Eastern Ethiopia
This delightfully old-fashioned relic of French railway days (1904) is without frills but it's high on atmosphere, with whitewashed walls, birds in the…
Must-see hotels in Ethiopia
Northern Ethiopia
Just past the turn-off to the monastery along the main Addis–Bahir Dar road, this simple lodge makes the most of its gorge views and is a popular pit stop…
Eastern Ethiopia
This attractive place right above the falls has rustic yet serviceable wood-and-stone tukuls and a restaurant with awesome views. Aside from the setting,…
Eastern Ethiopia
If you’re looking for a casual place to unwind, then look no further. Refreshingly out of the ordinary, the nine rooms have a semitraditional theme and…
Eastern Ethiopia
The friendliest option by far is this family-run hotel on the cliff above the Awash River, where you might see crocodiles in the day. Rooms are small and…
Southern Ethiopia
This hotel has three levels of rooms in an old and a more recent building. They’re old-fashioned and a bit overpriced, but you're paying a premium for the…
Southern Ethiopia
Thanks to a canopy of lush mango trees, there’s plenty of shade at this attractive campsite next to the Kaske River. The ablution block is cleaner than…
Eastern Ethiopia
Popular with Addis Ababa’s elite, this is a massive but attractive resort – the only one on Lake Kuriftu. There’s a wide variety of spacious, spick-and…
Southern Ethiopia
If fancy decor is not the question, but hygiene, location and solid amenities are high on your list, then this salmon three-storey edifice near the main…
Southern Ethiopia
Dinsho Lodge is located above park headquarters (park fee applicable) and surrounded by endemic species; a stay here is a no-brainer. It feels more like…
Southern Ethiopia
This smart resort has a spectacular location on Lake Langano's northeastern shore and is set in beautifully landscaped gardens. It comprises 29 well-sized…
Addis Ababa
Friendly, immaculately well kept, supremely comfortable with beds that seem custom designed to give sweet dreams, endless piping-hot water and a quiet…
Southern Ethiopia
This sprawling place serves four-star luxury in a completely Ethiopian way – think dated design and uninspiring architecture. There’s a large variety of…
Southern Ethiopia
The pink concrete pavilions are plain and overpriced but well maintained. If you're counting the birrs, the budget rooms in a separate block are smaller…
Eastern Ethiopia
This solid, no-frills four-storey option is deservedly popular with tour operators. Rooms in the main building are comfortable, serviceable and fairly…
Eastern Ethiopia
Spread out over three hectares along the sloping shores of Lake Babogaya, this sprawling resort features enormous stone-and-wood bungalows scattered in a…
Addis Ababa
The small, attractive rooms of this intimate business-class hotel, which come with either a deep, relaxing bath or a space-age shower far too complicated…
Northern Ethiopia
This place has four simple but almost-cosy upper-floor bedrooms, plus a lounge with fireplace and a kitchen. It’s still quite rustic, but small…
Addis Ababa
Refurbished in 2012, this large business hotel is already showing signs of age. The rooms are large and we like the balconies with reasonable city views …
Eastern Ethiopia
Once the town’s flashiest digs, Dreamland has lost some of its sheen but provides some of the best Bishoftu views. All rooms have richly polished…
Southern Ethiopia
The most obvious choice for tight-fisted travellers, not so much because of its inherent merits, but because of the lack of competitors in this price…
Addis Ababa
It may be part of an international chain, but this appealing hotel has sophisticated rooms with more character than most in this price range.The location…
Lalibela
Ask many locals which is Lalibela's best hotel, and they'll tell you this place. It's certainly the biggest with 100 rooms, and while it does have a…
Northern Ethiopia
This is the best available hotel. Turn into the entrance and it looks inviting, but enter and you’ll find deferred maintenance and a lack of hot water in…
Southern Ethiopia
An excellent addition to Sodo’s sleeping scene, this professionally run outfit is kept in top nick and features a fine selection of cheerful rooms with…
Southern Ethiopia
The Orit has been smartened up and is now a favourite among tour operators. The cheaper rooms are quite spartan, but the ones in the newer two-storey wing…
Eastern Ethiopia
This well-regarded venture provides an excellent level of comfort and service and is a more intimate alternative to a resort. The 45 sun-filled rooms…
Eastern Ethiopia
Semera isn't overrun with upmarket accommodation, but this well-managed venture on the road to Logiya just about works out. It scores high on amenities,…
Eastern Ethiopia
This locally recommended establishment has friendly service, well-maintained if simple rooms and a generally welcoming atmosphere. Precious perks include…
Southern Ethiopia
Jinka Resort's best asset is its leafy grounds – it's set in a lovely section of forest just east of the town centre. Rooms are no-frills yet cleanish;…
Southern Ethiopia
Long the top dog in these parts, this one-time classy place isn’t bad, but it simply charges way too much for its unadorned rooms with soft mattresses and…
Eastern Ethiopia
On the Mille end of Logiya, Nazret 2 is a reliable and well-managed venture. The cheapest rooms are fan cooled and very simple; the more expensive ones…
Lalibela
Built by two former tour guides who received a miraculous business loan from a generous tourist, this comfortable hotel has an enviable perch with great…
Addis Ababa
This shining white place offers one of the better budget deals in Addis. It’s all very clean, though the bathrooms are a little cramped. It’s also well…
Southern Ethiopia
The pluses at this budget set-up are its leafy surrounds and its peaceful location in a side street south of the centre. Rooms are utterly without frills…
Eastern Ethiopia
The Afaf won't inspire romance but has a low-key backpacker vibe and is deservedly popular with budget travellers. The rooms are ordinary, but a steal at…
Southern Ethiopia
If you want no surprises and no hassles, you'll strike gold at the Framont. Service is everything it should be – no more, no less – while the…
Bahre Negash International Resort
Northern Ethiopia
High on a hill overlooking the city at the entrance to town as you're coming from Gonder, the Bahre Negash has fine views from its city-facing rooms –…
Eastern Ethiopia
Opened in 2016, this high-rise on the main thoroughfare is aimed mainly at a business clientele and NGO workers, but the overall package is appealing,…
Addis Ababa
Hidden in the maze of lanes to the east of the train station, this campground, the sole overlanders’ party in the city, is a cramped area occasionally…
