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Mad Vervet Backpackers Hostel features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Addis Ababa. Located around 2.6 km from Matti Multiplex Theatre, the hostel with free WiFi is also 5.2 km away from UNECA Conference Center. The accommodation provides karaoke and a shared kitchen.

Really good atmosphere in Mad Vervet Hostel, it's situated in a nice and lively neighborhood. One can meet travelers from all around the world.

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8.3
Very good
150 reviews
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SAR 33
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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.
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Hostels that guests love in Addis Ababa

  • Avg. price/night: SAR 65.64
    5.9
    Scored 5.9
    Above average
    Rated okay
     · 42 reviews
    Water in the small tank. No soap no towel, cheap but no value. Mosquitoes . No words
    waqas
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: SAR 243.79
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 10 reviews
    Great location
    Melina Degefe
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: SAR 157.53
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 51 reviews
    The hotel staff is cooperative including the manager. Breakfast and free airport shuttle service is available. Location is good and the room was clean. The price also includes breakfast, towels, toothbrushes and toothpaste. If you want a city tour they will arrange with cheap prices.
    Shah
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: SAR 75.01
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 151 reviews
    The breakfast was excellent. Delicious Ethiopian food served the Ethiopian way. The location was so ideal for me as i was attending meetings at the Skylight Hotel which is about 7 mins drive from Mad Vervet Backpackers Hostel
    Valentine
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: SAR 91.14
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 57 reviews
    Very good value for money. Cheap but clean, functional and located in a very nice and safe neighbourhood. Hot water was working, staff members were very kind and professional. Shuttle from and to the airport at any time.
    Sara
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: SAR 350.68
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,085 reviews
    Great hotel very safe , great location, five-star hotel, very comfortable mattress Room , breakfast has a lot of variety
    Ben
    Solo traveller
  • 3.7
    Scored 3.7
    Poor
    Rated poor
     · 7 reviews
    The Hotel staff was very helpful and the Manager was a great host . Very helpful ,informative and also fed me on a few occasions ,took me also for breakfast , where the food was more to my liking and to my taste buds . Thank Goodness . He also Organised taxi to airport ,hassle free and cheap. I Enjoyed my 9days at the hotel and everything Safe and Secure. Cheers to Leule the Manager for my Comfortable stay in Addis Adaba at the Melbourne City Hotel . Ped from Manchester .England
    Ped
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: SAR 75.01
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 151 reviews
    Good budget hostel? Bed confortable and good location from the airport
    Vollet
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: SAR 185.28
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 116 reviews
    This hotel is fantastic value for money. There are no frills but it was clean, safe and well kept. Everything worked and staff were really helpful. Free airport shuttle and really strong wifi. There is no food (I think!) at the hotel but there are lots of really excellent restaurants within a 5 minute walk. If you want a cheap but nice hotel then I would highly recommend this.
    Esther
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: SAR 350.68
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,085 reviews
    This is a really good hotel with a great location. The rooms definitely met my expectations- I would say even exceeded my expectations, relative to how much I paid for the place. The room was definitely my favorite part of the hotel. I loved that they provided iron boxes...Not used to that for budget hotels! The bed was comfortable Dare I say luxurious. Second to the room is just how accessible it is from the airport...About an 8 minute drive and you are at Bole International Airport. Loved the traditional coffee!
    Eva
    Group