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Skylight In-Terminal Hotel

2.5 star property
All-inclusive hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a coffee shop

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Reception
37-inch Smart TV with premium channels, TV, heated floors
Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
37-inch Smart TV with premium channels, TV, heated floors
Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Located in Bole, Skylight In-Terminal Hotel offers thoughtful conveniences. Guests can dine at the restaurant, grab a snack from the deli, or relax in the coffee shop. The lobby provides free coffee and tea, and high-speed WiFi keeps everyone connected.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • All inclusive
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Showing 7 of 7 rooms

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Bathrobes
Free bottled water
Iron/ironing board
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe King

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Bathrobes
Free bottled water
Iron/ironing board
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Premium King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Bathrobes
Free bottled water
Iron/ironing board
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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37-inch Smart TV with premium channels, TV, heated floors

Executive Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Bathrobes
Free bottled water
Iron/ironing board
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Bathrobes
Free bottled water
Iron/ironing board
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Room | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Bathrobes
Free bottled water
Iron/ironing board
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Twin Room | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Bathrobes
Free bottled water
Iron/ironing board
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Addis Ababa bole international airport, Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, 1755

What's nearby

  • Selam City Mall - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Medhane Alem Church - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Edna Mall - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Addis Ababa Stadium - 9 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • African Union Headquarters - 11 min drive - 6.5 miles

Getting around

  • Bole Intl. Airport (ADD) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ethiopian Taem Cultural Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪One Koo Coffee - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Yod Abyssinia - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Christin Pizza - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The African Hub - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Skylight In-Terminal Hotel

All-inclusive hotel located in Bole
You can look forward to a coffee shop/cafe, laundry facilities, and a restaurant at Skylight In-Terminal Hotel. In addition to a snack bar/deli, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices).
Additional perks include:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and a banquet hall
  • A 24-hour front desk, an elevator, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • A front-desk safe
Room features
All 97 rooms have comforts such as heated floors and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Extra amenities include:
  • Tubs or showers and shampoo
  • 37-inch Smart TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, heated floors, and daily housekeeping

All inclusive details

This hotel is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
  • WiFi in public areas is free for up to 24 hours per day (1-device limit)

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 5:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 per person
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 37-inch smart TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heated floor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 6:00 AM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 6:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per day
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 10 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per day
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
Cashless transactions are available
Property is located within an airport and access is restricted to airport travelers only; flight boarding pass must be presented upon check-in

We should mention

Free WiFi in public areas is limited to 24 hours per day (1-device limit)

Property is also known as

Skylight In Terminal
Skylight In Terminal Hotel
Skylight In-Terminal Hotel Hotel
Ethiopian Skylight In terminal Hotel
Skylight In-Terminal Hotel Addis Ababa
Skylight In-Terminal Hotel Hotel Addis Ababa

Frequently asked questions

Is Skylight In-Terminal Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 25 per pet, per day.

How much is parking at Skylight In-Terminal Hotel?

Skylight In-Terminal Hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Skylight In-Terminal Hotel?

Check-in start time: 6:00 AM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Skylight In-Terminal Hotel?

Check-out is at 6:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Skylight In-Terminal Hotel?

Yes, the property is all-inclusive.

Where is Skylight In-Terminal Hotel located?

Located in Bole, this all-inclusive hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Selam City Mall, Edna Mall, and Medhane Alem Church. World Bank Ethiopia is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) away.

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Reviews

Skylight In-Terminal Hotel Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

7.4

Amenities

8.0

Staff & service

7.6

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 185 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 185 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 185 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 185 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 185 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Yiping

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good, and breakfast was included. To reach the hotel from the transfer terminal, it’s a quick 5-10 minute walk—just follow the signs (clearer ones would be nice). Need to pass through security again to the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a very posh hotel room. New interior, great bathroom, and crisp fluffy bedding. It is INSIDE the international terminal so you do NOT have to go through customs to go there. The entrance to the hotel is literally right beside the "B" gates in International departures. We were leaving from gate B3 and it was right there. We stayed here during a long layover between international flights.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

