Title: Bishoftu Travel Guide: Best of Bishoftu, Addis Ababa Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Bishoftu](https://expedia.co.uk/Bishoftu-Hotels.d6221175.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Bishoftu](https://expedia.co.uk/Bishoftu-Holiday-Rentals.d6221175.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Bishoftu Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Bishoftu.d6221175.Car-Hire-Guide)[Bishoftu Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Bishoftu.d6221175.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Bishoftu Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Panoramic view encompassing the forested and hilly shores of Lake Bishoftu, a crater lake in central Ethiopia south of Addis Ababa](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6221175/f723041b-1bbd-46f3-9809-fd1d05fea9a4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Panoramic view encompassing the forested and hilly shores of Lake Bishoftu, a crater lake in central Ethiopia south of Addis Ababa](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6221175/f723041b-1bbd-46f3-9809-fd1d05fea9a4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![A goat and its herder in Bishoftu (also known as Debre Zeyit). The lake in the background is one of 5 crater lakes in Bishoftu, Ethiopia.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6221175/3f411fe6-c6e3-4a48-94eb-b90954c94677.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Bishoftu Things to do - Top hotels in Bishoftu - Top Holiday Rentals in Bishoftu ![Kuriftu Resort & Spa Bishoftu](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18800000/18799700/18799607/7e60e485_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kuriftu Resort & Spa Bishoftu Kiroftu Lake, Bishoftu Bishoftu £99 12 Feb - 13 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bishoftu. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Lake Hora and Hora Lake Recreation Area ... 8/10 Very Good! (90 reviews) Room was clean. Staff was very responsive. Spa was excellent Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F02%2F2026&endDate=13%2F02%2F2026&selected=18799607&PinnedHotelID=18799607&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6221175) ![Pyramid Hotels & Resorts ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113120000/113118500/113118438/3666c93e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Pyramid Hotels & Resorts Bishoftu Bishoftu Oromia Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £94 11 Feb - 12 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Bishoftu. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Lake Bishoftu and Debre Zeyit Market are located ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (5 reviews) The hotel is so wonderful!! Everything about it!! Bonus for the complementary massage!! We would come back and please trust and book this beautiful hotel. Room, view, staff, breakfast, everything is perfect. Art on the wall is wonderful too Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F02%2F2026&endDate=12%2F02%2F2026&selected=113118438&PinnedHotelID=113118438&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6221175) ![Asham Africa Hotel and Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21170000/21165600/21165558/7b7f358d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Asham Africa Hotel and Resort Bishoftu, Kebele 07 Bishoftu Stay at this beach hotel in Bishoftu. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Debre Zeyit Market and Lake Bishoftu are located ... 8/10 Very Good! (38 reviews) Clean rooms/friendly staff/ good restaurant dirty area on the lake so bad Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F02%2F2026&endDate=19%2F02%2F2026&selected=21165558&PinnedHotelID=21165558&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6221175) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F02%2F2026&endDate=19%2F02%2F2026&selected=21165558&PinnedHotelID=21165558&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6221175) [See all 216 properties in Bishoftu](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=05%2F02%2F2026&endDate=06%2F02%2F2026®ionId=6221175) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![5 bedrooms Fully Furnished House](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113130000/113127500/113127401/w905h683x60y0-8206fee4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 5 bedrooms Fully Furnished House Bishoftu Stay at this holiday home in Bishoftu. Popular attractions Lake Bishoftu and Debre Zeyit Market are located nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Addis-Ababa-Hotels-5-Bedrooms-Fully-Furnished-House.h113127401.Hotel-Information) ![Spacious 5-bedroom house in fabulous Bishoftu with Lake view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113100000/113096800/113096722/3650ac0f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Spacious 5-bedroom house in fabulous Bishoftu with Lake view Bishoftu Oromia Stay at this holiday home in Bishoftu. Popular attractions Lake Bishoftu and Debre Zeyit Market are located nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Addis-Ababa-Hotels-Spacious-5-Bedroom-House-In-Fabulous-Bishoftu-With-Lake-View.h113096722.Hotel-Information) ![Spacious 2bed & 2bath Villa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106150000/106149800/106149732/e484a1e3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Spacious 2bed & 2bath Villa Bishofitu Oromia Stay at this holiday home in Bishoftu. Popular attractions Debre Zeyit Market and Lake Bishoftu are located nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Addis-Ababa-Hotels-Spacious-2bed-2bath-Villa.h106149732.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Bishoftu](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6221175&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Bishoftu hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6221175&startDate=2026-02-04&endDate=2026-02-05)[4 Feb - 5 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6221175&startDate=2026-02-04&endDate=2026-02-05) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6221175&startDate=2026-02-05&endDate=2026-02-06)[5 Feb - 6 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6221175&startDate=2026-02-05&endDate=2026-02-06) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6221175&startDate=06%2F02%2F2026&endDate=08%2F02%2F2026)[6 Feb - 8 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6221175&startDate=06%2F02%2F2026&endDate=08%2F02%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6221175&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6221175&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![African Union Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6111942/10a167b6-79b6-404e-8a55-3f97a27da7c3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### African Union Headquarters African Union Headquarters 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/African-Union-Headquarters-Kirkos.d6111942.Attraction) ![Medhane Alem Cathedral in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6111950/794db206-cd79-4a23-8b96-94152ac4c709.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Medhane Alem Church Medhane Alem Church is just one of the places to see in Addis Ababa, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the area's spas or simply enjoy its bars. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Medhane-Alem-Church-Bole.d6111950.Attraction) ![The church of the Holy Trinity, Addis Ababa](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6111948/32602b70-7379-4187-9ce9-c8e75d725372.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Holy Trinity Cathedral 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) #### U.S. Embassy After visiting U.S. Embassy, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Addis Ababa. Take some time to visit the spas in this culturally rich area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/US-Embassy-Addis-Ababa.d553248635472600940.Attraction) #### Edna Mall You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Edna Mall during your trip to Addis Ababa. Visit the area's spas or simply enjoy its bars. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Edna-Mall-Bole.d553248634316471010.Attraction) #### Meskel Square You can learn about the history of Addis Ababa when you stop by Meskel Square. Experience the art scene and museums in this culturally rich area. 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