About Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa is the capital of Ethiopia, home to around 3,860,000 people.
Best time
The dry season for the most comfortable travel
Weather
Largely warm year-round with distinct wet and dry seasons
Experiences
Things to do in Addis Ababa
1
Addis Ababa Museum
2
Ethiopian Railway Museum
3
Ethnological Museum
4
National Museum of Ethiopia
5
The Zoological Natural History Museum
6
"Red Terror" Martyrs Memorial Museum
7
Anwar Mosque
8
Gola Saint Michael Church
Budget travel
Free things to do in Addis Ababa
"Red Terror" Martyrs Memorial Museum
Anwar Mosque
Gola Saint Michael Church
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Addis Ababa Museum
- Visit Ethiopian Railway Museum
- Visit Ethnological Museum
- Eat at Purple Cafe
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit National Museum of Ethiopia
- Visit The Zoological Natural History Museum
- Visit "Red Terror" Martyrs Memorial Museum
- Eat at National Cafe
- 3
Day 3
Markets, parks & hidden corners
- Visit Anwar Mosque
- Visit Gola Saint Michael Church
- Visit Hager Fikir Theatre
- Eat at Finfine Restaurant
Where to eat
Purple Cafe
National Cafe
Finfine Restaurant
Yohannes Kitfo Bet
Antica
Bruno's
2000 Habesha Cultural Restaurant
Lime Tree
Where to stay
- Addis Guest House
- Itegue Taitu Hotel
- Baro Hotel
- Wutma Hotel
- Mad Vervet Backpackers Hostel
Shopping
- The mercato
- Shiromeda Market
- Friendship Hypermarket
- Edna Mall (closed for refurbishment)
- Dembel City Center
- Getu Commercial centre
Nightlife
- Black Rose Lounge
- Dome Club
- Gaslight
- Illusion
- Beemnet
- Kaldi's Coffee
Museums & culture
- Addis Ababa Museum
- Ethiopian Railway Museum
- Ethnological Museum
- National Museum of Ethiopia
- The Zoological Natural History Museum
- "Red Terror" Martyrs Memorial Museum
In pictures
Addis Ababa gallery
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