- Must visit
National Museum of Ethiopia
The city’s best-known museum, famous for archaeological finds including Lucy, plus exhibits on Ethiopia’s cultural and natural history.
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Things to do in Addis Abeba
Discover the best of Addis Abeba — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Addis Abeba trip today.
- Must visit
Ethnological Museum
Museum in the former palace of Emperor Haile Selassie, with imperial rooms, artworks and furnishings that illuminate modern Ethiopian history.
- Recommended
Red Terror Martyrs' Memorial Museum
Museum and memorial documenting political violence during the Derg era through photographs, testimonies and preserved artefacts.
- Must visit
Piazza
Historic central district known for Italian-era buildings, shops and busy streets. Good for walking, architecture and a sense of old Addis Abeba.
- Must visit
Merkato
Large open-air market district packed with everyday trade, textiles and household goods. A vivid place to experience the city’s energy with a guide.
- Must visit
Unity Park
A modern hilltop park with walking paths, indigenous planting and wide skyline views, especially appealing around sunset and on clear mornings.
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
Injera
Soft fermented flatbread made from teff. It is the staple base for Ethiopian meals and gives dishes their distinctive tangy flavour.
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
Beyaynetu
Mixed fasting platter of lentils, split peas, greens and vegetables served on injera. It is central to Orthodox fasting traditions and everyday sharing meals.
- Gluten-free
Doro Wat
Slow-cooked chicken stew with berbere, onions and boiled eggs. It is a classic festive dish often served at family celebrations and holidays.
Savor
Stylish restaurant and bar serving Ethiopian and international dishes, with a polished atmosphere suited to business meals or dinner out.
Yod Abyssinia
Long-established traditional restaurant known for Ethiopian classics, coffee and cultural dance performances in a lively setting.
2000 Habesha
Popular Ethiopian venue serving injera, tibs and fasting dishes in a spacious, traditional atmosphere with regular music and dance.
Ethiopian birr (Br)
Budget to moderate by African capital standards. Local food and taxis are fairly cheap, but hotels and imported goods can raise tourist costs.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- Br 250-500 for street food or a simple meal.
- Mid-range
- Br 700-1,500 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- Br 2,000+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- Br 80-180 for a coffee.
Tipping culture
A 5-10% tip is appreciated in restaurants if service is not included. Round up for cafés. For taxis, round up the fare or add a small tip.
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