Destinations

Where to go in Ethiopia

From the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela to the high passes of the Simien Mountains and the cafés of Addis start with the destinations real travellers come back to.

Heritage
Mountains
Coffee
Adventure
Culture
Food

Top cities

Travel to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Addis Ababa

Capital, coffee, and the diplomatic heart of Africa.

Travel to Lalibela, Ethiopia

Lalibela

Eleven medieval rock-hewn churches, a UNESCO site.

Travel to Gondar, Ethiopia

Gondar

"Africa's Camelot" royal castles and Timkat festivals.

Travel to Bahir Dar, Ethiopia

Bahir Dar

Lake Tana monasteries and the Blue Nile Falls.

Travel to Harar, Ethiopia

Harar

Walled holy city, painted houses, hyena feeders.

Travel to Dire Dawa, Ethiopia

Dire Dawa

Old railway town with French-influenced markets.

Featured places

Live picks from the HotSpot community.

Rue Äddis

Rue Äddis

Chanoly Noodles Premium Atlas Branch

Chanoly Noodles Premium Atlas Branch

Chanoly Carnivore

Chanoly Carnivore

Aspire Ethiopia Tours & Travels

Aspire Ethiopia Tours & Travels

Ethio Target Tours and Travel

Ethio Target Tours and Travel

QEREFA Traditional Restaurant/ ቀረፋ የባህል ምግብ ቤት

QEREFA Traditional Restaurant/ ቀረፋ የባህል ምግብ ቤት

Entoto

Entoto

ENTOTO RENDEZVOUS

ENTOTO RENDEZVOUS

EROS BY LEWI

EROS BY LEWI

Kanet Hotel

Kanet Hotel

Adama Makonnen Hotel

Adama Makonnen Hotel

Kereyu Hill Resort

Kereyu Hill Resort

Travel guides

Long-form briefings to plan around.

Travel guide: Ethiopia

Routes, costs, when to go, what to pack start here.

Travel guide: Addis Ababa

Bole, Piazza, Mercato neighbourhoods and the food scene.