Abbaba's Villa Guest House

This is a wonderful place to stay while in Addis, unique and refreshing in so many ways. The villa is a family home from the early 20th century which Yerusalem, the grandaughter of the original owner, now makes available to guests. One feels awed by the photos, artifacts and decor steeped in both family and national history, yet at the same time very much at home in this very eclectic and laid-back house. Rooms are comfortable and one feels free around the house and the beautiful gardens surrounding it. Very much an oasis in the urban jungle that is Addis. The welcoming staff can prepare meals & the breakfast is delicious. It being an older building, you should not expect uninterrupted power and amenities like those of Addis's many new glass & steel luxury hotels, but it is an experience you should not miss.