Holiday rentals with breakfast in Amhara

Dessiew is a phenomenal host he is happy to organise as much or as little as you require. Breakfast is superb and it’s a great place to meet other travellers. The WiFi is good as is the hot water. The homestay is a walk out of town which is fun during the day and easy by tuktuk at night. He sorted airport shuttle for us and his place is a 2 minute walk from the bus station if that’s how you arrive/depart. He’s planning a garden and a roof terrace - we’ll be back!

Quite beutiful view

Martina's place is in the foothills of Yeka, a sub-city in the northeastern portion of Addis. It is a two-minute walk from Menelik II hospital and within walking distance of a relatively expensive Italian restaurant and a nice coffee shop/bakery (Koba Patisserie). The Airbnb/house itself is in a compound shared with a local family with two (very quiet) children. It has plenty of green and grassy areas, which is a huge privilege in Addis. Two cats and three friendly dogs share the space and are very protective of all the residents (and visitors!). The place was clean, had everything I needed (including snacks/breakfast from Martina), and entirely as advertised. I would recommend relying on mobile hotspot for internet, although even that can be spotty.

Rekik & her husband Ed were very welcoming. I felt right at home. I came during the rainy season which is just as good of an experience if you have the proper gear (which I did) & itinerary. Ed, supplied me with a map & books to get informed about the culture and historical places around the city. They also suggested the neighbor next door who's a taxi driver that took me around town which made it much easier as I am not familiar with the bus system. I highly recommend and will definitely come back soon! Thank you for making stay such an amazing my experience. I appreciate the hospitality & the family experience. አመሰግናለሁ Peace & Blessings

Everything was okay and more than what i could expect from Hailu Guest House. I really enjoyed my stay for 1 week. The maid is so nice and helpful. Neighborhood is perfect : Bakery, restaurant, local shop and hairdresser next to the Guest house. Perfect to manage your breakfast and lunch. 5 min walk from a shoa supermarket, that will help you to get your Ride (uber local taxi) easily and your groceries. Guest house furnitures are very nice, specially the living room and the 1st floor kitchen. As a cooking chef, I was so happy to enjoy an ethiopian coffee and fresh smoothies every morning thanks to the blender. No water for 1 day but it was fixed the day after. I would definitely recommend this guest house. And i may come back again next time i'm travelling in Ethiopia. Take care Hailu and his wonderful staff !

I travelled to Addis in late January of 2016, from Los Angeles, California. I was in Addis to attend the US-Africa Business Summit being held at the United Nations Conference Center several miles from the property. I really didn't want to stay in a traditional hotel property bc I wanted to experience Ethiopians from the ground up, neighborhood and all. I am glad I located this property, which is located in a quite, gated, pleasant, and safe neighborhood. If you haven't been to Addis lately, you'd be pleasantly surprised to learn that the city has a modern and new light rail. I believe this is the first of its kind in Sub-Saharan Africa. The rail line is a walking distance from the property and I was glad the rail line ran by the UN bc you save a ton of money using the rail service (taxi fares in Addis can be unreasonable) if you don't mind being crammed inside the train. I wonder what the people used or how they got around before the trains started running. It's a great infrastructural addition to a lovely and burgeoning city. I particularly loved having Meti, the woman taking care of he property, around to make the stay quite comfortable. Not only is she a great cook, she'll even spoil you by doing your laundry (without being asked!). Although we couldn't communicate (she speaks primarily Ahmaric and Arabic) it all added to the entire excitement of the trip bc we were forced to "talk" to one another with various gestures. She exudes what Ethiopians are known for: gentleness, warmth, and grace. My stay in Addis was comfortable overall and I look forward to returning to Addis on a more slow-paced and relaxed schedule; and I would most likely stay at Mola's property.

After the hustle and bustle of the city, it was wonderful to relax in the peace and quiet of the house and the area. Every morning we started the new day fully equipped. Glad we could make a cup of tea ourselves and eat a sandwich. Lovely hot shower and good beds. The service is excellent! Emebet helped us with a SIM card the first day and so we could easily connect if we needed transportation. A phone call to Eyob, the driver and he came to pick us up or bring us. The city is about a 20-minute drive away. Thanks for a great week.

best place to stay

The location of the house is good, 5 minutes drive from the airport, and close to the city. The room is large and clean. The main thing is that there is Chinese food every day, which is great. In addition, the landlord is very responsible and helpful. If you want to use a car, buy something, or go to other cities, you can ask him to arrange it for you. He will make sure you have a good time in Ethiopia. This house is also very cost-effective, highly recommended

Demeke was so helpful and kind from the moment we contacted him, even before we booked the room. I wanted to get some information about the area and he replied quickly and kindly. He even met us at the bus stop to take us to the room! so sweet and friendly. showed us around and took good care of us! thank you so much for such a lovely stay!

海光 is a genuinely good person! Warm heart , caring and very kind. He took me to the airport, which I really really appreciated because I had a LOT of baggage! The room was way beyond my expectations. Amazing view at the last floor and everything very new and clean. Definitely value for money, and always relaxing to be surrounded by beautiful people like 海光 and his friend. Thank you brother

The most wonderful sweet people! The host and his family are truly lovely people! Thank you for the beautiful time!!