Sowirad Hotel
Warmly furnished budget rooms near the terminal
Airport access
How you get from this hotel to the gate.
About this hotel
Sowirad Hotel keeps things simple: warmly furnished rooms, on-site parking and a dining area cover the essentials for a short budget stay near Bole Airport, reported at an 11-minute taxi ride from the property. The 3-minute walk to Namaste Ethiopia Multi-cuisine Indian Restaurant gives guests a nearby dining option beyond the hotel's own breakfast service. This is a no-frills stop rather than a destination in itself, built for travellers who want a clean, comfortable room and a manageable ride to the terminal without paying for a spa, pool or business centre they won't use during a short connection. The parking area and dining space keep the property functional for both a solo overnight and a longer stopover through Addis Ababa.
- Parking
- Dining area
- Budget rate
Our take
This suits budget travellers on a short overnight who want a straightforward, comfortable room rather than a full amenity list. The nearby Indian restaurant is a genuine plus for dinner options within walking distance. Business travellers needing a business centre or families wanting a pool for downtime should look elsewhere in the cluster, since Sowirad Hotel keeps its offering intentionally lean.
- Walk to Namaste Ethiopia for dinner rather than relying solely on the hotel's own dining area for variety.
- Confirm your taxi pickup time the evening before an early flight, given the reported 11-minute ride to the terminal.
- Ask about parking availability in advance if arriving by rental car, the lot fills on busier nights.
Why we love it
- Warmly furnished, comfortable rooms
- On-site parking included
- Walkable Indian restaurant nearby
- Straightforward budget-tier pricing
Why guests love itI would book Sowirad Hotel for a family overnight between flights rather than a longer stay in Addis Ababa. Rooms are described as warmly furnished, there is on-site parking and a dining area, and a 7.4 score from 207 reviews is fair for a budget 3-star. Namaste Ethiopia, an Indian restaurant, is a three-minute walk away. Bole Airport is about 11 minutes by taxi, so leave some margin for morning departures.