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Sabon Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, 7-minute walk to Edna Mall

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Executive Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Accessible | Private kitchen | Fridge, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Superior Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Executive Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Accessible | Living room | LED TV
Front of property
Just a short distance from Meskel Square, Sabon Hotel offers a practical base with on-site shopping. Enjoy a free breakfast buffet and in-room WiFi. Multilingual staff assist with questions, and luggage storage and newspapers enhance your stay.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Standard Double Room, Accessible | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Double Room, Accessible

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Accessible | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Executive Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Accessible

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 54 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Superior Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Executive Apartment

  • Sleeps 3

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 4

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Single Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Single Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

Standard Double Room-Accessible

  • Sleeps 3

About the neighborhood

Map
Namibia St, Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa

What's nearby

  • Edna Mall - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Meskel Square - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Shola Market - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Addis Ababa Stadium - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • African Union Headquarters - 7 min drive - 4.0 miles

Getting around

  • Bole Intl. Airport (ADD) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kaldis Cameroon St. - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Koba - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tomoca - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Berlin Bar & Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Smash Burger - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Sabon Hotel

Hotel near Edna Mall
Located close to Meskel Square and Shola Market, Sabon Hotel provides a free breakfast buffet, a free roundtrip airport shuttle, and shopping on site. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a coffee shop/cafe and a hair salon.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Free newspapers, a banquet hall, and a TV in the lobby
  • An elevator, 1 meeting room, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • LED TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and refrigerators

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate bedroom
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Hardwood flooring in room

More

  • 10 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
All guests must show a valid passport. This is the only form of identification that is accepted at this property.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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: USD 15.0 per day

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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 16 years old
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Property is also known as

Sabon Hotel Addis Ababa
Sabon Addis Ababa
Sabon Hotel Hotel
Sabon Hotel Addis Ababa
Sabon Hotel Hotel Addis Ababa

Frequently asked questions

Is Sabon Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sabon Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sabon Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Sabon Hotel?

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

Does Sabon Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle.

Where is Sabon Hotel located?

Located in Bole, this hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Edna Mall and within 3 mi (5 km) of Meskel Square and Addis Ababa Stadium. Shola Market and Holy Trinity Cathedral are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Sabon Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

8.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 69 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was quick, saff were profesional and room was great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Marcus

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was generally clean, staff friendly, bathroom not in great condition and also very small.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Femi

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

Great hospitality

The hospitality of the staff was impeccable and the location of the hotel was walkable to all the major spots in town which was awesome.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Armineh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
FANTASTIC PLACE TO STAY WITH THE BEST STAFF!
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice room. A few areas need repair but overall clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonas uranga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really great hotel and friendly staff! Perfect location! Great food and services, thanks!
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Claude

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was kind and very helpful. I will stay there again when I visit Addis.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mekonnen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service and prime location.
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were all amazing shuttle driver, reception, housekeeping, breakfast personnel, guards and management. Rooms were exceptional, big and clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

JACOB

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property is staffed with some exceedingly dedicated customer service professionals who made my stay perfect. The only downside was the nightclub down the street making noise on Sat, but I have nothing but good things to say about the hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Vikram

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

Good hotel

We stayed here for one night. It was a basic hotel, clean and felt safe. There is no AC. the breakfast was good and they had a shuttle service to the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Edris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s very close to the airport and getting the shuttle provided by the hotel especially as my arrival was almost midnight made the difference for me, my gratitude to all the staff members , particularly to the front desk. Thank you very much
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ferdinand

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

8/10 Good

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are huge and beds are comfortable. The room I was given was on the Namibia street side and got lots of sun, making it quite warm and required opening windows to ventilate. The downside was the amount of street noise that came in. I talked to the staff before I left and they showed me rooms on a different side that would not have those problems (heat and noise) so for another stay I would request to not be on the Namibia street side. I was disappointed in the breakfast options - the hot foods were not very hot and not very tasty either. There was a small sampling of fruits and fresh fruit juices which were nice.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The friendliest staff I’ve ever encounter. Many many thanks for your kindness. Salam!!! 🙏
Stayed 11 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

IMRAN

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

Disappointing

Disappointing
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

qingzhi

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
not good,not recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Claus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gut gelegen - preiswert
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Yangjin

Liked: Staff & service

친절한 직원들

객실은 넉넉한 크기라서 이용하는데 편안했습니다. 그러나 아침 식사는 좀 더 보완이 필요합니다. 침대 시트는 깨끗한 것으로 교체해 주시면 좋겠습니다. 직원들은 매우 친절하고 요청사항에 대해서 빨리 대응해 주셔서 좋았습니다.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Warmest and friendliest staff in Addis!

Such an amazing little hotel! What makes this place so amazing is the staff--so friendly and warm! They went above and beyond to help me and my colleagues with whatever we needed! Just so so so impressed!
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

LM

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

Excellent stay at Sabon Hotel

We stayed at Sabon Hotel for 2 weeks as part of quarantine requirements for travelling South Africans. The hotel staff were very friendly and welcoming and always ensured we were happy with the services and amenities provided. The suite was a good size and daily housekeeping ensured that all linen and towels were clean and fresh, constantly keeping the room clean. The restaurant had a good variety of foods to choose from with very competitive prices compared to the establishments outside the hotel. The daily breakfast was delicious and varied, offering a mix of traditional Ethiopian foods and continental food dishes. The hotel is in a very good location, close to the airport and on a main street with lots of restaurants and stores to explore. Tour services are offered and allowed us to experience some of the gems in Addis Ababa. A big "thank you" to Mabratu and the restaurant staff, Fitsum and the front desk staff, and all of the housekeeping staff for making our stay an excellent one!
Stayed 15 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful hotel, location was nice, very clean hotel, great staff’s. I will stay there again when I am in Addis
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Awesome for the price

It was nice especially for the price. Staff was super friendly. Very good location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really like everything about Sabon🙏🙏🙏🙏
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Adera

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

Great experience in Hotel Sabon

I was pleased choosing Hotel Sabon. From day one, Mr Fanuel Shibru manger, Mr Fitsume, reception and Bethlehem restaurant took a great a care of me. My room was clean, breakfast was great, and WiFi was stable enough to do my job. location was excellent for the city as well as the airport, I will definitely stay when I need a room
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

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