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Sarem International Hotel

4.0 star property
Travelers savor authentic Ethiopian cuisine at two on-site restaurants before heading to the hotel's nightclub for evening entertainment

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Located near Addis Ababa University, Sarem International Hotel provides a comfortable base with thoughtful amenities including a rooftop terrace, health club and spa. The property's garden offers a peaceful retreat, while the National Museum of Ethiopia awaits nearby.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Gym
The current price is AED 246
AED 282 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Mar - 11 Mar

Room options

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Single Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Dishwasher
LED TV
Washing machine
  • City view
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Business Twin Room, Mixed Dorm | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Business Twin Room, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Dishwasher
LED TV
Washing machine
  • City view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Dishwasher
LED TV
  • City view
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Arada neighborhood, Sarem International Hotel is connected to a shopping center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Addis Ababa Stadium. Visit our Addis Ababa travel guide
Map
Belay Zeleke Street, around Semien Mazegaja, Addis Ababa, 12401

What's nearby

  • Nigeria Embassy
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Sheger Park
    2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • National Museum of Ethiopia
    2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Addis Ababa University
    2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • U.S. Embassy
    3 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Bole Intl. Airport (ADD)
    31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ቶሞካ ቡና | Tomoca Coffee
    2 min drive
  • Koba
    4 min drive
  • Admas Bar
    1 min walk
  • Meskott
    3 min drive
  • Galani Coffee
    3 min drive

About this property

Sarem International Hotel

Upscale hotel near Nigeria Embassy
Located close to Addis Ababa University and National Museum of Ethiopia, Sarem International Hotel provides a free roundtrip airport shuttle, a nightclub, and a grocery/convenience store. Indulge in a massage at Sarem spa, the onsite spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and Ethiopian cuisine. Fitness classes are offered at the health club; the property also has a rooftop terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and 2 bars.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • An area shuttle, a 24-hour front desk, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Tour/ticket assistance, wedding services, and meeting rooms
Room features
All 85 individually decorated rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and fireplaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like laptop-compatible safes and bathrobes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers or spring water baths plus designer toiletries and bidets
  • 32-inch LED TVs with premium channels
  • Balconies, dishwashers, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Abyssinia
  • Top

Things to do

  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Nightclub
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (8,611 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 11 floors
  • 2 buildings
  • Belle Époque architecture
  • Built in 2013
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Spring water bathtub or rainfall showerhead
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Dishwasher
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Washing machine

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: ETB 1000

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for ETB 2300.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: ETB 1000 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: ETB 2300.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Sarem
Sarem Hotel
Sarem International
Sarem International Addis Ababa
Sarem International Hotel
Sarem International Hotel Addis Ababa
Sarem Hotel Addis Ababa
Sarem International Hotel Hotel
Sarem International Hotel Addis Ababa
Sarem International Hotel Hotel Addis Ababa

Frequently asked questions

Is Sarem International Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sarem International Hotel?

As of 6 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sarem International Hotel on 10 March 2026 start from AED 246, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sarem International Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Sarem International Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:30 AM. Late check-out is available for ETB 1000 (subject to availability).

Does Sarem International Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs on request.

Where is Sarem International Hotel located?

Located in Arada, this spa hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Nigeria Embassy and Sheger Park. National Museum of Ethiopia and Addis Ababa University are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Sarem International Hotel Reviews

7.8

Good

8.4

Cleanliness

6.0

Location

8.0

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 66 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Check in took way too long because they couldn’t find my reservation.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Ephrem

Shower poor
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Eyob

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The front desk employees and the manager are the worst i ever seen. The rooms are bad and no hot water in the room to shower. Food is bad. They advertise that they have a shuttle but they don't send any one to pick you up from the airport. I had to pay money and take a taxi to the hotel where i stayed only 1 day. Wat a disgusting place and managers. I don't know how this hotel got 4 star!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

2/10 Terrible

Koji

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
連絡がまともにとれない
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Alain

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Personnel tous vraiment parfait, sympathique etsuper
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Gerhard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were incredibly helpful and attentive. It was a convenient place to stay for work with a good restaurant and cafe in the hotel and plenty of places to eat nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

nice time in addis

hotel was nice.
Stayed 22 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Couple issues with the wifi and cable but for the price you expect some flaws. They made passwords required for wifi which made a huge difference in overall speed throughout the property. Still pleased with overall stay.
Stayed 22 nights in Feb 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

