Ethiopian Skylight Hotel

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with 6 restaurants, near Medhane Alem Church

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6 bars/lounges, poolside bar
Front of property
Flat-screen TV, fireplace
Café
Lobby

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Bole International Airport, P.O.Box 1755, Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, 1755
  • Place, Selam City Mall
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Medhane Alem Church
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Edna Mall
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Addis Ababa (ADD-Bole Intl.)
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

Highlights

Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Single Beds, 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Minibar
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Premium Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Junior Suite (Executive)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Minibar
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Presidential Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Suite (Mini)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Minibar
  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Comfort Room

  • 4 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Addis Ababa

A luxury stay in Addis Ababa awaits you at Ethiopian Skylight Hotel. Within a 20-minute stroll, you'll find Medhane Alem Church and Edna Mall. Highlights at this family-friendly hotel include 6 restaurants, 6 bars/lounges and a full-service spa. .A pampering day can include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages and body wraps along with access to the sauna and steam room. At the hotel's own poolside bar, you can stop for a drink. Enjoy the indoor swimming pool, outdoor swimming pool, nightclub and gym. 26910 square feet (2500 square metres) of event facilities include 15 meeting rooms and a conference centre, and other business amenities include a 24-hour business centre. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and a sauna. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, including food and water bowls and litter trays. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of a free airport shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 5-property class Bole hotel include Addis Ababa Stadium and ECA Conference Center.

What's nearby

  • Selam City Mall - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Medhane Alem Church - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Edna Mall - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • World Bank Ethiopia - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • African Union Headquarters - 7 min drive - 7.1 km

Getting around

  • Addis Ababa (ADD-Bole Intl.) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ethiopian Taem Cultural Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪One Koo Coffee - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Yod Abyssinia - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Ethiopian Taem Cultural Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The African Hub - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Ethiopian Skylight Hotel

Luxury hotel with 6 restaurants, near Medhane Alem Church
Ethiopian Skylight Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and an outdoor pool. There are 6 restaurants and 3 coffee shops/cafes, as well as a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 6 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. A free manager's reception is offered daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business centre and 15 meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 26910 square feet (2500 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A children's pool, a health club, and a nightclub are also featured at the luxury Ethiopian Skylight Hotel. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available 24 hours). Self parking is free.

This 5-star Addis Ababa hotel is smoke free.

  • 1024 guestrooms or units
  • 9 levels
  • 5 buildings
  • 6 dining venues
  • 6 bars or lounges
  • 3 coffee shops
  • 26910 sq ft of conference space
  • 2500 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 2019
  • Nightclub
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Childcare (free)
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Conference centre
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • Locker space
  • Bar by the pool
Ethiopian Skylight Hotel offers 1024 air-conditioned accommodations with fireplaces and minibars. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a shower, bathrobes, slippers and complimentary toiletries.

This Addis Ababa hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers and telephones. Additionally, rooms include a safe and complimentary bottles of water. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

The on-site spa has 10 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages and Thai massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour free return airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • 3 coffee shops/cafes
  • 6 bars/lounges
  • 6 restaurants
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Children's pool
  • Designer stores
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Nightclub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Piano
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Free babysitting
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 15 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Conference centre (26,910 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 10 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • 5 buildings
  • 9 floors
  • Built in 2019
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
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; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property on arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: ETB 2500 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Food and water bowls and litter trays are available

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for ETB 50.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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.

  • Pet fee: ETB 2500 per pet, per night
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: ETB 50.0 per night

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, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Ethiopian Skylight Hotel Addis Ababa
Ethiopian Skylight Addis Ababa
Ethiopian Skylight
Ethiopian Skylight Hotel Hotel
Ethiopian Skylight Hotel Addis Ababa
Ethiopian Skylight Hotel Hotel Addis Ababa

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Ethiopian Skylight Hotel?

Yep, Ethiopian Skylight Hotel has a free self car park.

Is there a spa on site at Ethiopian Skylight Hotel?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Ethiopian Skylight Hotel. It has a steam room and a sauna. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials, as well as hot stone massages.

Does Ethiopian Skylight Hotel have a pool?

Take your pick from an outdoor pool, an indoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying with a coldie from the bar.

What luxury perks are available at Ethiopian Skylight Hotel?

Ethiopian Skylight Hotel features a full-service spa, a nightclub and a health club. All guestrooms come with 24-hour room service and fireplaces.

What makes Ethiopian Skylight Hotel a romantic place to stay?

Couples spa treatments and 24-hour room service, as well as fireplaces in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Ethiopian Skylight Hotel.

Is Ethiopian Skylight Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool, free babysitting and a playground, it's no surprise that Ethiopian Skylight Hotel is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Ethiopian Skylight Hotel?

Yep, there's a free airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Ethiopian Skylight Hotel?

Yep, they've got a poolside bar and 6 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Ethiopian Skylight Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Ethiopian Skylight Hotel?

Cats and dogs are welcome at Ethiopian Skylight Hotel, with food and water bowls and litter trays on offer.

Ethiopian Skylight Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 300 out of 475 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 83 out of 475 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 475 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 475 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 475 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

kedest

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronen

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy 5 minutes waiting only
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great staying, the staff and supervisor selamawit great service thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaitan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good service, near the hotel. Though the reception can get really busy
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

GABRIELE

Business traveller
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashenfai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 18 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Antoine, Beirut

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Marcio, Miami Beach

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aster

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naatoli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very perfect stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

cartan

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anil

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Betelhem

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
Always excellent
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yonas

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashenafi

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

timothy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Epherem

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Demes

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice stay, all employees of skylight hotel security, front desk, door man, bell man, housekeeping, dining areas, all employees are professional and make our stay more easy. Thank you skylight hotel.
Stayed 15 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amelework

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service, great breakfast and location. The only thing is the carpet in the room need deep cleaning or changing Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaitan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were really good to me. The variety of restaurants in the hotel
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Arnaud

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yonas, Reston

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Dagem

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025