How to Find Cheap Hotels in Addis Ababa Ethiopia. Addis Ababa is the capital of both Ethiopia and the African Union, and has the unique status of being both a city and a state. The city is a very diverse mixture of over 80 nationalities, and the population of over 5 million speaks a variety of languages.
Find cheap accommodations near the Entoto Mountains in the northern part of Addis Ababa. Search for accommodations in the Entoto or Shiro Meda suburbs for the best access and views, both north of the city center.
Stay in cheap accommodations inside the Merkato District in Addis Ababa. It contains Africa's largest open market and the Anwar Mosque and Roman Catholic Cathedral of the Holy Family.
Acquire cheap accommodations in the Bole District of the city to be located near the airport. The airport can connect you to destinations throughout the African continent, as well as to destinations in North America, Europe and Asia.
Sample the life of a wealthy Ethiopian and find cheap accommodations on the wealthy southwest side of the city. Enjoy the hotels, restaurants and nightlife of Addis Ababa's elite cheaply during your stay in the city.
Fly into Bole International Airport located in the southeast part of Addis Ababa. Bole International Airport is a main African travel hub and is less than 5 miles from the city center.
Share a taxi for transportation to and from your cheap accommodations in Addis Ababa. The shared taxis are locally known as blue donkeys, and are oftentimes minibuses that seat 12.
Utilize the bus and train systems if you are planning on visiting other regions of Ethiopia during your stay in Addis Ababa. The roads in and out of the city are excellent, and there are routes across the region that run by bus or train each day.
Obtain a tourist visa upon arrival in Addis Ababa. Tourist visas are valid for three months in Ethiopia, and business visas may be available as well but they should be obtained in advance.
Consider traveling with a guide during your stay in the city of Addis Ababa. The streets are unmarked and often confusing and a guide can help negotiate travel arrangements, purchases in the market and can make sure you do not miss any of the sites.
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