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Venetian Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel in Addis Ababa with a restaurant and a bar
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Reception
In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Bar (on property)
Terrace/patio
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local and international cuisine

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Bole Medhanialen Behind, Brekane Adere Africa Mall, Addis Ababa
  • Place, Edna Mall
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Selam City Mall
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Medhane Alem Church
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Addis Ababa (ADD-Bole Intl.)
    ‪3 min drive‬
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Room options

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Bathroom sink

Standard Room

  • 193 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • City view

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Deluxe Room | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • City view

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Superior Room | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room

  • 236 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed
  • City view

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 3

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Addis Ababa

Located in Bole, Venetian Hotel is within a 10-minute stroll of sights such as Edna Mall and Medhane Alem Church. This 25-room, 3.5-star hotel has free in-room WiFi along with free self parking and a free airport shuttle.

What's nearby

  • Edna Mall - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Selam City Mall - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Medhane Alem Church - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • World Bank Ethiopia - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • African Union Headquarters - 7 min drive - 4.0 miles

Getting around

  • Bole Intl. Airport (ADD) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dukamo Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mood Addis Ababa - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Kaldis Coffee Friendship - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Midtown - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Tana Garden Court - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Venetian Hotel

Hotel in Addis Ababa with a restaurant and a bar
Guests of Venetian Hotel enjoy access to free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and a business center. You can take advantage of free parking, along with a free airport shuttle (available 24 hours). The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with securing valuables, dry cleaning/laundry, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include free newspapers, a terrace, and laundry facilities.
Guests can expect free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with satellite channels. Bathrooms offer rainfall showers, free toiletries, and slippers. Refrigerators, safes, and desks are also standard.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

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
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
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance 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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

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
  • Check-in: noon—-8:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the free airport shuttle (available 24 hours). Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

Venetian Hotel Addis Ababa
Venetian Addis Ababa
Venetian Hotel Hotel
Venetian Hotel Addis Ababa
Venetian Hotel Hotel Addis Ababa

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Venetian Hotel?

Venetian Hotel offers free cancellation on some room rates. To learn more, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What is there to do close to Venetian Hotel?

This hotel is situated in Bole within a short 6-minute walk of Edna Mall and also 11 minutes on foot from Selam City Mall. You'll also find Shola Market and Addis Ababa Stadium within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Venetian Hotel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does Venetian Hotel include a casino?

No, Venetian Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Venetian Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Venetian Hotel?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this hotel include around-the-clock room service, a rainfall showerhead, and bathrobes.

Are there hot tubs at Venetian Hotel?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Venetian Hotel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Venetian Hotel serves breakfast for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does Venetian Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Venetian Hotel.

Are there connecting rooms at Venetian Hotel?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Where is the closest airport to Venetian Hotel?

The closest major airport to Venetian Hotel is Bole Intl. Airport (ADD), which is 1.5 mi away (12 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Venetian Hotel?

Yes, some guestrooms at Venetian Hotel offer a balcony and may feature city views.

Venetian Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 37 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

randy

Business traveler
Staff superb. All of them. Close to Bole. However, food was terrible. My third time to stay there, though.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

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

10/10 Excellent

Ahmed Abdurahman Yusuf

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

6/10 Okay

ELIYAS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Abel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kalab

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
One of the best
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kalab

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawit Abebe

Liked: Amenities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

MIKUL

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simple but clean property with nice staff and a good restaurant. I will be staying here frequently.
Stayed 16 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

David, Simpsonville

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The pictures make it look like a nicer hotel than it is. Very basic. But service was good. Decent breakfast buffet, although I would like more fruit choices as can be found in this great country.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would like to thank especially one of the GMs who went extra steps to accommodate me during this inconvenient/ delayed travel to Addis. Much appreciated!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

ABHIJITH

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

Amazing experience

Front desk staff very helpful and breakfast was also good but limited options were available. It’s very close to client office.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Marta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

2/10 Terrible

Arturas

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Avoid at any means!

