- 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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The city’s best-known museum, famous for archaeological finds including Lucy, plus exhibits on Ethiopia’s cultural and natural history.
Museum in the former palace of Emperor Haile Selassie, with imperial rooms, artworks and furnishings that illuminate modern Ethiopian history.
Museum and memorial documenting political violence during the Derg era through photographs, testimonies and preserved artefacts.
Historic central district known for Italian-era buildings, shops and busy streets. Good for walking, architecture and a sense of old Addis Abeba.
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.
A modern hilltop park with walking paths, indigenous planting and wide skyline views, especially appealing around sunset and on clear mornings.
Soft fermented flatbread made from teff. It is the staple base for Ethiopian meals and gives dishes their distinctive tangy flavour.
Mixed fasting platter of lentils, split peas, greens and vegetables served on injera. It is central to Orthodox fasting traditions and everyday sharing meals.
Slow-cooked chicken stew with berbere, onions and boiled eggs. It is a classic festive dish often served at family celebrations and holidays.
Stylish restaurant and bar serving Ethiopian and international dishes, with a polished atmosphere suited to business meals or dinner out.
Long-established traditional restaurant known for Ethiopian classics, coffee and cultural dance performances in a lively setting.
Popular Ethiopian venue serving injera, tibs and fasting dishes in a spacious, traditional atmosphere with regular music and dance.
Budget to moderate by African capital standards. Local food and taxis are fairly cheap, but hotels and imported goods can raise tourist costs.
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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