Title: Arada Travel Guide: Best of Arada, Addis Ababa Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Arada](https://expedia.co.uk/Arada-Addis-Ababa-Hotels.0-n553248633981729072-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Addis Ababa](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Addis-Ababa.d289.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Arada Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Arada.d553248633981729072.Car-Hire-Guide)[Arada Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Arada.d553248633981729072.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Arada Travel Guide ## Addis Ababa ![Photo by Chris Thompson](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/f6bdf4f383aa1e84394998f835258de3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Chris Thompson](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/f6bdf4f383aa1e84394998f835258de3.jpg) ![Photo by Alex Urmeneta](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/17146bd8084ae83daa46fe247a8d25a2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Alex Urmeneta](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/17146bd8084ae83daa46fe247a8d25a2.jpg) ## Visit Arada Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Addis Ababa travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Addis-Ababa.dx289) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Holy Trinity Cathedral](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/17146bd8084ae83daa46fe247a8d25a2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Holy Trinity Cathedral 4/5(9 reviews) After visiting Holy Trinity Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Addis Ababa. Find some time to visit the cathedral or monuments in this culturally rich area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Holy-Trinity-Cathedral-Arada.d6111948.Attraction) #### National Museum of Ethiopia 4/5(9 reviews) You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at National Museum of Ethiopia during your travels in Addis Ababa. Discover the museums and cathedral in this culturally rich area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/National-Museum-Of-Ethiopia-Piazza.d6111938.Attraction) #### Menelik II's Palace 5/5(2 reviews) After visiting Menelik II's Palace, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Addis Ababa. Take in the art scene and mountain views in this culturally rich area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Menelik-IIs-Palace-Arada.d6111946.Attraction) #### St. George's Cathedral 3.5/5(3 reviews) St. George's Cathedral is just one of the places to see in Addis Ababa, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the mountain views and cathedral in this culturally rich area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Georges-Cathedral-Addis-Ababa.d6111954.Attraction) #### Unity Park After visiting Unity Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Addis Ababa. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Unity-Park-Addis-Ababa.d553248635998055342.Attraction) #### Friendship Park Explore the great outdoors at Friendship Park, a lovely green space in Addis Ababa. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Friendship-Park-Addis-Ababa.d719687433173553152.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Addis Ababa City Tours](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45011008/b5c82324-e0fd-4d8a-808e-744d1dc91df1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Addis Ababa City Tours Full Day With Hotel Pickup And Drop Off £76 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/addis-ababa-city-tours-full-day-with-hotel-pickup-and-drop-off.a45011008.activity-details) ![Plaza Premium Lounge at Addis Ababa Bole International Airpor](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48633351/4de2b49b-e3e7-4e54-bbc0-bc8ba94f0058.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Plaza Premium Lounge at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport(ADD) £30 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/plaza-premium-lounge-at-addis-ababa-bole-international-airportadd.a48633351.activity-details) ![View point from mount Entoto Hills ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2115501/1680c79f-095e-4e5f-8faa-913183af0aa3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Addis Ababa & Mount Entoto View Point, Museums Palace,Market Tour £57 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/addis-ababa-mount-entoto-view-point.a2115501.activity-details) ![pick up and drop off from your hotel ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49693245/0c8ecb40-6960-46a1-bfe7-693e15b87795.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Addis Ababa Full Day Tour with hotel pickup and drop off £76 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/addis-ababa-full-day-tour-with-hotel-pickup-and-drop-off.a49693245.activity-details) ![My guests having fun at the largest open-air market in Africa - Merkato.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2104024/5cbb6b93-2d69-4612-8acb-b6f02978e3b0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Prepare for the Best Day Tour in Addis Ababa £69 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/prepare-for-the-best-day-tour-in-addis-ababa.a2104024.activity-details) ![Addis Ababa Layover](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2153435/a0cf96e3-4ee9-428f-b9f4-a21b4cdada95.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Addis Ababa Layover £38 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/addis-ababa-layover.a2153435.activity-details) [See all activities in Addis Ababa](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Addis-Ababa.d289.