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title: "Hilton Addis Ababa vs Monarch Hotel: which hotel is better?"
description: "Hilton Addis Ababa or Monarch Hotel in Addis Ababa? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Hilton Addis Ababa vs Monarch Hotel

Both are in Addis Ababa, 1.3 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★★ · Menahereya Kazanchis
## [Hilton Addis Ababa](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hilton-addis-ababa-addis-ababa/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.1 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 4.0

- **Score by category:** 2 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1520028/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★ · Aroge Kera
## [Monarch Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/monarch-hotel-addis-ababa/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.5 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 3.0

- **Score by category:** 2 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1860900/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Each hotel leads in 2 categories. Your priorities decide. 1.3 km apart.

### Choose Hilton Addis Ababa if you want

-   to walk to the sights (2.5 km / 3.7 km)

### Choose Monarch Hotel if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (7.5 / 7.1)
-   breakfast included
-   a newer or recently renovated building (2021 / 1969)

### Why is Hilton Addis Ababa better than Monarch Hotel?

1.  1.3 km closer to the city centre (−1.3 km)
2.  Has a swimming pool
3.  Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★) (+1★)
4.  9 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+9)
5.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 41 vs 14) (+27)

### Why is Monarch Hotel better than Hilton Addis Ababa?

1.  Higher guest rating (7.5 vs 7.1) (+0.4)
2.  Includes free breakfast
3.  Newer or more recently renovated (2021 vs 1969) (+52y)
4.  3 more sights within 1 km (+3)
5.  Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 14:00) (−2h)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Hilton Addis Ababa | Monarch Hotel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 7.1 | 7.5  (+0.4) |
| Location | 4.0  (+1.0) | 3.0 |
| Facilities | 7.5 | 9.2  (+1.7) |
| Spa & wellness | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| Public transport | 1.9  (+1.7) | 0.2 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 7.3 | 7.6  (+0.3) |
| Guest rating | 7.1 | 7.5  (+0.4) |
| Number of reviews | 78 | 113  (+35) |
| Rank in Addis Ababa | bottom 7% | bottom 18%  (+11%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 4.0  (+1.0) | 3.0 |
| Distance to the centre | 2.5 km  (−1.3 km) | 3.7 km |
| To public transport | 1.7 km  (−320 m) | 2.0 km |
| To the airport | 5.9 km  (−1.3 km) | 7.1 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 9  (+9) | 0 |
| To the nearest food shop | 2.6 km | – |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 2 | 5  (+3) |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★★  (+1★) | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | – | 99 |
| Floors | 10 | 14 |
| Newest building or renovation | 1969 | 2021  (+52y) |
| Listed amenities | 21 | 24  (+3) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 12:00  (−2h) |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Spa | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hot tub | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Steam room | – | ✓ |
| Nightclub | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

[Hilton Addis Ababa prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hilton-addis-ababa-addis-ababa/prices/)

## Location

1.3 km apart

Hilton Addis Ababa: city centre: 2.5 km, nearest station Stazione di Addis Abeba: 1.7 km, Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD): 5.9 km, 9 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.

Monarch Hotel: city centre: 3.7 km, nearest station Stazione di Addis Abeba: 2.0 km, Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD): 7.1 km, 5 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Addis Ababa

[Addis Ababa weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/ethiopia/addis-ababa/addis-ababa/weather)

## Hilton Addis Ababa or Monarch Hotel: common questions

### Which is better, Hilton Addis Ababa or Monarch Hotel?

They are evenly matched. Hilton Addis Ababa is stronger in location, public transport; Monarch Hotel is stronger in guest rating, facilities.

### Which is cheaper, Hilton Addis Ababa or Monarch Hotel?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Hilton Addis Ababa is closer: 2.5 km from the centre, against 3.7 km for Monarch Hotel.

### How far apart are Hilton Addis Ababa and Monarch Hotel?

The two hotels are 1.3 km apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hilton-addis-ababa-addis-ababa-vs-monarch-hotel-addis-ababa/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/