Friendship International Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near African Union Headquarters

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Interior entrance
Pillowtop beds, free minibar items, in-room safe, individually furnished
Front of property - evening/night
Property entrance
Free daily buffet breakfast

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Africa Avenue (Bole Road), opposite to, Alem Building, near to Robel Plaza, Addis Ababa, 23689
  • Place, Medhane Alem Church
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Selam City Mall
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, World Bank Ethiopia
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Addis Ababa (ADD-Bole Intl.)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

Royal Room

  • City view
  • 62 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Room

  • City view
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Business Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, City View

  • City view
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Single Room

  • City view
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Twin Room

  • City view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Addis Ababa

Bole stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Bole hotel, you'll find Medhane Alem Church and Selam City Mall. World Bank Ethiopia and ECA Conference Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Selam City Mall - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Medhane Alem Church - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • World Bank Ethiopia - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Meskel Square - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • African Union Headquarters - 7 min drive - 6.4 km

Getting around

  • Bole Intl. Airport (ADD) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Nouvelle - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Chicken Hut - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Dukamo Coffee - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Mood Addis Ababa - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Midtown - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Friendship International Hotel

4-star hotel near African Union Headquarters
Friendship International Hotel offers its guests a health club and a sauna. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Free breakfast is available daily. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 3228 square feet (300 square meters) and includes a conference center. A nightclub, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the business-friendly Friendship International Hotel. A roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are free. Free self parking and valet parking are available.

This 4-star Addis Ababa hotel is smoke free.

  • 104 guestrooms or units
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • 3228 sq ft of conference space
  • 300 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2013
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Nightclub
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Convenience store
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Friendship International Hotel offers 104 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature private hot tubs and fireplaces. Rooms open to balconies. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels, first-run movies, and pay movies. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and minibars (stocked with some free items). Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs and hydromassage showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, slippers, and bidets.

This Addis Ababa hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Free area shuttle
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

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 area shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Nightclub
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • First-run movies
  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Free minibar (limited items)
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 7 AM; Check-in end time: 5 AM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 12:30 PM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Friendship International Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for ETB 110.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: ETB 110.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Friendship International Hotel to the airport?

Friendship International Hotel is 1.7 mi (12-min drive) away from the Bole Intl. Airport (ADD) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Friendship International Hotel?

As of Jun 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Friendship International Hotel on Jun 12, 2026 start from CA $71, 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.

Does Friendship International Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Friendship International Hotel offers a free airport shuttle, available 24 hours a day.

Does Friendship International Hotel offer free breakfast?

Friendship International Hotel offers free buffet breakfast every day from 6 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Friendship International Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Friendship International Hotel?

Check-in start time: 7 AM; Check-in end time: 5 AM.

Is there free parking at Friendship International Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking and valet parking.

Does Friendship International Hotel have a pool?

Friendship International Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Friendship International Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Friendship International Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Friendship International Hotel to downtown Addis Ababa?

Friendship International Hotel is 2.1 mi away from Addis Ababa.

Friendship International Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 126 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 126 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 126 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 126 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 126 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

4/10 Poor

Belete

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff,room
Stayed 23 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Belete

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Na
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abel

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
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8/10 Good

Yohannes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel offers a comfortable and inviting stay, with beautiful furniture and a well-designed bathroom that add to its charm. While the rooms are already appealing, they could benefit from some regular preventative maintenance to maintain their top-notch quality. The staff are friendly and attentive, and the food is delicious, making for a delightful experience.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CAMILLE LAURE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Happy with the faciity
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tedla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best location about one to two mile from airport has shuttle service and great customer service plenty food to choose for breakfast free of charge I will be back definitely
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

TEWABECH AMARE

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

Coolest place

Amazing experience, I’m quite sure I will visit again 👍
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Daniel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Food was good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good

Shaddad

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

Great

It was good and always when I visit there I stay in it The location is great
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Johannes

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

Very satisfied.

I had a great stay at the Friendship International Hotel. Great, friendly, and very helpful staff, first class services, an amazing room with everything, all for a very read price. Very appealing and clean hotel with great art work. Only five minutes from the airport by shuttle in a beautiful and modern part of town. Will gladly stay here again on my next visit. JN
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

DYIR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe place
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Idrissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff service is great!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Endalkachew

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Location is good. Breakfast is excellent. Cleanliness of room and bath shower needs attention.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Getahun

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would not stay here in the future. Although the hotel is very old, the rooms were not terrible. The shower floods the bathroom floor and you have to walk on puddle after getting out of the shower. The WiFi is terrible. You have to go downstairs and get a three day vouchers. You have to get the vouchers every three days which is really inconvenient. The food is terrible. Service at the restaurant at breakfast time is good but other times you have to chase the employees to pay for your food. Room cleaning service was very good. Front staff is hit or miss, depends which employee is working. Finally, use the elevator with caution. I was stuck in the middle elevator for what seemed like 3 minutes. After that incident I used the stairs from the seventh floor.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shaddad

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

Great

I am pleased again to book in such hotel And i will do it again if i ever travel back to Addis . Also the room views is very nice Thank you again
City view from my room
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Raymond

Nice hotel but could improve

I've stayed here at least 4 times in recent years. The staff is always friendly. The breakfast is outstanding. The wifi simply didn't work in the lobby or room, even after asking assistance, it still would not work. The bed is not comfortable but he area is nice and staff always helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Yohanes

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
It was a good stay, but the bathroom need extensive cleaning. The shower need cleaning really well.,
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
cockroach
Stayed 27 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pawel

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Ok
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

salah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I like it
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

ALEBACHEW

Price
Verified

8/10 Good

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dining experience was not that great. The order of food came quick but for over an hour no one came to ask. I had to find waitress even to order more drinks and ask for the bill. In the bathroom, no floor mat or hand towels provided.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Alexander

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As international standard hotel i was expecting some decency and clearness, however i did not get that. The hotel completely need some attention.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wasn’t perfect

Was ok Bed was hard
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Daniel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Poor service, no clean towels, bath floor full of water
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024