Addis Ababa Travel

Addis Ababa is one of the popular tourist destinations in Ethiopia. It is also the capital city of the African country. Addis Ababa is also the manufacturing, commercial and cultural center of Ethiopia. Addis Ababa Travel helps in exploring the various tourist spots within the city. Addis Ababa travel guide offers information about how to reach the city, accommodation details, traveling in and around the city and more details.

The best season to travel to Addis Ababa is in the months of October and May. The climate remains dry and pleasant during these months.

Reaching Addis Ababa

The Ethiopian capital is linked by flights, bus, and railways. Tourists can enter the city by cars. The city is served by Bole International Airport. Regular international and domestic flights operate in and out of the airport. Some of the airlines offering service to Addis Ababa are:

Ethiopian Airlines
British Airways
Egypt Air
Emirates
Kenya Airways
Turkish Airlines
Lufthansa
Sudan Airways

Tourists traveling by train have to arrive in the city via Djibouti. The train service of Addis Ababa/Djibouti Railroad ends at Addis Ababa Railway Station.

Buses are also popular means of transport to get into the city. The major bus in the city is Autobus Terra from where national buses can be availed. Another smaller terminal is at Ras Mekonin Avenue from where travelers can avail buses to and fro Debre Zeyit and Nazret.

Road network in Addis Ababa link the city with various Ethiopian town and cities as well as with other African countries.

Traveling in and around Addis Ababa

Minibuses are popular modes of transport in and around the city. Lada taxis are also available in the city. Tourists can opt for walking to explore Addis Ababa.

Addis Ababa tourist spots

Addis Ababa is a prosperous and vibrant city. There are dynamic markets, numerous attractions in the city. Tourists to city can visit forested hillsides. There are many world-class museums at Addis Ababa that reflect the rich history of the city.

Some of the popular tourist attractions of Addis Ababa are:

St. George's Cathedral

Africa Hall

National Museum

The Menelik Mausoleum

Menelik II Square

The Lion of Judah Movement

Mercato

Abune Petros Memorial

Trinity Cathedral

Shenggo Hall

Ethiopian National Library

National Postal Museum

Ethiopian Railway Museum

Hotels in Addis Ababa

There are many hotels in and around the city that range from luxury to low cost budget hotels. Some of Addis Ababa hotel are:

Buffet de la Gare
Addis Ababa Hilton
Yordanos Hotel
Maskal Flower Hotel
Fin Fin Hotel
Filwoha Hotel
Sheraton Addis Ababa
Ethiopia Hotel

Restaurants in Addis Ababa

There are many restaurants in Addis Ababa where the tourists are served traditional as well as international cuisines. Some lf the city restaurants are: