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Caravan Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel in Addis Ababa with airport shuttle service and a 24-hour business center

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In the heart of Bole, Caravan Hotel offers an upscale retreat with a free roundtrip airport shuttle and on-site shopping. Unwind at the coffee shop/cafe or enjoy a meal at the restaurant, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner; amenities also include in-room WiFi and dry cleaning/laundry services.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Bar
  • All inclusive
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Room options

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Showing 4 of 4 rooms

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, City View

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, City View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Jetted bathtub
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 32 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, City View

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, City View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Jetted bathtub
Bathrobes
  • 42 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Comfort Twin Room, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, City View

Comfort Twin Room, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, City View | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Comfort Twin Room, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, City View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Jetted bathtub
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • 36 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Single Room, City View

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Standard Single Room, City View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Jetted bathtub
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • 32 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Mickey Leland St., Addis Ababa, 132

What's nearby

  • Edna Mall - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Medhane Alem Church - 2 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Shola Market - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Meskel Square - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • ECA Conference Center - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Bole Intl. Airport (ADD) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Koba - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Four Seasons - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Chaka Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Yoly cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Berlin Bar & Restaurant - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Caravan Hotel

Upscale hotel located in Bole
Consider a stay at Caravan Hotel and take advantage of a free roundtrip airport shuttle, a grocery/convenience store, and shopping on site. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a coffee shop/cafe and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking and extended parking
  • Limo/town car service, express check-out, and express check-in
  • An elevator, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services
Room features
All guestrooms at Caravan Hotel offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and fireplaces, in addition to perks like separate sitting areas and bathrobes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with jetted tubs and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Separate sitting areas, refrigerators, and cribs/infant beds

All inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Caravan Hotel are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 30 km
  • 24-hour train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station shuttle on request
  • Bus station shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Conference center (861 square feet of space)
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 6 floors
  • Built in 2013
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Crib (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 2:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for ETB 15.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for ETB 15.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: ETB 15.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: ETB 15.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Caravan Addis Ababa
Caravan Hotel Addis Ababa
Caravan Hotel Hotel
Caravan Hotel Addis Ababa
Caravan Hotel Hotel Addis Ababa

Frequently asked questions

Is Caravan Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking and extended parking are free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Caravan Hotel?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 2:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Caravan Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Caravan Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs on request.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Caravan Hotel?

Some rate plans available at this property are all-inclusive.

Where is Caravan Hotel located?

Located in Bole, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Edna Mall, Medhane Alem Church, and Shola Market. ECA Conference Center and Selam City Mall are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Caravan Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 146 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 146 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 146 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 146 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 146 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Arogundade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its a nice hotel
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Dawit

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I am very disappointed with my stay at the hotel. The bathroom was in very poor condition – water spilled all over the floor, the shower only had cold water due to the lack of hot water, and the sink was not working properly. In addition, the room had several broken pieces of furniture and was dirty. On top of that, the room did not look anything like the pictures on the website – it appeared much better online than in reality. I expected a much higher standard and level of comfort.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alexander

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Severely Misrepresented Hotel Immediate Check-Out Required I checked in on October 18 via Expedia but had to leave almost immediately due to the hotel’s unacceptable condition. It fell far below basic hospitality standards and raised serious health and safety concerns. The elevator was out of service (not disclosed online), forcing me to carry two large suitcases to a third-floor room completely unacceptable, especially for guests with mobility issues. The hallways were dim, foul-smelling, and had filthy, stained carpets, creating an unsafe and neglected atmosphere. The room itself was uninhabitable: stained carpets, visible cockroaches (a serious asthma trigger for me), sagging mattress, torn linens, and a musty odor. Even staff spraying air freshener couldn’t mask the stench. The hotel looked nothing like its online listing this was blatant false advertising. I was shown several other rooms, all in similarly poor condition, confirming the problem is widespread. I had no choice but to check out and find alternate lodging at my own expense, causing stress and financial loss. I am requesting a full refund due to the severe misrepresentation and uninhabitable conditions. This experience was not just disappointing it was unacceptable. Stay here at your own risk.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

abayomi

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Smelly room, cockroaches in the room. Noise all night .environment seems unsafe . Room is dirty and poorly maintained. Terrible experience.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It felt like home away from home as the staff treated me like family.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Annie

