There were few issues, the Wi-Fi connection on the 2nd floor was too weak, the bidet shower wasn't working in the same floor, and mosquitoes were a bit of problem at night in the common area.

I really enjoyed the friendly and social atmosphere, the staff were welcoming and helpful, it was easy to meet other travelers.

Stayed in August 2025

I didn't like the barking of dogs at guests(made me freaking scared sometimes) and also dog poop at some places within the property.

I liked the high speed WiFi, the friendliness of the staff at the property. Also being able to meet several guests from other nationalities was truly amazing.

Stayed in July 2025

Not always as clean and organized.

Convenient location. Safe overall.

Stayed in April 2025

Sometimes we experience power off and they don't have a Power Generator or Plant to provide us with electricity

The place is very nice and affordable

Stayed in April 2025

The location was very difficult to find. GPS/Google Maps is necessary to find the place.

The place was welcoming and had great communal space to encourage people to work, if necessary, or share a cup of tea. There is a very close "bodega" (a two minute walk) to buy water and other necessary goods. It was an atmosphere that encouraged people of all ages to talk and have fun at night.

Stayed in April 2025

Kindness

Stayed in April 2025

Just perfect for a stay in Addis, getting to connect with traveling community and visiting Addis. Very friendly and helpful staff ;)

Stayed in January 2025

The dog is weird (don't approach it, stay away from it!)

Comfortable beds (medium hard). Good amount of space inside the rooms. Nice small balcony. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Nice social areas. Nice kitchen. Good atmosphere.

Stayed in March 2025

Bathrooms could be better and dog is a bit annoying

Amazing breakfast and great place to meet other travellers. Rooms are big and hostel is in a good neighborhood with many rest around

Stayed in February 2025

Not very clean

GOod size room

Stayed in February 2025

In general the bathrooms were good but sometimes they didn't flush (probably as tourist kept flushing tissues when they shouldn't).

Great location where you have easy access to lot busses and not too far from markets. Staff were friendly and nice and the atmosphere of the place was great. WiFi works fine but remember to get the connection for each floor and I felt safe.

Stayed in January 2025

The place is in a small alley, none of the taxi drivers managed to find it, was easier to tell them DHL or Blue Sky Hotel and then walk the rest. The neighbourhood looks a bit intimidating after dark, there are packs of stray dogs roaming the streets, but I never had issues. The hostel dog likes to bark at people, but it's not really aggressive. During my stay, there has been blackouts every evening, bringing a headlamp might be useful. There are two showers for guests, one didn't have hot water, the other one barely had any water coming out, someone told me the staff shower in the basement is better.

great place to meet people, easy to find food nearby

Stayed in January 2025

It was nice place Clean and friendly

Stayed in September 2024

There's a house dog (but friendly). The location is on a dirt road. No lights, and roads still being upgraded to non dirt roads around it.

Staff very friendly, facilities to cook and clean. The amenities are useable and at the expected quality for the area and for the price.

Stayed in November 2024

BEWARE OF THE DOG: The dog of the guesthouse is so aggressive and dangerous. When you don't defend yourself or guesthouse staff keeps it back, it will attack. On the first evening, while I just sat on the terrace with other guests, it bit me in the leg. For no reason, out of nothing. It damaged my clothes and my leg was bleeding. Staff apologized but didn't really do anything about it (gave me a shot of vodka to disinfect the wound on my leg). Had to fix my clothes and get medicine by myself. When walk around the hostel, always be aware of the dog approaching you. Staff doesn't really do anything to protect the guests. They let the dog go into the common areas, threatening the guests

Big house with common terrace, kitchen and living room, nice atmosphere to get in contact to other guests, helpful staff, stable WiFi, great offers for tours to Lalibela and Danakil desert

Stayed in November 2024

THE DOG: They have a really aggressive and violent dog. On my first evening it attacked me, ruined me trousers and bit my leg till it bled. While I just sit around on the terrace with other guests. Staff apologized but that was it, I had to fix the clothes and buy desinfection medicine by myself (they gave me a shot of vodka to desinfect the wound on my leg). When walking around the hostel, always watch out if the dog tries to attack you. Staff doesn't really solve the problem, they let the dog go into every common area, you have to be aware of another attack all the time

Central but quiet location between airport and city center, helpful staff, stable WiFi, several common areas like bar, terrace, living room. Great offers for excursions to Lalibela and Danakil desert

Stayed in November 2024

Mattress is hard

The hostel is very nice and calm Staff is amazing Room is big and quiet

Stayed in October 2024

cleanliness

Stayed in September 2024

Not much going on at the hostel. Weekends it would be better being in the city center. Have to use Ride app to get anywhere. Feres App took me to the wrong far away destination (the previous location of hostel). Mosquitos. Too warm in room. Only a blanket is provided to sleep under, and to protect against mosquitos. This contributes to the heat problem. Bring mosquito spray. Bring portable fan along, however there is only one power point, not next to bed, and you'd probably charge your phone with that plug. Sleeping in that heat & mosquitos is not fun. In the 1st world, at minimum there would absolutely be a standing fan to blow cool air. But not in Ethiopia. I cut my stay short by 1 day to stay in the city center, instead. Ethiopia is 3rd world. Other hotels have same problems in Addis. But I'm simply giving friendly feedback.

The only hostel in Addis is a great tourism service, by itself. Kitchen is well-equipped. If you prefer hostels, it'll suit you. Its a safe building. Outside is shady at night, but felt safe by day.

Stayed in September 2024

In my second week I was switched to a single room with a bad mattress but seeing it was a backpackers hostel I had to rough it

I would makey own meals

Stayed in August 2024

Shower on the third floor is not strong. I was very cold while taking shower. There is some white ash consistently dropping from upper bed. Wifi is only available on the first floor.Laundry is too expensive like 10 dollars.

Staffs are very helpful. They can also help to book flights. Room is quite spacious. Common area is comfortable. Kitchen is big. It’s a good place to meet other travelers.

Stayed in July 2024

Can hear the noises clearly inside the room.

Noni and Neba are awesome and helpful!! A big thumbs up for their assistance especially when I am new in this country.

Stayed in July 2024

Really an Amazing experience, staff is very good mind blowing.

Stayed in June 2024

The place is nice, the lady at the reception, Nina/Noni is very helpful, she can help you with bookings, with payment, with transfers, taxis, everything. Overall it's a nice place to meet nice people.

Stayed in April 2024