It’s simply criminal this place has 8,5 Hotels.com review rating. Total ignorance: two days been trying to contact regarding airport transfer without any success, our “deluxe” room was not ready at 9:30 PM, had to wait another half an hour for it and still had to call reception and ask to finish extra bed, apparently maid forgot to put on duvet! The dust and dirt everywhere. Loudspeakers in café attached to hotels was booming until midnight and again from 7:00 AM in the morning. Evil!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

BRW

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasant hotel. A little off the main road which may have been a security threat according to my guide
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Arndt

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, friendly staff...just a night in Addis. Layover at the airport, perfect hotel close by.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

EDISON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bom hotel, limpo e bom café da manhã

Bom hotel, limpo e todos muito amistosos. O vôo atrasou, mas a van esperou quase uma hora.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff are very welcoming and helpful. It is a great base for exploring Addis and there are lots of restaurants nearby . It is not suoer fancy but very clean and comfortable, and good value. The breakfast is ok. I would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

Melesse

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

Unpleasant first night, but okay generally

My stay was generally okay, but I had a terrible first night. First, I was not able to reach out to the hotel before my arrival because the phone number in the website was not working. As a result, I wasn’t picked up from the airport. Second, when I arrive I was told that they run out of rooms (I booked more than a week earlier) and they moved me to a different and low quality hotel where I had a terrible and sleepless night because of the hot room temperature (no AC) and buzzing sound of mosquitoes. I would not have stayed in this hotel even for half a price that I paid. I was moved back to Venetian the next day, where the rest of my stay was good. Nevertheless, I was disappointed that I was charged the same amount for the first night and the hotel manager did not even bother to talk to me despite my complaint to the reception.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The Venetian is a gem

My wife and I really enjoyed staying at the Venetian. We were supposed to stay with friends but they were out of the country and we decided on The Venetian kind of on a whim. It's in a pretty decent part of town, there's a lot of construction around it but there was never any major noise. The area is a bit dark at night but not creepy to walk back from areas near by. It's also within walking distance of some good restaurants, cafes and the Medhane-Alem Cathedral. We're filmmakers and although our safe was broken, we felt confident leaving our gear in the room. The free breakfast is small, but sufficient, and if you're needing to pass some time, the patio is relaxing to sit out on and have an ambo or a macchiato. Also, all the rooms have balconies which is really nice. The staff was fantastic, and super accommodating. It wouldn't hurt to have an additional trashcan in the bedroom. All in all, I really liked staying here and would recommend it to anyone who needs a good home base for staying in Addis.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Tufa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good value for money

This is a relatively new and clean hotel a very reasonable price. The staff is very friendly. It is off the main road, and hence less noisy, but restaurants, malls and movie theater are within few minutes walk. There are also some issues that that hotel management may need to pay attention to. The first one is breakfast. There are no good choices; they served the same papaya and water melon juice every single day(I stayed for 14 days). I think they should have an option without breakfast so that customers can get breakfast elsewhere. The second is that while there is hot water for the shower, the bathroom faucet did not have hot water. This seems to be some mechanical problem. The hotel could also be noisy until 11AM because of bars outside and at the top floor. They have a nice outdoor area, but it is all smoking area. But it is still good value for money.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very helpful staff, close to airport

Hotel is basic but clean and comfortable and the wifi worked well. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful. Our flight was 2 hours late, but the shuttle driver was still there to get us from the airport, and check in (which was at 1am) was easy and efficient with a very kind receptionist. The hotel is close to the airport, making it convenient for late night airport arrivals. The day time receptionist also helpfully called us a taxi to take us to our next destination to following morning. I would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Disliked: Staff & service
The staff were incredibly rude. They didn't give us the room we paid for. They even told us to come back the next day to get our money back because they ran out of rooms! It didn't occur to them that we got no place to stay at. We held our ground firm and finally they sent us to a cheaper hotel somewhere else. We didn't even bother to ask for a refund of the price difference to avoid dealing with them. Very bad experience!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

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