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Read this BEFORE Booking

Caravan Hotel was affordable and comfortable for my short stay. I enjoyed the buffet breakfast that was included in my room rate. The staff was friendly and courteous. During my first night, there was no electricity; however, I had two small flashlights, so I was okay. Caravan Hotel is close to the airport and within walking distance to food and different attractions. RIDE is a popular taxi app in Ethiopia, so you can request a taxi, and it will pick you up/drop you off in front of the hotel. There is an airport shuttle provided by Caravan Hotel, which made airport dropoff very smooth. Lastly, my only recommendation for the hotel is to improve the cleanliness of the bathroom and ensure that all of the shower heads and nobs in the bath are tightened to ensure that the waterfalls are straightened and nothing falls in the bath.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Natnael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was fun and good place
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Douglas

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tired soft foam bed. Dark and worn room interior. Nice staff. ok breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sameer

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
no towels
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mukhaie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very clean, the staff are very friendly, the food is delicious, if any questions or problems will be resolved immediately. I recommend this hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Avoid this property

I stayed with this property in December, 2023. In years of travel to Ethiopia, I've rarely had a poor experience. The room had numerous cockroaches in the bathroom and bedroom. The bathtub was not connected to the floor, and there was consistently no water pressure and no hot water. Additionally, at check out, I was told by the staff of the hotel that I had never paid for my stay. I had paid online, but according to the staff, that was only a 'booking fee.' Coincidentally, the charge they said I owed at checkout was the same as the nightly rate I had already paid for online. I had to catch a flight, and did not have time to dispute with the staff, but this was clearly a scam.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Max

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Der korrupte Nachtmanager, welcher mir eine grosse menge Geld, für einen kaputten Duschvorhang, abgeknüpft hat. (150€)
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff Excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

RACHID

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Le pire hôtel où j'ai jamais logé! Une grosse arnaque avec la complicité d'Expedia ! J'avais réservé et payé à l'avance 6 nuitées et j'ai quitté l'établissement après une seule nuitée. Ayant cru avoir réservé un hôtel 4* comme indiqué sur le site d'Expedia, quel n'a été mon choc en arrivant le mardi 14 février! J'ai dû changer de chambre 3 fois et elles étaient toutes dans un étant déplorable. Dans la 3ème j'ai même failli m'électrocuter car il y avait une prise de courant à 5cm du sol et quand j'ai mis l'eau de la baignoire ça fuyait de partout! Je vais tout faire pour me faire rembourser et pour dénoncer l'arnaque de Caravan Hotel (Addis Abéba) avec la complicité d'Expedia. Message à Expedia: je prends des billets et des hôtels sur votre site depuis 2009. Je vais exiger le remboursement, vous dénoncer puis quitter votre site pour de bon!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
I saw several roachs in bethroom. Fiscal shabe of the room eas aging and needed few fixes.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

4/10 Poor

david

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check any laundry you get back - trousers weren’t returned and a random tracksuit pants belonging to someone else returned (discovered when I had already left). Cockroach bed buddies. Staff friendly and good basic but fine.

10/10 Excellent

PEDRO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
segunda vez que me hospedo y es un hotel muy correcto en relación calidad/precio/situación
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

PEDRO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La atención ha sido fantástica; preocupados por dar servicio y ayudarme, darme consejos. Buenos consejos

10/10 Excellent

Haftu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and accommodating staff. Very comfortable bed and the city view of the room is amazing. I will definitely come back again. Thanks again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bartholomew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay, clean rooms, nice food and affordable price 5 minutes drive to airport
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

4/10 Poor

Courtney

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The conditions of the rooms have really gone down. The wifi was spotty at best. I was really disappointed with the hotel this time.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I like Caravan and its location, but they need to invest in new matresses. Mine was way too mushy.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Jonathon

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

Good price in Bole

Enjoyed my stay at Caravan Hotel. The price is very reasonable for Bole. The breakfast is adequate as well. With unlimited coffee. There can be some street noise at night.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

David

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

Good

It was good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Anees

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel with good WiFi, nice restaurant, caring staff and management, free airport pickup, big and well furnished rooms, and excellent restaurants in the neighborhood. An overall excellent experience. Highly recommended.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2020

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