Friendship International Hotel

In Addis Ababa’s Bole district, a quick walk from Edna Mall and Medhane Alem Church. Close to the ECA Conference Center and Meskel Square, it’s a smart pick for business trips and family-friendly stays. Easy access to city sights and a complimentary 24-hour airport shuttle keeps transfers simple.

The hotel has 104 individually furnished guestrooms with private balconies. Many rooms feature pillowtop beds, fireplaces and private spa tubs or hot tubs. Rooms include refrigerators/minibars and flat-screen satellite TVs. Bathrooms offer separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking tubs and complimentary toiletries.

Choose from a nightclub, health club and a full fitness center with sauna and steam room for post-flight resets. Two bars and coffee shops keep the buzz going, plus 24-hour room service. Complimentary wired and wireless internet, free parking and a daily buffet breakfast (6–10 AM) seal the deal. Concierge, babysitting (surcharge) and a complimentary area shuttle are on hand to make city life easier.

A 24-hour business center and computer station support on-the-go work. There’s a 3,228 sq ft (300 sqm) conference center and meeting rooms for events. Complimentary high-speed wired internet and 24-hour front desk service keep meetings running smoothly.

On-site restaurant and coffee shops serve breakfast and casual bites, with a complimentary buffet each morning from 6–10 AM. Two bars/lounges are perfect for after-meeting drinks. Several popular local eateries — including Abucci, Makush Gallery and Dok Restaurant — sit close by for more dining options.