Guidebook for Addis Ababa
Food Scene
This is an area near university, with plenty of restaurants and cafes at decent prices. The nicest one is probably Romina, where i used to eat everyday, when I taught at Addis AbabaUniversity
Arat Kilo station
King George VI StreetThis is an area near university, with plenty of restaurants and cafes at decent prices. The nicest one is probably Romina, where i used to eat everyday, when I taught at Addis AbabaUniversity
This is a lovely new brunch spot, about 20 minutes walk, Sundays 12-2 they have live jazz. They also have the best coffee. No reservations are needed.
Five Loaves Bistro And Bakery
This is a lovely new brunch spot, about 20 minutes walk, Sundays 12-2 they have live jazz. They also have the best coffee. No reservations are needed.
Galani Coffee
Jacros - Salite Mehret RoadVery nice lunch/brunch place. Also a gallery and a shop.
This place is located opposite the German school. Best cheese cake in town, also white chocolate cake is amazing. Closes for a month in summer between July 15 and August 15. Walking from house takes about 20min
Pain D'Èpice - French Bakery & Restaurant, Addis
This place is located opposite the German school. Best cheese cake in town, also white chocolate cake is amazing. Closes for a month in summer between July 15 and August 15. Walking from house takes about 20min
The new location and name for an old favourite (Grani di pepe) - Italian food, located opposite the Indian international school, just after the Kebena round about
Sale e Pepe
Queen Elizabeth II StreetThe new location and name for an old favourite (Grani di pepe) - Italian food, located opposite the Indian international school, just after the Kebena round about
Arts & Culture
Yekatit 12 Square Siddist Kilo
Weatherall StreetYou can visit the ethnographic museum here.
Shopping
Muya Ethiopian crafts shop is located on this street, about 100 m after Entoto training college. Really nice stuff.
Madagascar Street
Madagascar StreetMuya Ethiopian crafts shop is located on this street, about 100 m after Entoto training college. Really nice stuff.
This is a good place for a variety of things. There is a phone shop where you can get telephone cards, SIM cards (you need 2 photos and copy of your passport), also Ethiopian airlines shop is here.
11 preporuka/e lokalaca
Hilton Addis Ababa
Menelik II AvenueThis is a good place for a variety of things. There is a phone shop where you can get telephone cards, SIM cards (you need 2 photos and copy of your passport), also Ethiopian airlines shop is here.
This is a beautiful Fair trade certified shop with cotton and silk products. Located in Mekanissa near Selam nursing college. The towels I use at my house are from here.
Sabahar
This is a beautiful Fair trade certified shop with cotton and silk products. Located in Mekanissa near Selam nursing college. The towels I use at my house are from here.
Essentials
Ras Amba Hotel
Nice terrace with a view of the city. Free wi-fi in the lobby
Free wifi if you purchase a drink at the hotel. It has another branch at Bole, but this one is closer to my house
Jupiter International Hotel, Cazanchise
Tito StreetFree wifi if you purchase a drink at the hotel. It has another branch at Bole, but this one is closer to my house
Good lunch place, fast free internet (get voucher from the bar), good coffee, also nice massage/spa
Radisson Blu Hotel, Addis Ababa
18Good lunch place, fast free internet (get voucher from the bar), good coffee, also nice massage/spa
Hyatt Regency Addis Ababa
Meskel SquareGreat new fancy hotel, free internet at bar, wonderful spa
Everything Else
This is a popular place, but the reason I put it up here as just above it is the Top View Yoga Shala, the best yoga studio in Addis.
Top View Restaurant | ቶፕ ቪዉ ሬስቱራንት
This is a popular place, but the reason I put it up here as just above it is the Top View Yoga Shala, the best yoga studio in Addis.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is a nice, low key pub, locals who work at NGOs, artists, young expats are regulars there. It is walking distance, about 20 minutes, but I strongly advise against walking back home after 9 pm.
A la Vautre !! - Guy's Bar
Kenenisa AvenueThis is a nice, low key pub, locals who work at NGOs, artists, young expats are regulars there. It is walking distance, about 20 minutes, but I strongly advise against walking back home after 9 pm.
Spa
Massage, facial, steam&sauna, mani&pedi place
Tilla Spa & Fitness
Wonderful gym and spa, also has healthy lunches and good coffee