Jupiter International Hotel Bole sits in one of Addis Ababa’s most popular districts for visitors. Bole is where many of the city’s restaurants, cafes, shops and nightspots are concentrated, and it is the neighbourhood nearest the international airport, which makes it an obvious choice for anyone with an early or late flight. The hotel offers a mid-range stay with the facilities that business and leisure travellers expect, and its position means you can walk to places to eat and drink rather than depending on a car for every outing. For transit passengers, it is a convenient place to rest between flights, and for longer stays, it offers a good launch point for the city’s sights.
Location and getting around
Bole is a lively, modern district with a mix of restaurants, cafes, shops and entertainment. It is the quickest area to reach from the airport, so a transfer is typically short compared with other parts of the city. The central museums, the cathedral and Mercato lie farther away, so allow extra time and arrange a driver for sightseeing. Evening traffic can be slow, so build in a margin if you are heading for a show or dinner.
The rooms
Expect a range of room types suitable for solo travellers, couples and small families. As with any city hotel, check bed types, room sizes and facilities when you book. If the road outside is busy, ask for a room at the back or on a higher floor, particularly if you are a light sleeper, and bring earplugs for the first night while you adjust to altitude.
Eating and drinking
The hotel is likely to have an on-site restaurant, and the neighbourhood around it has plenty of options, from Ethiopian restaurants serving injera and stews to international cafes and bakeries. Bole is a good place to try a cultural dinner or live music evening, many of which are a short drive away. If you need an early breakfast before a flight, ask the hotel in advance about timings.
Who it suits
Transit passengers and anyone catching an early or late flight, business travellers, visitors who like to be close to restaurants and nightlife, and couples looking for a practical base. If you are mostly interested in historic sights and want to be central, compare it with hotels nearer the National Museum and cathedral.
Good to know
Confirm airport transfer options, parking, check-in times and breakfast hours when you book. At roughly 2,355 metres above sea level, Addis Ababa can leave you tired for a day or two, so keep the first evening easy and drink plenty of water.
Why stay here
- ✓Bole location
- ✓On-site restaurant
- ✓Near airport and restaurants
- ✓Front desk and tour assistance
- ✓Wi-Fi
- ✓Airport transfer arrangements
- ✓Luggage storage
- ✓Laundry services
Good questions
Is Jupiter International Hotel Bole near the airport?+
Bole is the district closest to the international airport, so transfers are typically short. Check the exact travel time when you book.
Is it a good base for restaurants and nightlife?+
Yes. Bole has many restaurants, cafes and nightspots, and the hotel sits in the middle of that scene.
Is it convenient for the main museums?+
They are farther away, so plan on a driver or tour transfer for sightseeing and allow for traffic.