James

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

Great for a layover

We stayed here during a long layover in Addis Ababa. It was very nice and very convenient, being located within the terminal. Vendors in the terminal charge extraordinarily high prices and is not very comfortable, so it was very nice to be able to retreat to the comfort of this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel

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

6/10 Okay

Shamie

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Convient location inside airport terminal. The room is spacious and bed comfortable. However, the amenities are inadequate and tv wasn't switching off.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

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

Perfect Airport Hotel

Perfect spot for a long flight layover.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Devin

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Voucher Cultur

They did not accept the layover voucher and thus had to go spend 86 usd on dinner at the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Vanilde

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very convenient, well kept and clean. It is the best thing ever in the airport for passengers in transit.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Good

It was good. The staff were very polite. Didn’t speak great English, but it was in Ethiopia.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Excellent position for airport connection
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful and friendly check-in.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

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

Convenient and modern

Amazingly convenient. Stayed the night on a layover and didn’t have to clear immigration at all, walked out to the gate 20 metres from my room in the morning. Modern and clean rooms with a pretty good breakfast included
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a convenient, safe option to overnight in Addis while transiting.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was extremely convenient to be able to walk to the hotel after a long flight and know I have a place to rest up before another long flight ahead.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Elza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's very convenient to stay at this hotel and overall, the facitilites are good and there is decent wifi access. The rooms are not soundproof, however, so the loudspeakers from the departure hall can make it difficult to sleep. There are good attemps with the breakfast buffet and I appreciated the delicous cappucchino.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

serge g

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is new and well maintained. It is within the transit area within Bole International airport. The rooms as well as the restaurant are spacious, and the staff courteous and professional. I would highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Disliked: Amenities
Really good for transit within airport terminal. But there were 2 of us but the room was only prepared for one person. It also had no soap or body wash just body lotion and shampoo.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Kondwani

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
I’m very disappointed as we were given hotel vouchers for myself, husband and 2 young children. The voucher included free breakfast and dinner. When we’re arrived the staff on reception said we have to pay for our breakfast and dinner $25 per person each meal ( totalling $200 ) plus we were charged $50 for an extra bed considering the fact that we had 4 vouchers that I’m assuming covered extra costs for the bed for my sons. A total of $250 I want a refund asap not a happy customer
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, helpful staff. Unfortunately the AC was not working so it was a very hot, uncomfortable night, made worse by the fact there was no hot water in the shower or sink.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Lou

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you don't need to leave the security area, this is a good choice and the only choice. Not inexpensive but tolerable price. The rooms are nice and they're very clean. The bedding is comfortable. Climate control is good. Toiletries provided. Lighting in the room is provided only by electric lights and there is no natural light which is a bit of a negative, But the lights in the room are good. Tea and coffee provided. You can go with the breakfast option and it is cheaper than buying it. Food is expensive in the airport. Example: a cheese sandwich is $10 and a hamburger is $20.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
WiFi hardly worked, AC unit did not get room cold.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jane

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

1 night 2 weeks apart, both horrible!

got there 11 P.M. 1 towel for 2 people, made 5 requests for towels. Finally at 12:30 A.M. got a towel to shower. was awakened 2 times by fire alarm, then again at 4:30 A.M by a phantom electronic wake up call. NEVER requested! 2nd visit toilet was stuffed, not by us and unable to flush. Big mistake to go there!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Bridget

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
As a frequent traveller am so happy this hotel exists because I dont have to leave the airport when in transit. However, I had the following issues: 1. We booked a double room and got to the room to find only a setup for one person. 1 towel, 1 water etc. I informed the front desk and never got the towels, I went back and forth only to be met with a rude staff. This individual should not be allowed to deal with guests. You can imagine how irritating this is when one is tired during travel. 2. There is no room information 3. For the price one would expect at least 2 bottles of water per person....we only got 1 bottles for 2 people 4. The staff need more training The hotel is nice but the management must do more to ensure customer service is a priority.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zebib

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Mys
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Mesfin

Gut
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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