Sheraton Addis, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Addis Ababa

Area & Activities

Welcome to Addis Ababa, the "African Capital"

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.