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Bole Ambassador Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel in Addis Ababa with airport shuttle service and a 24-hour front desk

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Lobby
Interior entrance
Executive Suite | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Front of property
LED TV, fireplace

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
The current price is ₩72,282
₩83,124 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 27 - Aug 28

Room options

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Apartment | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Apartment

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LED TV
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
  • 40 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
LED TV
  • 53 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Family Room

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Ceiling fan
  • 90 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Addis Ababa, Bole Ambassador Hotel is in the city center. “Red Terror” Martyrs' Memorial Museum and Unity Park are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Africa Hall and Lion of Judah Monument.
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Africa Avenue, Addis Ababa, 1000

What's nearby

  • Selam City Mall - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Medhane Alem Church - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Edna Mall - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Addis Ababa Stadium - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • African Union Headquarters - 7 min drive - 6.7 km

Getting around

  • Bole Intl. Airport (ADD) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Yod Abyssinia - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Ethiopian Taem Cultural Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪ADD Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Grand Kubi Turkish Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Kategna - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Bole Ambassador Hotel

Upscale hotel located in Bole
Take advantage of a free roundtrip airport shuttle, a terrace, and laundry facilities at Bole Ambassador Hotel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Babysitting (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and a porter/bellhop
  • A 24-hour front desk, a gift shop, and a computer station
Room features
All 196 rooms feature comforts such as fireplaces and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and separate sitting areas.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Refrigerators and irons/ironing boards
  • LED TVs with satellite channels
  • Balconies, separate sitting areas, and ceiling fans

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 22 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2008
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Bole Ambassador
Bole Ambassador Addis Ababa
Bole Ambassador Hotel
Bole Ambassador Hotel Addis Ababa
Bole Ambassador Hotel Hotel
Bole Ambassador Hotel Addis Ababa
Bole Ambassador Hotel Hotel Addis Ababa

Frequently asked questions

Is Bole Ambassador Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Bole Ambassador Hotel?

As of Aug 17, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bole Ambassador Hotel on Aug 27, 2025 start from ₩72,282, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Bole Ambassador Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Bole Ambassador Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Bole Ambassador Hotel?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Bole Ambassador Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle.

Where is Bole Ambassador Hotel located?

Located in Bole, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Medhane Alem Church and Selam City Mall. Edna Mall and World Bank Ethiopia are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Bole Ambassador Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 87 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 87 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 87 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 87 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mengstu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

dee p

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Yohnas

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Location is great, but the building looks old and not clean. When I booked online breakfast was included ,but when i arrived ,I was told to pay for breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great staff, great service . But the building was under construction and the photos do not match what is actually available.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Maxamuud

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Booked n paid 3 nights But only stay one night..only good thing about this place is the staff..
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Sentayhu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A bit of re innovation's needed
Stayed 17 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was very happy by the Hotel service
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nagla

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very welcoming and helpful at every step from booking until departure. They are very time conscious, the food is great and affordable. The rooms are clean and very comfy. The hotel offers very good value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only positive experience is the entire reception staff is professional
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Mohamed

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Terrible customer service, awful food,
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Abraham

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property has aged. In the room I stayed in, the sink was broken and you can tell it has been broken for some time. The towels were old, the internet was the worst I have had in ages.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

JOHNNIE

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel needs to be renovated/deep cleaned. There was a bad smell coming from the drain in the showe. Water leaking from the ceiling. No air conditioning in the hotel, as advertised on the website.

10/10 Excellent

Metiku

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

rocky

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Biruk

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Abel

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

shifraw

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Keith

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Never stayed, they had no heat!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Bella

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are old and their service is poor
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Sumia Gul

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ammanuel Bereket

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 17 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Biniyam

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

2/10 Terrible

Dawit

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Terrible hotel

Old building, the stuff is not very helpful. The only advantage is that is so close to the airport
Stayed 15 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is on a road and there is free airport transfer. Very nice. The restaurant staff are always changing rates...
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

All around Comfort

During my frequent trips to Addis from the US, I was staying in the Hilton or the Sheraton. I decided to try Bole Anbassador Hotel this time around. Following my stay, I decided to make Bole Ambassador Hotel, my all time hotel accommodation in Addis.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022