hotel convenient to Churchill Avenue and the National Theatre district.
Contemporary boutique option in Bole with personable service.
November is peak conference season in Addis, book early and confirm airport pickup with your hotel. If you prefer walking to sessions, wait for the official venue announcement before choosing your district. Rates vary by season; verify prices and numbers directly with hotels or major booking platforms.
