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Ethiopian Skylight Hotel

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with 6 restaurants and a full-service spa

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6 bars/lounges, poolside bar
Flat-screen TV
Flat-screen TV
6 bars/lounges, poolside bar
Lobby
Ethiopian Skylight Hotel, near Edna Mall, offers six restaurants, an indoor pool, and spa services for relaxation. Guests enjoy the daily manager's reception, in-room WiFi, and helpful staff.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Spa

Room options

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Minibar
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Minibar
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Room (Deluxe) | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Room (Deluxe)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Minibar
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite (Mini)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Minibar
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Minibar
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds, 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Premium Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Minibar
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Minibar
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Junior Suite (Executive)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Minibar
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Flat-screen TV

Family Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Minibar
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Room (Premium)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Minibar
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Presidential Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Presidential Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Minibar
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Premium Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Minibar
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Executive Premium Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Premium Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Minibar
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located in Bole, a neighborhood in Addis Ababa, Ethiopian Skylight Hotel is in the entertainment district. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Addis Ababa Stadium.
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Bole International Airport, P.O.Box 1755, Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, 1755

What's nearby

  • Medhane Alem Church - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Edna Mall - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Meskel Square - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Addis Ababa Stadium - 6 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • African Union Headquarters - 7 min drive - 4.4 miles

Getting around

  • Bole Intl. Airport (ADD) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Ethiopian Skylight Hotel

Luxury family-friendly hotel near Medhane Alem Church
Located close to Edna Mall and ECA Conference Center, Ethiopian Skylight Hotel provides a free roundtrip airport shuttle, a nightclub, and a poolside bar. Treat yourself to a Swedish massage, a manicure/pedicure, or aromatherapy at the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy a meal at any of the 6 on-site restaurants. In addition to a free daily manager's reception and a terrace, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An indoor pool and an outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Access to a nearby health club, massage treatment rooms, and luggage storage
  • ATM/banking services, smoke-free premises, and 15 meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 1024 rooms offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like air conditioning and bathrobes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, daily housekeeping, and desks

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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 and on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

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 center
  • Conference center (26,910 square feet 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.
  • 10 accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 5 buildings
  • 9 floors
  • Built in 2019
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • 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
  • 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of ETB 2500 per pet, per night
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Food and water bowls and litter boxes are available

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

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
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

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

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

Does Ethiopian Skylight Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a children's pool.

Is Ethiopian Skylight Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of ETB 2500 per pet, per night.

How much is parking at Ethiopian Skylight Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ethiopian Skylight Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Ethiopian Skylight Hotel?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Ethiopian Skylight Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

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

Where is Ethiopian Skylight Hotel located?

This family-friendly Addis Ababa hotel is located in the entertainment district, within 1 mi (2 km) of Medhane Alem Church and Edna Mall. Addis Ababa Stadium and ECA Conference Center are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Ethiopian Skylight Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 263 out of 420 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 77 out of 420 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 420 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 420 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 420 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Naatoli

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Amenities
Always excellent
Stayed 1 night 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

Demes

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

Epherem

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

10/10 Excellent

Asfaha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Efficient checking and close to the airport
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to airport and great service!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yonas

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

10/10 Excellent

Adhanom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I stayed for 6 nights and it was amazing everything the room is massive and and clean also I was in E608 and the girls clean the rooms so nice and tidy every morning
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful! Blow us away!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zebib

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sky is an amazing hotel located in one of the best neighborhoods in Addis. It’s also an excellent option for red eye flights as it is located very close to the airport and provides free shuttle back and forth. I have stayed multiple times and every single time it has been an exceptional experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel of proximity caring staff. Good experience
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Top hotel in Addis Abeba and main city spot for business. Second trip stayingbhere and will come back again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gilbert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was clean. Staff were good but the staff assume everyone is a transit passenger so they send you to wrong location for breakfast, ask you for a voucher to get the shuttle to airport from airport to hotel which was a bit frustrating.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Bruk

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are modern and excellent. The lobby lounge is very crowded with non-hotel guests.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mesay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved hotel amenities, choice of different restaurants, excellent customer services. Generally, a very good place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abditu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

adnane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
A good hotel as a building, location and rooms. Howver, the service was terrible and the restaurants were well below what you would expect. The food was poor. I felt unwell, i asked for 3 bananas, they insisted on charging me for a fruit basket.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

DYIR

Disliked: Amenities
Towels was poor and amenities was not in the room,
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good customer service Staff they wonderful job and they are very friendly and staff they are helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
5 star hotel in Addis in a great location close to the airport. All services are top notch
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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