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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

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Travel to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Ethiopia

Addis Ababa

Capital, coffee, and the diplomatic heart of Africa.

Travel to Lalibela, Ethiopia
Ethiopia

Lalibela

Eleven medieval rock-hewn churches, a UNESCO site.

Travel to Gondar, Ethiopia
Ethiopia

Gondar

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

Travel to Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
Ethiopia

Bahir Dar

Lake Tana monasteries and the Blue Nile Falls.

Travel to Harar, Ethiopia
Ethiopia

Harar

Walled holy city, painted houses, hyena feeders.

Travel to Dire Dawa, Ethiopia
Ethiopia

Dire Dawa

Old railway town with French-influenced markets.

Live picks from the HotSpot community.

Sweet World - flamingo branch

Sweet World - flamingo branch

Addis Ababa4.3
MM Hotel

MM Hotel

Dire Dawa4.2
Blue Bird Hotel, Dire Dawa

Blue Bird Hotel, Dire Dawa

ድሬዳዋ4.5
ሳምራት ሆቴል Samrat Hotel

ሳምራት ሆቴል Samrat Hotel

Dire Dawa3.8
Sharaf Hotel Dire Dawa

Sharaf Hotel Dire Dawa

Dire Dawa4.2
East Star Hotel (ኢስት ስታር ሆቴል)

East Star Hotel (ኢስት ስታር ሆቴል)

Dire Dawa4.4
Dire Dawa Ras Hotel

Dire Dawa Ras Hotel

Dire Dawa4.0
New Blossom, Hotel & Spa

New Blossom, Hotel & Spa

Dire Dawa3.6
Ashara Guest house

Ashara Guest house

Hawassa5.0
Gezahegn and Elfinesh Resort - Hawassa ገዛኸኝ እና እልፍነሽ ሪዞርት - ሃዋሳ

Gezahegn and Elfinesh Resort - Hawassa ገዛኸኝ እና እልፍነሽ ሪዞርት - ሃዋሳ

Awasa4.0
Haile Resort - Hawassa

Haile Resort - Hawassa

Awasa4.5
Hawassa Fish Market

Hawassa Fish Market

አዋሳ3.5
Heron International Hotel Hawassa | ሄሮን ሆቴል

Heron International Hotel Hawassa | ሄሮን ሆቴል

Hawassa3.9
Villa Alpha International hotel hawassa

Villa Alpha International hotel hawassa

Hawassa4.4
Esey Hotel Hawassa

Esey Hotel Hawassa

Hawassa4.1
Lake View Hotel

Lake View Hotel

Awasa 19394.0
Ellohe Inn Hotel

Ellohe Inn Hotel

Hawassa5.0
ኦሲስ ኢንተርናሽናል ሆቴል ሀዋሳ / Oasis International Hotel Hawassa

ኦሲስ ኢንተርናሽናል ሆቴል ሀዋሳ / Oasis International Hotel Hawassa

አዋሳ3.9
Lewi Hotel Piaza

Lewi Hotel Piaza

Hawassa3.7
Fenet hotel

Fenet hotel

Hawassa4.2

Travel guides

Long-form briefings to plan around.

Travel guide: Ethiopia

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

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Travel guide: Addis Ababa

Bole, Piazza, Mercato neighbourhoods and the food scene.

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