Taitu in Addis Abeba and other Ethiopia Hotel/Accommodation Reviews

Taitu is one of the oldest hotels in Addis. It was built at the beginning of the 20th century... and seems that ever refurbished since then!. It is in fact a nice colonial building but overall a bit abandoned and the standard is rather low in comfort and so. But it makes a good option for a stay in Addis. Though I found it a bit overpriced for what you get.
I slept there on my first night. I arrived late (22h) and my first option (Baro Hotel) was full, so unless I wanted to wander around endlessly that night (and I swear I didn't, after all those hours in a plane), my only chance was to take a "less than simple" room at the new wing of the Taitu for 130 Birr (about 13 USD). There was no running water then (general water supplies problems they said), but I didn't care as I had to take a bus at 6 the next morning.
The area around is lively at night (too lively sometimes) with local bars and brothels, but is a safe area.


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Comparison: less expensive than average
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Directions: In the south of Piazza. For minibuses, go down in Piazza stop and ask. 5 minutes from there.

I stayed in Axum 2 days, both in this hotel, but in different rooms. I arrived here following my LP guide, in a minibus from Gonder.
First night they only had "shared bathroom" rooms. 30Birr (3 USD). These are pretty basic and the bathroom / showers are "too basic", if you know what I mean... But it was late, I was tired, so why not?
But the following day I changed to a "private bathroom" room, one of those that are in the courtyard (see pic). Those are really something very different, and the price difference is not big (5 USD instead of 3). There is hot water and the rooms are big and bright.
So if you come and there is a chance take the "private WC" ones.
There is a restaurant too.


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Directions: In the main street, towards the bus station. About 15 minutes walking from the stelae and St.Mary church.