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Bole Ambassador Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star hotel in Bole

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Lobby
Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
LED TV, fireplace
Front of property
Interior entrance

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Africa Avenue, Addis Ababa, 1000
  • Place, Selam City Mall
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Medhane Alem Church
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Edna Mall
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Addis Ababa (ADD-Bole Intl.)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room

  • City view
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Apartment | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Apartment

  • City view
  • 549 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Twin Room

  • City view
  • 430 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Family Room

  • City view
  • 969 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View

  • City view
  • 570 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Addis Ababa

City center stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Bole hotel, you'll find Selam City Mall and Medhane Alem Church. Also, Edna Mall is within half a mile (1 km) and World Bank Ethiopia is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Selam City Mall - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Medhane Alem Church - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Edna Mall - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • World Bank Ethiopia - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • African Union Headquarters - 7 min drive - 4.2 miles

Getting around

  • Bole Intl. Airport (ADD) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dukamo Coffee - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Tomoca Coffee - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Kaldis Coffee Friendship - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Kategna - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Midtown - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Bole Ambassador Hotel

4-star hotel in Bole
As a guest of Bole Ambassador Hotel, you'll find a terrace, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available 24 hours). The business-friendly Bole Ambassador Hotel also features laundry facilities, a porter, and an ATM. Self parking is free.
  • 196 guestrooms or units
  • 22 levels
  • 4 buildings
  • Built in 2008
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Terrace
  • Gift shop
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
Bole Ambassador Hotel offers 196 air-conditioned accommodations with fireplaces and safes. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. LED televisions come with satellite channels.

This Addis Ababa hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Stereo
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LED TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 12 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • One child 12 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Bole Ambassador Hotel to the airport?

Bole Ambassador Hotel is 1.1 mi (8-min drive) away from the Bole Intl. Airport (ADD) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Bole Ambassador Hotel?

As of Jan 31, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bole Ambassador Hotel on Feb 1, 2026 start from $38.61, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Bole Ambassador Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Bole Ambassador Hotel offers a free airport shuttle, available 24 hours a day.

Does Bole Ambassador Hotel offer free breakfast?

Bole Ambassador Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Bole Ambassador Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Bole Ambassador Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Bole Ambassador Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Bole Ambassador Hotel have a pool?

Bole Ambassador Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Bole Ambassador Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Bole Ambassador Hotel to downtown Addis Ababa?

Bole Ambassador Hotel is 2.2 mi away from Addis Ababa.

Bole Ambassador Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 94 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 94 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 94 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 94 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 94 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No hot water
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Yohnas

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Location is great, but the building looks old and not clean. When I booked online breakfast was included ,but when i arrived ,I was told to pay for breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Metiku

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

dee p

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Teklemariam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sentayhu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A bit of re innovation's needed
Stayed 17 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great staff, great service . But the building was under construction and the photos do not match what is actually available.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Biruk

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Abel

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

shifraw

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mengstu

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Maxamuud

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Booked n paid 3 nights But only stay one night..only good thing about this place is the staff..
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only positive experience is the entire reception staff is professional
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Keith

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Never stayed, they had no heat!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Bella

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are old and their service is poor
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Abraham

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property has aged. In the room I stayed in, the sink was broken and you can tell it has been broken for some time. The towels were old, the internet was the worst I have had in ages.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ammanuel Bereket

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 17 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was very happy by the Hotel service
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nagla

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very welcoming and helpful at every step from booking until departure. They are very time conscious, the food is great and affordable. The rooms are clean and very comfy. The hotel offers very good value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

4/10 Poor

JOHNNIE, Inkster

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel needs to be renovated/deep cleaned. There was a bad smell coming from the drain in the showe. Water leaking from the ceiling. No air conditioning in the hotel, as advertised on the website.

6/10 Okay

Biniyam

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

2/10 Terrible

Mohamed

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Terrible customer service, awful food,
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Dawit

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Terrible hotel

Old building, the stuff is not very helpful. The only advantage is that is so close to the airport
Stayed 15 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is on a road and there is free airport transfer. Very nice. The restaurant staff are always changing rates...
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022