Ras Amba Hotel

3.5 star property
Art Deco hotel with rooftop terrace and coffee shop/cafe

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Lounge
Staircase
Meeting facility
Reception
Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is AU$40
includes taxes & fees
11 Feb - 12 Feb

Explore the area

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Queen Elizabeth II St, Arada, Addis Ababa, 34063
  • Place, Holy Trinity Cathedral
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Unity Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Menelik II's Palace
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Addis Ababa (ADD-Bole Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed

  • City view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed

  • City view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Economy Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Double Room, Accessible Bathtub, Non Smoking

  • City view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible Bathtub, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

About the area

Addis Ababa

Ras Amba Hotel puts you in the heart of Addis Ababa, within a 20-minute stroll of Holy Trinity Cathedral and Friendship Park. Highlights at this Art Deco hotel include free cooked-to-order breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a conference centre and a coffee shop/cafe. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Arada hotel include National Museum of Ethiopia and Bete Maryam Mausoleum.

What's nearby

  • Holy Trinity Cathedral - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Unity Park - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Menelik II's Palace - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Friendship Park - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • National Museum of Ethiopia - 2 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Addis Ababa (ADD-Bole Intl.) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Intercontinental Hotel - Rooftop Pool & Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Koba - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Meskott - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Stagioni - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Summerfield's - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Ras Amba Hotel

Art Deco hotel with rooftop terrace and coffee shop/cafe
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

A business centre and 5 meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 10764 square feet (1000 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A rooftop terrace, barbecue grills, and an arcade/games room are also featured at Ras Amba Hotel. Self parking is free. A complete renovation of Ras Amba Hotel was completed in July 2025.

This 3.5-star Addis Ababa hotel is smoke free.

  • 47 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 10764 sq ft of conference space
  • 1000 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1998
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Games room or arcade
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Ras Amba Hotel offers 47 accommodations with minibars and a safe. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This individually decorated accommodation has separate sitting areas. Memory foam beds feature Frette Italian sheets, down duvets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers with a deep soaking bath and a rainfall showerhead, slippers and complimentary toiletries.

This Addis Ababa hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access, with a Wi-Fi speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 5 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Conference centre (10,764 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in room
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Lift
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 5 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1998
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Renovated entire property - July 2025
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub or rainfall showerhead
  • Free toiletries
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g. directions)
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.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per night.

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.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Ras Amba Hotel?

Ras Amba Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Ras Amba Hotel?

As of 10 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ras Amba Hotel on 11 Feb 2026 start from AU$39.53, including 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.

Is parking available at Ras Amba Hotel?

Yep, Ras Amba Hotel has a free self car park.

What makes Ras Amba Hotel a romantic place to stay?

Couples dining and romance packages, as well as deep-soaking baths and memory foam beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Ras Amba Hotel.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Ras Amba Hotel?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Does Ras Amba Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary cooked-to-order brekkie is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Ras Amba Hotel?

No, Ras Amba Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Ras Amba Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Ras Amba Hotel?

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

Are pets allowed at Ras Amba Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Ras Amba Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

yohannes

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
yes very clean
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Francis

Business traveller
The rooms are poorly maintained. Was assigned room that was moldy and water took forever to warm up. The staff were very helpful but the rooms need some upgrade
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Arnaud

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Do NOT go there

It was cold. No hot water. Dirty bed sheets. And we I checked out they asked me to pay for the room I already paid for when booking few weeks before. Ps: they accept credit card, but the machine never works
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018