Often called the “the political capital of Africa” because of its historic, diplomatic and political role in the continent, Addis Ababa lies at the foot of Ethiopia's Mount Entoto, which rises over 3,000 meters (9,800 ft) in the mountains to the north.
Sheraton Addis, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Addis Ababa sits on a hilltop overlooking the city and stands opposite the National Palace, formerly known as the Jubilee Palace. This landmark was built to mark Emperor Haile Selassie's Silver Jubilee in 1955. Our hotel is seven kilometers (11 miles) away from Bole International Airport, and our central location provides easy access to Addis Ababa’s commercial districts, the UNECA Headquarters, the United Nations Conference Center, the AU Headquarters and other business establishments and NGOs. Find many of Ethiopia’s most famous attractions within easy reach of Sheraton Addis. Our concierge desk gladly arranges excursions to destinations such as the ancient capital of Axum, the fabled rock churches of Lalibela, the Filwoha hot springs or the Merkato, one of the largest open-air markets in Africa.
Golf aficionados, make a reservation for one of the six- or nine-hole courses located near our hotel.
Electric supply: Ethiopia uses 220-volt, 50-cycle AC.
Currency: The local currency is the Ethiopian Birr (ETB), made up of 100 cents (1 Birr). Birr notes are available in denominations of 1, 5, 10, 50 and 100.
The Simba Club welcomes toddlers to pre-teens with fun, supervised activities for select age groups. A climbing wall, spring rides, an elf house, a pirate ship, and more exciting adventures await!
Learn moreThe Sheraton Addis takes great pride in its support of the local Ethiopian cause by way of hosting special events such as the Annual Bag Show, Art of Ethiopia and Addis Foto Fest as well as other activities.
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Phone: +251 11 661 6278
Bring the whole family to enjoy this urban shopping center with cinemas, restaurants and a kids' playground!
Entoto Mountain
13.2 km from hotel
Filoha Springs
1 km from hotel
Jan Medha Epiphany/Baptist Day Celebration Site
4 km from hotel
Habesha 2000 Cultural Restaurant
Bole, K 03/05
6 km W from hotel
Red Terror Martyrs Memorial Museum
1.3 km from hotel
Holy Trinity Cathedral
3.2 km from hotel
Tiglachin Memorial
1.4 km from hotel
Meskel Square
3.1 km from hotel
Merkato
4.2 km from hotel
Meyazia 27 Square Monument
3.1 km from hotel
Menelik II Square
3.5 km from hotel
Entoto Maryam Church
10.1 km from hotel
Medhane Alem Cathedral
5 km from hotel
Berhan Ethiopa Cultural
3.9 km from hotel
Karls Square
5 km from hotel
Kiddus Raguel Church
11.4 km from hotel
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The Simba Club welcomes kids aged 3 to 12 with fun, supervised activities, a climbing wall, spring rides, an elf house, a pirate ship, and kids menus! Access to the club is complimentary to all our young guests.