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8 Somak Holidays For hotel stays in Addis Ababa, we recommend: Sapphire Addis Hotel Sapphire Addis Hotel is a 5-star hotel located in the city’s central zone, one kilometre away from Bole International Airport. The hotel is settled on 1300 sq. m of land, located on Namibia Avenue. Facilities include a restaurant, bar and lounge, spa and fitness centre, conference halls and ATM service. Jupiter International Hotel Bole This hotel is located moments away from the airport and near major shopping centres. Facilities include a restaurant serving European cuisine and selected traditional Ethiopian food. There is also a steam room. Radisson Blu Hotel, Addis Ababa Located in Kirkos, this luxury hotel is close to the ECA Conference Centre, “Red Terror” Martyrs' Memorial Museum and Menelik II's Palace. Facilities include a spa, a restaurant and a health club. Additionally, a bar/lounge, 2 coffee shops/cafés and a snack bar/deli are on-site. Sheraton Addis Hotel Located in the city centre, close to the National Museum, UN Conference Centre, UNECA headquarters, the Merkato and Bole International Airport. National Museum: The National Museum is a great introduction to historic Ethiopia, with many archaeological and historical findings including the famous complete hominid fossil remains of ‘Lucy’, known locally as ‘Dinknesh’, meaning ‘you are marvellous’. The Holy Trinity Cathedral: This beautiful church, dedicated to the Holy Trinity, was built in the baroque style of European architecture, unique to both Ethiopia and Africa. Here you will find scripts of the imperial families, statues, stained glass window paintings from the Old and New Testaments, and the coffins of Emperor Haile Selassie-I – the founder of the church – and his wife. Merkato: The largest open-air market in Africa. Here you will be presented with a bustling and fascinating glimpse of the vast range of goods and artifacts available from all parts of the country. You’ll witness the Ethiopian trade exchange and bartering traditions first-hand. Mount Entoto: The highest peak in Addis stands at an altitude of 3200 metres. It was the site of the first palace of the founder of Addis Ababa, Emperor Menelik-II, and St. Mary’s Church, where he was crowned. It offers stupendous views of the city and its surrounding plains and volcanic cones. Addis Ababa & Beyond Addis Ababa, Ethiopia’s capital, boasts many attractions including the National Museum, the Menelik Palace and the Jubilee Palace. Its throbbing streets and diverse population bring the Ethiopian capital alive and make for an enchanting visit. A full-day tour of the famous sights in Addis Ababa Price from £80 per person, based on two people Holy Trinity Cathedral Merkato