We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly.
We support the following browsers:
Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome. Mac: Safari.

The Lion's Den Hotel

Kefle Ketema- Kirkos Kebele-01/19 | House No. 028, Addis Ababa 1234, Ethiopia
Hotel website
Hotel amenities
Special Offer
Complimentary bottle of wine
The Lion's Den Hotel
Ranked #5 of 60 hotels in Addis Ababa
Which Addis Ababa hotels are on sale?
Check In dd/mm/yyyy Check Out dd/mm/yyyy
See hotels
Write a Review

51 reviews from our community

    Trip type
Traveller rating
    19
    24
    5
    3
    0
Date Rating
Bangkok, Thailand
Top Contributor
223 reviews 223 reviews
19 hotel reviews
Reviews in 51 cities Reviews in 51 cities
131 helpful votes 131 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 June 2013

Found this place after our other hotel (Addis Regency) wanted to charge us double the normal rate (100 vs 200 USD) because of an AU summit taking place. I called Lion's Den and they said no problem, they don't inflate their rates because they value their regular customers. We actually liked Lion's Den much more and ended up returning there... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 7 more reviews by Whirled_Traveler74 for Addis Ababa
Melbourne, Australia
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013

This hotel is great. The staff are lovely and it is well located. It is reasonably priced and the rooms are basic but clean and tidy. The breakfast provided with the room is also ok as far as Ethiopian food goes!. Make sure you head across the road to the Greek club to eat, great food and service also.

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 2 more reviews by Kylie D for Addis Ababa
Thelionsdenhotel, General Manager at The Lion's Den Hotel, responded to this review
23 May 2013

Dear valued guest Thank you so much for your feed back regarding your stay at the lions den hotel.All of our aim is to make you feel at home. I hope you will join us again in the near future. kindest regard bubi More

Hobart
Contributor
20 reviews 20 reviews
14 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

Wonderful friendly and helpful staff, spacious apartment, clean, comfortable and quiet. What more could I need. Well maybe just an electric kettle to make my coffee. Fortunately I always travel with my own kettle so I had everything I needed. Thanks to all at the Lions Den. Your hospitality was really appreciated. Ann

Was this review helpful? Yes 1
Thelionsdenhotel, General Manager at The Lion's Den Hotel, responded to this review
8 May 2013

we would like to thank you for taking the time to post your comments and share your experiences with others,we are also pleases to read that you are satisfied with our facilities and services.we hope to see you again for your next visit in addis ababa. Thanks bubi More

Tianjin, China
Top Contributor
463 reviews 463 reviews
83 hotel reviews
Reviews in 104 cities Reviews in 104 cities
350 helpful votes 350 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2013

This hotel is located off one of the main streets in Addis. The hotel is secure, fenced, and has a guard. There is parking in the fenced area. The hotel rooms are large in size with many having an eating area and living space outside of the bedroom. The rooms are clean. The bathroom has hot water but not unlimited.... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 6 more reviews by pilotss2001 for Addis Ababa
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 February 2013

The Lions Den is a great place to stay! The rooms are big and comfortable. The location is good (close to the Greek School), on a side street of Bole Road so it is nice and quiet. But what makes the hotel best is the people. Everybody is very friendly and makes a big effort to make you feel at... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 January 2013

My brother in-law and I stayed here for over a week at the end of November 2012. Bubi and her staff were personable, intelligent, hospitable, and beyond nice. There is strong wifi in the lobby and dining room areas. The rooms are very comfortable. We booked two bedrooms and it was nice to be able to be in the same... More

Was this review helpful? Yes 1
Thelionsdenhotel, Manager at The Lion's Den Hotel, responded to this review
18 January 2013

Thank you for taking the time to tell the world about your experience about the lions den hotel.I make every effort to meet my guests sit with them enjoy their company.Our management and staff will continue with our hard work to keep our hotel clean and provide excellent service .my sincere thanks for staying with us and hope to see... More

Geneva, Switzerland
Top Contributor
110 reviews 110 reviews
87 hotel reviews
Reviews in 69 cities Reviews in 69 cities
78 helpful votes 78 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 December 2012

The location is good (Although the exact place is somewhat difficult to find as there are construction work around, just ask for the "Greek school," it's opposite), the rooms are huge (apartments in fact), reasonably clean and well equipped. Mine was ok, my colleagues had some trouble with water, but nothing too bad. Wifi is available around reception but not... More

Was this review helpful? Yes 1
See 3 more reviews by JMGeneva for Addis Ababa
New York City, New York
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 November 2012

The proprietor and staff make you feel like you're visiting their home and are very attentive. Great coffee ceremony every afternoon with excellent coffee served with the whole staff. Does not have a dry, functional hotel atmosphere you would get at Addis' larger, typical hotels. The rooms are suites with a separate living room, which is very nice. The building... More

Was this review helpful? Yes 2
New Delhi
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews 9 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 November 2012

I had booked this hotel after reading some real fab reviews on tripadvisor esp about the owner/manager-Bubi. Since I also run a similar hotel in New Delhi and ours is a very personalized hotel so it was really nice to be staying into a place similar to ours-i.e. with a personalized touch. Okay, the good things first:- The room had... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 2 more reviews by Aditya78 for Addis Ababa
Grosse Pointe Michigan USA
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 November 2012

The hotel is small, but has a special charm. The manager (Bubi) and her husband and the other front desk employees speak very good English. Bubi is certainly the "hostess with the mostess." She is very accommodating and has lots of tour ideas and will even get a reasonably priced driver for you. She went out of her way to... More

Was this review helpful? Yes 1
Dessie Hotel
Great value on a similar hotel
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
4 of 5 stars 10 Reviews
Still looking for a hotel?
Highly rated hotels in Addis Ababa
Family-friendly
Hotel Soramba
Hotel Soramba 3.5 of 5 stars 40 reviews
Near the beach
Dreamliner Hotel
Dreamliner Hotel 3.5 of 5 stars 57 reviews
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d2040672?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_Style_Xsell
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d1546537?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_Style_Xsell
Travellers also viewed these Addis Ababa hotels
Sheraton Addis 4.0 of 5 stars 286 reviews Dimitri Hotel 4.0 of 5 stars 75 reviews Radisson Blu Hotel, Addis Ababa 4.0 of 5 stars 89 reviews Hilton Addis Ababa 3.0 of 5 stars 305 reviews
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d304567?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_AlsoViewed_Hero
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d1216715?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_AlsoViewed_Hero
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d1456174?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_AlsoViewed_Hero
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d300673?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_AlsoViewed_Hero
View all 60 hotels in Addis Ababa, ranked by popularity

Been to The Lion's Den Hotel? Share your experiences!

Write a Review Add Photos Add Videos

Additional Information about The Lion's Den Hotel

Address: Kefle Ketema- Kirkos Kebele-01/19 | House No. 028, Addis Ababa 1234, Ethiopia
Phone Number:
Region: Ethiopia > Addis Ababa
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free Parking Kitchenette Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service Suites
Hotel Style:
Ranked #5 of 60 hotels in Addis Ababa
Price Range: $
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Inexpensive luxury hotel in the center of the city 5 min from the airport, 3 min from shopping center. ... more   less 

Owners: What's your side of the story?

If you own or manage The Lion's Den Hotel, register now for free tools to enhance your listing, attract new reviews, and respond to reviewers.

  • Manage your listing