Simien Mountains National Park
Now here's something really special – one of the best places to stay in Ethiopia. The location is the best in the Simiens, with incredible views from the…
Must-see hotels in Ethiopia
Rock-hewn Churches of Tigray
Finally nearing completion during our recent visit, Wukro Lodge has been worth the wait. The rooms feature traditional designs – split levels like many…
Western Ethiopia
Negash Resort is probably the best hotel in western Ethiopia. Accommodation comes in a range of styles, from tribally decorated rondavels to stylish rooms…
Rock-hewn Churches of Tigray
Set on a rise southwest of Megab, this lovely place has stone cottages built from local materials (sandstone walls, olive-wood floors, eucalyptus ceilings…
Southern Ethiopia
What a find! This exquisite lodge, a favourite with nature lovers, is set in the Harenna Forest at an altitude of 2400m. It features three well…
Eastern Ethiopia
If you’re looking to rehabilitate your travel-worn body and mind, a surprisingly relaxing retreat is this small lodge just outside the northeast park…
Addis Ababa
Appear in the dream of an empress! Built at the whim of Empress Taitu in 1907, and nearly burned down in 2015 (most of the rooms survived), this is the…
Southern Ethiopia
By far the best place to stay in the Lower Omo Valley, Buska has well-built, stone-and-thatch green tukuls and rooms amid plenty of trees and flowers. It…
Bahir Dar
There’s lots of new luxe lodging going up in Bahir Dar, but this attractive spot will surely remain one of the best. Kuriftu’s large, refined stone-and…
Southern Ethiopia
The only thing of interest in Yirgalem (ይርጋለም), Aregash Lodge is one of Ethiopia’s most lauded lodges. The 16 Sidamo-inspired thatched huts are rustically…
Gonder
Doing things its own way, this owner-managed spot next to the Royal Enclosure has the friendliest service in town, attention to detail and a real…
Arba Minch
This upmarket lodge staring straight at the national park’s ‘Bridge of God’ features comfortable Konso-inspired huts (many of which have lake views) built…
Bahir Dar
Opened in 2015, this 16-floor, 125-room skyscraper has the best views in Bahir Dar – whether facing the lake or the town, you'll find it hard to tear…
Southern Ethiopia
Kanta Lodge is a friendly, comfortable place with lovely valley views and two types of rooms. The tightly packed tukuls are simply designed but…
Northern Ethiopia
Just over the hill west of Gorgora, this Dutch-run spot is in an idyllic lakeside valley. The six solar-powered thatch-and-stone cottages are cosy and the…
Rock-hewn Churches of Tigray
In a word: fantastic. This lovely Italian-owned, African-themed lodge has great facilities and service and many guests declare it their best night in…
Harar
This great collection of 14 stylish suites – at what is possibly the first hotel with an ounce of character in Harar – is perfect for well-heeled…
Lalibela
Of all the hotels lined up along the ridges that face out over the valleys and mountains, this is the one we like best. With just 15 rooms, it has a more…
Addis Ababa
Finally, Addis has produced a guesthouse with style. It’s sparkling clean, with constant hot water, and even has that rare thing – character in abundance…
Addis Ababa
One of Africa’s elite hotels, the Sheraton has long been the standard bearer for luxury accommodation in the capital. Its rooms are uber-luxurious and its…
Eastern Ethiopia
This boutique-style venture is the epitome of a relaxing cocoon, with 32 opulent, oversized rooms named after different African countries. All overlook…
Southern Ethiopia
A project of famed distance runner Haile Gebrselassie, this lakeside place on the Addis-side of town is a tasteful, art-filled international-standard…
Addis Ababa
With a real family feel that we found nowhere else in town, Arequ comes heartily recommended. It's like staying in someone's home, with lovely, warmly…
Rock-hewn Churches of Tigray
If only all Ethiopian budget hotels were this good. Overseen by the professional Geshu, and with one of the faster wi-fi connections we came across in…
Lalibela
There were just three tukul-style rooms here when we visited, but they certainly caught our eye. Stunning wood furnishings, many with intricately carved…
Addis Ababa
Getting consistently good reviews from travellers both for service and room quality, the Addissinia is one of the best deals in town. The corner deluxe…
Northern Ethiopia
Easily Adigrat's best place to stay, Agoro Lodge sits high on a hill 4km south of town. The rooms and public areas are built of sandstone and are large…
Addis Ababa
With its minimalist, modern design, this budget business-class hotel is hands down the best place to stay in Addis in this price bracket. It has art on…
Addis Ababa
Travellers rave about this place for its friendly service, good rooms, strong wi-fi and all-round excellence. The carpeted rooms are far classier than you…
Northern Ethiopia
Easily Debre Markos' best, this newish hotel has large, immaculate rooms that still look as new as when they opened in 2014. Windows in some of the rooms…
Dire Dawa
An attractive mesh of traditional and modern, the comfortable rooms with satellite TV surround a communal courtyard and excellent restaurant (mains Birr45…
Rawda Waber Harari Cultural Guesthouse
Harar
This genuine Adare house percolates tradition and history into a comfy brew of warm welcome amid exotic decorations. Set in the heart of the old town,…
Southern Ethiopia
Perched on the edge of a cliff peacefully away from any village, this lodge boasts a sensational setting. It comprises four well-equipped new huts with…
Bebeka Coffee Plantation Guesthouses
Western Ethiopia
Set in the thick of the coffee plantation and surrounded by birdlife, there’s little doubt that this is the best place to stay in the vicinity of Mizan…
Southern Ethiopia
Occupying an elevated position with oh-my-god views over the lake, this sprawling property sets the standard for Langano. The modern bathrooms, refined…
Southern Ethiopia
Behind the gates here hides a good surprise. Run by a French Rastafarian family, this haven of peace shelters three large Sidamo-style huts as well as…
Southern Ethiopia
Popular with weekending families, this well-managed resort is widely praised for its attractive setting – in large manicured gardens that open onto a…
Southern Ethiopia
This supercentral multistorey abode is regarded as the best option in Dilla. It is well arranged and has tidy rooms filled with light. Freshen up in the…
Southern Ethiopia
Dorze’s original lodge is set in an attractive family compound in Hayzo village, making it ideal for those looking for cultural immersion. The 15 huts are…
Simien Mountains National Park
Our pick of the budget options in Debark, Pension Everlasting has a friendly English-speaking owner and a fine little restaurant where mostly local,…
