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Reviews of Hotel Lobelia 3 stars

Bole Sub-City, Kebele 03/05, Bole, 1000 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

#23 of 102 hotels in Addis Ababa

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Based on 549 hotel reviews

8.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.2

  • Comfort

    8.1

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    7.8

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Free WiFi

    6.5

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  • Reviewed: 27 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was a little noisy during sleeping hours.

    I liked the proximity to the airport, walking distance, and nearby entertainment areas, and the staff are nice people.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2025

    8.0
    Avg
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No internet for three days

    Good staff

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2025

    7.0
    Good stay for a layover
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not much, just that the hotel provided the basic needs and facilities, so if you are looking for a fancy and modern stay, you might have to go elsewhere. Perhaps they could provide 2 bottles of water in the room instead of 1.

    Its location is superb! Just a very short ride from the airport, so this was a great option for an overnight layover. The hotel seemed kinda dated though it is kept clean and functional. Grateful for the free airport shuttle though it was hard to find the driver at the airport- had to ask the other hotel reps to assist. The breakfast was decent and with variety ofvwestern and local cuisine, and was not expecting a spread given the cost. They have a nice modern cafe at the ground floor if you want something more hipster.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2025

    8.0
    Nice hotel near the airport
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    As mentioned above, many areas of the hotel - mostly minor - need attention. I was upgraded to a nicer room (after my first room had “challenges“) and the price was very affordable…so all in all, you get what you pay for.

    The staff, from manager on down, are what really make this hotel a pleasant place to stay. That said, many aspects of the hotel itself are in need of maintenance and/or refurbishing. Breakfast each morning was excellent and varied, outstanding coffee, and the room service was quite good. I appreciated the free airport shuttle.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wi-Fi could work better.

    Walking distance from the airport, very convenient.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2025

    9.0
    Free shuttle bus service is a bonus
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Free shuttle service to and from the airport is a bonus. Very centrally located with shops and restaurants within walking distance.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2025

    7.0
    Good and comfortable
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The off road from the main is not so good.

    Warm staff, airport drop off, efforts to provide comfort

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bad Internet connection at the Hotel.

    Overall, great.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2025

    7.0
    Great value for money with good airport transfer.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    As others have mentioned, the place is a little tired and the wifi is unreliable. However, excellent value for money.

    Very convenient location to the airport. Good transfer to and from airport. Staff were extremely welcoming and friendly. Spacious room. Cold beer in the bar.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2025

    8.0
    Great little hotel for stay in Addis very near airport with free transfers
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Bed not so comfortable.

    Staff very friendly and helpful, including receptionist and airport transfer driver. They even set up breakfast earlier than normal so I could get to my flight. Great location only 5 or 6 minutes by car to airport. Nice coffee shop attached.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms are clean, the location is very comfortable near to the airport, they have a shuttle you can request and they will take you from the airport. tha staffs are friendly. obviously I have enjoyed my stay even though it's short.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 July 2025

    8.0
    Highly recommend - friendly, great location, safe, and comfy beds.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower - couldn’t prevent water from going onto the bathroom floor. Restaurant not open during the hours we were there.

    Location, comfortable beds, friendly staff.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 June 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some noise around

    Clean,free shuttle, very good breakfast

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 June 2025

    9.0
    Relaxing in Addis.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our room had a bedroom and a living room. The sofa in the living room could have been a little more comfortable.

    The staff were excellent. They were very accommodating and friendly. Breakfast every morning was a buffet. The selection was not bad, and the dining staff always asked if I wanted an omelet or more juice or more coffee. Cleaning staff were prompt. Sometimes, our room was cleaned while we were eating breakfast, which was convenient. We used the hotel's airport shuttle both ways.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 June 2025

    9.0
    A very nice hotel in Addis Ababa to make your stay comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The hotel is warm, as is the staff. They offer free pickup from the airport, which is also nearby, so if you arrive at night, you'll be at the hotel soon. The rooms are spacious and comfortable, as well as quiet, as the hotel is located on a back street with no traffic. The staff is the best. They are attentive and very pleasant, helping you with whatever you need.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 June 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom floods when taking showers. The guides' suggestions from the hotel are not the best choices. Best to look for the well-known guides websites

    Location. Included shuttle from and to the airport. Good Ethiopian breakfast. Rooms are big and comfortable.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 June 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The wifi absolutely did not work and the staff at the reception were either helpless or could not care less. They assured me that I had the correct password when I would show that the password was incorrect. When connected to a network there was simply no internet.

    Room was very big. Quiet. Free airport pickup.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 June 2025

    8.0
    Homely comfy with great staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Homely comfy

    Excellent staff and very helpful people also comfortable and homely

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 June 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not the best facilities (shower was not comfortable)

    Great value for money

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 June 2025

    8.0
    Very professional personnel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Internet was not stable

    Airport pickup and flexibility

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 June 2025

    8.0
    Visit of Ethopia
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfast choices were limited and cold

    The location was very close to the airport, and all other interesting locations. The pick up and drop off organised by the hotel was super thoughtfull and driver Tafari was very welcoming and professional Through the various tours, Tour guide Abayu also provided by the hotel kept us entertained with his vast knowledge of Ethiopian culture and sites.Would recommend Hotel Lobelia and Abayu to anyone planning to visit Addis and the vast Ethopia

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 May 2025

    8.0
    Very convenient to the airport
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Stayed here twice, while transiting in and out of Addis. Very close to the airport and hotel provides shuttle which is really great. Breakfast was just alright and rooms were comfortable. The hotel is also close to restaurants and cafes which provides you options for dining. Overall, it was a very good experience thanks to Lobelia staff.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice breakfast, clean property, cafeteria with excellent coffee.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2025

    8.0
    nice stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    really good position next to good restaurants and very close to Bole Airport. Room spacious and clean. Nice and welcoming staff. The only suggestion could be to renew a bit the furniture in the room.

    Stayed in April 2025

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