Arrival Day 1 Fly into Addis Int'l: T2 · Domestic: T1
Bole International Airport (ADD) is about 8 km from the centre and has two terminals, side by side: international flights use Terminal 2, domestic flights within Ethiopia use Terminal 1.
Buy a SIM in the baggage hall, then book a ride in the app: the fare is shown upfront, so there's nothing to haggle.
Local tip: Kauf deine SIM-Karte in der Gepäckhalle, bevor du rausgehst.
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Take a ride to your hotel Take a ride to your hotel
Book it in a ride-hailing app: the fare shows upfront, so there's nothing to haggle.
· 5 min
Your hotel · Mid-range
Best Western Plus Addis Ababa Bole
A dependable mid-range base on Bole's restaurant strip, about ten minutes from the airport.
Take a ride to National Museum of Ethiopia Take a ride to National Museum of Ethiopia
Book it in a ride-hailing app: the fare shows upfront, so there's nothing to haggle.
· 20 min
Morning
Meet Lucy at the National Museum Arat Kilo
The 3.2 million year old skeleton everyone comes for, plus royal thrones and early art. An hour is enough.
Local tip: An manchen Feiertagen geschlossen.
Walk to Holy Trinity Cathedral
Walk to Holy Trinity Cathedral
Short and easy on foot. Keep your phone in a front pocket.
· 15 min
Late morning
Holy Trinity Cathedral Arat Kilo
Haile Selassie's tomb and the city's grandest stained glass, a short walk down from the museum.
Local tip: Zieh dich zurückhaltend an; zieh die Schuhe aus, wo man dich darum bittet.
Walk to Unity Park
Walk to Unity Park
Short and easy on foot. Keep your phone in a front pocket.
· 15 min
Afternoon
Menelik's palace grounds: the banquet hall, the old throne room, gardens and a small zoo. Closed on Mondays.
Local tip: Di–So, Tickets 9–16 Uhr. Montags geschlossen.
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Take a ride to Yod Abyssinia Take a ride to Yod Abyssinia
Book it in a ride-hailing app: the fare shows upfront, so there's nothing to haggle.
· 20 min
Evening
Dinner show at Yod Abyssinia Bole
Music and dances from every region over a big shared platter, ending with a coffee ceremony. Book a table.
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Day 2 Take a ride to Entoto Park Take a ride to Entoto Park
Book it in a ride-hailing app: the fare shows upfront, so there's nothing to haggle.
· 40 min
Morning
Entoto Park and Entoto Maryam Entoto hills
Eucalyptus forest 3,000 m up: trails, viewpoints over the city and the church where Menelik was crowned. Bring a layer.
Local tip: Kühler und höher gelegen (etwa 3.000 m). Nimm eine zusätzliche Schicht mit.
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Take a ride to St George's Cathedral Take a ride to St George's Cathedral
Book it in a ride-hailing app: the fare shows upfront, so there's nothing to haggle.
· 25 min
Midday
St George's Cathedral Piassa
The octagonal church where Menelik gave thanks for Adwa, with a small museum of crowns and paintings.
Local tip: Schlendere danach durch die alten Straßen von Piassa.
Walk to Tomoca Coffee
Walk to Tomoca Coffee
Short and easy on foot. Keep your phone in a front pocket.
· 10 min
Coffee
A macchiato at Tomoca Piassa
Roasting since 1953. Stand at the bar like the regulars and buy a bag of beans to take home.
Local tip: Kauf verschweißte Bohnen zum Mitnehmen.
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Take a ride to Arada Park Take a ride to Arada Park
Book it in a ride-hailing app: the fare shows upfront, so there's nothing to haggle.
· 5 min
Afternoon
A new green square in the old Arada quarter, a nice pause between Piassa's churches, cafés and jewellers.
Take a ride to Fendika Cultural Center Take a ride to Fendika Cultural Center
Book it in a ride-hailing app: the fare shows upfront, so there's nothing to haggle.
· 10 min
Evening
Azmari night at Fendika Kazanchis
Live azmari singers, traditional dance and Ethio-jazz in an art-filled house. Tip the singer if they sing about you.
Local tip: Gib dem Sänger Trinkgeld, wenn er über dich singt.
Day 3 Take a ride to Meskel Square Take a ride to Meskel Square
Book it in a ride-hailing app: the fare shows upfront, so there's nothing to haggle.
· 15 min
Morning
Meskel Square and the riverside Meskel Square
The city's huge public square, with fountains and new riverside paths below it. Bonfires light it up at Meskel in September.
Local tip: Viel Verkehr; überquere die Straße vorsichtig.
Cycle to Friendship Park
Cycle to Friendship Park
Flat riverside paths, away from the traffic.
· 10 min
Morning
Bike the riverside to Friendship Park Arat Kilo
The new riverside parks run from Meskel Square up to Friendship Park on flat, paved paths away from traffic. The calmest ride in the city.
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Take a ride to Red Terror Martyrs' Memorial Museum Take a ride to Red Terror Martyrs' Memorial Museum
Book it in a ride-hailing app: the fare shows upfront, so there's nothing to haggle.
· 5 min
Late morning
Red Terror Martyrs' Memorial Museum Meskel Square
A small, moving museum on the Derg years, often guided by survivors. Free, donations welcome.
Local tip: Lässt sich gut mit dem Meskel Square verbinden.
Take the light rail to Merkato Take the light rail to Merkato
A few birr a ride. Buy a ticket at the station window.
· 10 min
Afternoon
Merkato with a guide Merkato
One of Africa's biggest open-air markets: spices, baskets, recycled metalwork. Go with a guide and keep your phone in a front pocket.
Local tip: Geh mit einem einheimischen Guide; lass Wertsachen zurück.
Take a ride to Kategna Take a ride to Kategna
Book it in a ride-hailing app: the fare shows upfront, so there's nothing to haggle.
· 30 min
Dinner
Traditional food done well: try the kategna (toasted injera with spiced butter) and a shiro. Vegan plates too.
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Take a ride to Bole Airport Take a ride to Bole Airport
Book it in a ride-hailing app: the fare shows upfront, so there's nothing to haggle.
· 5 min
Back to Bole for your flight Leave about 3 hours before an international departure: security and check-in take time.
Local tip: Kauf deine SIM-Karte in der Gepäckhalle, bevor du rausgehst.
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