Shop with the Ethiopian birr in the capital city of Addis Ababa (see Resources, below).
Speak in tongues, 4 to be exact. There are 4 different languages that are commonly spoken in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Oromo, Tigrinya, Amharic and Arabic.
Take a coffee break at a local café. Coffee is one of the chief exports of Ethiopia and most of the coffee beans will come through this city on their way to other markets. If you are a coffee lover, then you can book your accommodations near one of the many roasting houses or cafés.
Be at the center of all of the action by booking your accommodations near the center of the capital city. Most of your shopping and dining options will be located in or around this area.
Find a great deal in Addis Ababa. The capital city of Ethiopia offers a good selection of rooms and accommodations. If you are traveling on a tight budget and if you are willing to accept basic accommodations, then you should be able to find a room for under $10 U.S.
Have fun in Addis Ababa by booking your accommodations around special events, festivals and holidays. Plan to travel in Addis Ababa during the Timkat-Feast of the Epiphany which is held in the middle of January.
Land close to Addis Ababa by flying into the Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. This is the closest international airport to the capital city.
Get around town using local transportation options. Like most African capital cities, Addis Ababa offers buses, bush taxis and rental cars. You can use any of these options to get from the airport to your hotel and from your hotel to local attractions.