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Arada ![Monarch Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7740000/7739100/7739003/909649ae_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Monarch Hotel Tewodros Roundabout, Colson St. Addis Ababa Addis Ababa £31 17 Dec - 18 Dec includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Addis Ababa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Friendship Park and Derg Monument are located ... 7.2/10 Good! (293 reviews) Very clean hotel Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=17%2F12%2F2025&endDate=18%2F12%2F2025&selected=7739003&PinnedHotelID=7739003&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248633981729072) ![Grand Eliana Hotel Conference & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15170000/15163700/15163659/0a1313dc_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Grand Eliana Hotel Conference & Spa 1000 Churchill Avenue Piazza Addis Ababa Stay at this spa hotel in Addis Ababa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Derg Monument and Friendship Park are located ... 7.2/10 Good! (83 reviews) I was dropped off but it was difficult to navigate to the front desk unless you're dropped off in front of the main entrance. The facility was definitely dated, and there were a few broken/non-functional items in the room. For example, my TV was not connected (as in the wires were spliced and dangling) ... Reviewed on 23 Aug 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F12%2F2025&endDate=25%2F12%2F2025&selected=15163659&PinnedHotelID=15163659&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248633981729072) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F12%2F2025&endDate=25%2F12%2F2025&selected=15163659&PinnedHotelID=15163659&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248633981729072) ![Melka International Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102660000/102658700/102658660/af45e5c8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Melka International Hotel Churchill Avenue Addis Ababa Addis Ababa £27 19 Dec - 20 Dec includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Addis Ababa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Derg Monument and Friendship Park are located ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (21 reviews) Yes it was Great. Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F12%2F2025&endDate=20%2F12%2F2025&selected=102658660&PinnedHotelID=102658660&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248633981729072) ![Soramba Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4500000/4496000/4495963/1532036f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Soramba Hotel Belay Zeleke Road Addis Ababa £34 11 Dec - 12 Dec includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Addis Ababa. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Yekatit 12 Monument and National Museum ... 7/10 Good! (84 reviews) I am canceling my hotel reservation because of the privacy situation. The hotel security is checking my belonging each time when I go to my room . Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F12%2F2025&endDate=12%2F12%2F2025&selected=4495963&PinnedHotelID=4495963&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248633981729072) ![Sarem International Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6300000/6296400/6296396/9e0d4955_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sarem International Hotel Belay Zeleke Street Addis Ababa £58 13 Dec - 14 Dec includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Addis Ababa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Yekatit 12 Monument and National Museum of ... 7.6/10 Good! (65 reviews) Shower poor Reviewed on 27 Apr 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F12%2F2025&endDate=14%2F12%2F2025&selected=6296396&PinnedHotelID=6296396&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248633981729072) ![Ethiopian Skylight Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33900000/33897600/33897587/cbc1620e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ethiopian Skylight Hotel Bole International Airport Addis Ababa Addis Ababa £132 12 Dec - 13 Dec includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Addis Ababa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (448 reviews) Friendly staff, great gym. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Addis-Ababa-Piazza.dx553248633981729066) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/17146bd8084ae83daa46fe247a8d25a2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Arat Kilo While Arat Kilo may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like National Museum of Ethiopia and ECA Conference Center. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Addis-Ababa-Arat-Kilo.dx944719775303602176) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Sidist Kilo When in Sidist Kilo, you can plan a visit to National Museum of Ethiopia and ECA Conference Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Addis-Ababa-Sidist-Kilo.dx944719122953150464) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/f1b403d0ff56790ff57989aed3e189b3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Kazanchis If you're spending some time in Kazanchis, ECA Conference Center and Africa Hall are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Addis-Ababa-Kazanchis.dx945633718666919936) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/b41d6ae9c4be64b5267e526fd8687ed3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Addis Ketema While visiting Addis Ketema, you might make a stop by sights like Addis Merkato and Tiglachin Memorial. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Addis-Ababa-Addis-Ketema.dx945632921409417216) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Lideta While visiting Lideta, you might make a stop by sights like Addis Ababa National Archives and Library and Derg Monument. 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