Ethiopian Skylight Hotel is the practical choice for travellers who are arriving late, leaving early or connecting through Addis Ababa. It is at Bole International Airport, in the Bole neighbourhood, and it is shown with a six-minute drive to the airport and a property class of 2. Guests rate it 8.4 out of 10 from more than 450 reviews. The room list is wide, with standard, deluxe, executive and premium double rooms, junior suites, suites up to a presidential suite, accessible rooms, and apartments with one, two or three bedrooms that can sleep large groups. The hotel lists no restaurants or pool of its own, so expect to eat and relax nearby. Cafes and restaurants, including Ethiopian cultural dining and coffee houses, are within a seven to eight minute drive.
Location and getting around
The location is the whole point. The hotel is at the airport, so a taxi or ride-hail car reaches the terminal in minutes, which helps with early flights and short layovers. Bole is also the modern, restaurant-rich district of the city, with plenty of cafes, shops and restaurants within a short drive. The main museums and sights in the centre are further away, so plan on a car or driver and allow for traffic.
The rooms
The variety is the strength here. You can choose a standard or deluxe double, an executive or premium room, a junior suite, a full suite or an apartment with up to three bedrooms. The apartments are well suited to families and groups travelling together, because the large units can sleep up to ten. Accessible rooms are available, so request one when you book if you need it.
Who it suits
Transit passengers, business travellers on a tight schedule, families or groups who want an apartment, and anyone who prefers a short transfer over a central location. It is a sensible base for the first or last night of a trip.
Good to know
The hotel does not list amenities, check-in times or on-site dining where we looked, so confirm breakfast, Wi-Fi, check-in and any shuttle with the hotel before you arrive. A restaurant or cafe nearby is the likely plan for meals. If you want pools and a spa, one of the central hotels is a better fit.
Why stay here
- ✓Six-minute drive to Bole International Airport
- ✓Standard to premium double rooms
- ✓Junior suites and suites
- ✓Presidential suite
- ✓Apartments with up to three bedrooms
- ✓Accessible rooms
- ✓Cafes and restaurants within a short drive
- ✓Bole neighbourhood location
Good questions
How far is Ethiopian Skylight Hotel from the airport?+
The hotel lists a six-minute drive to Bole International Airport. That makes it handy for early flights and layovers.
Does the hotel have apartments?+
Yes, the room list includes apartments with one, two or three bedrooms that can sleep large groups. They suit families travelling together.
Does it have a pool or restaurant?+
The hotel lists no pool or restaurant, so confirm facilities with the hotel directly. Cafes and restaurants are a short drive away.