التقييم وعدد النجوم لاتتناسب ووضع الفندق الواقعيه

الفندق سئ لا يستحق النجوم المذكوره الصور الموضوعه على مواقع الحجز لا تعبر عن الحقيقه الانترنت متقطعه او غير متوفره في بعض الاماكن فيه موسيقى في غرفة الجم مزعجه من الصباح الباكر حتى المساء بعيد عن مركز المدينه والطريق مزدحم وتكلفة التاكسي مرتفعه السعر يتناسب مع وضعه لكن عدد النجوم وتقييمه غير صحيح فلا يعتبر صفقه رابحه
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
room safe was locked and could not be used. reported it but no one came to fix it.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good Enough

The hotel is clean, the staff are helpful, some even going above and beyond. The food is decent in price, taste, and wait time and the wifi is great when too many other people are not on it. The laundry service is good and you can efficiently change money. There are many staff who do not speak english fully, so sometimes things get lost in confusion. It was initially difficult to get in touch with the hotel to coordinate the airport shuttle, until I was at the airport and a local tried several numbers for me. There was an issue with their key card system so I did not have a personal key my entire stay and had to be let into my room. Since my second room was nice, and quieter than my first without a key, I was not interested in moving to a third room with a manual key. The location was close to what I needed to do, so overall I was pleased enough with my stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

4/10 Poor

Ash, Washington DC

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I paid for a suite and I was given a regular room with broken locks. I came back and asked for a suite, they gave me very reluctantly. Even the suite room has a lot of broken things---mold, broken curtains and so forth. The internet was horrible!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not bad for the area, but I prefer Bole

Other reviewers have commented no shuttle was waiting for them upon arrival - I emailed and confirmed my airport shuttle several times, and it was indeed there when I arrived. I just didn’t know WHERE it was, and had to make several calls to find out. The poor driver was waiting for me for some time way outside the terminal. That being said, communication with the hotel via email was slow, if and when they actually responded to me. Staff were pleasant but speak only basic English. Currency exchange at the front desk is a bit below market rate. Rooms were clean and spacious (I had a twin) with a good view. Huge bathrooms and a fantastic shower/bath - hot with great pressure and lots of space. Free bottles of water left in the room every day. Restaurant food was mediocre and average prices for this kind of hotel - the breakfast was the exception (it was very good). Restaurant staff are super lovely, but don’t be afraid to check out some of the great little local restaurants just up the street to the left (25 birr injera meals). Cheap water is also sold at several shops nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff here are top notch! The cleaning staff really made our room sparkling every time. The laundry service did a great job, and was fast. We ate the buffet many times and really enjoyed it. We would definitely stay here again. Only criticism is that the internet was slow. Other than that, really a great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very few negatives. Wi-fi had a tendency to conk out every once in a while. A bit far from the main city area. City noise was audible through window. Other than that, very good value. Make sure to have front desk arrange a van if you need a ride to airport.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lavelle, Chicago, IL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was located in the middle of the city. you had local transportation at your door step. "It was all good".
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Mycket familjärt hotell och trevlig serviceinriktad personal. Men, jag blev inte hämtad på flygplatsen trots att jag mailat dem om det och fått det bekräftat, fick ringa från flygplatsen och vänta. Vid utcheckning krävdes jag på betalning av hotellnätterna jag redan betalat via hotels.com, de sa att de inte fått pengarna De la också på saker på min nota jag inte beställt. De bad inte om ursäkt när jag uppmärksammade dem på det. Synd, då hotellet i övrigt var mycket bra och framförallt trevlig personal.

10/10 Excellent

doreen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

Excellent

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel

This was a good location choice for us since it was by the orphanage. Room was clean and comfortable. The restaurant had great food! Hotel staff were helpful.

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly Staff

The staff at the Seram is very friendly and helpful. The gym music is a little too loud, we could hear it three floors up.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

清潔感で使い勝手のよいホテル

これまでエチオピアでいくつかのホテルに泊まりましたが、部屋の清潔感、使い勝手、サービス、食事等、あらゆる面でコストパフォーマンスが一番高いホテルだったと思います。また、大きめのデスクがあったので、仕事もはかどりました。次回もぜひ利用したいと思います。

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel

The staff was very helpful. It is a ways from the airport, but only about 20 minutes. They have a shuttle.

10/10 Excellent

Tori, Melbourne, AUSTRALIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Really comfortable hotel in nice area

We had a great stay in Sarem. The staff were very friendly and always went out of their way to help. The facilities were great- good gym, nice rooms, the food at the bar and restaurant was fantastic. The area where the hotel is located was really great- away from most of the tourist traffic so it was nice to walk around the streets and experience authentic local culture. Felt very safe. I would stay here again and recommend it to anyone.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff is great

8/10 Good

Steven, Lewes, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Decent hotel

Excelletn quality hotel by African standards, with a good restaurant and bar. Service can be slow and confused, but this is Africa so nothing unusual there. Location is a bit of out the way but cabs to the centre are easy to find.