Elilly International Hotel
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Elilly International Hotel is worth booking if you want a five-star base in Kirkos with a pool, spa, gym and a free airport shuttle listed. If guest scores matter more to you than facilities, our two cheaper picks in Addis Ababa rate higher.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
This is our Luxury pick for Addis Ababa. It carries an official five-star rating and lists a gym, spa, pool, restaurant, garden and terrace. Family rooms are also listed, so it can work for parents travelling with children.
Business travellers may like the setting. Guests describe it as central and safe, near UNECA, restaurants and shops.
Skip it if you judge hotels mainly on guest scores. At 8.1 out of 10, it sat 7th of 8 eligible properties on review score. Skip it too if you have no patience for queues at the desk, since some guests say check-in and check-out can be slow.
Location and getting around
The hotel is on Guinea Conakry Street in the Kirkos area. Guests gave the location 8.9 out of 10, higher than the overall score.
Holy Trinity Cathedral is about 1.9 km away, roughly 24 minutes on foot. The National Museum of Ethiopia is 2.8 km away, about 35 minutes, and St. George's Cathedral is 3.2 km away, about 40 minutes. Those two are far for a walk, so plan on public transport or a taxi.
These walking times are straight-line estimates and have not been verified on the ground. Real routes are usually longer.
Free parking and a free airport shuttle are listed by the property. Confirm the shuttle times and how to book it before you land.
What guests say
The score is 8.1 out of 10 from 683 reviews, which is a solid sample. Staff come up most often: guests call the team friendly, professional and attentive, with a warm welcome.
Location is the other strong point, with guests mentioning UNECA, restaurants and shops close by.
The main complaint is the front desk. The team is described as friendly and flexible, yet check-in and check-out procedures can be slow. If you have an early flight, allow extra time.
Price and how it compares with our other picks
The reference price was €111.80 per night, about €223.60 for two nights. These are reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 (10 to 12 Nov) for 2 adults in one room, not live quotes. The sample median was €94.08 per night, so this hotel sits above it.
Our Budget pick, Point Central Hotel, was €35.55 per night with a 9.2 score at three stars. Our Best Value pick, Best Western Premier Dynasty, was €99.17 per night with 8.9 at four stars.
So here you pay about €12.63 more per night than the Best Value option for the five-star rating and the listed pool and spa, while accepting a lower guest score. Check today's price for your own dates, as rates move.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 8 eligible properties in Addis Ababa. For the Luxury slot, five-star hotels come first, and a four-star fallback would need at least 8.5. Elilly International Hotel holds an official five-star rating and has a large review base.
The breakfast list is long: continental, full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, halal, gluten-free, Asian, American and buffet options are named. That range helps guests with dietary needs.
Before you book
Room size, noise levels, renovation condition and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Read the room description and the cancellation policy carefully.
Breakfast inclusion is not confirmed for every rate. Check whether your rate includes it.
Opening times and any fees for the pool, spa and gym are not confirmed. Ask the hotel if you plan to use them.
Confirm the airport shuttle schedule in writing before arrival.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is Elilly International Hotel a five-star hotel?
Yes, it has an official five-star rating. It is our Luxury pick for Addis Ababa.
Does Elilly International Hotel have an airport shuttle?
The property lists a free airport shuttle. Confirm times and booking steps with the hotel before you travel.
How far is the hotel from the National Museum of Ethiopia?
About 2.8 km, or roughly 35 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate. That is a long walk, so a taxi or public transport makes more sense.
What do guests complain about?
The most common complaint is slow check-in and check-out. Staff are still described as friendly and flexible.
How much does a night cost?
The reference price was €111.80 per night for 2 adults, seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026. Check today's price for your dates.